What Buck are you carrying today?

afishhunter said:
Two small cover pins/"nails" + solid Ebony covers + "square" bolsters + no dots = pre-1970/1971 = 440C blade.

Wise descion not to get a blade transplant. 😇👍
Replacement blade WILL be a current year 420HC with the current tang stamp. ☹️
They ran out of early 110 blades ages ago.
Even if you offer to pay a premium, they won't replace an early 440C with a current 440C (if available) or S30V; CPM154/154CM or other "advanced" blade steel available in the custom shop, or in a dealer SFO or stealth run 110.
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Yes! I have nothing against 420HC - I have quite a few and appreciate its utility and ease of sharpening - but I really like how the 440C sharpens up too. I don't have too many examples of the old 110's so my experience is limited. It's been fun using it today for all the little things you use a knife for.
 
A couple from a time known as 'The 80's', 1986 to be precise.
One is a finely crafted knife for any and all activities that life throws at you.
The other is a boat anchor with handle that doubles as a cheese grater, and some sort of cutting edge, saw teeth and serrations on one end.(?)🤣
Before my time, but from what I hear the best decade for rock bands, fashion, cars and knives! :thumbsup:
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Billabong01 said:
A couple from a time known as 'The 80's', 1986 to be precise.
One is a finely crafted knife for any and all activities that life throws at you.
The other is a boat anchor with handle that doubles as a cheese grater, and some sort of cutting edge, saw teeth and serrations on one end.(?)🤣
Before my time, but from what I hear the best decade for rock bands, fashion, cars and knives! :thumbsup:
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O-rings on the handle?? Interseting. Probably doesn't work as well on cheese that way.
 
afishhunter said:
Ain't those spear points? 🤔
Sorry. I always "thought" these are a drop point.
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(please forgive the medieval style non - Buck kneck/pocket knife on the bottom.)
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Well, the 112 is advertised by Buck as a drop point. I bought the Case so long ago, I don't know what it was actually listed as. Could have been a spear point, but it has a similar shape as the 112. What I do know is that I like 'em.
 
rival22 said:
I had the Mango one that just didn't get a lot of pocket time. I eventually resold it and made my money back. But I missed the little knife, and couldn't resist buying one now that they are on discontinued pricing. Such useful little guys.
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The natural g10 probably gets the most pocket time out of the flock, but Mango and R2D2 are no slouches. I was bummed to see that Buck's discontinuing these.

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