Anyone notice the 2025 Catalog?

[Happy Hippo]

Nothing earth shattering but there are some new things. They don't show the limited editions. I will have to get all the new 301 and 303 slipjoints. Probably have to get a few other things as well, like the crosslocks. The whole 100 Heritage series is being redone in 420 HC, instead of D2. There are new models called the Range, Ruckus and, Stinger. Need to see what the limited editions will be, though.

 

[AR-Trvlr]

No, where can you find it?

 

[fuzzybuck]

Catalog on Buck Web site near the bottom of page

 

[Happy Hippo]

No, where can you find it?

If you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the home page, you'll see "2025 Dealer Catalog.". It is a 125 MB download.

 

[hunterjrg]

The new Range series looks interesting

 

[DeSotoSky]

It is a pdf file, you can view it online or download it.
Here is the link...

https://www.buckknives.com/pdf/2025Catalog_Digital.pdf

Having now skimmed it. I'm excited by some of the 301 & 303 handle offerings. I'm with H Happy Hippo on that. Wish they had a larger USA offering like bringing the Canoe over and offering a nice size trapper or whittler. I love the 301 & 303 but they are just lg & sm of the same thing. All the mainline classic and hunting knives are USA. Seems like a step backwards to couple the Cocobolo handles with aluminum and not brass. Froe and Camp Knife still there but no Axe. 501 & 503 survived, no 505 or 500. Odd choice, I would have dumped the 503 and kept the 500. The 503 IMO has always been a stepchild as it is not uniquely different in size from the popular 501, The New BuckLite line has rubber handles, huh! As a collector I am anxious to see if Buck has improved the LE offerings this year. The have not been very exciting in recent years IMO. I miss the days of special factory orders. Wonder when we will see the damage, I mean price list.

The 5 handles for the 301 & 303 are
Ebony & Granadillo wood
Blue, Gray, & Black aceteal
The shields seem nice also.
The standard wood handles on the import slippies are boring as usual.
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[Elgatodeacero]

DeSotoSky thank you for the quick link to the catalog.

Wow, lots of great new stuff from Buck. I really like the 100 Classic Series and the ebony 301 slip joint.

 

[DeSotoSky]

The whole 100 Heritage series is being redone in 420 HC, instead of D2.

I would have been more excited with a unique change up in the handle giving me an excuse to buy another set..

 

[eveled]

an excuse to buy another set..

I’ve been known to step into that trap myself!

I’m still waiting for more BassPro smooth bone knives.

 

[Old Hunter]

An ebony handled, brass bolstered 301 or 303 will be on my “buy” list for sure, maybe even one of each. OH

 

[plb]

The new Range series looks interesting

Agreed. Having Magnacut or 154Cm, they will likely be pricey. Buck's first try at crossbar locks. Reminds of the Vantage series reimagined.

 

[The Fort]

I really like that ebony and brass 301, and the different shield, but sure wish they did it with full flat ground blades. Lance

 

[GPyro]

Agreed. Having Magnacut or 154Cm, they will likely be pricey. Buck's first try at crossbar locks. Reminds of the Vantage series reimagined.

Rumor was that Buck was going to update the Vantage, so your probably right.
I like the flat grind!

But a Magnacut blade with an aluminum handle.....?
Hmm.
Cerakote!

 

[hunterjrg]

Agreed. Having Magnacut or 154Cm, they will likely be pricey. Buck's first try at crossbar locks. Reminds of the Vantage series reimagined.

The blade shape looks useful for me and I’d be happy with either of the steel offerings

 

[AR-Trvlr]

Looks like they’re discontinuing the 110/112 Slim Pro line. Hopefully they’ll still issue some in limited production specials.

 

[Ironbut]

Rumor was that Buck was going to update the Vantage, so your probably right.
I like the flat grind!

But a Magnacut blade with an aluminum handle.....?

Yeah, I'd probably jump on that real quick.

Hmm.
Cerakote!

Uhhh, no.

 

[SoDak81]

Agreed. Having Magnacut or 154Cm, they will likely be pricey. Buck's first try at crossbar locks. Reminds of the Vantage series reimagined.

Flat grind too. I'm really interested.

 

[VTer]

It looks like from their steel charts they've eliminated S30V in favor of S35VN. Not unexpected, since they swapped over the custom shop to S35VN back in December.

 

[Lesknife]

I do like the new 301&303, Range elite are really nice too. I might be ordering some in the future.

 

[jmh33]

Since I am a slip joint kind of guy.
Disappointed in the 301/303 offerings.
Colored plastic. Yeah!!
Ebony wood. Gee there has been a black plastic handle for what?? Ever.
Would have been real nice to see some bone!! Jigging and colors abound!!
JMO!!
John