Author Topic: What’s your favorite knife? (Read 24091 times))

jimbo · « **Reply #80 on:** January 13, 2025, 02:16:59 PM »

Here ya go Brett

bReTt · « **Reply #81 on:** January 13, 2025, 02:33:05 PM »

Quote from: jimbo on January 13, 2025, 02:16:59 PM

Here ya go Brett

Looks to be a folding Alpha Hunter. Model 277? Is that anywhere on the knife? 🔪

That info was found with a search showing knives that looked the same as yours.

jimbo · « **Reply #82 on:** January 13, 2025, 03:52:18 PM »

No it isn't.

Rick67 · « **Reply #83 on:** January 13, 2025, 07:09:31 PM »

Quote from: jimbo on January 13, 2025, 03:52:18 PM

No it isn't.

Brett is right, it does look like it:

https://www.google.com/search?vsrid=COKBrNYHEAIYASIkNWMzZGMwMGMtYjY1My00NWU1LWFjZDItZjc3ODA2YTEwZGM2MgA&gsessionid=S1MkvRWQwlbMkqhELft--hsSNUxHLSb9EOBzzZEcKyB_oWjfhLglAw&lsessionid=lBQYDnz704zP-kGFkXmDh0XICWeNl7s224g7sop5eDilU29SF0I7aw&vsdim=300,225&vsint=CAIqDAoCCAcSAggKGAEgATojChYNAAAAPxUAAAA_HQAAgD8lAACAPzABEKwCGOEBJQAAgD8&lns_mode=un&source=lns.web.iosbcm&udm=26&qsubts=1736809237887&biw=414&bih=622

bantam5s · « **Reply #84 on:** January 13, 2025, 10:03:25 PM »

Quote from: jimbo on January 13, 2025, 03:52:18 PM

No it isn't.

If it's not a 277, it's probably a 279.
Look on the blade tang right where the front of the handle ends, it should have the model number and date code symbol stamped right there.

bantam5s · « **Reply #85 on:** January 13, 2025, 10:06:15 PM »

Here's my Buck 110, received as a gift from my mom when I graduated High school.

The 110 was my childhood grail knife, and naturally I was very proud to own this knife.

jimbo · « **Reply #86 on:** January 14, 2025, 12:01:19 PM »

No David there is no number on it, I even took it half way apart looking for it.

bantam5s · « **Reply #87 on:** January 14, 2025, 03:13:03 PM »

Quote from: jimbo on January 14, 2025, 12:01:19 PM

No David there is no number on it, I even took it half way apart looking for it.

That's interesting.
Based on the sheath, it's definitely the real deal but I don't really know much about any of the non traditional types of knives so I have little clue why it might have no model number.

Maybe it was a custom shop order ?
I'm not sure how they've always marked them, but I know you often don't get model numbers ( if ever ) on the CKS knives, I know the 505 I bought last year doesn't have one.
It was not a special blade steel though so it doesn't have the boss markings or anything.
I also don't know whether the alpha hunters were ever CKS options.

jimbo · « **Reply #88 on:** January 14, 2025, 03:54:15 PM »

Well, it doesn't really matter, it is a very nice Buck knife my wife bought me for Christmas I think the first year we were married 20 years ago.

brewbear · « **Reply #89 on:** January 14, 2025, 05:39:08 PM »

I think this is it, Jimbo.
https://www.arizonacustomknives.com/products/1087234/

jimbo · « **Reply #90 on:** January 15, 2025, 06:22:05 PM »

Yep, that's it, I'm shocked at the price I had no idea that it was worth that kind of money!

brewbear · « **Reply #91 on:** January 15, 2025, 06:45:05 PM »

Quote from: jimbo on January 15, 2025, 06:22:05 PM

Yep, that's it, I'm shocked at the price I had no idea that it was worth that kind of money!

At the time that steel was the cat's mew so the manufacturers were charging a premium. It is an excellent blade IMHO, adding the BOS heat treatment makes it a great carry knife. Enjoy it to the fullest.

Nukall856 · « **Reply #92 on:** January 16, 2025, 12:28:32 AM »

Here is a line up of Ganzo knives, most are 440C steel with G10 and some with nylon fiber handles. Doesn't cost as much as others but perform as needed. I keep the knives in WynexTactical Admin bags. I have another WynexTactical Bag filled with Ganzo knives with D2 steel blades. The Top knife, orange full serrated is a Byrd Rescue 2 that I keep on the back of my belt when out in the tundra, to be reachable by either hand.

NVak

bReTt · « **Reply #93 on:** January 16, 2025, 12:41:48 AM »

I have a Ganzo knife. It has a really smooth fast action and it was not expensive at all. Maybe $24? They are a great value

brewbear · « **Reply #94 on:** January 16, 2025, 01:04:56 AM »

This is a cherished one, given to me by an old friend who went to the happy hunting grounds in mid nineties.

Bicycleman · « **Reply #95 on:** January 16, 2025, 10:00:24 AM »

Quote from: brewbear on January 16, 2025, 01:04:56 AM

This is a cherished one, given to me by an old friend who went to the happy hunting grounds in mid nineties.

Brewbear, that makes that tool so much more special.

anti-squirrel · « **Reply #96 on:** January 16, 2025, 12:23:18 PM »

Ya know, my favorite knife is my old Ulu, but my favorite blade when it comes to sheer utilitarian use is a Kiridashi (marking knife) my wife bought me. It is a left-handed model; like Ulus, one-sided grind.

We're talking cryo-quenched tool steel, Other than that, I really favor my Milwaukee folding utility knife, long with my favorite edged tool is my Kelly Perfect axe.

bantam5s · « **Reply #97 on:** January 16, 2025, 11:53:10 PM »

Quote from: bReTt on January 16, 2025, 12:41:48 AM

I have a Ganzo knife. It has a really smooth fast action and it was not expensive at all. Maybe $24? They are a great value

Sadly most of what they offer are knockoffs and clones.

Nukall856 · « **Reply #98 on:** January 16, 2025, 11:56:14 PM »

Sadly for you,, hehe. I'm happy with my knives.
XD XP
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Nukall856 · « **Reply #99 on:** January 17, 2025, 12:09:24 AM »

Ok before ye gets all Patriotic on me I'll have you know I own a few Bucks knives XD

NVak

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