Beautiful knife Tom. I love the design of it. Interesting history as well. Thanks for sharing that with us my friend. You have a delightful day Tom.🙏🏻🙏🏻
When I was a boy that Buck 103 skinner was a right of passage! A grail if you will! I'm on the lookout for another vintage one! Great video! God bless!
Hey, I just purchased a Buck 103 Skinner last week at an Antique Store in Wisconsin. It is a 1972-1986 model per the tang stamp. Bummer-no sheath. Thanks for the history of the knife.
Great information Tom. The 103 is a classic skinner blade very reminiscent of a Western that I have from the 30's. (same shape, size) that they discontinued in the 50's but revised again in the 80's as the R14. Thanks for a good look at another Buck classic.
I inherited my grandpa's 103. He hunted elk and kept the freezer full. It has the 1972-1986 style stamp but inverted like they did prior to '72. I'm guessing its from when they were changing things.
Thanks for the excellent history Tom! And that’s a beautiful 103. One of my favorite Buck fixed blades. Thanks for sharing. Happy Monday to you and Mrs KD! Cheers, Dubya
Buck makes a great knife. I have not added to my Buck collection in to long, I have to order something soon. Starting to get the lack of new Buck knife shakes.😊
Knice knife, I always wanted the set with it and the 116 caper in the fold over flap sheath. Anxiously awaiting the video where you have the entire line of these models laid out largest to smallest.
From my research the "Professional" was given the "110" model number in 1955. It was changed to "103" in 1963, just before the 110 Folding Hunter was introduced in 1964. (I would LOVE to find a 1955 Buck 110 (my birth year) in excellent condition, with little to no blade loss ... and doesn't cost an arm, 3 legs, and your first and second born.) I received my first 110 Folding Hunter for my birthday in 1968. I lost it somewhere at work (Novak's American Metal Reduction, at the time one of the nations largest metal scrap yards, located on the outskirts of Ontario, CA., where I was a fabrication welder and heavy equipment mechanic.) in 1975.
Thanks for a closer look on the knife next on my wishlist - I think it will be great for vegetables, too. Interesting it was named 110 at first - never heard of this before, which is remarkable thinking on the fame the folder has. There’s one thing to suggest on the sheaths of the 102 up to the general: put some duct tape etc over the snaps on the inside as the may leave scratches on the handle.
When you think about what it takes to make a knife (I've made a few) and the fit and finish of todays factory buck knife, you cant beat it for the money.
Just a minor correction...The white handle is not Lignum Vitae. Lignum vitae is an extremely dense hardwood from the Caribbean Guaiacum tree. Buck was using melamine before switching to Phenolic. Melamine was all the rage in the 1950s and 60s for use as dinnerware and such. But it prone to cracking with extreme temperature changes. The 103/110 Fixed blade has a nice Nessmuk style blade. I know folks are upset about the imported sheaths but to be fair, Mexico, is well known for quality made leather goods and affordable prices.
Thanks Tobias. Another viewer had pointed that out. I did know better, but obviously had a brain fart. I agree with you on the sheaths. Thanks for watching my friend.
Beautiful knife Tom. I love the design of it. Interesting history as well. Thanks for sharing that with us my friend. You have a delightful day Tom.🙏🏻🙏🏻
It does have an interesting history, and its fun to learn about it. Thanks for watching, Jeff.
@ yeah it does. Same here.
You are very welcome my friend.
I really like that one! Thanks for the great history lesson. A history I can trust & believe unlike most of our history. 😆 Thanks Tom!
It's a great knife, BB! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching, my friend.
When I was a boy that Buck 103 skinner was a right of passage! A grail if you will! I'm on the lookout for another vintage one! Great video! God bless!
Thanks for your feedback, BPB! They do show up on EBay quite frequently. I appreciate you dropping by, my friend.
Great information and history, Tom. Thank you. Have a great day!
You're welcome, PEDC! Thanks for watching, and have a Delightful Day, my friend.
Hey, I just purchased a Buck 103 Skinner last week at an Antique Store in Wisconsin. It is a 1972-1986 model per the tang stamp. Bummer-no sheath. Thanks for the history of the knife.
I'll look for a sheath for you. Great score, big brother.
Great information Tom. The 103 is a classic skinner blade very reminiscent of a Western that I have from the 30's. (same shape, size) that they discontinued in the 50's but revised again in the 80's as the R14. Thanks for a good look at another Buck classic.
Thanks, bdh. I didn't know Western made a similar knife, but it makes sense that they did. I appreciate you dropping by, my friend.
That's very interesting. Thank you very much for sharing
You're welcome, Jason. Thanks for watching, my friend.
I inherited my grandpa's 103. He hunted elk and kept the freezer full.
It has the 1972-1986 style stamp but inverted like they did prior to '72. I'm guessing its from when they were changing things.
Great story, devilman. Thanks for watching, my friend.
Very nice Tom.. those buck fixed blades were built solid. They hold up very well. Money well spent there. 👍great info Tom
Thanks, KA. I agree with your comment, great fixed blades. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend.
Very cool knife and thanks for sharing about the "original 110". 👍Take care my friend and Cheers!
You're welcome, ST! Thanks for dropping by, my friend.
Thanks for the excellent history Tom! And that’s a beautiful 103. One of my favorite Buck fixed blades. Thanks for sharing. Happy Monday to you and Mrs KD! Cheers, Dubya
You're welcome, Dubya! I appreciate you watching my friend.
Great video ya did alot research, learned stuff I didn't know.
Glad you enjoyed it, Thomas! Thanks for watching, my friend.
Enjoyed the evolution of the knife and it's naming...it's a good substantial fixed blade...thanks for sharing it all....Jim
You're welcome Jim. It certainly has an interesting history. Thanks for watching my friend.
Really enjoyed this Tom! Very nice video!
Glad you enjoyed it, David! Thanks for watching, my friend.
Wonderful history lesson, buddy!
Thanks David. Glad you enjoyed it, and I thank you for watching, my friend.
Buck makes a great knife. I have not added to my Buck collection in to long, I have to order something soon. Starting to get the lack of new Buck knife shakes.😊
I know what you mean about the shakes, Stan. Thanks for watching my friend.
👍 Nice review & history lesson. Thank you.
You're welcome ROE. I appreciate you watching my friend.
Knice knife, I always wanted the set with it and the 116 caper in the fold over flap sheath. Anxiously awaiting the video where you have the entire line of these models laid out largest to smallest.
Oh, I'd like one of those combo sets also! Thanks for watching, my friend.
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome, Kathleen. I appreciate you watching, my friend.
Great info. Thanks for sharing it!! Never knew about the 110 to 103 switcharoo.
You're welcome. I just happened across that info. Thanks for watching my friend.
Great knife, love that blade shape. Thanks for the information Tom, be safe.
You're welcome Seppie Dog! I appreciate you watching, my friend.
From my research the "Professional" was given the "110" model number in 1955.
It was changed to "103" in 1963, just before the 110 Folding Hunter was introduced in 1964.
(I would LOVE to find a 1955 Buck 110 (my birth year) in excellent condition, with little to no blade loss ... and doesn't cost an arm, 3 legs, and your first and second born.)
I received my first 110 Folding Hunter for my birthday in 1968. I lost it somewhere at work (Novak's American Metal Reduction, at the time one of the nations largest metal scrap yards, located on the outskirts of Ontario, CA., where I was a fabrication welder and heavy equipment mechanic.) in 1975.
Thanks for the info, Steve. Finding these "pre" 1961 knives are hard, but with some persistence, you might find one. Thanks for watching, my friend.
Great knife and fun review and history of the fixed blade 103 Skinner, thumbs up
Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching my friend.
The Buck 103 has a similar style point to a Nessmuk style blade shape.👍
It sure does, Gizmo. I like the blade shape on it. Thanks for watching, my friend.
I make leather stuff too. So I can affirm, the Buck sheaths are very nice and very practical
I appreciate your thoughts and feedback. Thanks for watching my friend.
That's an interesting shape. Looks really capable for skinny.
Thanks for the history.
You're welcome, Rusty! I appreciate you watching my friend.
Great video awesome knife design !!
It was designed for work! Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks for a closer look on the knife next on my wishlist - I think it will be great for vegetables, too.
Interesting it was named 110 at first - never heard of this before, which is remarkable thinking on the fame the folder has.
There’s one thing to suggest on the sheaths of the 102 up to the general: put some duct tape etc over the snaps on the inside as the may leave scratches on the handle.
Thanks for the tip on the sheath! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching my friend.
That’s good history to know awesome buck too!
It's funny how they renumbered different models. Thanks for watching, Gomer.
The BUCK 103 kicks a**.
It sure does Josh! Thanks for watching my friend.
When you think about what it takes to make a knife (I've made a few) and the fit and finish of todays factory buck knife, you cant beat it for the money.
I agree with you! Thanks for watching my friend.
Just a minor correction...The white handle is not Lignum Vitae. Lignum vitae is an extremely dense hardwood from the Caribbean Guaiacum tree. Buck was using melamine before switching to Phenolic. Melamine was all the rage in the 1950s and 60s for use as dinnerware and such. But it prone to cracking with extreme temperature changes. The 103/110 Fixed blade has a nice Nessmuk style blade.
I know folks are upset about the imported sheaths but to be fair, Mexico, is well known for quality made leather goods and affordable prices.
Thanks Tobias. Another viewer had pointed that out. I did know better, but obviously had a brain fart. I agree with you on the sheaths. Thanks for watching my friend.
The 103 is great skinner and field dresser and butcher I bought mine in1972. 440c .
Thanks for sharing your experience, John! I appreciate you dropping by, my friend.
I just bought one. Wish they'd make a 119 size of this.
The old skinning knives, circa 1800's, used to be much larger. That's an interesting insight into a 119 size skinner. Thanks for watching, my friend.
this video makes me wanna spend lots of money on ebay. Must resist must resist.
Resistance is futile! Lol. Thanks for watching my friend.