Three New Arrivials including the 117 Small Special!

BuckShack said:
Sounds perfect (like my 117 Brahma). Can we expect variations to this 117 like
Cocobolo handle and 5160 steel down the road?
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I received mine in this evenings mail.I really like it.I'll post pictures tomorrow.

I agree with BuckShack,that is,a model with a cocobolo handle and 5160 would be fantastic.

I hope Claude continues to monitor this thread.
 
I just ordered the 117. I have been hoping for this one since the small Brahma came out. I am a sucker for any Buck sheath knife with the classic handle. Either phenolic, or cherry wood.

With the introduction of the 101 knife, I have been hoping for one with the phenolic handle. 110 blade with phenolic handle and guard.

This 117 looks like a handy knife.
 
sportingspecialist said:
Here are the pictures of the new 117.

I placed it among two other bucks to more clearly illustrate its size.It is bracketed by the 105 and the 102.

In my opinion it's the perfect size.
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I love the size too. The 102 is too small for me. Here it is with my 102 and 119. The sheath that comes with the 117 is for a 105, which is stamped on the back.

I love the size. They could even go slightly larger imo but I am real happy about the 117. Thank you C&C and Buck. Ordering was a breeze

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tvast said:
I love the size too. The 102 is too small for me. Here it is with my 102 and 119. The sheath that comes with the 117 is for a 105, which is stamped on the back.

I love the size. They could even go slightly larger imo but I am real happy about the 117. Thank you C&C and Buck. Ordering was a breeze
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Congratulations on your new 117.

I believe the 117 and the 103 would make the perfect pair for dressing and skinning any game on this continent.

Here's an idea.How about a new set of knives in a single old style sheath,such as a 103 and 117 called the "118 Game Set".
 
My 117 arrived today. I really like this knife. I prefer it to my 102 and 105.

I just wish they would have went with the old style fold over sheath like they did with the fixed version of the 110

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troutfisher13111 said:
My 117 arrived today. I really like this knife. I prefer it to my 102 and 105.

I just wish they would have went with the old style fold over sheath like they did with the fixed version of the 110

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Actually if anyone knows where I can find one of these sheaths for the 105, please let me know. It should fit the 117

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sportingspecialist said:
Congratulations on your new 117.

I believe the 117 and the 103 would make the perfect pair for dressing and skinning any game on this continent.

Here's an idea.How about a new set of knives in a single old style sheath,such as a 103 and 117 called the "118 Game Set".
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Thanks I am definitely happy with it. I like the handle and the fuller in the blade compared to the Brahma version. I may still pick up the Brahma version but there's other items I would probably purchase first.

Sounds like a cool set idea!
 
I totally forgot about this model.

I love my 119 and it's size is no issue for me to carry daily, but a 117 probably would be way more appropriate.
I've already got my 119 so I don't need a 117 , but they sure do seem nice.
 
Jeff#103 said:
Thank you for the link, sportingspecialist. I'll look into that. I've always liked the blade style of the 119, but find it to be too big overall for my tastes. The 117 is very appealing, reminiscent of my Dad's old Western brand sheath knife from the 1950's.
That's a story in itself. My dad gave the knife to me in 1970. The snap on the keeper strap was broken, but typical for a 12 year old kid, I carried it anyway, and soon lost it. I assumed I lost the knife in the woods behind the house, where I spent most of my after-school time. I was always looking for it, but no luck. In 2001, my 12 year old son found it in the back yard. After 31 years of exposure, it was rusted beyond repair, but I treasure it. My son, Josh, was rewarded with a new Buck Woodsman.;)

Jeff
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Great story!
 
Jeff#103 said:
Thank you for the link, sportingspecialist. I'll look into that. I've always liked the blade style of the 119, but find it to be too big overall for my tastes. The 117 is very appealing, reminiscent of my Dad's old Western brand sheath knife from the 1950's.
That's a story in itself. My dad gave the knife to me in 1970. The snap on the keeper strap was broken, but typical for a 12 year old kid, I carried it anyway, and soon lost it. I assumed I lost the knife in the woods behind the house, where I spent most of my after-school time. I was always looking for it, but no luck. In 2001, my 12 year old son found it in the back yard. After 31 years of exposure, it was rusted beyond repair, but I treasure it. My son, Josh, was rewarded with a new Buck Woodsman.;)

Jeff
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Wow Jeff, too bad that knife couldn't talk to tell you how many times you were right there on top of it.
 
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