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Old 03-07-2011, 07:59 PM
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Older Buck - Not In Production

In going through my stuff, I came across a Buck model 118. At least that what is stamped on the blade and sheath. I am unable to find this model on the Buck website, so I am presuming it is no longer in production. My guess is I acquired this somewhere in the late 70's to early 80's, although I don't remember actually buying it. Can anyone tell me anything about it in terms of when it was produced or what it originally sold for?

I doubt mine has any collectible value as the blade is pitted from rust. There is no rust on the blade now and it still takes a reasonable edge, but it is obviously past prime condition. I say reasonable edge, because I do remember that the knife never really took a great edge. No matter how I tried, I just could not get the proper bevel on it. If you have any advice on this, I'd appreciate that too!
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Old 03-07-2011, 08:43 PM
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How many would you like?

I rep for Blue Ridge Knives, and my price on this knife is 125 dollars.

I have never sold one, and truth be told, I've never had a client ask for one.

Edit: When I have a problem with trying to get a bevel uniform I do not try to re-invent the wheel. I just get out the Edge Pro and make a new edge.
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Old 03-07-2011, 09:45 PM
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Older Buck knives had a reputation for being hard to sharpen. It just takes a lot of patience.


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Old 03-07-2011, 10:00 PM
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Here are two newer vintage Bucks using 420 steel. They polished right up. They were a tad crooked from the factory, but a shaping stone and ten minutes fixed that.



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Old 03-14-2011, 02:13 PM
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Thank you guys for the info!

Know I know why I don't see them online: I guess they are just not popular. At $125 retail, I guess it's worth holding on to . . .

Sorry, Tourist, but all I've got to work with are some Spyderco ceramic stones and a yellow Smiths thingie that is good for kitchen cutlery or starting an edge. No EdgePro or other high end system. This particular knife has become something of a project for me. I'll take it out of the sheath and work at it for a while, then put it away again. It's getting better. It seems like it always "almost there", but never quite as good as I'd like.
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Old 08-21-2011, 04:00 PM
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The 118 was one of BUcks original knives produced in '61 through '96 and was dropped in the '97 catalog. Depending on the stamp on the blade, I could narrow down when it was manufactered.
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