Whats your newest addition to your Buck family and why?

Hoyt Buck produced the first Buck Knife in 1902. Hoyt and his son Al moved to San Diego and set up shop as H.H. Buck & Son in 1947. Al Buck revolutionized the knife industry in 1964 with the infamous Model 110 Folding Hunter. The company's innovative history and attention to quality have made for many great collectible knives.
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jerryd6818 wrote:Dimitri -- A Buck 112. A wild new avatar. Where's this all heading? Are you preparing yourself to explore the (gasp) exotic world of tacticals?
:lol: ::paranoid::

jerryd6818 wrote:Do you need a Kershaw Leek to help you ease into it?
Thanks to you I own a Kershaw knife, remember? I have not used it yet but I will real soon ::nod::

jerryd6818 wrote:That avatar is not really my style. I was just messin' with Dimitri but I may try out a few different ones over the next couple of weeks, just for something to do.
I like changing them up on a regular basis, keep `em guessing ::woot::
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Miller Bro`s wrote:Thanks to you I own a Kershaw knife, remember? I have not used it yet but I will real soon ::nod::
Uh, now I do. Dimitri, sometimes I can't remember what day it is. That's why I have the atomic clock sitting close at hand. ::facepalm::
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:lol: Don`t feel bad Jerry, I had to buy one of those pill containers that keeps track of what day it is because I kept forgetting if I took a pill that day or not ::facepalm::
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I use the ones with S(unday) through S(atarday) on the top and still forget occasionally. ::dang:: Fortunately the drugs are not that critical so a day missed is not life threatening.
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jerryd6818 wrote:
Miller Bro`s wrote:Thanks to you I own a Kershaw knife, remember? I have not used it yet but I will real soon ::nod::
Uh, now I do. Dimitri, sometimes I can't remember what day it is. That's why I have the atomic clock sitting close at hand. ::facepalm::
::nod:: Jerry, Don't forget Mickey's little hand is on the hour and the other is on the minute.! ftd
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Ferg -- Did you say it's Mickey's little hand on the hour?? ::dang:: ::dang::
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My latest Buck is a 6th Version, 2nd Variation 110.
"Why?," you ask?...
Mainly because I can't resist these old classics, when priced right -& this is my first "early" 110. It's stained but the brass is undamaged. It has been sharpened, but not excessively. No dents, gouges, or dings; an excellent candidate for buffing up.
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::tu:: MAN Bill she'll clean up nicely ::tu::
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2008 Buck 271 Alpha Dorado, Rosewood Dymondwood. Got it in a trade.
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garddogg56 wrote:::tu:: MAN Bill she'll clean up nicely ::tu::
Thanks, Garddogg!... I think she will, too. Now, I have a .110. to match my .112.
I've begun to lightly clean the blade & bolsters, but I think I'm going to send her to the "Spa" today. I have the address; I can't recall the cost per knife, though. (Anyone have the current cost figures, please?)

This baby's got HEFT! This is certainly no pocket knife!
Now, I need to find a correct sheath... I'd be willing to buy or trade for it. So, please PM me, anyone who would like to do a deal. ::handshake::
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Nice Randy!

Bill, the current leather sheaths fit fine - if you want original from the two dot era you are going to have to get lucky. I THINK (not sure) is that seven dollars buys a spa treatment - nice 110. OH
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drm1017 wrote:2008 Buck 271 Alpha Dorado, Rosewood Dymondwood. Got it in a trade.
Randy,
That's a true work of art! ::tu::
I'm not familiar with that model but it looks like it would fit the hand very ergonomically.

And thanks, OH!
My records show I paid $20.85 for two knives to be cleaned up and sharpened, the last time. So, maybe $7 x 2 knives plus $6.85 to ship (?). I think that sounds correct.
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Stopped in Wal-Mart after lunch today to pick up a few items and got carried away. This 721 Slimline followed me home and there wasn't anything I could do about it. The 721 Slimline is the Wal-Mart version of the 722 Spitfire. Same knife, different number for Wally World and yes, Made In USA.

At 4½" closed with anodized aluminum handles, this knife weighs in at 2.9 oz. It feels very substantial in your hand. The blade is 3¼" of concave ground, drop point, 420HC stainless steel. The handles are drilled and threaded for four position carry. Tip up/tip down right hand carry or tip up/tip down left hand carry. I already have an orange 422 Spitfire so this time I got green. It comes in one more color, gray.
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jerryd6818 wrote:721 Slimline followed me home
Jerry ..... GREEN IS GOOD!

Bill & Hunter, Thanks. I sorta like the modern look, especially the grind of the blade with the handle. I'm not a sheath guy, so I'll see what it's like in my pocket. Might use it as trading fodder at a local knife show at the end of April.

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Bill-in-Texas wrote:
garddogg56 wrote:::tu:: MAN Bill she'll clean up nicely ::tu::
Thanks, Garddogg!... I think she will, too. Now, I have a .110. to match my .112.
I've begun to lightly clean the blade & bolsters, but I think I'm going to send her to the "Spa" today. I have the address; I can't recall the cost per knife, though. (Anyone have the current cost figures, please?)

This baby's got HEFT! This is certainly no pocket knife!
Now, I need to find a correct sheath... I'd be willing to buy or trade for it. So, please PM me, anyone who would like to do a deal. ::handshake::
Bill I'll keep an eye out,they are hard to find,especially the low ryders ::hmm::
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garddogg56 wrote: ...Bill I'll keep an eye out,they are hard to find,especially the low ryders ::hmm::
Thank you, sir! I'm much obliged!
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Stopped in Wally World today to pick up some cereal and I should have stayed away from the sporting goods dept. but I didn't. I didn't have the Buck 721 (722 Buck #) in Gray but now I do.
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Knife modern style Buck, Jerry! One of these days I am going to have to give a modern knife a skakedown. OH
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Thanks Colonel. I have all three colors now. Buck calls it a 722 but the one they make for Walmart, they call a 721. Same exact knife. ::shrug:: If I were a true collector, I would get all three colors from both sources. :lol:

You can pick one up at Wally-World for $29.9x and it's made in the USA. Nice knife. You might also like to give a Buck 297 Sirus a try. A bit more money but it's Assisted Opening. There's a whole new world out there awaiting you and it's just full of sharp edges of all kinds.
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jerryd6818 wrote:Stopped in Wally World today to pick up some cereal and I should have stayed away from the sporting goods dept. but I didn't. I didn't have the Buck 721 (722 Buck #) in Gray but now I do.
Froot Loops and a knife; better than Cracker Jacks!!
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As my grandmother would have said, "Tee hee hee. Ain't that the truth."
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50th Anniversary 110. Why? Because I didn't have one.
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Ya gut a pic edge?
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garddogg56 wrote:Ya gut a pic edge?
At work right now. Will send pic tomorrow. Bought it at Menards $34.99.
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50th. Anniversary Buck 110
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