The Buck Model 185 was not made very long and discontinued in 1989. According to Joe Houser at Buck Knives there where only about 6000 made from 1986 to 1989. Joe said "1986 we made 4000. We only made another 2000 before dropping it from the line in 1989".
Nix is there anything you don't know?
RF, are you referring to this one?(Image removed from quote.)It was called the 'BuckMaster'. It was developed by Buck as a 'survival knife' possibly with the SEALs in mind (?). The two spikes on the guard are removable (for normal use). The spikes get installed to transform the Buck 184 into a grapnel hook. I think the handle is hollow, intended to be used to stash 'survival' gear.I've heard that the knife actually gets pretty good reviews....except it's very heavy. I think the weight killed it and the 184 got dropped. Apparently the 184 inspired the 185, the BuckMaster LT:(Image removed from quote.)I don't know much about the 185 knife, but it does look lighter!
Does anyone know what the folder? is in the top left hand corner? The SAKs:Victorinox Explorer (in fact, if you zoom in; you cansee it clearly)And Victorinox C-something another. By the length of the word, guessing Champion or Craftsman, likely the latter more than former. Gerbers: MP600SS, MP600BO, MP600DET.
RF, are you referring to this oneIt was called the 'BuckMaster'. It was developed by Buck as a 'survival knife' possibly with the SEALs in mind (?). The two spikes on the guard are removable (for normal use). The spikes get installed to transform the Buck 184 into a grapnel hook. I think the handle is hollow, intended to be used to stash 'survival' gear.
Quote from: Nix on January 05, 2019, 08:46:42 PMRF, are you referring to this oneIt was called the 'BuckMaster'. It was developed by Buck as a 'survival knife' possibly with the SEALs in mind (?). The two spikes on the guard are removable (for normal use). The spikes get installed to transform the Buck 184 into a grapnel hook. I think the handle is hollow, intended to be used to stash 'survival' gear.Here are 2 pics of my Buckmaster.Click on pics for best pictures.