The Pathfinder Club - Members Only!

[TAH]

This might end up being the shortest thread ever, but I don’t care. This club is exclusively for Buck 105 Pathfinder owners who want to pay homage to a great knife. I have been into knives since I was 8 years old. In 1975 (age 14), my father gave me my first real fixed blade knife – a Buck 105 Pathfinder. Throughout my life, I have bought, sold, and traded many, many knives including custom knives. For some reason, the Pathfinder is still my favorite sheath knife. As Buck states, it truly is, “a heavy duty, all-purpose knife for general outdoor use. Ideal for those who need a rugged knife.”

Grading the Pathfinder’s performance:

Battoning – F
Chopping – F
Prying – F
Fighting – F C (per posts 10 & 18)
Tacticool appearance – F

General cutting – A+
Slicing – A+
Food prep – A+
Whittling fuzzy sticks, hot dog sticks, tent stakes – A+
Cleaning game and fish – A+
Handle comfort – A+
Timeless, classic appearance – A+

Now members, let’s see your Pathfinders and hear your stories!

 

[David Martin]

Tah, I like your sheath. I have used a 105 on many outdoor trips and like it. Even used it on processing meat birds, trimming brisket cutting up vegetables and other items around the home. It works for all this.
People should keep a couple around to try. DM

 

[pjsjr]

Even though my favorite is the 118, a few 105s have found their way into my accumulation. Preston

 

[sportingspecialist]

I just gave a 105 to my neighbor,who helped me to repair my Suburban.Since it was a big job I also gave him a NIB Leatherman Wave and very cool tactical flashlight.

 

[TAH]

Even though my favorite is the 118, a few 105s have found their way into my accumulation. Preston

pj, tell me about that top knife.

 

[sportingspecialist]

Here are two of my favorites.

 

[TAH]

Here are two of my favorites.

Okay, ss, tell me about that bottom one. Brass and Phenolic?

 

[sportingspecialist]

Okay, ss, tell me about that bottom one. Brass and Phenolic?

Yes,it's the new Slimline version.

 

[TAH]

Yes,it's the new Slimline version.

Not familiar with the Slimline series. What makes it slim and where can I find more information on this series?

 

[jbmonkey]

i have one.

good solid knife and very useful for knife tasks.

i wouldnt give it a f for fighting...more of a d.

 

[skylercstevens]

I started collecting the old barrel nuts because I needed another hobby. Here’s one of them.

 

[TAH]

i wouldnt give it a f for fighting...more of a d.

I gave it an "F" for its small guard (little hand protection) and its non-threatening, wimpy appearance.

 

[TAH]

I started collecting the old barrel nuts because I needed another hobby. Here’s one of them.
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Great knife! Love those old style sheaths too.

 

[sportingspecialist]

Not familiar with the Slimline series. What makes it slim and where can I find more information on this series?

I'm just kidding.

This thread will explain everything.

https://bladeforums.com/threads/the...-show-look-at-the-date.1556380/#post-17872184

 

[TAH]

I'm just kidding.

This thread will explain everything.

https://bladeforums.com/threads/the...-show-look-at-the-date.1556380/#post-17872184

Got it! Missed that thread. Nice mod.

 

[sportingspecialist]

Not a problem brother.

Thank you.

 

[DOGPOUND77]

cool custom 105

 

[abbydaddy]

Regarding the fighting grade. I cannot speak from personal experience, and probably wouldn't if I could, but I know someone who can. This isn't practical tactical, and I am not trying to make claims, but I have a friend who was a Scout Sniper, and he carried a vintage 105 during our recent conflicts. His uncle had carried that same 105 in Vietnam. They both seemed to think that the 105 was a very effective knife.

The 105 certainly doesn't pop into my head immediately when I think of tacticlol mall ninja knives, but I felt like I should point out that I know of at least two people who would give the knife a good fighting grade. I hope to never be in a position to develop an opinion myself.

 

[TAH]

Regarding the fighting grade. I cannot speak from personal experience, and probably wouldn't if I could, but I know someone who can. This isn't practical tactical, and I am not trying to make claims, but I have a friend who was a Scout Sniper, and he carried a vintage 105 during our recent conflicts. His uncle had carried that same 105 in Vietnam. They both seemed to think that the 105 was a very effective knife.

The 105 certainly doesn't pop into my head immediately when I think of tacticlol mall ninja knives, but I felt like I should point out that I know of at least two people who would give the knife a good fighting grade. I hope to never be in a position to develop an opinion myself.

Okay, I'll change its fighting grade to a "C". Anything higher is going to require extra credit work.

 

[TAH]

Back in the day, Buck used the 105 in their advertisements more than any other model. I think Buck saw it as a knife that would appeal to a wide range of sportsmen.