What should be my next Buck?

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MustardTiger

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Received a 20% off email from Buck which also says it includes custom shop orders and if I take advantage, not sure what to get. I have the following Bucks:

- 110's, in the standard configuration (clip point, brass/ebony) and a nickel silver drop point, both are 420HC
- 112's, both in nickel silver, on with a clip point/420HC and one drop point in S30V
- Standard 119, black phenolic handle in 420HC
- 102, 103 & 117 with cocobolo handles in 420HC
- 113 Ranger skinner
- 055 that's brass and ebony, 420HC
- a couple 110 & 112 Slim selects that are beaters

Been thinking about a 301 or 303. I have a few classic Victorinox knives (Huntsman, Sportsman, and a few Alox models) that kind of cover similar ground as a Stockman or Cadet, but they just look coo. My only hesitation is I have read mixed reviews of the new models concerning fit and finish issues.

I use my knives for EDC, live in a few acres and usually have a 110 or 112 on me when I'm outside working or in the woodshed, usually use an old Bark River knife for skinning, but looking forward to trying the 113 Skinner and 103 Skinner next season. Only deer I got this year was when I hit it with my vehicle! (In my state you are able to take roadkill, so I took it home and processed it).

What would you all recommend I add to the current collection? Not super big into Custom Shop knives, but maybe could be persuaded. Also always been a fan of the tried and true 420HC steel since it sharpens so easily and you can get a really nice edge on it with minimal effort, but again, also open to trying out something new.
 
Culprit99 said:
Now THAT’S a 103!!
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Thanks! If you have a few minutes to kill. This is the full story.

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Thread 'Buck 212 and modified 103 picture thread.'

I really wanted a modified 103, (like DM’s) it seemed like it would be a perfect EDC. I never found a good deal on a used one to modify so when the 212 was released I was all over it.

Here is a comparison shot. They are similar sized. I like the plunge line better on the 103 it has a higher blade grind and it comes with a better sheath. But the 212 has that really beautiful top grind. (Even though it isn’t really clipped or dropped). The point is pretty much in line with the spine on both knives.IMG_4720.jpeg...
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You know, it's irritating that when you go to buy a 110 clip point in S30v, nickel and ebony (that Buck doesn't discount.) and the 20% off promo shows up until you log into your account. Then it goes away.

In addition.....
Awhile ago Buck posted that knives that had been out less than a year were not eligible for BCCI pricing.

I get it, it's their store, they can run it anyway they want.

But save us the story and say otherwise.

I'm sure that these knives have been out for a year or more now.

I don't do fiery hoops.
I really don't need another knife anyway.
Especially when you get aggravated trying to buy it.

I planned on getting one of those shirts that was in the 2025 catalog that they finally got on the website as well......🤔

I'm happy
I just saved some money 👍

I'm over it
Really
✌️
 
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Still waiting for the 10% discount after I signed up to receive notices. They told me 48 hours, but still have not seen it, and I would have liked to know I couldn’t use it for the same day purchase when I ordered the Santoku.
 
As a rule I don’t chase discounts. Seems they often aren’t worth the hassle.

BCCI has been a big disappointment to me. I bought a lifetime membership and have gotten nothing out of it

No point crying over spilled milk. I should have saved my money.
 
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