#106 Hunters axe

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I have a #106 Hunters axe with Black Micarta handles, in original box w/sheath for sale on Ebay right now.
It is used, and has been sharpened, but still in good shape, with no scratches on the handles whatsoever.
I am curious how rare (black micarta), and dates of manufacture (60s,70s?) of the axe.
Is the black micarta rarer than the wood handle type?
What would my black micarta be worth?
Thanks for any help.
 
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Pep,
Your post is dangerously close to an advertisement which is not allowed in this particular forum. :grumpy: I am sure that was not your intention but as the moderator, I have to be the heavy.
Now on the the fun part, we'll try to identify the ax. We went to black micarta in about 1971. Those axes will be stamped BUCK, U.S.A. without a model number. In 1972 we added a model number to the stamp, BUCK, 106, U.S.A. We made the switch to wood handles in about 1981.
There are two versions of the micarta handle. One was made in such a way that the tang is not visible. The second version has the more familiar slab handle with visible tang.
I hope this information helps.
 
I have the one with the wood handle, marked Buck 106 USA. I bought it from a store going out of business about 10 years ago, from their display case. It had never been sharpened from the factory, and I kept it that way. Is this unusual or normal?

John
 
Hi, I am new to Blade Forums. Following this thread, I also have a Buck Hunters Axe that belonged to my father. He passed away 10 years ago and I just came across this axe again. It is still in the box, never used. It’s number is B106-0A-0, cat. 5153. It is in a tan sheath with a deer’s head imprinted on the outside. The axe itself also has a deer’s head cut out of the top corner and the wood handle has a deer’s head imprinted in the wood. The metal of the axe is steel and the wood is blonde in color, very pretty markings in the grain. I have looked on ebay and a few other sites and have not seen anything like this axe. Could someone help me learn what the value might be? I might be looking to sell it and, in memory of my father, I don’t wan’t to be naive.
Thanks in advance for your help.
 
Pattirisha said:
Hi, I am new to Blade Forums. Following this thread, I also have a Buck Hunters Axe that belonged to my father. He passed away 10 years ago and I just came across this axe again. It is still in the box, never used. It’s number is B106-0A-0, cat. 5153. It is in a tan sheath with a deer’s head imprinted on the outside. The axe itself also has a deer’s head cut out of the top corner and the wood handle has a deer’s head imprinted in the wood. The metal of the axe is steel and the wood is blonde in color, very pretty markings in the grain. I have looked on ebay and a few other sites and have not seen anything like this axe. Could someone help me learn what the value might be? I might be looking to sell it and, in memory of my father, I don’t wan’t to be naive.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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First of all, welcome to the forums.

Secondly, here is some reading on the subject of knife value, etc.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...MBERS-Please-read-this-WHAT-IS-MY-KNIFE-WORTH
 
Thanks IM, I don't have knowledge of these cutting tools..

Someone can tell her the age and send her to any threads that are useful for her to learn what she's got. No mention of $$$ please.

I will leave thread alone if you just limit it to above, but will seek and destroy if limitations not followed.

300Bucks
 
Not much info out there on your axe. That version is only shown in the 2001 Buck catalog so I would guess it to be made in 2001. Not much other info out there.

You can send me a private message by clicking on my username at the top of this message.
 
That axe is one of the last production run of th 106 hatchet. It is a spcial and a limited edition. I forgot hw many of them have been made, I think 3000. but that could be wrong. But as I remember: there are a few more informations on the paperwork in the axe's box.

Haebbie
 
JK Knives said:
I have the one with the wood handle, marked Buck 106 USA. I bought it from a store going out of business about 10 years ago, from their display case. It had never been sharpened from the factory, and I kept it that way. Is this unusual or normal?

John
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John, Personally I don't believe it was ever meant to be used for anything other than separating bones. It may work to chop kindling for a while but after it get sharpened a few times you realize that they are plated and not solid steel. There are articles on the forum that discuss this topic if you look in the archives. This being the case, for me they only look nice in a display case.
 
mbjannusch said:
John, Personally I don't believe it was ever meant to be used for anything other than separating bones. It may work to chop kindling for a while but after it get sharpened a few times you realize that they are plated and not solid steel. There are articles on the forum that discuss this topic if you look in the archives. This being the case, for me they only look nice in a display case.
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Well, Matt, as I remember only one line 106 with phenolic handle have been plated, to give them a shiny appearance, because they were made of not rust free carbonide steel. Wasn't that you who posted this Information a few years ago? The new 106 with wooden scales are not plated. What is important: the 106 is a hunting hatchet, made for the big game, and was not made for chopping wood on the campsite.

Haebbie

p. s.: Roundabout 1300 have been made for the last production run .
 
Haebbie said:
Well, Matt, as I remember only one line 106 with phenolic handle have been plated, to give them a shiny appearance, because they were made of not rust free carbonide steel. Wasn't that you who posted this Information a few years ago? The new 106 with wooden scales are not plated. What is important: the 106 is a hunting hatchet, made for the big game, and was not made for chopping wood on the campsite.

Haebbie

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Haebbie, I've had several and the one I found to be was a three line date code. Never the less, I did say they could be used for separating bones and chopping kindling. You're not making much of a point, And I didn't say anything about the "New" 106's. Take it easy "Big Game Hunter"...
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