Which Buck Model # Should i collect Next???

Recon_Tanto · Sunday at 6:05 PM

I Started my Buck Knife collection with the Buck 110 Folding belt Knife. I Picked up many Versions over The Years Such as finger grooved Buck 110, Plastic Buck 110, etc. etc.

I Purchased Lancers and Mini Buck 425 Folding Knives for ease of Pocket Carry.

I am a Proud Owner of the 650 Nighthawk for a Rugged fixed blade.

I am Not Sure what do Purchase next.

I like the More classic folders So I have been considering the 55 Model.

I Also appreciate the Ease of carry of their small and Lightweight models like the 305 & 425.

I Have Never tried the custom shop so Maybe I should build a 110??? Truth be Told I am happy with the Original.

What do you Recommend???

I am okay with Seeking out discontinued models so Do not feel limited to their up to Date catalog!

GPyro · Sunday at 6:23 PM

Buying knives online in hopes that you're going to like them is overrated.
If there's a decent knife store nearby, I recommend you start there.

Railsplitter · Sunday at 7:26 PM

Recon_Tanto said:
I Started my Buck Knife collection with the Buck 110 Folding belt Knife. I Picked up many Versions over The Years Such as finger grooved Buck 110, Plastic Buck 110, etc. etc.

I Purchased Lancers and Mini Buck 425 Folding Knives for ease of Pocket Carry.

I am a Proud Owner of the 650 Nighthawk for a Rugged fixed blade.

I am Not Sure what do Purchase next.

I like the More classic folders So I have been considering the 55 Model.

I Also appreciate the Ease of carry of their small and Lightweight models like the 305 & 425.

I Have Never tried the custom shop so Maybe I should build a 110??? Truth be Told I am happy with the Original.

What do you Recommend???

I am okay with Seeking out discontinued models so Do not feel limited to their up to Date catalog!

The 700 series knives ran from about 1979-2001. As a result, Buck made a ton of them. They are still not too difficult to find in excellent condition at a reasonable price.

Happy Hippo · Sunday at 7:55 PM

I'm having fun collecting 425s, since you like those. Slipjoints, like the 305, are also fun. If you want to get all the varieties, there are quite a few. There are several other models that use the same blade as 425, if you want to expand. Don't collect as an investment. If you happen to pick the right knife, you might make money on it but I think you'd be lucky to break even, after inflation. Pick what you like. I even collect those Buck gift tin combos because I like them. Hardly anyone collects those. Besides people from Buck, I probably know more about those gift tins than anyone. So that is fun. I like 112s and 212s a lot, so I try to get those too. Probably I have more 112s than anything else. Get involved with your collection by posting, going to shows, and talking to people. Besides having a friendship and learning from them, I have pieces in my collection that I would never be able to get just by looking in Ebay. Don't be scammed. If you're in doubt, ask someone. There are good pages on Facebook for info and a lot of info if you join BCCI. Make sure you stay in budget. It is really easy to overspend in this hobby. P.S. I said talk to people but don't go overboard. I wouldn't tell any neighbors or workmates about your collection, especially if it gets big.

Boattale · Sunday at 8:10 PM

Just go for the best whether it's easy to find or not. And that is obviously the much loved 118.

BuckShack · Sunday at 8:40 PM

The 501 Squire is nice. I would start in the custom shop.

DeSotoSky · Sunday at 10:27 PM

Since you've already started with some 425's. Buck has made 12 different model numbers all sharing the same 1-7/8" blade and locking system as the 425. They are the 425, 505, 506, 507, 515, 524, 525, 526, 527, 529, 825, 826. I have lots of them, you'll never get them all.

DrRollinstein · Sunday at 10:41 PM

Spitfire is probably their best modern locking type knife.

SharpBits · Sunday at 10:49 PM

Seek out the Buck 532, 535, & 531.

Recon_Tanto · Monday at 12:54 PM

Thank You To All Who Replied!!!

I will Digilently go Through all of the Listed model #'s I am Not Familiar with and Research them.

I have been focused On Collecting other brands for Some Time now and Have slowly built Up a Collection of Bucks.

Not on Purpose, they are Just Great knives that Outcut almost All Other modern brands While having a superior More Traditional style to boot.

After Giving it some Thought I have decided there is No Good Reason not to intentionally Build Up a stack of Buck Knives.

GPyro · Monday at 1:18 PM

Recon_Tanto said:
Thank You To All Who Replied!!!

I will Digilently go Through all of the Listed model #'s I am Not Familiar with and Research them.

I have been focused On Collecting other brands for Some Time now and Have slowly built Up a Collection of Bucks.

Not on Purpose, they are Just Great knives that Outcut almost All Other modern brands While having a superior More Traditional style to boot.

After Giving it some Thought I have decided there is No Good Reason not to intentionally Build Up a stack of Buck Knives.

Good Luck!
Stop back and share what you've found.

Hickory n steel · Monday at 8:04 PM

You like the 305 you recently got, so maybe get more of them?
You've jus got a standard black Valox, but there are others.

Thread '305 lancers on 3/05'

Thursday at 1:37 AM

Getting a head start on this before I forget , I can't let somebody else beat me to it.
I did forget to take my pictures today , so I'll have to get them tomorrow morning.

For now I'll just have to kick this off with a picture I have handy of my favorite 305.

bucksway · Monday at 8:30 PM

I ALMOST went for 500's and still like them but at my first visit to the Blade show a BCCI member displayed every one..So I went with rare odd one of one and prototype 112's. I'm so glad I did! In 2006- 2007 very few folks chased odd 112's. It's a interesting series with some great raritys and a long history. Even now collecting matching 110-112 models is popular and is cool and doable.
I would suggest no matter what model you pick refine your goals. I personally loved samples and protypes. I always felt if a Buck is rare and truly limited it will hold its value better. But no matter what focus your collection! If you have the means Old Custom Shop numbered knives will ALWAYS be desired. Handle material is important. Stag and all horn is always wanted no matter what model. It kinda depends to on your budget and how often ya need a new one. After all there is no cure for ' Buck Fever ' but ya can treat the symptoms..

Hickory n steel · Monday at 11:08 PM

bucksway said:
I ALMOST went for 500's and still like them but at my first visit to the Blade show a BCCI member displayed every one..So I went with rare odd one of one and prototype 112's. I'm so glad I did! In 2006- 2007 very few folks chased odd 112's. It's a interesting series with some great raritys and a long history. Even now collecting matching 110-112 models is popular and is cool and doable.
I would suggest no matter what model you pick refine your goals. I personally loved samples and protypes. I always felt if a Buck is rare and truly limited it will hold its value better. But no matter what focus your collection! If you have the means Old Custom Shop numbered knives will ALWAYS be desired. Handle material is important. Stag and all horn is always wanted no matter what model. It kinda depends to on your budget and how often ya need a new one. After all there is no cure for ' Buck Fever ' but ya can treat the symptoms..

If you really do have Buck fever, I personally found that it's cheaper and easier to focus on stuff you want to use.
It really limits things and there are so many cool old Bucks that just aren't viable as users because of rarity and value, but I gotta do things the easy way when it comes to the knife hobby.

Part of my enjoyment with the knife hobby is the relative ease of acquiring them compared to my airgun hobby which has gotten much harder since eBay has annexed California in this regard.