What model is this?
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smokepole
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What model is this?
Hi Guys, can anyone tell me more about this model? I have only the one pic sent me by a friend and can't seem to find anything on this knife?
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good."
- Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Be on your guard against a silent dog and still water.
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- Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Be on your guard against a silent dog and still water.
Latin Proverb
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smokepole
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Re: What model is this?
OK, I have some info - it is the Buck Taclite model 886 in wooden scales - introduced in mid 2003 and seems to have been discontinued about end of 2004. Retail at that stage was $55 - now it seems to be selling for around $65 - if you can find it. Due to the short run and time lapse it looks to be getting pretty scarce. There was a G10 handled version prior to this, as well as an 885 - a larger knife.
"The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no good."
- Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Be on your guard against a silent dog and still water.
Latin Proverb
- Samuel Johnson (1709-1784)
Be on your guard against a silent dog and still water.
Latin Proverb
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Old Hunter
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Re: What model is this?
Smoke, thanks for coming back and posting historical information on your Buck knife find - I just learned something. I haven't warmed up to tactical knives yet (might not ever 
) and only own one that was presented to me while in the Army. I went to a gun and knife show Saturday; there were hundreds of tactical knives for sale, dozens of China-made slipjoints and maybe a dozen old, USA and German made slipjoints of dubious condition - obviously tactical is popular. My lack of interest has caused me to be uniformed on the many, many variations of tactical knives and brands - to the point of ignorance - guess I better start learning, eh! OH
) and only own one that was presented to me while in the Army. I went to a gun and knife show Saturday; there were hundreds of tactical knives for sale, dozens of China-made slipjoints and maybe a dozen old, USA and German made slipjoints of dubious condition - obviously tactical is popular. My lack of interest has caused me to be uniformed on the many, many variations of tactical knives and brands - to the point of ignorance - guess I better start learning, eh! OHDeep in the guts of most men is buried the involuntary response to the hunter's horn, a prickle of the nape hairs, an acceleration of the pulse, an atavistic memory of his fathers, who killed first with stone, and then with club...Robert Ruark
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jerryd6818
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Re: What model is this?
Colonel, you need to get yourself a Kershaw Leek. It probably won't make a convert out of you but I'll almost guarantee you won't feel like you've wasted your money. Or handle one the next time you see one displayed. I have a feeling it will give you a serious case of the wants.
I'm here to tell ya, that's good advice right there.
I'm here to tell ya, that's good advice right there.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012