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Is there a page that gives info on the age of a Buck knife according to the symbol?
How to tell age of a Buck
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Wrong forum, please move it.
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Buck used to have that info on their old site, I can no longer find it on the new one!
I just googled "buck knives date stamps" and theres info online.
Good luck!
I just googled "buck knives date stamps" and theres info online.
Good luck!
David Martin
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I think Chickentrax knows how to pull that one up and maybe 300's done it.But yes, such info does exist.Hang on we'll get that for you and welcome gerber.DM
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YEAR SYMBOL
1968 - BUCK over USA
1973 - Added model # to above
1986 <
1987 >
1988 ^
1989 V
1990 X
1991 +
1992 -
1993 /
1994 \
1995 C
1996 Backwards "C"
1997 Upside down "U"
1998 U
1999 A squared "C"
2000 Backwards squared "C"
2001 Upside down squared "U"
2002 anvil
2003 A "T" symbol
2004 Upside down "T"
2005 Idaho state out line for usa knives
2006 -| side ways ''T''
2007 \l/ arrow down
2008 /l\ arrow up
2009 -> arrow to right
2010 <- arrow to left
Additional date information for the Buck 110 Folding Hunter and the 112 Ranger:
1974 to 1980: one dot on either side of the model # (example: .110.)
1980: two dots on the right side of the model # (example: .110..)
1981 to 1986: two dots on either side of the model # (example: ..110..)
dots do not apply to fixed blade knives
edit:
see this thread for official chart
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651361
1968 - BUCK over USA
1973 - Added model # to above
1986 <
1987 >
1988 ^
1989 V
1990 X
1991 +
1992 -
1993 /
1994 \
1995 C
1996 Backwards "C"
1997 Upside down "U"
1998 U
1999 A squared "C"
2000 Backwards squared "C"
2001 Upside down squared "U"
2002 anvil
2003 A "T" symbol
2004 Upside down "T"
2005 Idaho state out line for usa knives
2006 -| side ways ''T''
2007 \l/ arrow down
2008 /l\ arrow up
2009 -> arrow to right
2010 <- arrow to left
Additional date information for the Buck 110 Folding Hunter and the 112 Ranger:
1974 to 1980: one dot on either side of the model # (example: .110.)
1980: two dots on the right side of the model # (example: .110..)
1981 to 1986: two dots on either side of the model # (example: ..110..)
dots do not apply to fixed blade knives
edit:
see this thread for official chart
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=651361
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Thanx dave,good info..............:thumbup:
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BUCK #112 Folding Ranger
Spec Sheet
Introduced May, 1972 as the “little brother” to the very popular #110 Folding Hunter.
• Folding rear lockback.
• 3.25” Stainless steel blade, hollow ground.
• Brass bolsters and frame.
• All other specifications are included in the following variation descriptions.
CATEGORY I: 1972
VERSION I:
• Mark side blade stamp, BUCK, USA, Inverted, Reads correctly with tip pointed DOWN.
• Black Micarta inlays
• 440C Stainless steel blade
• Two small brass inlay rivets, 1/16” diameter
• Stainless steel rocker rivet
• Brass spacer/spring holder
VERSION II:
• Same as Version I, but spacer/spring holder changed to stainless steel. Read tip DOWN
CATERGORY II: 1972-1974
VERSION I:
• Mark side blade stamp, BUCK, 112, USA All stamping now will read tip up
• Stainless Steel rocker rivet
• 440C Stainless steel blade
• Black Micarta inlays
• Two, small brass inlay rivets
• Stainless steel spacer/spring holder
VERSION II:
• Same as Version I, but inlays changed to Sequa Wood
VERSION III:
• Same as Version I, but inlays changed to Macasar ebony.
CATEGORY III: 1974-1980
VERSION I:
• Mark side blade stamp, BUCK, *112*, USA
• Stainless steel rocker rivet
• Stainless steel spacer/spring holder
• Macasar ebony inlays
• 440C Stainless steel blade
• A single dot on each side of the model number tang stamp indicate an internal change in the shape of the blade tang.
• Two, small brass inlay rivets
VERSION II:
• Same as Version I, but inlay rivets now number four.
VERSION III:
• Same as Version I, but inlay rivets now number three.
VERSION IV:
• Same as Version I, but inlay rivets number three, and are larger, measuring 1/8” in diameter
CATEGORY IV: 1980-1981
VERSION I:
• Mark side stamp, BUCK, *112**, USA
• Stainless steel rocker rivet
• Stainless steel spacer/spring holder
• Three, large brass inlay rivets
• Macasar ebony inlays
• 440C Stainless steel blade
• The third dot added after the model number on the tang stamp indicates the design modification involving the addition of a bushing to the hinge pin.
VERSION II:
• Same as Version I, but the nail notch was added to the spine of the blade.
VERSION III:
• Same as Version II, but handles and bolsters have slightly radiused (hand radiused) edges. No radius of thumb depression area of rear bolster where lock bar is accessed.
CATEGORY V: 1981-1986
VERSION I:
• Mark side blade stamp, BUCK, **112**, USA
• Stainless steel rocker rivet
• Stainless steel spacer/spring holder
• Three, large brass inlay rivets
• Fully radiused handles and bolsters introduced, but some production still used previous hand radiusing.
• Macasar ebony inlays
• 425 Modified stainless steel balde
• Fourth dot added after the model number on the tang stamp indicates the design modification involving the change of blade steel to 425 Modified stainless steel.
1986 TO PRESENT VARIATIONS:
• 1986 TO PRESENT VARIATIONS:
• Dots no longer used in the model number of the tang stamp. Rather, a year mark is used after the model number which indicates the year of manufacture. The MAIN exception is for the year 2000, when the model number was completely left off the tang stamp, and an anvil was put in its place. There are some issues were due to differing reasons that a year mark does NOT show on the blade and even one were the year mark is on the reverse side of the blade on a 110 issue
in 1994 the handle inlays on Production Models was
changed to epoxy impregnated, stained and lamented “OBECHE “..
some solid woods were used on custom orders and limited editions.
For some Wall Mart issues the tang stamp is not stright line
rather it is curved lettering on top and bottom lines
this curved style is also used on Buck Collectors Club editions
Spec Sheet
Introduced May, 1972 as the “little brother” to the very popular #110 Folding Hunter.
• Folding rear lockback.
• 3.25” Stainless steel blade, hollow ground.
• Brass bolsters and frame.
• All other specifications are included in the following variation descriptions.
CATEGORY I: 1972
VERSION I:
• Mark side blade stamp, BUCK, USA, Inverted, Reads correctly with tip pointed DOWN.
• Black Micarta inlays
• 440C Stainless steel blade
• Two small brass inlay rivets, 1/16” diameter
• Stainless steel rocker rivet
• Brass spacer/spring holder
VERSION II:
• Same as Version I, but spacer/spring holder changed to stainless steel. Read tip DOWN
CATERGORY II: 1972-1974
VERSION I:
• Mark side blade stamp, BUCK, 112, USA All stamping now will read tip up
• Stainless Steel rocker rivet
• 440C Stainless steel blade
• Black Micarta inlays
• Two, small brass inlay rivets
• Stainless steel spacer/spring holder
VERSION II:
• Same as Version I, but inlays changed to Sequa Wood
VERSION III:
• Same as Version I, but inlays changed to Macasar ebony.
CATEGORY III: 1974-1980
VERSION I:
• Mark side blade stamp, BUCK, *112*, USA
• Stainless steel rocker rivet
• Stainless steel spacer/spring holder
• Macasar ebony inlays
• 440C Stainless steel blade
• A single dot on each side of the model number tang stamp indicate an internal change in the shape of the blade tang.
• Two, small brass inlay rivets
VERSION II:
• Same as Version I, but inlay rivets now number four.
VERSION III:
• Same as Version I, but inlay rivets now number three.
VERSION IV:
• Same as Version I, but inlay rivets number three, and are larger, measuring 1/8” in diameter
CATEGORY IV: 1980-1981
VERSION I:
• Mark side stamp, BUCK, *112**, USA
• Stainless steel rocker rivet
• Stainless steel spacer/spring holder
• Three, large brass inlay rivets
• Macasar ebony inlays
• 440C Stainless steel blade
• The third dot added after the model number on the tang stamp indicates the design modification involving the addition of a bushing to the hinge pin.
VERSION II:
• Same as Version I, but the nail notch was added to the spine of the blade.
VERSION III:
• Same as Version II, but handles and bolsters have slightly radiused (hand radiused) edges. No radius of thumb depression area of rear bolster where lock bar is accessed.
CATEGORY V: 1981-1986
VERSION I:
• Mark side blade stamp, BUCK, **112**, USA
• Stainless steel rocker rivet
• Stainless steel spacer/spring holder
• Three, large brass inlay rivets
• Fully radiused handles and bolsters introduced, but some production still used previous hand radiusing.
• Macasar ebony inlays
• 425 Modified stainless steel balde
• Fourth dot added after the model number on the tang stamp indicates the design modification involving the change of blade steel to 425 Modified stainless steel.
1986 TO PRESENT VARIATIONS:
• 1986 TO PRESENT VARIATIONS:
• Dots no longer used in the model number of the tang stamp. Rather, a year mark is used after the model number which indicates the year of manufacture. The MAIN exception is for the year 2000, when the model number was completely left off the tang stamp, and an anvil was put in its place. There are some issues were due to differing reasons that a year mark does NOT show on the blade and even one were the year mark is on the reverse side of the blade on a 110 issue
in 1994 the handle inlays on Production Models was
changed to epoxy impregnated, stained and lamented “OBECHE “..
some solid woods were used on custom orders and limited editions.
For some Wall Mart issues the tang stamp is not stright line
rather it is curved lettering on top and bottom lines
this curved style is also used on Buck Collectors Club editions
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VERSION I:
• Mark side blade stamp, BUCK, USA is inverted in that it reads point down
1986 TO PRESENT VARIATIONS:
• Dots no longer used in the model number of the tang stamp. Rather, a year mark is used after the model number which indicates the year of manufacture. The MAIN exception is for the year 2000, when the model number was completely left off the tang stamp, and an anvil was put in its place. There are some issues were due to differing reasons that a year mark does NOT show on the blade and even one were the year mark is on the reverse side of the blade on a 110 issue
in 1994 the handle inlays on Production Models was
changed to epoxy impregnated, stained and lamented “OBECHE “..
some solid woods were used on custom orders and limited editions.
For some Wall Mark issues the tang stamp is not stright line
rather it is curved lettering on top and bottom lines
this curved style is also used on Buck Collectors Club editions.
edit :
Buck Knives has plans in the future on using Laser Engraved
tang markings to improve the strength of the blade.
• Mark side blade stamp, BUCK, USA is inverted in that it reads point down
1986 TO PRESENT VARIATIONS:
• Dots no longer used in the model number of the tang stamp. Rather, a year mark is used after the model number which indicates the year of manufacture. The MAIN exception is for the year 2000, when the model number was completely left off the tang stamp, and an anvil was put in its place. There are some issues were due to differing reasons that a year mark does NOT show on the blade and even one were the year mark is on the reverse side of the blade on a 110 issue
in 1994 the handle inlays on Production Models was
changed to epoxy impregnated, stained and lamented “OBECHE “..
some solid woods were used on custom orders and limited editions.
For some Wall Mark issues the tang stamp is not stright line
rather it is curved lettering on top and bottom lines
this curved style is also used on Buck Collectors Club editions.
edit :
Buck Knives has plans in the future on using Laser Engraved
tang markings to improve the strength of the blade.
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Thanks Dave and 300 Bucks! Very good info, need to save this page.
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now remember
if all else fails you can look at its teeth and see if they are wore down
and how much.. check for fillings and gum damage also..
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...I think you mean "laminated"... 
:thumbup:(Although I'm sure many of us lament that fact...)
