What Buck are you taking hunting this fall

[pa knifeguy]

Ok,ok, I highjacked this from the traditional forum but which Buck is going in the woods with you .
I'm gonna be packing my Dad's 110.

 

[Ironbut]

I stopped hunting a few years ago, but my original 110 accompanied me for well over 40 Pennsylvania archery and rifle deer seasons, and it's seen a lot of use. If I were going out this season, I think I'd opt for something that wouldn't make me cringe when I have to hose the blood, etc off of it. Like maybe the 110LT.

 

[kyhunt]

It’s a few years since I’ve been able to make it into the woods because of health. Hoping maybe next year. But this one became my squirrel knife the last few years I did make it.

Odd as it may sound but if I could only hunt one animal it would be the lowly squirrel. It’s just relaxing.

 

[wackafew]

We have 3 deer permits, so looking forward to using one of these.
Everyone stay safe out in the field. And like I always say, "shoot 'em in the ass"!

 

[pjsjr]

I posted these in the other forum. The phenolic 118 has been my go to/main hunting knife since the late 60s. I was given some main 118 parts, thanks Craig. I sent them to Leroy to have him put together a 118 with a Lucite handle somewhat like in the old days...
I take them both on hunt outings.

 

[tongueriver]

We are back to town. Finally scored the last day of the season. My working knives are usually these and I am getting ready to skin, bone and grind today and tomorrow. The pronghorns have been in our "crouch-in" walk-in cooler for 3 1/2 days. Two of those 102s and 121s have seen me through a lot of years and you might be able to see the blade loss. Bruce loves the 118s and I like them as well, but I have always used the 102s and 121s. There is a new-ish 105 in there that is still wet behind the ears, so to speak. The 105 and 117 are also fine working knives for hunting and processing. So that makes 5 dandy patterns for the purpose, in my never-humble-opinion. Well... sometimes I am kinda humble. Always grateful.

 

[tongueriver]

Sorry about the messy post with duplicate pic's and one line of text out of its proper place. When I try to fix it I make it worse.

 

[jmh33]

Sorry about the messy post with duplicate pic's and one line of text out of its proper place. When I try to fix it I make it worse.

Congrats!!
John

 

[Generalist]

These 2 have gotten hunting use this year. I still dream of a ultralight (2oz) modern backpack hunting knife per my thread earlier this year.

 

[MT_Pokt]

My go-to hunting knives. 118 w/S35VN, 101 with 154CM, and my ergo waterfowler in S30V.
Plenty of knife for anything I run in to this fall.




I know why the 118 was discontinued. They figured since it's the prefect hunting knife that anyone who bought one would realize that and never buy another hunting knife. By discontinuing it, all other offerings being close, but not perfect - hunters keep buying knives hoping to find "The One" (aka 118)

 

[hunterjrg]

This post is right up my alley as I live to be in the woods hunting. I’m actually writing this from a treestand. I generally rotate them. I always have a 110 of sorts with me along with a fixed blade. The Alpha Guide is attached to my pack strap

 

[tongueriver]

My go-to hunting knives. 118 w/S35VN, 101 with 154CM, and my ergo waterfowler in S30V.
Plenty of knife for anything I run in to this fall.
View attachment 3016656

View attachment 3016657

I know why the 118 was discontinued. They figured since it's the prefect hunting knife that anyone who bought one would realize that and never buy another hunting knife. By discontinuing it, all other offerings being close, but not perfect - hunters keep buying knives hoping to find "The One" (aka 118)

Yes; and you can say the same for the 121. And the 105, except they still make those. All gold.

 

[hunterjrg]

Yes; and you can say the same for the 121. And the 105, except they still make those. All gold.

They still make the 121??

 

[pa knifeguy]

Thanks for the replies folks, I wanted to add I'm also gonna tale my uncle Raymond's 521. Those guys are gone now but they helped build the cabin we hunt from in 1959/60

 

[tongueriver]

They still make the 121??

No.

 

[Generalist]

My go-to hunting knives. 118 w/S35VN, 101 with 154CM, and my ergo waterfowler in S30V.
Plenty of knife for anything I run in to this fall.
View attachment 3016656

View attachment 3016657

I know why the 118 was discontinued. They figured since it's the prefect hunting knife that anyone who bought one would realize that and never buy another hunting knife. By discontinuing it, all other offerings being close, but not perfect - hunters keep buying knives hoping to find "The One" (aka 118)

I sure wish they still offered those S35VN micarta 118s. The 117 is awesome, but it's not a substitute. Not enough sweep in the blade.

 

[Old Hunter]

Always a Buck 118 in my pack, then a pouch knife for convenience (standard 110 or 112 -and sometime the lightweight versions). Also carry a pocketknife for the normal pocketknife duties. Old picture, but three of my favorites.