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yep. im all over the map...cause until we get to more options to tie up I'm thinking of all the great potentials for all three........first word problems.Glad you're fully on board with the 104...
yep. im all over the map...cause until we get to more options to tie up I'm thinking of all the great potentials for all three........first word problems.Glad you're fully on board with the 104...
I'm in and I went for the 105. I'd prefer the cocobolo handle, too.On to our 5th Buck Forum Knife! Here is the history of the knives we've built together!
1st Year: Buck Marksman
2nd Year: Buck 110
3rd Year: Buck Vantage
4th Year: Buck 110 LT
Since we missed out on doing the 2019 Trad Forum Knife, and since we've been doing 1 of these every year for the last 5 years, it's time again!
As it says in the title, we need help building a Buck Fixed Blade. This poll will help us determine the model of the knife from these 3 options:
Buck 104 Compadre
Buck 105 Pathfinder
Buck 119 Special
From this vote, we'll launch into more polls for the materials available for modification! This poll will be open for 8 days.
Your input is very important to us. So important, that we are doing a DRAWING TO GIVE AWAY THE FIRST KNIFE FROM THIS PROJECT.
Rules for entry in the drawing: Please vote and leave a comment or question to get yourself entered into the drawing. You can only enter once, but can comment as many times as you'd like!
And here, we, go!
I'm in and I went for the 105. I'd prefer the cocobolo handle, too.
Zieg
Beats me, man.
Zieg
i believe it’s not real cocobolo though right? i think it’s the cocobolo diamondwood. please correct me if i’m wrong. i’d love to see one in real cocobolo or micarta...and a 52100 steel (e.g.).You replied before my finale edit... You can order one right off of Bucks website...Click on the 105 and it gives you the option to order one...
i believe it’s not real cocobolo though right? i think it’s the cocobolo diamondwood. please correct me if i’m wrong. i’d love to see one in real cocobolo or micarta...and a 52100 steel (e.g.).
Did the ant come with it??
i’m not sure the pricing on real cocobolo would be preclusive. i can buy scales for $20. if you’re saying there’s regulations against it, i guess i don’t know about that.With the pricing on real, solid cocobolo handles because of regulations, that might be unfeasible. Solid ebony might be the closest we can get.
Buck also doesn’t work with 52100 as far as I know, but that sure would be sweet.
*Edit for eye candy!
Here's my Buck 119 with cocobolo diamondwood handles and a Ti-Ni coated S30V blade that my wife got for me.
i’m not sure the pricing on real cocobolo would be preclusive. i can buy scales for $20. if you’re saying there’s regulations against it, i guess i don’t know about that.
but i would be happy with real wood, in general. honestly, in real life use, it doesn’t really matter i don’t think. but i guess it just gets stuck in my craw. if i had my druthers, i’d prefer OD micarta (or maroon linen), but that’s just me.
and regarding the 52100, i realize that buck doesn’t currently use it. but, i thought we were making custom recommendations (fantasies). shrug. i dunno.
but with all that said...beautiful 119! good stuff. i have a vanguard in a similar handle config and love it. cheers.
We might see 80CRV2.
Yes,, buck utilizes Paul's procedures and the BOS symbol will be on the knives. I don't think they Mark 420 but most of the other steels have the BOS and flame Mark,Exciting! That would make for a great 104 in my opinion. Nice tough steel.
Out of curiosity... Do you know if newly released steels from Buck still get the BOS heat treat stamp now that he's retired? It sounds like he still works with them to develop the heat treats of new steels, so I would think so. I do gotta say, Paul Farner has been doing a damn good job of keeping the tradition of Buck's amazing heat treats alive though.
that would be great. very unique and a great steel.We might see 80CRV2.