The Deer Hunter - Buck 118 Personal (permanent thread - keep adding)

[pjsjr]

Can you determine approx. date of manufacture from this info? If not, thanks anyway.

In late '67 Buck added USA. Tang stamp read BUCK over USA and was inverted, read tip down
In late '71-'72 Buck added the model number and was inverted for a short time. Sometime in 1972 or 1973 the orientation changed to read tip up.
1986 Buck added date symbols.

 

[lokeller2]

Thanks!

 

[lambertiana]

I recently inherited this from my father's collection. I have a 118 that I bought around 1978-1979, I need to get pictures of it.

 

[pjsjr]

I recently inherited this from my father's collection. I have a 118 that I bought around 1978-1979, I need to get pictures of it.

Excellent, very special knife. Thanks for posting it. Do you know when it was made or when he got it?

 

[Old Hunter]

L lambertiana early production knife with leather spacers. Early 1960’s but I am not sure of an exact date. Very nice Buck Knife to own. OH

 

[TAH]

Old Hunter

Hey Bruce, saw this knife while surfing the internet and thought of you. Description says it was custom made by Joe Houser. Knife has a flame koa wood handle and a copper D-guard. Adding it to your thread for a little variety.

 

[Old Hunter]

TAH The more 118 variations the better, keep posting. OH

 

[Teddakine]

Bought several on ebay years ago, but I don't know enough to identify year, steel, etc. Any help would be appreciated. I know what No. 6 is - it's a D2 model I bought new. I've been using No. 1 and 6; the rest appear to have a factory edge. Thanks!

btw, the carving knife on top is a vintage Buck, probably a one-off. Authenticity confirmed by Joe Houser at Buck Knives.

 

[Teddakine]

Bought several on ebay years ago, but I don't know enough to identify year, steel, etc. Any help would be appreciated. I know what No. 6 is - it's a D2 model I bought new. I've been using No. 1 and 6; the rest appear to have a factory edge. Thanks!

btw, the carving knife on top is a vintage Buck, probably a one-off. Authenticity confirmed by Joe Houser at Buck Knives.

Wow, that's awesome. And I thought mine was old. I'll see if I can figure out how to post a pic. Mine has the same Lucite handle and the blade is thinner. Its total weight is 2.85 oz.

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[fuzzybuck]

Wow, that's awesome. And I thought mine was old. I'll see if I can figure out how to post a pic. Mine has the same Lucite handle and the blade is thinner. Its total weight is 2.85 oz.

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That is a nice old one also, do you have the hatchet also?

 

[Teddakine]

O That is a nice old one also, do you have the hatchet also?

Yeah, it's a set. My guess is it was a custom order or a prototype cause I've never seen another quite like it. The hatchet weighs 17 ozs. It's .25" thick at the haft, .4" thick at the butt. 11.75 " Overall. I'm pretty sure the head is welded on. Western was making a lot of these hatchet/knife camp sets back then that we're popular with boy scouts and boys in general (I still have mine.) Perhaps Buck was trying to break into that market? The Western version has stacked leather scales. Maybe Buck was going for that same look?

 

[David Nowlin]

FYI, A limited run of 118 pro are up at buck now.
Green micarta, s35vn for $159.

 

[David Nowlin]

Ok it’s on the way! Anyone tell me where the 118 club thread is? I been doing searches and can’t find it? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! And BUCK ON!!

 

[TAH]

David Nowlin

I think this is the 118 club. Congrats on your new knife! The Pro Series knives are...

 

[David Nowlin]

Thanks TAH! I have a 102 pro and i love it. I basically after missing out on special run 118’s said next one comes along i’m getting one.
Should arrive Wednesday.

 

[David Nowlin]

Wow my 118 pro i was getting Wednesday the 6th is out for delivery today! What a great way to celebrate Independence Day and the Red White and Blue than with a beautiful 118 made in the US of A delivered on the 4th of July!
Thank You BUCK!
Always Faithful to you and this Buck Family!
DN

 

[TAH]

Wow my 118 pro i was getting Wednesday the 6th is out for delivery today!

Curious, which carrier is delivering on a national holiday?

 

[brianv]

Looks like I'll be getting my 118 pro tomorrow.

 

[Boattale]

I just ordered one. Will be a nice complement to the 119 that I use frequently.

 

[David Nowlin]

My little town seems to deliver packages every Sunday and holidays. Even garbage pickup is usually done no mater if it’s a holiday.