Buckmaster

[Mossdancer]

This is posted elsewhere on AAPK, there was not a Buck forum at the time. Thought someone might enjoy it. I believe it is from the second production run, still the first or second year.
moss

[jonet143]

hey moss, that looks like it would do the task!

[hot tempered steel]

And Rambo thought he had a tough looking knife. That baby looks like it could do some damage from either end. I like it though, nice one Mossdancer.

[philco]

I recall looking at one of those knives and wondering what in the heck those spikes are for. Now looking at the photos I am reminded that I still don't know if they have a purpose other than to look "BAD". Anybody know?

By the way Moss, for some strange reason, I like it!

Phil

[Mossdancer]

Anyone interested:
The use of the spikes was to be for rappelling or possibly as an anchor in emergencies. A lanyard of whatever length and strength would be secured to the handle attachment and the knife inserted in sheath would supposedly grapple a rock, tree, or whatever was convenient. The spikes are a rare commodity, they are generally missing. Edit: This is a late 1985 knife. An interesting history and other data can be found at: http://www.buck-184.com/
moss

[philco]

Thank you Mossdancer.

I appreciate the very informative link. Lot of good stuff there.
Now I know what the spikes are for and that there is a lot more to the story than this being just another "Rambo" knife.

Phil

[Mossdancer]

Philco:
You are welcome. I am sure you are aware that your fine state is a Class 3 state under federal firearms statutes. Pretty cool video. How far are you from Knob Creek Ky. Looks like a neat thing to attend and get to know some law abiding folks.

http://current.com/items/87302871/machi ... ootout.htm

moss

[orvet]

I recall looking at one of those knives and wondering what in the heck those spikes are for. Now looking at the photos I am reminded that I still don't know if they have a purpose other than to look "BAD". Anybody know?

By the way Moss, for some strange reason, I like it!

Phil

As Moss said the spikes were used for grappling.
IIRC that knife first came out about 1985. We had had a couple embassies assaulted about that time.
If the sheath is left on the knife & the plastic sheath body removed from the straps, you can clip D ring on the end a line & toss it over a cyclone fence and hook the spike into the fence and then take your assault team over. That was a task that often fell to the Navy Seals and the knife was official issue for the Seals, IIRC. This is the story I was told by a Sales Rep when the knife first came out. As far as I know it is true.


Dale

[philco]

Moss,
Knob Creek is actually a former shooting range that was formerly part of the Fort Knox Army base. I have never been there (about a hundred miles from me) but it sure looks like a good old time.

Phil

[djmundle]

Hello,

Do you happen to know what this knife is worth. I would like to know since I own one and have thought about selling it once. But not now.

Thanks,

Dale

[Mossdancer]

DJMundle:
In absolute mint condition in the box with documents and all parts, the Initial run of knives might have before the economy went gunnybag gone as high as $450-$550. Currently the same knife seems to be going for somewhat less. There are some selling in private sales for better numbers but it is costly to sell in that venue. There is a finite number of them and as they go into collections the value will continue to increase. Inflation should also add some to their worth. If you don't need to sell it you would be smart to hang on for a few years. Why don't you show us some photos of knife and accessories especially box if available.
moss

Edit To add: as always this is just my opinion. I am in no way nor form an expert.

[Joe Houser]

[/quote]If the sheath is left on the knife & the plastic sheath body removed from the straps, you can clip D ring on the end a line & toss it over a cyclone fence and hook the spike into the fence and then take your assault team over.
Dale[/quote]

I had actually heard that once the anchor pin is secured on the other side of the fence, they would pull on the rope, raising the bottom of the fence like a curtain so they could crawl under it. Never tried it personally.