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Permalink Reply by Syd Carr on May 28, 2016 at 15:32

Buck #331 Granddaddy Barlow in Yellow Sawcut Delrin, NIB w/papers. A 1999 SFO for SMKW, never advertised or sold by Buck. Below that a photo with it's stablemate in Black Sawcut Delrin. Big knives, 5" closed. Costy yes, but less than a Queen or a GEC and many Cases, and less than it would cost a year from now, (if you were ever able to even find one). Now I am looking for the smaller #332 Small Barlow(s). It's been one of those weeks when taking advantage of an opportunity trumps other expenses. Like I said above, beans and ramen will taste just fine with these on display.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on May 28, 2016 at 17:06

Nice ones Syd!

Permalink Reply by Syd Carr on May 28, 2016 at 17:17

Thanks Charles. Of course it appeared at an inopportune time fiscally, (so what else is new), but that's the way of things I guess. With these ya gotta grab 'em when you see 'em or you might never have the opportunity again, especially NIB w/papers. I have four SFO's so far, (two versions of #331 GD Barlow, a #322 Congress, and a #329 Freedom Trapper). These are going into a shadow box, no undue UV exposure on the knife stump for these, or their boxes.

Charles Sample said:

Nice ones Syd!

Permalink Reply by Jeremy Butynski on June 12, 2016 at 6:30

Just one of my Bucks.

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Permalink Reply by Kees ( KC ) Mension on June 12, 2016 at 7:20

this one is now on pension....

it was my daily pocket-partner for almost 20 years and survived :   1 police arrest,  2 jobs,  3 houses,  4 dogs,  5 cars,  6 phones  and 7 lunchboxes

it was (mis)used as hammer, screwdriver, castingweight, doorstopper, axe, canopener, tentpeg, spear, chisel and more...

dishwashers, seawater, extreme cold, sand, washing machine, or a 12 meter drop on a concrete floor never were a problem... even when a van drove over it by accidence it did not scream !!

i took it to fancy hotels, fishing trips, bbqs, mountains, beaches and it even was on stage with the band more than once

it is bumped and scratched a little (this is the most undamaged side)  but still 100% ok   no movement  in lock or washers and even the inlaid rubber still feels like 25 years ago

comfortably flat, light, strong and shaped so that it would never damage clothing ....  carried bottom-down and with the clip positioned on the axle  so that the knife sticks out a little ( i personaly like that more than" deep inside " clips )

as i said... this knife is now retired..... before it goes bad ( the lock reached its final position )  and i thought that a buck vantage would be a nice replacement but....... i took that back to the shop within a few days ( dull. bad centered and a lot of space )  NO COMPARISON

at the moment my edc is  the new lionsteel TM-1  and sometimes my mcusta tactility  but i would never try to abuse them as i did my old crosslock  !!!   ( why is a knife like this discontinued ?)  buck still makes the 110  so why not this superknife ??  ohhh i know ...  if they all keep on going for 20+ years they dont sell enough   :-)

 BUCK CROSSLOCK 180.... RESPECT !!

usa 1994
stainess blade
zytel and rubber handle
105 gr 20.5 cm

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 12, 2016 at 7:50

Kees,

Here is to hoping a new crosslock crosses your path soon to replace this one in the pocket.  Maybe there is one sitting in a collection screaming, LET ME OUT!!

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 12, 2016 at 7:51

Jeremy,

That natural markings is killer!

Permalink Reply by Jeremy Butynski on June 12, 2016 at 8:35

Thanks Jan.Always up for trades if you need it more than I do.Lol

Permalink Reply by Syd Carr on July 20, 2016 at 21:45

I'm not normally a fan of import Bucks, but thought I would share one that I am finding to be a very useful tool. 

Buck X-Tract Fin multi-tool, (BU3122). (not the LED version), I used it recently to do a repair on a ceiling fan and I was very pleased with the results, and ended up using every single tool on the "knife" during that chore. The pliers are very sturdy & very usable when extended and locked, and the scissors are not only heavy duty, they are the best and most usable of any multi-tool I have ever used, (I have both SAK's & Leathermans to compare too). All the tools are accessible with one hand, lock in place, and the configuration allows a sure grip that fits my hand very well and allows a lot of torque, (way more than I would ever consider applying to a SAK). Personally I have always considered SAK & Leatherman to be somewhat over-rated on the basis of actual usability, (and I have used them, at least tried to use them before getting frustrated, then went out and got a real tool), so after using this "knife", needless to say I was impressed and intend to keep this one handy.

It has a blue rubberish handle material, (also available in black), and came with a combination vertical/horizontal hard-shelled nylon sheath. I think they are being discontinued, so grab 'em while they're hot. I think these were relatively overlooked due to their import origins, but I personally think they have a winner here, well worth the money.

Permalink Reply by Eric Hall on August 22, 2016 at 19:22

David Yellowhorse

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Permalink Reply by Syd Carr on August 23, 2016 at 20:39

Here is my latest project involving Buck, a window box display for my SFO's. There are two Buck #331 Granddaddy Barlow, one in yellow Sawcut Delrin, the other in Black, (both NIB), then a #322 Congress, and a #329 Trapper in smooth Yellow Delrin. All SFO's made by Camillus for Buck in the late 80's/90's, then sold exclusively in the SMKW catalog. Still struggling with just how to attach them in the box, right now they will fall to the bottom if I hang it on the wall, (the stick pin idea didn't work out that well), so for now it serves as a table top display. Eventually I'll figure it out and hang it on the wall. When I graduate, (from life), my grandson will get this.

Permalink Reply by Syd Carr on December 12, 2016 at 16:08

Here is a Buck I won in a past IKC contest, a US-made #160 Smidgeon Neck Knife. I carry it occasionally using the included carabiner, (which has a handy bottle opener incorporated into it). Came sharp as a razor, scary sharp really. It's easy to clip on a belt loop then slide into a pocket.

I was going to give it to my daughter, but decided I like it too much so decided to keep it for myself; she's gonna get all my knives one day anyway, she can wait for this one.

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