110 tang stamp

[Wildcat]

i stopped at a pawn shop today and they had a square bolster 110. the tang stamp was one dot 110 one dot. looking at the buck site that stamp is 1974-1980.

is there a way to narrow the year down?

is $25 a fair price? am i allowed to ask that? if not i will remove the last question.

they also had a 105. i didn’t have any cash on me. tomorrow im going back to make a cash offer on them.

 

[Der Verminator]

If it's in good shape that's a good price.

You can always offer $15 and hope for $20, but $25 is Ok.

Narrowing the year down might be possible although not really essential. Study the stickies above with 110 history info and search this forum for expert discussions.......like these:

https://www.bladeforums.com/search/59631795/?q=two+dot+buck+110+2+dot&t=post&o=date&c[node]=701+799

You'll have fun and get addicted.

 

[Old Hunter]

Two Dot (as they are referred to). Good knife and worth $25 in good shape for sure. It is okay to ask a value if you are a gold member. OH

 

[DeSotoSky]

Other clues sometimes help.
The change from 2 to 3 handle pins happened during the 2-dot period, about 1975 I believe.
The box can sometimes help. It changed from 2pc to 1pc about 1977.
The presence of printers dates on paperwork can give you a not older than date.

 

[Wildcat]

as far as i know there is no box or sheath. i will ask when i go back tomorrow

 

[bertl]

Most people think of the Two Dots as having four variations, which are based on the handle pins. A few weeks ago, George Stinzel told me he thinks there are a couple more variations for a total of six. Once you have the knife in hand compare it to these photos and it will be easier to put a rough date on it. I showed these photos not long ago, but I guess it won't hurt to show them again. If needed we can look at George's other two variations.

Bert

 

[AntDog]

I’d buy it for 25 bones. Even if it’s a little rough you can send it in for a spa visit and get that nice old Buck looking brand new.

 

[sassafrassdogs]

So which of the variations is the rarest??

 

[Chilebrown]

Most people think of the Two Dots as having four variations, which are based on the handle pins. A few weeks ago, George Stinzel told me he thinks there are a couple more variations for a total of six. Once you have the knife in hand compare it to these photos and it will be easier to put a rough date on it. I showed these photos not long ago, but I guess it won't hurt to show them again. If needed we can look at George's other two variations.

Bert

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I would like to know more about George's two other variations. Thanks

 

[DeSotoSky]

So which of the variations is the rarest??

I'm guessing the 4 pin variation. Anyone else?
(at least until stump's estate is liquidated....)

 

[David Martin]

Wild Cat, welcome to the Buck Forum. There are ways to narrow a 2 dot 110 down. It depends on the number of brass pins and their arrangement. A photo of your 110 would help (side view). DM

 

[afishhunter]

Most people think of the Two Dots as having four variations, which are based on the handle pins. A few weeks ago, George Stinzel told me he thinks there are a couple more variations for a total of six. Once you have the knife in hand compare it to these photos and it will be easier to put a rough date on it. I showed these photos not long ago, but I guess it won't hurt to show them again. If needed we can look at George's other two variations.

Bert

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My 2 Dot looks like the top one - but with less blade and messed up bolsters.
A previous owner had a buzzing "engraver"

 

[bertl]

Okay, here is a photo from George Stinzel along with some comments. If not for George’s eye for detail, I wouldn’t have noticed that I have both his 5th and 6th variations. Now I have to start looking for his 1st variation.


“Notice that the very first one how the grind line is tight and close to the bolster, much like a three liner. Then the 2nd variation has a more machined type grind line and so do the variations that follow. … The fifth variation with the large handle pins. The sixth variation blade stamp is changed to a large stamp and the drill pattern on the handle pins are in a different position, because on the inside of the frame the holes for the handle pins are now countersunk. Some of the these also have a blade bushing just like a 3 dot.” (George Stinzel, October, 2019)

Bert

 

[Chilebrown]

Okay, here is a photo from George Stinzel along with some comments. If not for George’s eye for detail, I wouldn’t have noticed that I have both his 5th and 6th variations. Now I have to start looking for his 1st variation.


“Notice that the very first one how the grind line is tight and close to the bolster, much like a three liner. Then the 2nd variation has a more machined type grind line and so do the variations that follow. … The fifth variation with the large handle pins. The sixth variation blade stamp is changed to a large stamp and the drill pattern on the handle pins are in a different position, because on the inside of the frame the holes for the handle pins are now countersunk. Some of the these also have a blade bushing just like a 3 dot.” (George Stinzel, October, 2019)

Bert

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You learn something new all the time. That is great. Thanks, now the search continues. I really had a chore finding knife number 4 with the small rivet pins.This was mainly because the pictures on the Bay sometimes are bad and hard to see. I imagine having the same problem with 5 to 6.

 

[Der Verminator]

Okay, here is a photo from George Stinzel along with some comments. If not for George’s eye for detail, I wouldn’t have noticed that I have both his 5th and 6th variations. Now I have to start looking for his 1st variation.


“Notice that the very first one how the grind line is tight and close to the bolster, much like a three liner. Then the 2nd variation has a more machined type grind line and so do the variations that follow. … The fifth variation with the large handle pins. The sixth variation blade stamp is changed to a large stamp and the drill pattern on the handle pins are in a different position, because on the inside of the frame the holes for the handle pins are now countersunk. Some of the these also have a blade bushing just like a 3 dot.” (George Stinzel, October, 2019)

Bert

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That's an incredibly valuable photo and comments for those interested in the two dot knives.

 

[bertl]

That's an incredibly valuable photo and comments for those interested in the two dot knives.

I agree.

Bert

 

[RevolverGuy]

That's a good price on a 2 dot 110. And these were made in 440C steel and Ebony wood. I'd have bought it if I didn't already own two.

 

[TAH]

Okay, here is a photo from George Stinzel along with some comments. If not for George’s eye for detail, I wouldn’t have noticed that I have both his 5th and 6th variations. Now I have to start looking for his 1st variation.


“Notice that the very first one how the grind line is tight and close to the bolster, much like a three liner. Then the 2nd variation has a more machined type grind line and so do the variations that follow. … The fifth variation with the large handle pins. The sixth variation blade stamp is changed to a large stamp and the drill pattern on the handle pins are in a different position, because on the inside of the frame the holes for the handle pins are now countersunk. Some of the these also have a blade bushing just like a 3 dot.” (George Stinzel, October, 2019)

Bert

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Very informative! That needs to be posted in the 110 database sticky thread.

 

[DeSotoSky]

Now just for fun, is this a v.4 1/2 ?
Small front pin and large rears.
(before you ask, round headed not sanded)

 

[bertl]

Roger, you remind me of someone else who always has an oddball to add confusion. Life just doesn't fit into clear cut categories.

Bert