Buck 124 Pre 1986?

matthewtstock said:
J Joshua Bartosiewicz Many of the fixed blade handles are impregnated birch dyed to resemble different types of wood. I am not sure if there are models that used the same type/coloring as the 80's 124.
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Mister Coffee said:
matthewtstock matthewtstock : I don't have the box anymore. It's probably birch, but I remember being told it was cherrywood.


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I'm not sure what Buck called this handle either. I just wanted to show that the handles were made from laminated wood and stained whatever color Buck wanted. You can see the lamination by holding the handle so you can see the 'bottom' or 'top'
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pjsjr said:
I'm not sure what Buck called this handle either. I just wanted to show that the handles were made from laminated wood and stained whatever color Buck wanted. You can see the lamination by holding the handle so you can see the 'bottom' or 'top'
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That looks like Pakawood (laminate). I have one in Pakawood that has the same colorizations as yours.
 
Tecate said:
That looks like Pakawood (laminate). I have one in Pakawood that has the same colorizations as yours.
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Thanks for the information, Mike, I had to go look it up. Here's what I found...
How can a person tell the difference between the between the different materials?
Dymondwood is made of phenolic resin impregnated wood veneers that have been laminated and compressed. It serves as an excellent material for knifemaking due to its strength and stability
Pakkawood is formed by selecting hardwood veneers and impregnating them with phenolic thermoset resins, and sometimes dyes.
Dymalux is a natural wood material made with layers of dyed birch wood veneers laminated together and infused with resin. It takes on a great finish with bold vibrant colors and great for knife handle scales, wooden jewelry, pistol grips and many other uses.
 
Thanks pjsr! That clears that up. Wood impregnated with phenolic resin... :finger_on_chin:
 
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pjsjr said:
The older knives were more handcrafted than more recent ones. Because of the hand work there was more variation with each piece. More recent ones are stamped and machined which lead to closer tolerances.
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what is the typical size of one now? And when did they shift from making them "more handcrafted?"
 
Joshua Bartosiewicz said:
what is the typical size of one now? And when did they shift from making them "more handcrafted?"
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Sorry, I don't know typical size, my pre-1986 is 6 5/8 inches as is the 2015. My early one, 1967 is 6 13/16. I would think the change over happened gradually, 1970-80s...maybe one of the more knowledgeable bucknuts will come along.
 
J Joshua Bartosiewicz I recommend you join BCCI (Buck Collector's Club Inc.). You have a great interest in the history of your knives. The historical resources available to members on the BCCI website are tremendous.

I also recommend Larry Oden's book Holding An Edge A Guide to Sixty Years of Buck Factory Production Knives.
 
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You guys!!! The knife came in the mail today original box and paperwork 1980 I think based on the $79.99 price tag that is dated as such. It's the lightest most beefy light nimble blade I've held. It's magical. I owned a 2021 legacy 124 for all about 3 seconds before I boxed it up and shipped it back. It was far heavier blocky and cumbersome this was made by an Artist.
 
The model in your post 15 has a semi- hollow grind. Making the steel 440c. Grip the blade at the spine between your index finger & thumb. Slide this grip to the edge. The steel is thicker near the edge. Creating a convex. Search in this forum. I drew diagrams of these examples and posted those photos.. DM
 
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David Martin said:
The model in your post 15 has a semi- hollow grind. Making the steel 440c. Grip the blade at the spine between your index finger & thumb. Slide this grip to the edge. The steel is thicker near the edge. Creating a convex. Search in this forum. I drew diagrams of these examples and posted those photos.. DM
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Awesome info! That's not my knife though I was looking for an example. I'll try and find a way to attach my knife here.
 
David Martin said:
The model in your post 15 has a semi- hollow grind. Making the steel 440c. Grip the blade at the spine between your index finger & thumb. Slide this grip to the edge. The steel is thicker near the edge. Creating a convex. Search in this forum. I drew diagrams of these examples and posted those photos.. DM
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I guess I've been half-asleep through this thread. Sorry about that.

David, are you saying that sometime in the 1980s, Buck switched from hollow grind to convex grind on the 124? Thanks. :)
 
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