Buck 105 Pathfinder Hunting Knife

Vendor:Buck

Buck 105 Pathfinder Hunting Knife

Sale price$89.99Regular price $119.99
Description

The Buck 105 Pathfinder is an American-made fixed blade hunting knife with a 5" 420HC stainless steel clip point blade, a black phenolic handle, and an aluminum guard and pommel. It rides in a black leather belt sheath. At 9.13" overall and about 4.3 ounces, it's the smaller sibling of Buck's famous 119 Special, sized for precise work while still handling general camp and field chores.

Short and Sweet

  • Buck 105 Pathfinder (model 0105BKS)
  • 9.13" (23.19 cm) overall with a 5" (12.7 cm) blade
  • 420HC stainless steel, about 58 HRC, modified clip point, satin finish
  • Black phenolic handle
  • Aluminum (duralumin) guard and pommel
  • Black leather belt sheath
  • Knife made in the USA; sheath imported
  • Condition: New

Buck Knives and the 100 Series

Buck traces its roots to 1902, when Kansas blacksmith apprentice Hoyt Buck developed a better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge longer. The company incorporated in 1961 and began full factory production in California, and it now makes its knives in Post Falls, Idaho. The Pathfinder belongs to Buck's classic 100 Series of fixed blades, built to fill the gap between a small field knife and a large hunting blade. It has stayed in production for decades with only small changes. Collectors date older examples by their blade stamps and handle spacers.

420HC and Buck's Heat Treat

The blade is 420HC stainless steel, which Buck hardens to about 58 HRC. That treatment gives it solid edge retention, strong rust resistance, and easy sharpening in the field. The modified clip point creates a fine tip for detail work like caping and skinning. A deep choil and thumb ridges on the spine let you choke up on the blade for control. The black phenolic handle is a dense, durable resin that won't swell or crack in wet weather, and the aluminum guard and pommel keep the knife light. The blade is about 1/8" thick, which keeps it slicing well without sacrificing strength.

Deer Camp and the Camp Kitchen

Hunters carry the Pathfinder for field dressing deer and other medium game. Its 5" blade gives enough reach to work inside a body cavity without the bulk of a larger knife. Owners also praise it as a camp kitchen knife for slicing meat and vegetables, and one reviewer called it very light yet very capable on the belt. It's just as handy at home for food prep or cutting cord and packaging. For an American-made fixed blade with this much history behind it, the Pathfinder remains one of the best values in Buck's lineup.

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Given the massive variety of clothing we carry, a standard sizing guide is incredibly helpful for customers seeking the best fit.

Please understand that surplus varies widely in fit and cut and this sizing chart is general advice rather than tailor-level fitting.

Nearly every military has different sizing charts and schemes, which is why we've taken the time to put together this brief tutorial.

 

Jacket & Shirt Sizing

In absence of an established military size chart, we measure each jacket or shirt from armpit to armpit to get a rough idea of how it fits. If a garment is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a shirt measures 19.75" from pit to pit, it is marked as a small rather than medium.

To measure pit to pit, close up your shirt or jacket and measure from armpit to armpit. 

This is our measurement guide that we use to measure garments without an existing military size chart:

14"-15" PtP = XXS

16-17" PtP = Extra Small

18"-19" PtP = Small

20-21" PtP = Medium

22-23" PtP = Large

24-25" PtP = Extra Large

26-27" PtP = XXL

28-29" PtP = 3XL

Pant Sizing

We typically convert pants to US waist and inseam sizes. If a pair of pants is between sizes, we mark it one size down. For example, if a pair of pants measures as a 33 waist, it is marked as a 32 waist.

To take these measurements we lay a pair of pants flat on the ground. We then measure across the waist and double the measurement. For example, if a pair of pants measures 16" across the waist it will fit a US 32 waist.

To determine inseam we measure from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff. For example, it a pair of pants measures 30" from the crotch seam to the bottom of the cuff we will list it as a 30 inseam or 30L.

Surplus Condition Guide

  1. Unissued
  2. These items are brand new. They may sometimes exhibit signs of storage. They may be new in their original factory packaging, but most times will not be. 
  3. Issued; Good / Issued
  4. These items are in issued/used condition but are fully functional. This grade of surplus item may also exhibit signs of use such as stampings, small stains or general dirtiness.
  5. Issued items will not have missing or broken buttons, zippers or be missing any functional components unless noted as such in the product description. Any items you purchase that are marked as "Issued; Good" but exhibit these defects will be replaced free of charge by Americana Pipedream.
  6. Grade 2
  7. These items are in issued/used condition but have defects that impede function. This may include missing buttons, broken zippers, holes and tears. They may also be missing components.
  8. This is the lowest grade of surplus item that we carry and they are not eligible for returns or exchanges due to condition.
Prop 65 Warning

All products that are NOT INTENDED FOR CONSUMPTION OR NOT FOOD PRODUCTS fall under this warning:

“WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.” WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.”

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