110 Folding hunter 1992 double dash

Joe Houser

Joe Houser

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In 1992 the date code on our blade stamps was a dash, just after the model number. BUCK, 110-, U.S.A.
As many of our loyal forum members know, later in 1992 a second dash was added to the 110. BUCK, -110-, U.S.A.
Our engineering group gave me the explanation as to why the second dash was added. Apparantly, there was a design change in the blade radius area that warranted the stamp code change.
The goal of this design change was two fold. Make the action smoother, and eliminate an opertation in the shop. It was not a very noticeable change to the naked eye. I compared a 1994 110 blade to a 4 dot i just happened to have on my desk and any diferences were hard to see but they are there.
So there you have it, mystery solved! :D
 
Thanks for the information Joe. I think as a collector, this simply means that the double dash is yet another variation to add to a collection. Luckily, I think it is one the the easier ones to come by. Its that pesky 1st version, 2nd variation that eludes me. :o
Mike
 
Mike Kerins said:
Thanks for the information Joe. I think as a collector, this simply means that the double dash is yet another variation to add to a collection. Luckily, I think it is one the the easier ones to come by. Its that pesky 1st version, 2nd variation that eludes me. :o
Mike
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"Eludes you?"
It "confuses" the heck outta me.
I got two 110 knives pictured in the "Is it Birch or is it Memorex?" (old peeps will know that tag) thread. The two at the bottom. I don't know what they are. I look at Joe's sheet...bushings, rivet here, rivet there, integral, moon lines up with Mars, hold it upside down facing mecca...It's like a West Virginia family reunion where ya look for your next wife..they all look the same but one gal has a nicer linoleoum tile in her trailer.

IF I had the various versions, I would have a thread or link of pics showing the diff versions and variations of the same. Like a Buck 110 Family Album. (HINT HINT MIKE!!!!)

Okay, done ranting...back to the thread...
The two dash is easy (IMHO) to describe, and I am hoping, easy to come by.

Oh, and thank you Joe. I was wondering too...
 
Mike Kerins:

Now, THAT is an avatar!!!!!!!!!!!


Who is that????
 

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Mike Kerins:

Now, THAT is an avatar!!!!!!!!!!!


Who is that????
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I have no idea. I ran across the photo on the web. I really don't care who she is! :) All I know is...any woman who is cool enough to smoke a cigar is my kind of gal! :thumbup: :D
 
Hi Mike,
Oh.....I see.....said the blind man. Thank you Mike!!!!! I may have to print your pic's for quick reference. But was able to ID my 2x pin as a 6th version. It's been a user all it's life until it came to live with me ;).

jb4570
 
Mike Kerins said:
OK smart guy....for your viewing pleasure, here's the link! :p

http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/michaelkerins/Early Bucks/?

If anyone sees a mistake in the labeling as to the version, please let me know. I did this rather quick without looking stuff up. :D
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Thanks Mike...
Due to your pics and Joe's cheat-sheet (thanks Joe :)) I was able to determine that I have a Third and Fifth Version (don't know yet on the Variation of each).

If anyone can help or correct, they are the bottom two in this post:
http://bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4302059&postcount=6

Also have a two dot (Sixth Version)...which is easy cause it's, well, stamped with two dots :rolleyes:
 
Goose, does the bottom third version have the integral spacer/spring holder? The blade stamping, "BUCK over USA", started in 1967 I believe. It looks similar to my third version but mine has the narrow stamped nail nick. The one on yours almost looks machined. If it is then that can probably also point to a particular variation.
The fifth version looks to be a later variation judging from the later "BUCK over 110 over USA" (blade pointing up) tang stamp.
I have two of those and also a "BUCK over USA" (blade pointing down) variation. Now I'm looking for an elusive three line inverted. Like mike has.
 
MikeSEA said:
Goose, does the bottom third version have the integral spacer/spring holder? The blade stamping, "BUCK over USA", started in 1967 I believe. It looks similar to my third version but mine has the narrow stamped nail nick. The one on yours almost looks machined. If it is then that can probably also point to a particular variation.
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Thanks and "yes" MikeSEA...it has an integral spacer/spring holder. As for the nail nick...I have asked the 110 but it doesn't answer (meaning that I can't tell).
Doesn't look as though it has a bushing.
Can't determine any rear bolster rivet(s)
Guessing it to be a Third Version, Variation 5 OR 6 (???)


MikeSEA said:
The fifth version looks to be a later variation judging from the later "BUCK over 110 over USA" (blade pointing up) tang stamp.
I have two of those and also a "BUCK over USA" (blade pointing down) variation. Now I'm looking for an elusive three line inverted. Like mike has.
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And you are right...it is a Fifth Version, Variation 2. That was a Homer "DOH!" on my part.

wh4f said:
I'm WAY TOO dumb to try to collect all of these variations :D

You lost me at "Goose, does this bottom third vers..."
This thread is getting like the Buck knives sheaths discussion:D LOL
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I have not smelled them Jim. The sheath gig, I don't even want to start on. I would go nuts. I just try to keep the sheath with the knife it came with. The Third Version came with a sheath while the Fifth did not. Is the right sheath? Dunno :confused:

And, you are not dumb.
 
I'd really like to help you Goose but with the overcast skies we been having up here, I can't even see mars or the moon. :rolleyes: :p

The bottom one looks to be a 3rd, 4th, or 5th version. It comes down to the spring holder. Can you describe it? I can see a brass rocker rivet which makes it no later than a 5th version, variation 1. In case your wondering, I am NOT trying to make this confusing, it just is! :D
By the way, that inlay really looks wrong. The rivets all look to be flush to the wood which is also kinda wierd. Could it have been rehandled by someone?
I am guessing that the second one up is a 5th version, variation 2. No dots next to the 110 stamp and a stainless rocker rivet. I only show one variation stamped BUCK, 110, U.S.A. with no dots.
Hope this helps.
 
Joe Houser said:
I'd really like to help you Goose but with the overcast skies we been having up here, I can't even see mars or the moon. :rolleyes: :p

The bottom one looks to be a 3rd, 4th, or 5th version. It comes down to the spring holder. Can you describe it? I can see a brass rocker rivet which makes it no later than a 5th version, variation 1. In case your wondering, I am NOT trying to make this confusing, it just is! :D
By the way, that inlay really looks wrong. The rivets all look to be flush to the wood which is also kinda wierd. Could it have been rehandled by someone?
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Thanks Joe...
Here's a gut shot from the front looking back.
Also a rear view of the integral butt.
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I too was wondering about the rivets being flush. Then I saw Mike's Buck (below) and figured mine was legit.
But, the wood on mine does look like it has been "finished"
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Joe...sorry for the serious thread jack. Jim prob thinks I'm nuts, but I'm learning alot about these early 110 Bucks and appreciate everyones help.
Trax, if you are even reading this thread, sorry about the bandwidth. I'll buy ya lunch if we ever meet.
 
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