110 Tang Stamp Question

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Bill-in-Texas

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Hey Guys,
I'll consider myself a newbie for a while so, in keeping with my recent arrival to Buck collecting, I have come across something "new to me."

While awaiting the return of 3 knives from the spa, I went pawn shopping yesterday and came across this anvil-stamped 110:

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How unusual is it to see a 110 tang stamp that bears no model number?
For all I know, this may be commonplace; I just don't have enough experience with these.

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Also, would this be a 2002-production knife or not? ... I read on another thread where Buck uses the anvil stamp for it's custom knives, which are thus marked, while this one is clearly not.

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My preference is for a standard-production knife but, I suppose award knives could be a sub-group for some collectors. I just couldn't pass it up when the shopkeeper came down to $12 out-the-door, from the $15 listed price. Best of all, it appears to have lived in a drawer for the last 10 years and is unused and tight. Despite the patina, the knife is entirely free of dings or scratches and as smooth as a baby's bottom.

Thanks for your feedback, fellas.
-Bill
 
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Bill, the anvil was used in place of the model number on all Buck knives produced in 2002 so it's pretty common. Here's a picture of the date chart on the "mouse pad" that Buck is producing now. If you look at the bottom left corner, it explains it. As far as the wording on the handle, I couldn't find it in the special projects list. It's possible that it was done aftermarket by someone other than Buck. As you said, the anvil with "custom" is still used on customs and other Limited Editions to this day so it's even more common.

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Thanks Plumberdv for the mouse pad details; that clarifies it.

And, thanks David for your response. I had wondered what was used to make the scales.
It doesn't show too well in my pics but, the wood has a lighter, almost red-orange tone than the photos exhibit.
 
Dave, I will unlock the Date Code Sticky if you want to stick that chart in there.
 
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Plumberdv said:
Bill, ...As far as the wording on the handle, I couldn't find it in the special projects list. It's possible that it was done aftermarket by someone other than Buck.
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Plumberdv,
I'm guessing the wood engraving was done locally. This is the second one I've seen first-hand; the other being a "JMEG Safety Award."
Both JMEG and Fisk are electrical shops that operate in my area (Austin, TX).

Ironically, I'm a union pipefitter/plumber.
:D
Oh well, somebody didn't want it but, I did!
 
Bill-in-Texas said:
Plumberdv,
I'm guessing the wood engraving was done locally. This is the second one I've seen first-hand; the other being a "JMEG Safety Award."
Both JMEG and Fisk are electrical shops that operate in my area (Austin, TX).

Ironically, I'm a union pipefitter/plumber.
:D
Oh well, somebody didn't want it but, I did!
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How about that! I retired six years ago from Local 403 here in Califorinia. We should get together with our reps and try to get the UA to trash the 110 and 112 clones that they sell on the back page of the UA Journal and replace them with real Buck's!
 
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Plumberdv said:
...We should get together with our reps and try to get the UA to trash the 110 and 112 clones that they sell on the back page of the UA Journal and replace them with real Buck's!
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I had to get out the latest UA Journal to see... Not only are they ripoffs of Buck, they want $30 & $50, respectively, for a 3" & 5" copy! :thumbdn:
 
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