I bought a stacked leather handle 102. It was a LL Bean exclusive at the time. It had LL BEAN etched on the blade. I returned it. Also had one in stag. Gave it to my son. The one I have now is the plain black phenolic.
A beautiful collection Tom. And thank you for the history of the Buck 102 knife. I learned things today that I did not know about this pattern. Much appreciated sir! Have an excellent rest of your Monday! Cheers, RW
Your love for this little knife made me but one to replace my old Sheffield belt knife, I guess like you im a little old fashioned, it's dressed all the ferrets bunnies and a good few pheasant since. Thank you I love it.
Nice collection and history in brief! I bought the green one on a have-a-knives-day-event because it hit my eye. First i thought it was not that sturdy, using it now as a kitchen knife. Great small knife!
@@knifedelights7473 oh i enjoyed it big time. The 102 with cocobolo scales, chrome pummel and guard, basically the last one you showed, It can have the 440 steel is my grail knife. It has to match my 119 lol. It is my pleasure my friend. God Bless
I just picked up my first 102 for elk hunting this fall. I am surprised how light the knife is. It weighs only about 4.6 oz with the sheath so its perfect for my pack. Even with the modern skeletonized ultralight knives by Buck this classic is still one of the lightest models in the lineup with a much better handle.
I think it will serve you well. Do you know about the Buck 113? It was originally called an Elk skinner. Many people have raved about it's performance will dressing out deer. Thanks for watching, my friend.
@@knifedelights7473 That looks like a nice knife as well although somewhat heavy. I was on the fence between the 105, 102 and 117 but ended up pulling the trigger on the 102 for its light weight. I already have a heaver Buck Pursuit on my hip and needed a more nimble and light knife for camp and in my kill kit. We are going to pack in and spike camp this year so I am trying to keep as light as possible.
Thank You this was a great video. I’d love to see how you store or display your knives. It would be a fun video I’m my opinion. THANK YOU TOM MUCH APPRECIATED 😊😊😊😊😊
You're welcome, WCK! Glad you enjoyed the video. I don't have them displayed, I keep them stored in plastic containers. Thanks for stopping by, my friend.
Thanks for a look at the 102 over time. I was a little surprised at the differences but most knife makers change their same models on occasion for various reasons. Cool comparison.
This was one of my 1st knives this small hunting store in my town I sold Perch and Tommycod off the dock to save up for buck 119 ,110 and this model...
I recently picked up one of these knives for fishing and it has been great. Sharp right out of the box and surprisingly light for its size. I love it! I was wondering if you had any insight on why the older 102s had a blade that came straight out of the handle, but the newer 102s have a slight upward angle to the blade? I would love to know!
I don't know why the design was changed, but the early 102s, 105s, etc, had a slightly different design than the ones we buy today. I have done videos comparing the older with the newer. Thanks for watching, Ryan. And enjoy using your 102!
Hey Tom, great vid! I wasn’t aware of the 108. The 102 is such a great knife, capable of handling so many tasks. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us once again. Take care.
Excelente colección de cuchillos Buck 102, pero debería ser complementada con el 102 encabado en Sambar (ciervo de la India), y por el 602 (en rigor un 102), encabado en material sintético termo inyectado. Ignoro si estos modelos fueron descontinuados, ya que los adquirí en Argentina hace mas de veinte años.
@@knifedelights7473 En el caso de mi Woodsman Sambar 102, puede tratarse de una producción limitada respecto de la corriente, pero no corresponde a una edición limitada y/o numerada. Por otra parte, soy también poseedor de un Buck 118 Personal Custom, encabado también en Sambar. Este sí lleva sobre una mesa de la hoja, una leyenda indicando que es el ejemplar nro. 0449 de un total de solo 1000. Cordial saludo. Atte. jlm
I think it would be a good GENERAL PURPOSE knife for hiking and camping. It's good to have a fixed blade with you, and this one is small and fairly lightweight, and yet big enough to use for a variety of purposes. Let me know if you get one, and what you think of it. Thanks for watching, my friend.
@@knifedelights7473 you have been very kind! I just subscribed to your channel. I currently use a Buck 110 (classic) as an all-purpose knife. I was hesitant because I thought it was only useful for hunting (as per the description) but instead I fell in love with it! I love American knives. Greetings from Milan (Italy).
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I bought a stacked leather handle 102. It was a LL Bean exclusive at the time. It had LL BEAN etched on the blade. I returned it. Also had one in stag. Gave it to my son. The one I have now is the plain black phenolic.
Oh my! I've been looking for a stacked leather version. They are hard to come by. Thanks for watching.
A beautiful collection Tom. And thank you for the history of the Buck 102 knife. I learned things today that I did not know about this pattern. Much appreciated sir! Have an excellent rest of your Monday! Cheers, RW
You're welcome, Dubya! And you have a Delightful Day, my friend.
Very nice great collection! Always fun hearing the history of those knives! Have a wonderful day!!!
Glad you enjoyed it, Mike! Thanks for watching, my friend.
Nice, the 102 would be great for the hunting I do. Like the micarta handles.
I think you'd really like the 102. It's a great knife. Thanks for watching, my friend.
Your love for this little knife made me but one to replace my old Sheffield belt knife, I guess like you im a little old fashioned, it's dressed all the ferrets bunnies and a good few pheasant since. Thank you I love it.
Yes, I'm a bit on the old fashioned side. lol. Thanks for watching, and I'm glad you enjoy a Buck 102.
Such a wonderful knife. Very hard to beat when it comes to cleaning game birds and fish. Thanks for the great history lesson, buddy!
It sure is a wonderful knife, David. Thanks for watching and for your support!
I really enjoyed this and learned a lot about the 102. I know you love this pattern and it’s certainly one that I love also. Thanks Tom!
You're welcome, RJ. Glad you liked the video. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend.
Those are beauties! Great video. Great job adding the old catalogue description.
Thanks, Jack! Glad you enjoyed the video. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend!
Thanks Tom, great video of these iconic knives.
Interesting to see how they’ve changed.
Thanks brother 😎🙏🏻
You're welcome, Sean. Glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching, my friend.
Thanks for this history lesson of the $5 and $5.50 Buck 108/102 Woodsman knife made from HC files. Fantastic.
You're welcome, Byron! I love history! Thanks for watching, my friend.
Nice collection and history in brief!
I bought the green one on a have-a-knives-day-event because it hit my eye.
First i thought it was not that sturdy, using it now as a kitchen knife.
Great small knife!
There's just something about the pattern that I truly like. I appreciate you watching, Hank.
Great video, Tom. Appreciate your take on this great Buck model. 👍Very informative. Take care.
Thanks, John! Glad you enjoyed the look at this iconic knife. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend. Keep charging.
I absolutely loved this video Tom. Gorgeous knives. Thank you for sharing with us.
You're welcome, Jeff. I enjoyed making this video! I appreciate you dropping by, my friend.
@@knifedelights7473 oh i enjoyed it big time. The 102 with cocobolo scales, chrome pummel and guard, basically the last one you showed, It can have the 440 steel is my grail knife. It has to match my 119 lol.
It is my pleasure my friend. God Bless
I just picked up my first 102 for elk hunting this fall. I am surprised how light the knife is. It weighs only about 4.6 oz with the sheath so its perfect for my pack. Even with the modern skeletonized ultralight knives by Buck this classic is still one of the lightest models in the lineup with a much better handle.
I think it will serve you well. Do you know about the Buck 113? It was originally called an Elk skinner. Many people have raved about it's performance will dressing out deer. Thanks for watching, my friend.
@@knifedelights7473 That looks like a nice knife as well although somewhat heavy. I was on the fence between the 105, 102 and 117 but ended up pulling the trigger on the 102 for its light weight. I already have a heaver Buck Pursuit on my hip and needed a more nimble and light knife for camp and in my kill kit. We are going to pack in and spike camp this year so I am trying to keep as light as possible.
Thank You this was a great video. I’d love to see how you store or display your knives. It would be a fun video I’m my opinion. THANK YOU TOM MUCH APPRECIATED 😊😊😊😊😊
You're welcome, WCK! Glad you enjoyed the video. I don't have them displayed, I keep them stored in plastic containers. Thanks for stopping by, my friend.
Good stuff 👍👍
Thanks, Zen. I appreciate you stopping by, my friend!
Great. Video Tom. That is a great fixed blade design from Buck. I will probably get one in the future.
I don't think you'll be disappointed with it. Thanks for watching, Dean!
Always enjoy your videos, very informative. Stay Safe.
Thanks, Thomas. I appreciate your kind words, and for taking the time to watch my videos.
Thanks for a look at the 102 over time. I was a little surprised at the differences but most knife makers change their same models on occasion for various reasons. Cool comparison.
Thanks, bdh! They do change a little over time. I appreciate you watching, my friend.
I have one !!
Nice video
Thanks, Josh! Isn't the 102 a great knife? I appreciate you watching, my friend.
Awesome knife and awesome history!
Good stuff as always, Tom👊🏻
Thanks, Tim! Glad you enjoyed it. Keep charging.
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You’re welcome!
Some great knives. I like the cocobolo a lot!
I do too, Randy! Thanks for watching, my friend.
Very cool! Great video 👍
Thanks, Jeremy!
this was a really nice summary and video.
Thanks, I glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching my friend.
Thanks
You're welcome, my friend. Glad you enjoyed the video.
This was one of my 1st knives this small hunting store in my town I sold Perch and Tommycod off the dock to save up for buck 119 ,110 and this model...
That's a great story, Don! Thanks for sharing with us. I appreciate you watching, my friend.
mine came with the old style sheath but I replaced it with the new style sheath just for use but obviously I didn't throw it away.
That's great!
I recently picked up one of these knives for fishing and it has been great. Sharp right out of the box and surprisingly light for its size. I love it! I was wondering if you had any insight on why the older 102s had a blade that came straight out of the handle, but the newer 102s have a slight upward angle to the blade? I would love to know!
I don't know why the design was changed, but the early 102s, 105s, etc, had a slightly different design than the ones we buy today. I have done videos comparing the older with the newer. Thanks for watching, Ryan. And enjoy using your 102!
Hey Tom, great vid! I wasn’t aware of the 108. The 102 is such a great knife, capable of handling so many tasks. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us once again. Take care.
You're welcome, KS! Glad you enjoyed the video. Keep charging, my friend.
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Thanks James
Excelente colección de cuchillos Buck 102, pero debería ser complementada con el 102 encabado en Sambar (ciervo de la India), y por el 602 (en rigor un 102), encabado en material sintético termo inyectado. Ignoro si estos modelos fueron descontinuados, ya que los adquirí en Argentina hace mas de veinte años.
The 102 with a stag handle were limited editions, and are very hard to find these days. Thanks so much for watching, Jose!
@@knifedelights7473 En el caso de mi Woodsman Sambar 102, puede tratarse de una producción limitada respecto de la corriente, pero no corresponde a una edición limitada y/o numerada. Por otra parte, soy también poseedor de un Buck 118 Personal Custom, encabado también en Sambar. Este sí lleva sobre una mesa de la hoja, una leyenda indicando que es el ejemplar nro. 0449 de un total de solo 1000.
Cordial saludo. Atte. jlm
@@joseluismignelli2172 Sorry Jose. I will try to get your comment translated so I can answer you.
Good morning, I'm not a hunter but I like the 102 model. Do you recommend it for hiking and camping?
I think it would be a good GENERAL PURPOSE knife for hiking and camping. It's good to have a fixed blade with you, and this one is small and fairly lightweight, and yet big enough to use for a variety of purposes. Let me know if you get one, and what you think of it. Thanks for watching, my friend.
@@knifedelights7473 you have been very kind! I just subscribed to your channel. I currently use a Buck 110 (classic) as an all-purpose knife. I was hesitant because I thought it was only useful for hunting (as per the description) but instead I fell in love with it! I love American knives. Greetings from Milan (Italy).