Who Wants Buck to Release the 914 Woodcraft Knife Again?

[iball]

I'm with you, but would rather have CPM-154. Great steel that Buck can use well and won't give them an excuse to tack an extra $100.00 onto the price tag.

That's fair. They do know what they're doing with CPM-154.

 

[TheFishman]

That one reminds me of David Martins knife

https://www.bladeforums.com/account/th-attachment-manager/2510936/view

I spend more time on BladeForums researching old posts than reading new ones. Even though David passed before I joined, when I read some of the 19,000 messages he posted, I feel like he is still here. I believe that the way he used his knives is similar to mine. Although I have not done it yet, David's modified 103 has inspired me to one day modify a 103 to suit my needs.

 

[Bill Chamberlin]

I’d buy another. Guy in MI was selling one on marketplace for 120 but he wouldn’t ship, I tried. It’s gone now.

 

[Mr. Tettnanger]

I had one of the Cabela's ones and sold it almost as soon as I bought it.

Should have kept it!

 

[eveled]

T TheFishman I was going to modify a 103 Then the 212 came out and it is similar to what David made.

Now that 212’s are hard to find. Moding a 103 makes sense again.

The 212 is my most carried fixed blade ever.

 

[oldmanwilly]

That one reminds me of David Martins knife

https://www.bladeforums.com/account/th-attachment-manager/2510936/view

You've planted a bug in my ear. Now I'll probably have to order a 103 and try a regrind...

 

[eveled]

You've planted a bug in my ear. Now I'll probably have to order a 103 and try a regrind...

. I still want to do one too. Be sure to post pictures

 

[oldmanwilly]

Hmm, what to do....

 

[GPyro]

Here's a pic of Dave Martin's customized 103 for inspiration.
......Pic courtesy of JB from another relevant thread.


I'm really interested in what you come up with as I've been considering doing something with a 103 myself.

 

[oldmanwilly]

Thanks GPyro , I've saved that pic of David's for reference. I'm going to noodle on it for a bit before trying. I think I'm going to do it by hand (which will be a massive pain) because I don't trust myself with the grinding equipment I have and don't want to move too fast.

At first glance, I don't think the 103 has enough material to look exactly like the 914 or Woodcraft, so I need to temper my expectations. I don't want to end up with a sloppy drop point or clip point either. I'll be glad if mine turns out like David's.

Regardless, it's going to move slow as the 103 is thicker than I anticipated.

 

[jbmonkey]

I'm kinda hoping Buck one day does a 103DM. which is what I call David's knife. leather handles, leather sheath and same blade shape. be a great user and really cool knife honoring David Martin R.I.P.

 

[GPyro]

I'm kinda hoping Buck one day does a 103DM. which is what I call David's knife. leather handles, leather sheath and same blade shape. be a great user and really cool knife honoring David Martin R.I.P.

I agree!

 

[GPyro]

Thanks GPyro , I've saved that pic of David's for reference. I'm going to noodle on it for a bit before trying. I think I'm going to do it by hand (which will be a massive pain) because I don't trust myself with the grinding equipment I have and don't want to move too fast.

At first glance, I don't think the 103 has enough material to look exactly like the 914 or Woodcraft, so I need to temper my expectations. I don't want to end up with a sloppy drop point or clip point either. I'll be glad if mine turns out like David's.

Regardless, it's going to move slow as the 103 is thicker than I anticipated.

I think David would approve of any attempt someone would make to modify a knife to make it their own.

He just seemed like that kind of guy.

I like the fact that this community still refers to him after these few years. As long as a person is remembered they never really die.

 

[oldmanwilly]

GPyro indeed. To be candid, I have not been very active on the Buck Forums as I never really had many of them. I got a 110 when I was 14 and used the absolute hell out of it for a couple of years before relegating it to the console of the ranch pickup. But, once I joined BF I always enjoyed reading David's posts and seeing pics of his Buck Knives in use. Now that I am venturing into Buck's offerings, and trying to modify them, I am once again glad to see posts from long-time members for inspiration.

 

[FranklinG]

oldmanwilly I'd love to see progress pics if you do this, and I'm probably not the only one.

I've seen that photo of David Martin's modified 103 a few times. Did he post photos of the process, or just the finished knife?

 

[oldmanwilly]

oldmanwilly I'd love to see progress pics if you do this, and I'm probably not the only one.

I've seen that photo of David Martin's modified 103 a few times. Did he post photos of the process, or just the finished knife?

Will do. I ordered a coarse diamond hand-file that will hopefully arrive tomorrow. Then the fun begins.

 

[oldmanwilly]

Small update: I have a new respect for Buck's 420HC. A couple hours with a 60 grit diamond file and here is my progress:

Doesn't look like much now, but in person, the rounded hump is all but removed. It has been slow going.

The hump at the tip has been straightened out and looks more 914-ish to me. I basically filed down to the base of the swedge and cut a new swedge.

I like it much better now that it is pointier and has straight(er) edges. It's still in rough shape, and I am not yet finished, but I think I know where I want to remove more material - basically grind down to the base of the new swedge and cut another new swedge. Ideally I'll make a slightly more acute point and fully apex the swedge to aid in piercing and for use as a scraper.

 

[jbmonkey]

Small update: I have a new respect for Buck's 420HC. A couple hours with a 60 grit diamond file and here is my progress:

Doesn't look like much now, but in person, the rounded hump is all but removed. It has been slow going.

The hump at the tip has been straightened out and looks more 914-ish to me. I basically filed down to the base of the swedge and cut a new swedge.

I like it much better now that it is pointier and has straight(er) edges. It's still in rough shape, and I am not yet finished, but I think I know where I want to remove more material - basically grind down to the base of the new swedge and cut another new swedge. Ideally I'll make a slightly more acute point and fully apex the swedge to aid in piercing and for use as a scraper.

lookin good so far.

 

[FranklinG]

oldmanwilly this is the kind of update we need: a project within reach of most people, with actual progress pics. Looks good!

Thanks!

 

[oldmanwilly]

F FranklinG thanks! I'll add more pics when I make more progress. Here's what I plan to remove in the future (in black sharpie), straighten it all out, then add a swedge.