nativenyerintexas

The one pouch is supposed to have a simple Silva compass but it wasn't there when I bought the knife used from a guy on eBay a few years ago. He said this was the only thing wrong with it, he lost the compass. He never even sharpened the knife either... it desn't need it. Even though I sharpen all my knives, this one I won't touch. The other pouch holds the 'points'. They screw in to the hand guard to act like a grapling hook if ever need be. This is one of the highest quality knives I've ever seen and I'm guessing it's the reason why they used to be issued to the U.S. Navy Seals. Buck doesn't make the Buckmaster anymore, and this is an authentic Buckmaster, but there is a lot of reproductions out there. You can find out more about it by googling it. This knife is so well made, I am awed by just holding it. My Rambo: First Blood part II reproduction pales in comparrison to this knife. It's almost twice as think and a lot heavier even though the Rambo knife is bigger. The serrated edges on the spine are sharper on the Buckmaster also.

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nativenyerintexas

At the pommel there is a metal loop where you can tie a rope. The points can be screwed into the hand guard so the knife can be used as a grapliing hook to either climb or descend a rock face (or similar). And yes, the knife is strong enough to be able to do that with it. The handle is also hollow to allow the carrying of strike anywhere matches and similar small items.

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nativenyerintexas

Thanks... I've wanted one for years. Then I found out in 2004 Buck stopped making them back in 1999 (I think) so I searched eBay for one. I paid only $150.

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buckeyeLCPL

Pretty, I should try to find one for sandbox trips.

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stormbringerr

thanks for the info,i wonder why they stopped making them.

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Rob72

Honestly, too heavy and impractical. A few SEALs may have purchased them, but they were not an "issue" item. Consider: a +/- 4 pound knife hurled upward, catching on who knows what, and one is supposed to pull for catch-check, much less ascend with it? If it comes loose, you have a big sharp thingie bouncing down your way. You can use it as an anchor, but that would generally mean you wouldn't retrieve it, so... And again, its HEAVY. About 2-3 (maybe 4!!) 30 round mags worth, so not the wisest load choice.

The saw is functional, but uni-directional, single-cut, so its not the most efficient thing around. TOPs rendition is better, with canted chainsaw-like teeth.

Buck was the "first" however, and they are cool and prized by some collectors.

Edit to add: I have used one to disassemble a small building. They are sturdy!

nativenyerintexas

Heavy and impractical, definately. But they were issued to Seals for a short time. Maybe grappling hook wasn't the best term... an 'ancor' probably would have been better.

More informatin about it can be found here:
The Buck-184 Buckmaster - The peak of survival knives!

Some highlight from the article:

"Regarding the grappling hooks, these are described it the patent which CAN BE SEEN HERE. In brief, the patent discusses the attachment of the grapples to the quillon with sufficient strength to support a load of 600 pounds and reference is made to a casting line. With this said, it is generally accepted that using the knife as a grappling hook, which implies the act of tying a rope to the pommel and throwing the knife, could be very hazardous! In fact, the last of the BUCKMASTER knives came with small flyers saying that using the knife as a grappling hook would void the warranty. A better use of these hooks are as anchor pins where knife can be wedged in some rocks or the crotch of a tree and used with a securing line off the lanyard loop attached to the hollow handle cap/pommel."

"As for the knife's production, the Buckmaster was tested by and issued to the Navy SEALs for a short time. I have read that the knurled metal handle did a number on hands while chopping; it didn't do too well in salt water tests; and it was very heavy."

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QKShooter

The basic blade style and handle are fine.
I would have to lose the gimmicky screw in torpedoes though.
If it were mine I would also grind off most of the top extended tang of the guard.
Just my personal opinion on that.
Nice sturdy, solid looking knife though.

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Paco

So let me get this straight, we can carry that here in TX? I thought the law stated 4 inch blade, rock on if I can now carry a real knife.

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KenpoTex

dude...Google is your friend Texas Penal Code

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