What Buck are you carrying today?

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Today's carry is a Buck 703 my mother gave me for my birthday in '79 or '80. The 700 series was the first multiblade produced in-house by Buck. (The 300 series were still being produced by Camillus at that time.) I mention that because the blade steel of this knife appears to be 440C. The edge has that "carbide" feel. I did some searching and David Martin (RIP) also considered that the early 700 series knives may have had 440C blade steel.
David Martin

Post in thread 'Buck 700 series'

Bear Claw, I would'nt be so sure of the steel. Rusty (the author of that article)and I visited at length about the 700 series while attend Buck's 20yr. reunion. Since those came out in late 1979 it is possible the steel could be Sandivic or 440C. Then later uniformed by production into Buck's 425 steel and in 1994 to 420. But they were not marked and metallurgical testing would be required. DM

Blade steel or not, I've always considered it a bit "blocky" for comfortable pocket carry, so I've never carried it all that much and much prefer the 300 series. But it is in my pocket today.
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I ordered a couple of Buck 503’s last week. One for me and one for my buddy who has helped me out quite a bit in my travels back home when dealing with my dad in the nursing home. I had an engraving put on his blade and I will mail it to him tomorrow. I dropped it in my pocket as soon as I got it out of, the packaging. I think this is going to be a pretty handy every day carry pocket knife.


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Midnight Rider said:
I'm good with all except the Vegemite. No offense, I know folks who love it. Just not for me. Sweet bayonet, tho.
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No worries mate, no offence taken as I know it's not for everyone, it's very salty and an acquired taste that's for sure. :thumbsup:
A bit of strawberry jam or peanut butter over the top usually helps.;)
The M9 was to be a rehandle project (Brass guard, stag center and alloy pommel) which is easy do due to the modular construction, but decided against that....for now.
 
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