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!
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.
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
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
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 quite agree, cherish it
I inherited one as well (the black version though) from my uncle. I love it but it is a shit load of knife.
Sharper Image marketed this big 🔪 in the 1980s. When "Rambo" and survival blades were rad. Buck had a respected standing in the knife industry.
I still have this knife and sheath, two pouches, compass and climbing pegs. I should have kept the box. Great knife
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".
id love to see some more knives!
Your wish is my command, I'm just going through my collection, as I have some hidden jems...
Good to c u mate great vid, love to see ur favourite Bowie or few of ur collection top 10
I have a buck184 in the sheeth and it came sharp with a compass and all the good things inside the handle and the sharpening stone
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! ;)
That raker edge looks like you could mount a scope on it !!!
Yep the slots are big enough to drive my Land Rover through 🤣
'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.
My dad broke the tip off of his within a few weeks after purchasing his back in the mid 80s
He was pissed
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!
Having tested a lot f so called knives of this nature I would agree, but the 184 is not of that sort; it takes a licking and keeps on ticking!
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.
You talking about SWAT magazine; those were the days ... None of our guys did that.
Designed for the seal teams .....but it sank them !
Granted
' love the beard bridesmaid gives me somthing to hang on to...'
;-)
@@Guide504 Ah, at last a fan...
Today most use Winkler 🔪 or Ernest Emerson styles.
Doesn't it come with a compass inside?
Waterproof matches, paracord
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
cheers,
underwater it probably made sense to carry this hefty knife.
go for it mate
Well we all need a bit of fun in these troubled times
Little know fact. The seal team consultants involved in the design of this knife were smoking crack at the time😀👍
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.
why not list the weird gear available and let people vote on what they want to see?
So you're like collector to so so am I I also makes them
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.!
if you don't really like it you could give it to me as a gift,🙄😅😉
The sheet is terrible(i think came from M9, for that is OK because the wire cutter), it is not suitable for 184.. ;)
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
Was that boner videos?
;-)
Doesn't it come with a compass inside?