Favorite Fixed-Blade Buck Knife?

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xtimberman

Discussion Starter · Feb 16, 2009

Anyone have a favorite fixed-blade Buck knife?

Here is an early #102 Woodsman - one of the smallest of the regular-production fixed-blade models. It has the early threaded tang and came with a conventional sheath - rather than the pouch-type of later models. I particularly like it for its small size compared to the other models.

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c pierce

· #2 · Feb 17, 2009

XT give me a few days to take some pictures and learn how to post them. I don't think you will be disappointed. I know from your posts that you are a true blade lover.

xtimberman

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 17, 2009

I'm looking forward to it!

I only have a few, but I've been a fan of Buck knives for a long time. I consider them to be good, serviceable knives at a fair price - and more durable than most! I'm really pleased to see that some of the other fellows are starting to appreciate lower-cost knives.

Here is another fixed-blade Buck that has seen a lot of use and abuse by me - a #121 "Fisherman". It's a great fish knife, but is especially handy for filleting out the breast meat of geese and sandhill cranes.

It's longer than I like for belt carry, so I usually store it away in my pack until needed. Several times, I dropped it in the dark and lost it. One time it spent over a month on a muddy creekbank in a salt marsh before I was able to return and find it. After that, I put on the red Reflecto-Tape. Now all I have to do is retrace my steps in the dark with a flashlight and it glows like a lamp!

xtm

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Leighton

· #4 · Feb 17, 2009

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The only two fixed blade Buck's I have are the Kalinga, and Nighthawk, both USA made. Not used, just part of my collection.

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murphyslaw

· #5 · Feb 18, 2009

Are alot of Buck knives still made in the US. I have my eyes on a nice looking fixed blade at Wal-mart for around $45 that says it's made in the USA.

G

· #6 · Feb 19, 2009

xtimberman said:
I'm looking forward to it!

I only have a few, but I've been a fan of Buck knives for a long time. I consider them to be good, serviceable knives at a fair price - and more durable than most! I'm really pleased to see that some of the other fellows are starting to appreciate lower-cost knives.

Here is another fixed-blade Buck that has seen a lot of use and abuse by me - a #121 "Fisherman". It's a great fish knife, but is especially handy for filleting out the breast meat of geese and sandhill cranes.

xtm

xtm,

You do know how much that #121 is currently worth, right? There are plenty of them out there without the scaler, but few with it...

If you don't know, your in for a surprise... :mrgreen:

giz

xtimberman

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 19, 2009

Thanks for that tip, Giz!

Where do you knowledgable fellows get all of this knife information like you passed on about the scaler? I really don't collect knives - I just have a couple of decent ones, and seem to live in a vacuum away from detailed knife knowledge.

I've learned more about a few of my own knives in the weeks since this knife forum premiered than I have in decades of asking in person. You've mentioned this, but I find knife collectors as-a-whole to be a strange lot. I've taken several of mine to gun and knife shows to gather information, but they are quite often very reluctant to give you much information or an idea of the value for fear of spoiling a good buying opportunity. :?

BTW, how much do you think the Buck fisherman is worth?

xtm

G

· #8 · Feb 19, 2009

If it were mint, couple of hundred...

Without the scaler about $60-70.

That big Buck with Rosewood that I showed with the 629 in my thread, eventually sold for $325.... :mrgreen:

Giz

Leighton

· #9 · Feb 19, 2009

Most of mine comes from books, like the Gun Digest type, they have several collectors books on knives, like the Cartridges of the World series, so you have to keep getting each edition. I will do a little research on the web, but what ever I find I try to backup with something in print.

You are correct, knife collectors seem to be a little more strang than the gun collectors, and most of those at the knife shows, as you said only interested in a good deal.

Now if you want to go gonzo with the knives, I suggest you attend the annual Blade show in Georgia. Its the Shotshow of knives. There will be all the top craftsmen in the field, new makers, current production, and unlike the ShotShow, its open to the public. It held in Cobb County at the Cobb Galleria.
The next one is May 29th and 30th. Its worth the trip!

Hunter

· #10 · Feb 19, 2009

My 102 is favorite one. My wife gave it to me over 20 years ago.

f150guy

· #11 · Mar 16, 2009

i am still smitten with the USA made 119. Good looking, holds a razor sharp edge. My dad had one for years, and when I saw one in Walmart, I had to have it. unfortunately, it did not come with the leather sheath like dad's.

xtimberman

Discussion Starter · #12 · Mar 16, 2009

Buck called the 119 the "Special" - a great utility knife!

My son has one of those on his web belt instead of whatever they issued him.

xtm

zercool

· #13 · Mar 18, 2009

I love the Diamondback Guide models ... it's become my go-to hunting knife. Not fancy at all, cheap rubber handle, but sharp as heck and I won't cry if I lose it in the woods. $15-20 at Dick's. I keep thinking about a Woodsman but my wife will kill me if I buy another knife right now. :|

Picked up a 110 at Gander Mtn a couple months ago when Buck had the $10 rebate on them - I figure $19 for a 110 is a pretty good price.

f150guy

· #14 · Mar 18, 2009

Hello brian, nice to see you here.

zercool

· #15 · Mar 18, 2009

f150guy said:
Hello brian, nice to see you here.

All my friends got kicked out of the other place! Had to find some laughs!

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