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Buck - 184 Buckmaster - 1986 Vintage Iconic Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED, FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Acquired from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition; shows no signs of actual use. It does, however, have the typical scuff marks caused by inserting and removing the sheath, which inevitably abrades the satin finish of the blade; these marks are superficial, uniform, and characteristic of this particular knife model. The sheath is in excellent condition, with minimal signs of abrasion and no breaks or sagging. It comes with an additional nylon pocket with Velcro that contains the original vintage oil-lubricated compass.
* Commercial availability: Discontinued
* Sharpness: Factory-sharpened, but could be improved. Not re-sharpened to preserve the product’s original appearance.
* Marks on the blade: Several superficial abrasion marks left by the sheath, typical of this particular knife model
* Marks on the handle: A few barely noticeable signs of age
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present, in excellent condition, with an additional nylon pocket containing the original period oil-filled compass
* Manuals, Certificates, and Warranties: -
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratory
The most distinctive—and patented—feature of the Buckmaster Buck 184 is the presence of two removable, screw-mounted harpoons, or hooks. Their primary function is to provide an anchor point: the knife can, in fact, be used as a sort of throwing hook by attaching a rope to the ring on the pommel. The manufacturer claimed the grappling hooks had a holding capacity of up to 600 pounds.In the case of the Navy SEALs, the requirement was for a knife that could also be used underwater and, if necessary, allow for the anchoring of equipment or vehicles to a submerged anchor point. This specific requirement contributed to the choice of an all-steel construction, designed to offer strength and durability even under harsh underwater operating conditions.
Intended Use: Sports / Collectible
Production Type: Industrial
Country of Manufacture: USA
Blade: Knife made entirely of 425M stainless steel
Blade Finish: Satin
Handle: Hollow, stainless steel, with rear screw plug
Blade Length: 185 mm.
Blade Thickness: 7.5 mm.
Overall length: 315 mm.
Balance: offset toward the guard
Weight: 675 g.
Sheath: black ABS with an additional nylon pocket, featuring loops and a Velcro closure, containing a small oil-filled field compass.
Notes: 1986 knife previously purchased, from a private collectionBU-184-1986-CP -
Sog - Recon Government S21 rare knife - blued blade - Made in Japan - PRIVATE COLLECTION
KNIFE FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in excellent condition
* Availability Discontinued
* Sharpening: Factory edge
* Blade marks: No
* Handle marks: No
* Box: -
* Sheath: Present - Original
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranty: -
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratoryThe SOG Recon Government S21 is an extremely rare variant of the Government model, produced between the 1990s and early 2000s, when SOG was among the world reference brands in outdoor and military cutlery. This version stands out for its dark blade finish.
Unlike the standard Government S13 in stainless steel, the Recon Government uses SK-5 carbon steel, required for the gun-blued treatment, not applicable to stainless steels. This makes it a technically different model.
Produced as an alternative variant of the series, today it is considered an extremely rare knife with almost no availability on the collector market.
Technology and materials
SK-5 steel blade with gun-blued finish that reduces reflections and protects the surface. Hardness 57-58 HRC for a good balance between strength and sharpenability. Black Kraton handle for a secure grip.
Solid construction with steel guard and pommel, consistent with the Government series for heavy-duty use.
Technical specs
Blade: Plain edge, gun-blued finish
Steel: SK-5 carbon steel
Hardness: 57-58 HRC
Handle: Black Kraton
Blade length: 15,9 cm
Total length: 28,6 cm
Blade thickness: 4,6 mm
Weight: approx. 240 g
Sheath: Nylon
Production: Japan
Product code: S21
Production period: 1990 - 2002
Discontinued model, among the rarest in the SOG Government series.SOG-S21AP







