Vintage Buckmaster 184 Knife - The Rambo Survival Knife Project

The Buckmaster 184 knife was developed for the Navy Seal Teams and produced by Buck Knives. It was a hollow handle knife designed for hard use in marine environments. Although it wasn't really intended as a survival knife, I just had to get my hands on one of these discontinued knives for the Rambo Survival Knife Project. The waterproof hollow handle was originally designed to hold blasting caps but it could just as easily hold a small survival kit.
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[@YouDontKnowMe2011.9]

I got mine in the mid 80's for around 150. I worked all summer picking strawberries for a quarter a quart to get it. Im now 54 and I still have it.

[@vanvredenburgh399]

I bought one (~$125) with a complete sheath in the early 80's and still have it. I've used it in SAR operations for downed aircraft. Beast of a tool for going through a fuselage! Great video!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Very nice!

[@kennywheelus6857]

What's your thoughts on the gerber strong arm, I like it,it's a little beast too,also my puukko from Finland is a beast for bushcraft sn food prep, I ordered it from varusteleka.com, not bad price either

[@dannynimmo3052]

Wanna sell it? ... LOL, I had to ask. I don't buy cool stuff anymore, I always give too much crap away

[@miaouew]

Cool!

[@johnhertzog7647]

The buckmaster is the one and only as far as I'm concerned that knife/survival tool is the one that could actually do all you needed.Thanks for sharing and all you do.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks

[@edwardmiller6875]

Yes I have the new one, I ordered it early.Thanks for your reviews!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I’m a little jealous

[@dustysavoy6951]

Awesome video. I have a modest collection of mid tier folders, Hinderer, Spyderco, Sebenza, and some high end balisongs. No big fixed blades though except for a Gerber and Glock field knife. My interest in this particular knife comes from a buddy of mine who wants to sell me his, I told him that I see them around $500 hundred and he said he'd let me steal it so I'm thinking of buying one. Great video. 👍

[@edscully8531]

Back in the early 80s Buck sold the knife for (I think) $110. I wish I had bought one.

[@shadeshiest22]

Damn that was a lot of money back then

[@edscully8531]

@@shadeshiest22 Yeah, that's why I didnt' buy it. Back then I was young and agile enough to use it. A lot of money back then, but look at the going price now! I wish Buck would reintroduce something like it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks for the price info. I've been trying to fin out how much they sold for when new.

[@bdh3949]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose That's about right for the MSRP, you could often find them for $99.00 on sale back then. Same though, I could not justify the cost back then.

[@stevenbatty4525]

I have one for sale if you want to make me an offer?

[@michaeldavis8249]

I have two buck masters and I love them both one is heavily used and the other one is in new condition in the box

[@scottengh1175]

I bought one 1992. Black oxide. My is original, never used. Mine didn't come with a sharpening stone. No pouches either. First ones were cast. Mine is forged. Cool knife. Mine came in a flimsy white cardboard box with a simple small piece of paper with note not to use as a grappling hook.

[@scottengh1175]

$600, nice

[@stansinclair5521]

working under water on a stationary ship's hull or something else, a diver anchors himself to something to keep from drifting away from where he is working.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

exactly

[@stefanoceraglia7061]

you look younger everyday. thank for share this amazing knive it was part of my childhood s dreams.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks for watching!

[@willglo]

My parents bought me one of these BuckMaster 184's for my 12th birthday back in 1985 and I still have it. Its still brand new, never used. Great piece for my lifelong knife collection.

[@kennywheelus6857]

I wished I had bought one back in the day.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Me too

[@LastBastian]

Oh man, first expensive knife I ever bough! I was 15 in 1990, worked all summer detasseling corn. Took my measley earnings and bought this, with a nice compass thrown in, for $180. My Mom was PISSED. Haha...! I loved that thing though, and babied it, until it was stolen from me around 1998 by a cop with sticky fingers. 😖

[@Wingman115]

Good stuff Bryan! The knife that sparked a movie series.

[@mitchalgreen7244]

I thought the Rambo series was started from the book First Blood, and the Ideal of the knife was from a Arkansas knife maker in 80', and he used a type of design from Vietnam- era survival knives issued to their pilots? The knife makers name was Jimmy Lile. So Rambo came out in 82, about the same time that anvil Buck came out.

[@Steve_G88]

being balance tested by you makes them worth more!

[@hardrock1826]

A pleasant surprise that you were able to acquire these knives and do a video on them. Truly an iconic knife. For many fans of Buck Knives and knives in general, The Buckmaster was/is considered a "Grail Knife" by many of those fans. It causes one to ask the question, with all the interest that there is in this knife. Why doesn't Buck start up production on this classic knife? It's bound to sell, perhaps even more so now than in the past, when we, who would love to of had one, could not afford it back then. Even if they did it on a short term production basis, to see how it went, before committing to a longer production run. Thanks for this video, I have never seen one of those knives in action before, it looks really good. And I had absolutely no doubt about the outcome of the balance test. Thanks for reintroducing us to this wonderful knife. I wish I could of afforded it back then.

[@BlindDesertPete]

Cause its one of the dumbest, most useless designs ever made.

[@hardrock1826]

@@BlindDesertPete Prove it. Easy to throw out some words of negativity. Show me the video footage of it being pitted against other production knives in a competition performing the tasks expected of such knives. The M9 bayonet, which was also made by Buck for many years for the US Military, isn't a far cry from the Buckmaster. It's a very close design. And has been exceptionally successful. It was discontinued by Buck because the contract was cancelled due to cost elevation. Probably the main reason why Buck doesn't remake the Buckmaster is because of the price they would have to put on it. They can't compete with most modern day knives that are being purchased, mostly made in China at a much lower price point.

[@BlindDesertPete]

@@hardrock1826 Any knife with a "blood groove" has already given up for style over function.

[@hardrock1826]

@@BlindDesertPete So many successful knives out there that came with a fuller. And you offer no credible reasoning for your dislike of them. Once again. Where is your videos qualifying what you say?

[@minguscreek]

YaBuddy.... I had the skeleton/diver version in the late 80s... a friend made scales from local mesquite...and yessir...it's gone. Great knife. Looking forward to a 21st cen model

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It will be more like the diver version I think.

[@minguscreek]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose model 639 Fieldmate was a great one too

[@miaouew]

So jealous you found one I want one of these so baaaaad lol

[@koboldragnar4858]

Buckmaster is fine, i have one for a 20years, but that is not the best one(because of many reasons) in survival situations.. I like it, love it, but i think/my experience: the best is Cold Steel, Recon Scout(as a suvival knife) ever.. Thanks for the video! ;)

[@LEO1WOLF]

Good evening Bryan. In roughly 2010, I had a red 2006 Pontiac Grand Am GT (V-6 Ram Air) that was stolen from my buddy's driveway. About 2 weeks later we were notified by Denver County we could "pick it up" from impound. Needless to say I could only I.D. it by the V.I.N. in various places. (I LOVED THAT CAR, but by the look on my face, I told Wifey: "Baby-Doll, my car is a rape case!") One of the contents in the trunk was my "silver" Buckmaster 184 with the model # - - in it's raised form - - on the blade. Broke my heart, because I had bought it 6-mo's earlier from a local pawn shop. The only thing that hurt worse than this 184 & the total loss of my car itself, were 2 pool cues that my Pops gave me years before. Anyway, good on you for getting not 1, but 2 of these bad boys. (I sure miss mine.) Peace to you Brother. -The other Bry, Aurora, CO.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

That is a bummer

[@peterpanatos5488]

I bought one, my favourite knife

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

very cool

[@jamesabbott7469]

I have One that I bought in 1987 for a $100. I still have mine and it came with a compass which I still have!

[@LastBastian]

Bought one in 1990, and mine had a compass too! I never knew if was supposed to come with the knife, or if the military surplus shop owner just included it because it looked cool on the knife? Mine had a red string/lanyard that I'd wrap around the sheath.

[@johngergen1215]

Yup! I held my breath.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I know what you mean

[@FrankenDoctor]

I am definitely interested in buying one.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

send me your email and we'll talk survivalonpurpose.com/contact-us/

[@SheepyHollowCanada]

I bought mine in Hawaii in the 80's I think... and the saw part I thought was for cutting wire. Not really sure... It came with the 2 pouches and in the top pouch was a compass with a red string. I tried diving with it and using it for hunting but it wasn't very practical. I should sell it.

[@waltwinnerproductions2095]

My second dream knife besides the Kershaw 1050

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

My dream knife is a Randall.

[@waltwinnerproductions2095]

Nice!!

[@tango165]

I have my original never used 1985 model!!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

wanna trade?

[@tango165]

Survival On Purpose No Sir!!

[@RyeGuy-y1g]

Dude Brian you're a a fuckin hoot 😂 it was fun watching ya get all giddy after that dead eye knife throw... props man... Be easy.

[@johnvest2710]

I have an earlier buckmaster . Mine has no groves on the sides of the blade the lettering . Everything is as new .

[@timsmith3475]

I like both knives the other one was a good balance test.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

It was a nail biter for me

[@waldmeisterbrehm]

great video great knife great mustache ;) greetings from cologne, germany arthur ;-)

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks for watching

[@mattyreardon3593]

Aren't the serrations on the back side of the knife for skinning animals?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I don’t think so. Not sure how they would help with skinning.

[@codeblueize]

Was the gear in the handle when you through it ? That was awesome

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

No gear

[@occasub66]

I paid $100.00 For a Buckmaster, Buck fillet and a Gerber LMF, this was around 1987 at an Army/Navy in Brooklyn, NY.

[@40belowful]

cool knife Bryan :) I like it !

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

So do I

[@draketdraco]

Sweet

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Indeed

[@norton2757]

Best survival knife ever designed and developed.

[@jeffhaddox2239]

The Talking Lead Podcast episode 333 did a a great interview at the 2020 Shot Show, with the designer ,of the original. Too bad he didn’t save the cocktail napkin that he scratched it on.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Cool

[@HWG-wm8ld]

What would a 184 with one anchor and sheath go for? Has both pouches.

[@skeedantzler2927]

How much do you wante fore it?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

it will go for whatever someone is willing to pay. Check eBay for recently sold ones

[@allthatglittersisold]

I sold a bunch of those on eBay

[@jeffjackson5331]

Those are sweet looking knives. Thanks for another awesome knife review and thank for allowing me to see the knife i have been trying to find over the years.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@coryames1170]

First lol. "Now that's a knife".

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yep

[@hirambodon7086]

YEAH! Balanced! U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Indeed

[@nicolascab7403]

Price?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Whatever you are willing to pay. They go from around $300 and up

[@capttwitch]

Do you still have this knife? I may be interested in buying

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

So far. Drop me a line here: survivalonpurpose.com/contact-us/

[@calebhodson7421]

Cool review but it’s not Rambo knife. The review I did on my channel is a Rambo knife.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yes, and you did a good unboxing video. But I wonder how that knife would hold up to the testing I do. I'm hesitant to spend $100+ for a Chinese replica.

[@calebhodson7421]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose It’s meant to be a display piece

[@dickhurtz1862]

When the 184 first came out it was the sliver type, I didn't like it. Than the all black one came out and bought it NIB way back in the day for $140 at my local hardware store. I was 16 years old. I took it hiking and camping in all weather conditions. Time moved on and my oldest son Joined the USMC and wanted to and graduated from force recon I gave it to him. I carried it for 21 years in the USMC. My son still has it and it's still in excellent shape.

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Missing pieces ☹️. I’m always amazed and annoyed how people can’t keep track of their gear. If it’s loose or removable it will be lost. The old saying, “if you try to make it fool proof they will just create a better fool”

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Yeah, the ones with all the pieces were the ones I was outbid on. They went for a lot more than I wanted to spend.

[@oxxnarrdflame8865]

Survival On Purpose yep, I’ve done the same. It, just goes to show complete sets are more expensive because they are very rare.

[@stansinclair5521]

$110 in 1980 =$350 today

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

true

[@FrederickDunn]

The Original Buck Master Alloy wasn't embossed like that one. Mine is from the 80's and maybe the Navy versions didn't have that "BuckMaster" embossing on it. Thanks for the video... and memories :) BTW, it's 400 series stainless, so slightly magnetic and mine is pitted and rusted at the hilt after decades of use in the oceans of the world. It's in my shadow box that was made for my retirement :)

[@rogerburrows4624]

I paid @ $110-120 for mine way back . My son carried it with him for 3 tours in Irag and Afghanistan .

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Doing what? No one in their right mind would haul that beast around. I have one that my father purchased back in the 80s. I took it with me to TBS in 95’ just to show my buddies. There is no place to even keep that thing let alone the weight and bulk is ridiculous. Unless he was a pog.

[@mikeshea398]

@@HWG-wm8ld When I was in the 82nd we would laugh our silly asses off at guys carrying those "crew Served knives." Worthless as teats on a boar hog. Best knife I ever had in the military was a 20 dollar Swiss Fisherman.

[@poolee77]

@@HWG-wm8ldmeanwhile Marine infantry were forced to carry the OKC-3s around and I assure you that isn’t light either.

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

Thanks for the flashback! I remember seeing one of those in a store window at the mall back in the day. I want to say the 90s. There was a whole display. I was skeptical of using it as a grappling hook. When I was a boy I watched a spy movie or something, and then tried using a crow bar for a grappling hook. It came loose and hit me in the head of course. LOL! At least I didn't get a rambo knife thru the skull.

[@brianbartulis9709]

The grappling was for water currents I hear. But yep, after I got mine; " I ain't tossing this overhead to pull on".

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

@@brianbartulis9709 if it was in the 80s then i was a dirt poor teenager. i forget the exact $ they wantd for the knife, but it was too much for me. I wouldn't be throwing it if by some miracle I had one....

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

ouch!

[@brianbartulis9709]

@@DougShoeBushcraft I wasn't rolling in dough in my twenties, and I forget the price too. But once I held it in my hand I had to have it. I looked up the worth last year for kicks and I was amazed what they were going for.

[@DougShoeBushcraft]

@@brianbartulis9709 cool

[@FLStelth]

I have a patent pending Buck 184 that my parents bought me when I was a high school senior in 1984. I brought it camping and hunting many times since then. It is now a wall hanger that occasionally is called for active duty. I love this knife and wish it was still made so more people could enjoy it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Cool

[@R2BILL2]

I have one of the early ones, I think I bought it in, if memory serves me right, 1987; I was in the Air Force at Moody AFB. I saw one in a sporting goods store in Thomasville GA, I don't remember the name of it. Googled it but none of the names seemed familiar. Mine is in very good condition and I'll keep it and pass it down.

[@traindude3968]

I love my Buck 184. I can't believe they don't offer them in limited runs.

[@a.k.4363]

I have to say, the Ramster I got last week after watching your video is an awesome knife. If I ever bought a real 184, it would have to go on the wall and I would never use it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

or in the wall ;-)

[@jamesward4893]

I just bought a real 184 I’m pristine condition and came with everything that it originally came with all in mint condition, cost me 1100 dollars on eBay

[@AppalachianLife]

I have an original 184 with sheath intact with pouches, compass and sharpening stone. My uncle gave it to me back in the 80's. I never used it. I had no idea they are worth this much. This video has got me thinking of selling.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Send me your email and we'll talk survivalonpurpose.com/contact-us/

[@mikemuenze5390]

Don't you'll regret it.

[@James-ke5sx]

I can't look at this video it's making me ill. I sold one for peanuts. It breaks my heart every time I see somebody with one that could have been mine. I think I need some comfort food like a nice thick steak. My only possible luck is that the guy I sold it to still has it but it's worth a small fortune now.

[@renaissanceman4267]

They were designed for Seal team 3 and Seal team 6 back in the early 1980s....They were great designs ( in the day).....but really heavy.....When it comes to gear rule of thumb...."Ounces leads to pounds...and pounds lead to pain" when carrying gear!!💯....As time went on gear got lighter ( thank god)....then better knives appeared.....Nothing beats the S.R.K. or my favorite the sog seal team elite👍...good video

[@sigintninja280]

James Lile made the knifes for First Blood and Part 2. It was not a buckmaster how ever it looked similar

[@steveleighton7672]

I've used my 184 spikes made it easy to retrieve my pack i dropped from my deer stand

[@alexandarvoncarsteinzarovi3723]

As a collector is a must-have, that and its job to stab paper with

[@richardstone5241]

Wow, other than people people buying these things it was and is one of the worst ideas Buck ever came up with. Who, in their right mind is going to dare to use this as a grappling hook. Just plain stupid! Cool? I guess but that is all it has going for it.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I did some more research. It was never intended as a grappling hook. Its intended function was to use as an anchor point during underwater operations to keep the diver from drifting in a current.

[@butchhill5656]

Well Bryan you knocked it out of the park this time. The saw back on the back of the knife is just the best I've ever seen. Or anyone use on these channels. My question is one thing will Buck honor their lifetime warranty. I'm not interested in buying the knife but I'm just curious if they will back that knife. You should call them and ask them and see what they say. Love it I tell you I don't think you'll have any problem selling them

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Not sure how they would replace it now if that became an issue. Good question about discontinued products in general.

[@butchhill5656]

@@SurvivalOnPurpose I talked to him a few times of it Smoky Mountain Knife Works. When we went on vacation to the Smoky Mountains. They could not replace it they may replace it with something of equal value Maybe. I have a buck 110 that handles messed up I'm going to call them anyway. How many ask them about that. Can't wait for more things in the Rambo series. This is almost as great as the zombie thing y'all did one time I love that

[@nicholasxayasith55]

My Buckmaster was purchased at a Navy Exchange between July and September 1985, going by memory and the blade stamp markings. I want to say it was about $100 dollars which was big '85 money for a kid barely 16 years old, but I absolutely loved the looks of the knife and worked my butt off to save up for it. I never used it. Just kept it in its box. Now, I'm kind of glad I did. Absolutely just a showpiece blade. My Buck 120 knife from around the same time proved itself a MUCH more fitting camping companion and that knife I use for damn near everything in the outdoors. Still going strong.

[@Tracy81258]

Horrible knife for the intended purpose. Too big, too heavy, and only an idiot would have designed a knife with a knurled metal handle for seaborne service personnel.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Except I think it was designed in close cooperation with active duty Seal Team members. So, maybe not so much idiots.

[@Tracy81258]

Survival On Purpose, I got mine in ‘84, when the submarine I was serving on shared the base with Seal Team Two at Little Creek. They dumped a whole crate of them at the bottom of the gang plank with a note that made it clear they didn’t want anything to do with them.

[@brianbartulis9709]

Still have mine. 184< version from the eighties. I quit using it in the woods/camp due to weight and blade thickness made it a bit awkward. It worked ok for chopping various saplings to use. (I owned the woods btw) Held at end at the SS lanyard loop, two, maybe three fingers had a decent smack vs say, equal length Kabar. Stabs right through a hollow core door. I never tried standing on it after pounded to a tree. (-:

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I was impressed by the knife.

[@patriot4258]

I’ve had mine since the early 80 before they stamped the sides of the blade. Still has the pouches ,spikes and sheath. I have worked that knife and it still looks about the way it came out of the box. You ain’t going to break it... with the knife being worth approx $600 I think it’s going into the safe

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Good call

[@tylerthomas8620]

I have one of these. Anyway I can contact you on more information about it ?

[@cw4karlschulte661]

The saw is meant to rip thin helicopter skin in crash if doors blocked. Wrong teeth for wood. You can modify it by giling to maych wood rip saw teeth. Don't use as pry bar. Most soldiers open cans and wood crates with knives. Rather than kill sentries these days. Better idea is seperate pouch for fishing, first aid stuff, compass ( 2 best, one b/u one large GI glow in dark type or modern orientiering types. For choping, shaving wood, fighting bears is a solid full tang, full width tang. EK Korea/ VN era commando knives are the epitomy of fighting knives. Still have mine. These Navy knives with the pins are not used with pins attached if in fighting situation. They are added for special uses. Like a grappel, not to throw as you said, but as emergency escape, once you are on balcony for example, to lower yourself down on rope.

[@darrinfrench9018]

Funny story I was unable to afford that same buck in 1987 It was located in a small store in Hawthorne California. I was a college student, full time, majoring in Electrical engineering and I just couldn't afford it Something like$125 new Memories LOL

[@AndWhatISeeIsME]

Hey Brian, are you going to sell them after the video? 🤣🤣

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

send me your email and we'll talk survivalonpurpose.com/contact-us/

[@kennethclark-qm6vo]

Mine cost $150 back in the 80's brand new genuine Buck, my nephew needed it bad, so I gave it to him. He still carries it deer, bear and moose hunting. I liked my 6 inch Randal hunter better.

[@EduardoGarcia-fj2uc]

Excellent review my friend thanks for share. The 184 it's a very good quality knife. Saludos Amigo

[@arctodussimus6198]

I bought one of these in the late 1980’s. First knife that I payed $150 for. About a year later, I broke 1/8” of the tip off and sold it at a pawn shop. Just too bulky, and not practical enough for me.

[@indianprepper2478]

Double Like It , Man !!! I will think 10 time before throw this knife, Don;t sale both knife B.Cos As a Crocodile Dundee say " THIS IS 'A' KNIFE "

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

But I wna the cash back more than I want the knives

[@scottcarse6844]

Originally on the Bowie knife (and correct me if im wrong) (which im sure to knife people will) the so-called saw on the back of the knife was intended to catch The opponent's knife in a knife fight and not to saw with.

[@jamescrowe7892]

Holy crap. $300 - $400! I have an original that doesn't have the "Buckmaster" hammered in the blade. Bought it in the mid '80s. It has been a good camp knife. Never abused. You are correct. It is not a chopper and I darn near wore out my arm out on a piece of wood with that saw. Wrapped the handle with a couple of boot laces as a review of survival knives years ago stated that the metal handles could be quite uncomfortable to handle when exposed to extreme temperatures. Not sure what I did with the spikes. Never needed them anyway. The knife also came with some fishing line, small fishing hooks, lead weights and a needle or 2. I think I paid about $100 for it. I may have to check eBay to see what they go for.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Hello Brian... I still have my vintage first year original Buck 184 available Buckmaster from when I was a kid. I'm 51 years old now and the knife is still running strong, but more as keepsake/appreciation than routine use. The way it came was having 1 pouch with the compass in it. The 2 threaded anchors did not have a second pouch. Overall, the knife is solid for certain! Tip strength at the very acute/sharp tippy-tip is where the blade will have some issues if thrown about or beat on. It is good you did not sacrifice the tip in a 'tip test' prying or beating torture test. 425M is a pretty good steel selection especially back in the '80s. This knife tuned with some secondary beveling or slight convexing to apex edge is the best way to get the most out of it. Interestingly... the first generation Leatherman (the ones that folded 4x) came in nearly identical sized black pouches that I put fittingly on the sheath as a companion tool for my Buckmaster. Food for thought: Keep one for yourself or continue to shop for a good deal if/when you sell these. You'll kick yourself later for having one today... and then not having one.

[@Dudemania3000]

Please Review Chuck Steel Night of The Trampires I think you would love it !!!

[@davidsantiago6189]

I had one from the 80s I finally sold it, I loved that knife but I outgrew it. It's huge and heavy. Got a good price for it, good vid

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

cool

[@peterkinberger9741]

I am interested in the complete knife, how much ? I have owned three of them in the past. As soon as Buck released them I purchased one. The Buck name was not stamped deeply on the blade but was stamped near the handle in the traditional stamping area beneath the ricasso. The compass was in the cap. Complaints caused Buck to issue compasses seperately and not in the cap. The hollow of the handle, I was told back then, was for a CO2 cartridge that would fit in a mouthpiece for emergency air breathing situations. It was supposedly being designed at the time. Having been out of the Corps for less than ten years at the time, I was interested in the knife due to many adventures I went on. The blade was an excellent chopper and the "sawback" could swipe a very deep gash in a telephone poll and retain it's sharpness. The blade was virtually unbreakable but hard to sharpen from dull, therefore blade sharpness had to be maintained with each and every use. The stainless steel ( surgical quality) was tempered using fire to subfreezing temperatures at supercold temperatures. Buck had a lifetime free sharpening promise with each knife. Nylon pouches were sold as seperate accessories, there was a short one and a long one. The Phrobis bayonette was designed by Buck using this same pattern and I think the Phrobis lll had a wire/ cable cutter configuration on the case in concert with an elongated hole in the knife, similiar to the Soviet AK47 bayonette. All three of my Buckmasters were stolen from me and Buck had discontinued the Buckmaster line, much to my chagrin. I was in the Corps from 72 -75. PI graduate now living in NC, how about you ? I was 3d Battalion Platoon 328. Well, if you come across a complete, mint condition Buckmaster at a reasonable price let me know at [e-mail]. Later brother, Semper Fi do or die ! Oorah ! Gung Ho !

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

send me your email and we'll talk survivalonpurpose.com/contact-us/. Oops, I see you included it.

[@cudawrestler]

🤣🤣🤣 You had me cringing when you went to throw it. Awesome to see it survived! Go Buck!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

indeed

[@treatyourself7965]

I didn’t think you would go out and get this one. Great video. I still have mine from 1984.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I almost didn't. I bid on several with all the accessories and lost the bidding.

[@travislupum]

I found a like new condition one here in my town this morning it's why I'm here at the video lol I think I'll get it

[@richerich853]

I remember wanting one as a kid, pretty cool!

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

indeed

[@Josh-uo4te]

I my uncle has one of these absolutely amazing knife. This is the real Rambo knife

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

yep

[@richardrichmond8006]

Nice video, and thank you. I remember when the Buckmaster 184 came out. They were expensive, flashy, and ridiculous and were also very popular with the pop culture crowd then. I live by the Kiss principle. I didn't purchase one. Instead, I bought a Buck 119, ALOX Swiss Army Knife and a folding saw, spending less money and carrying more in a belt pouch that fits in the hollow handle.

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

I still think they are cool.

[@PHARRAOH]

I was working at Northrop Grumman ASD in Pico Revera when these came out and the employees store had them for sale at $159 but at the time, my truck payment was $159, so that was a good size of cash. They came with a compost fishing kit, matches and some other items. My friend Dave bought one. cool looking knife but I didnt like how the blade was so short into the handle

[@jeepnicc]

Ya gotta keep one! I had two.... Still have one, don't think I'll ever sell it! Def. not the best survival knife that I own, but for sure one of the coolest! Thanks for sharing Brian!

[@lewisyellowhair7028]

I bought one for 125. In the early 80's as well.. Good knife..

[@HWG-wm8ld]

Mine doesn’t have the giant stamping on the blade, which I would think weakens it.

[@roberts3942]

I enjoyed this review; enjoyed the history portion. Left unsaid though is whether the Ramster at under $50 is a capable substitute for Buckmaster 184. What say ye?

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

"Capable"? Maybe. But after I got my hands on the real McCoy there is a discernable difference.

[@adamsblanchard836]

I always was under the impression those were "grappling" pins...

[@robertgriffin178]

Brian I bought mine Feb '85 for $134.50 while I was stationed at Ft. Wainwright Ak, a gen 1 Buck 184 does not have Buckmaster inlaid in the blade. You have a gen 2

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

Thanks

[@ryzen7184]

I wanted one of those soooo bad back in the day lol!!! thanx for reviewing this thing!!!

[@jamesnelson6513]

I gave $100.00 for mine when they first came out

[@SurvivalOnPurpose]

thanks

[@giovannivelez8305]

I paid $200 brand new in 80s New York canal street .

[@kirkmergeler947]

I have a patent pending great condition never been sharpened. Any idea on value