What is your favorite Buck knife?

I double check on the 107/118 styles.

The 118 shape is the same a a 119, and is sized directly in between a 102 and a 105.
The 107 shape was used as part of a three piece cutlry set, the Empress Trio. I'm not sure, but If it wasn't bought as part of the set then we probably sold it solo to get rid of overstock...Cutlery was a little before my time.

Jeff

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Jeff "Without data it's just another opinion" Hubbard
 
Greg,

Since you started this thread, I'll direct my answer to you. (Laughed when I saw you rated the 110NE as your #2 favorite.... I certainly am glad you like it so much. It is a very clean and nicely colored sample isn't it
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My favorites are my 1989 damascus stag handled 110. Just wish I could find out what the damascus is made of. Number 2 has to be my 532 folder (soon to be upgraded to a Master Series version). Thin and slick, a great pocket carry. And for best fixed my Vanguard which I think is Buck's best fixed blade bar none.



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-=[Bob]=-

I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!

 
I just got the Vanguard192 and it is my fav. now. But I haven't had time to test it much. I was going to get a MS ver of it but I guess I won't be able to now.
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-Greg Johnson
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Greg,
It wouldn't surprise me that there are a few of the fixed blade master series knives around. I would check with the Knife Center to see if they have any in stock.

Good luck!

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~Greg~
 
Bob,
I'm trying to find out the make up of the Damascus, It was alot of years ago. If I remember right, we were buying pieces from Parker/Edwards Cutlery. Does anyone have an Idea of their make-up? Ours would most likely be the same.

Jeff

PS no points off for bad typing/spelling!!!

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Jeff "Without data it's just another opinion" Hubbard
 
Jeff,

I really appreciate the effort. I could list the folks I'd called and e-mailed last year without response (including your boss unfortunately). One gent I did talk to simply said Buck made the damascus, hadn't a clue if it was O-1/1018 or what.

I'd read somewhere that in '89 and '90, when that variant was on dealers shelves, something happened to give the impression that the damascus quality wasn't what it should be which in addition to the high (for Buck) MSRP adversely impacted sales. Not sure if it was a review, rumor or what. I find the damascus to be pretty good on my sample. Sharpens easily and keeps a very sharp edge for a good while... better than the standard steel.



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-=[Bob]=-

I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!

 
Hmmmm....I don't remember having any trouble selling those damascus 110's. Well, wait a minute...there was a red jigged bone handle that was tough to move. I really loved those Sambar Stag handles. Besides the stag/damascus 110, my most favorite Buck knife is a very old, yet very well cared for 119 that my dad bought to take on a mule deer hunt to Colorado that never happened. When he passed away and I got it back, I swore that one day it would go to Colorado and get used on a big mulie. Besides the sentimental value, that old knife has the unique character of the old way of finishing at Buck, with a rough blood groove, etc. I wouldn't trade it even for every knife in the catalog.

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A flute with no holes is not a flute, but a donut with no holes, is a danish.
 
OK a little more on Damacus make-up. I can't find anything on the PArker-Edwards stuff. This type of Damascus had alot of Delamination. I remember alot of 100% sorting for this.
Current Damascus
Used on Employee Knives - O2/15-N-20(2% Nickel HC steel)
Used on the Collectors club 505 Bolsters (near as I can figure out) - AEB-L/302. I know what the 302 parts means, any one know the other part? I'm not familiar w that designation.
Jeff

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Jeff "Without data it's just another opinion" Hubbard
JeffH@buckknives.com
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Ghostsix,

I have come to respect and welcome your posts here on the forums. All except these anti-Buck mumblings you seem bound and determined to add to every thread.

I think most of us who have been around here a bit are aware that you have a bad taste in your mouth about a particular Buck combat model. But this constant and needless juvenile demonstration has crossed beyond the line of reasonableness. It has become an increasing irritation. I am publically asking you to please cease and desist.

-=[Bob]=-
 
Jeff,

Some long time knife aficionados have opined that the damascus used by Buck in the old 110DM was 1095/L6 supplied by a third party which is a step up from the classic 1018/O-1. I take it Joe wasn't sure.

-=[Bob]=-
 
As a late reply to this thread, the 107 was
named the Scout and is a totally different
model than the 118 Personal though similar
in basic shape. The 107 was handled in
micarta and the 118 in the standard black
phenolic material although there are non-
standard handle materials in existence. I
am seeking a stag 107 now as I saw one once
but failed to buy it and have regretted it
ever since.

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As a late reply to this thread, the 107 was
named the Scout and is a totally different
model than the 118 Personal though similar
in basic shape. The 107 was handled in
micarta and the 118 in the standard black
phenolic material although there are non-
standard handle materials in existence. I
am seeking a stag 107 now as I saw one once
but failed to buy it and have regretted it
ever since.

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Thanks for clarifing on the 107/118 Larry, Its nice to have collectors club members here to help with the history. The more Questions everyone asks, the more I learn..
Bob, I put more on the Damascus in the 110 Dam/Stag thread...

Jeff

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Jeff "Without data it's just another opinion" Hubbard
JeffH@buckknives.com
www.buckknives.com
Watch for Pete's Custom Knife Shoppe on www.buckknives.com

 
Ya know what would be my favorite Buck (where it ever to be made)? A stainless Damascus 119 with Cocobola handles (not the birch on the current 119 Cocobolo- the real stuff, which is rediculously expensive. But, hey, it's sorta a fantasy knife anyway) and either brass or a mokume' guard and pommel, with a custom leather sheath, with engraving and silver fittings. That aughta cost...oh, about...$600.00. Ok, maybe I'll keep my old 119 instead.
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A flute with no holes is not a flute, but a donut with no holes, is a danish.
 
This is such an interesting thread.

The story on the Scout, Model # 107 is that it was the paring knife in a 3-piece Empress Trio kitchen set we manufactured in the 70's and early 80's. We had many men pillage their wife's kitchen set by taking the pariing knife into the field or in the tackle box. We really got some funny letters from wives...I think we introduced the scout in the late 70's.

I am currently carrying a lightning 175 with a prototype tri-color anodize of black, blue and purple. It really looks rich and I love one handed clip pocket knives with smooth, consistent action.

I hunt with a crosslock hunter in camo model 180D3. I just had a version done with BuckCote to fieldtest this year.
 
No question;the folding hunter.I used that weapon for everything.I don`t recall if it had a number in the `60`s,Jeff?The Personal,once I checkered the handle.It`s a little slick out of the box.

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First a hearty WELCOME ABOARD to Chuck Buck! Sir, you're right this is a very interesting thread! BTW Jeff is doing an outstanding job here and we're all very grateful for Buck Knives participation in the forums
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I just received my 532JB and have posted a seperate topic on it. Suffice it to say that I continue to believe that the fine midlock aka Bucklock is a true sleeper in your line or it would be routinely produced. Additionally I have one of the original '91 models as well as a 532MS. These make absolutely great executive pocket knives with the filework, handle and blade shapes and sizes. They function superbly around the office and for those who can't have knife pouches or for that matter clips showing (and don't want to hide them under a belt) or can't handle small fixed blade knives in a pocket slip sheath, this model is one that should be given a second look.


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I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!



[This message has been edited by bald1 (edited 16 April 1999).]
 
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