Web Exclusive: Heritage Series Knives - Cocobolo Handles with D2 Steel

GPyro said:
I cannot help but wonder if Buck has a problem with exclusives. lol
First it was Sk Blades. Then it was Copper and Clad...
And Buck blamed them for excessive returns.
So they stopped doing exclusives for them..... for various reasons.
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Not to get off topic, but is this verifiably true? I’m just an average consumer, I’m not privy to any behind-the-scenes info… I was under the (perhaps naive) impression that the drought at c&c was due to covid/supply issues, and that in time it would pick up again. But everything “new” c&c has released lately has been 2020 or earlier stock. Granted raw materials and cost are still out of whack, but has Buck ceased production with c&c indefinitely?

On topic - I received the Heritage 102 a couple days ago. First Buck knife I’ve ever gotten that isn’t hair popping/shaving sharp. It has an edge, but nothing like the 5160 or 420HC blades. The D2 steel is pushing me out of my novice sharpening comfort zone into diamond bench stones, so I suppose that’s an upside. Otherwise the knife is beautiful and I have no complaints.
 
Top Gunner said:
Not to get off topic, but is this verifiably true? I’m just an average consumer, I’m not privy to any behind-the-scenes info… I was under the (perhaps naive) impression that the drought at c&c was due to covid/supply issues, and that in time it would pick up again. But everything “new” c&c has released lately has been 2020 or earlier stock. Granted raw materials and cost are still out of whack, but has Buck ceased production with c&c indefinitely?

On topic - I received the Heritage 102 a couple days ago. First Buck knife I’ve ever gotten that isn’t hair popping/shaving sharp. It has an edge, but nothing like the 5160 or 420HC blades. The D2 steel is pushing me out of my novice sharpening comfort zone into diamond bench stones, so I suppose that’s an upside. Otherwise the knife is beautiful and I have no complaints.
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I sure hope Buck isn’t done with C&C. Their 5160 blades were some of my favorites. I slept on that 117 in 5160 and been booting myself ever since. I kept thinking there would be plenty of time to pick one up, then *poof* all gone.
 
jbmonkey said:
I'm not a big d2 fan. it's okay but I would have preferred they just did these in 5160. I may grab one but im not overly excited on this run.
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Hell yes. D2 takes a crappy edge and holds it forever. 5160 gets screaming sharp and stays that way a long time. I love the way Buck does 5160. We need more, my friend.
 
I've wanted to add a 120 to the collection and this offering gave me the perfect excuse to do so.... and, add another 119 too.

I'm very impressed and like them better than I anticipated. I wasn't able to capture the beauty of these knives in photos. Mighty purdy to my eye.

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AntDog said:
I sure hope Buck isn’t done with C&C. Their 5160 blades were some of my favorites. I slept on that 117 in 5160 and been booting myself ever since. I kept thinking there would be plenty of time to pick one up, then *poof* all gone.
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Buck has the ability to produce 5160 knives on their own. They have to wait 2 years after an exclusive with a dealer. Kinda like a non-compete agreement.
 
caquino said:
LOL... talk about the "long and short of things".

Oh snap, I told myself that I was not going to buy anymore knives this month to prepare the knife budget for a possible June BOTM purchase, but that 120 is calling to me... loud.

Update: 58 of the 120's left. I'm so weak.... :rolleyes:
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Well... the 120 and 102 I ordered arrived yesterday, and I've joined the ranks of those that have received a crappy workmanship knife from Buck.

The tip of the blade on the 102 has been overheated during the grind to where it's discolored (burnt), and likely the heat treat is shot on the tip, and not to mention unsightly as heck.

It's going back, this should never have left the factory.

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caquino said:
Well... the 120 and 102 I ordered arrived yesterday, and I've joined the ranks of those that have received a crappy workmanship knife from Buck.

The tip of the blade on the 102 has been overheated during the grind to where it's discolored (burnt), and likely the heat treat is shot on the tip, and not to mention unsightly as heck.

It's going back, this should never have left the factory.

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That is unfortunate. Let us know how you do with the return.
 
caquino said:
Well... the 120 and 102 I ordered arrived yesterday, and I've joined the ranks of those that have received a crappy workmanship knife from Buck.

The tip of the blade on the 102 has been overheated during the grind to where it's discolored (burnt), and likely the heat treat is shot on the tip, and not to mention unsightly as heck.

It's going back, this should never have left the factory.

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Make sure to call them to have them email you a return shipping label.
 
caquino said:
Well... the 120 and 102 I ordered arrived yesterday, and I've joined the ranks of those that have received a crappy workmanship knife from Buck.

The tip of the blade on the 102 has been overheated during the grind to where it's discolored (burnt), and likely the heat treat is shot on the tip, and not to mention unsightly as heck.

It's going back, this should never have left the factory.

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disappointing there. I expect they'll replace with a good one..hopefully.

makes me wonder though, overheated at sharpening time or missed on sharpening and left with heat treatment coloring. where I'm going with this is...how much is the blank shaped before heat treatment and final sharpening? anyone know who's been on a factory tour and seen the process?
 
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jbmonkey said:
disappointing there. I expect they'll replace with a good one..hopefully.

makes me wonder though, overheated at sharpening time or missed on sharpening and left with heat treatment coloring. where I'm going with this is...how much is the blank shaped before heat treatment and final sharpening? anyone know who's been on a factory tour and seen the process?
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Im not sure. This brown Thorn is unsharpend. I have a few.
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bucklife301 said:
Oh yeah here’s the 105, View attachment 1580491View attachment 1580492View attachment 1580493View attachment 1580495
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Thats a wavvy grind. Kinda how my 104 shipped to me.
I did take a vantage in once due to inconsistent lock up. It was handed back to me when done and said here you go. You have 100 percent lock up. Liner clear across touching the other side. I went from the warranty window to the store and was traded for a replacement. Only time i ever experienced an odd warranty. Otherwise they are spot on.
They do get half a dozen or so large mail bags a day for spa and or warranty. Its pretty incredible they get thru that many so quickly. Danny i believe does most and he is a rock star.
 
jbmonkey said:
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I grabbed one of these d2 119s just to see, got today. not bad really. edge was dullish, but I took care of that already. I can't help thinking a 5160 run would have been so much better........
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Awesome...they must have new people sharpening these days and I imagine D2 is more difficult. I agree with you on 5160.

119 is down to 29 left available; 120 down to 15 available; the rest have 60+ available.
 
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