I just inherited one of these knives from my late father today. He had it on his side for every camping trip, boat outing, campfire. Pretty much constantly when he was not at work. Its a very big, insanely overbuilt knife, and an amazing heirloom.
I think that you are very right about shooters loving a good blade. I started as a bayonet collector, back in the 1960s, and although many date from WW1, I do have some from the time of Bonny Prince Charlie. I seriously wanted one of these knives in the 80s, was a TA soldier at that time. However, I had a young family, and a big mortgage. I did buy a Buck knife on the same lines, but more toned down. It has the same blade format, but slimmer and slightly shorter, with a solid rubber hilt. I have used this regularly since. However, I have never utilised the thick saw back. I camp, trek and kayak regularly in Scotland, where I live, and am now passing on my skills to my Grandchildren. Perhaps the most practical knives for actual use are traditional Scandinavian puukko / leuku types, but who can honestly say he doesn't lust after a Buckmaster! Thanks for this "blast from the past".
That is a beautiful knife.. I like it, love it(i have one of it for 20 years) but it is not really suitable in survival situations at all.. My experience is: the CS Recon Scout is the best survival knife ever made.. Thanks for the video! ;)
'86 I picked one up and I had to have it. Wada chunka steel. (ducking) ..two days later I straight jabbed it from sitting right on through a hollow core door. Cutting meat and tomatoes..eating,.. as one camp knife was it was awkward. ~ One or two finger whacking saplings it did ok from my rookie experience. GMT, the grapple hooks methinks are there for setting in water current tethered, not tossing such weight to trees overhead. Big chunka steel Buck put the pouch with a decent Silva compass vs Rambo's that may mis-direction as stated of metal. Crazy how much they go for now aday being such an awkward heavy knife. If I was just turning over my Cub Scout cub/bobcat pin one would learn too much blade, or perhaps blow off machete.
Very interesting! I've found most hollow handled knives to be dreadful, except for the Chris Reeve ones. I too have a tendancy to collect knives so large it would be better to carry a hatchet!
I didn't hear the story, of why it was not accepted by the military. Apparently, someone was injured, when knife was thrown over a tree limb, about to use spikes to grab into limb. Also, 184 was made in 3 colours, then, there's the 185 buckmasters. I have 2- 184s, plus a 185
Going back to the 80/ 90's eh. I remember one of you lot had a air rifle and went and fitted a sterling stock to it. Who did it? and do they still have it.
FYI, did you know that if the sharpening stone ever has contact with heavy radiation, that it is supposed to be levered out and replaced. A bit of useless knowledge I know. As luck has it I purchased awhile back several stones all packed together in original bag with identification sticker on it that came from the Buck factory and they are for the Buckmaster and the M9 bayonet from Buck.
I have the first one. The look is good but the metal was not a good choice. It's brittle!!! The tips were breaking off and Buck refused to replace. I don't know anything about the second one. Maybe Buck changed the blade metal. As for the first, they would regrind for you. LOL.!
Hey Santa, you dismiss this knife throughout your video, say it's impossible to carry, and it's too heavy. Then why did you buy one? Just another hypocrite trying to sound cool. yawn
