117 Twinset question

topgun03 · Apr 9, 2020

I have an old Twinset with a 103 and 116, both are one line "BUCK" stamps with red hard fiber spacers and pinned pommels not barrel nuts. The sheath is a keeper strap sheath like what you typically see with barrel nut knives.

Is it likely an incorrect sheath or was it possible there were some keeper strap sheaths for the Twinsets left after they switched to pinned pommels?

gedlicks · Apr 9, 2020

Yes there were some with keeper strap sheaths. I have a 103/102 twinset with one line "BUCK" stamps and red hard fiber spacers with a keeper strap sheath.

topgun03 · Apr 9, 2020

Thanks for the info.

DeSotoSky · Apr 9, 2020

Rounding off to whole years
Barrel nuts... 61-62
Keeper strap sheaths... 61-63
Holster sheaths... 64 on
So..... your set is about 1963, falling between the end of barrel nuts and the beginning of holster sheaths.

David Martin · Apr 9, 2020

topgun, welcome. Easily your twin set could be from 1963. Your's is the Trophy set. A good find. DM

topgun03 · Apr 10, 2020

Thanks to all for the information. This forum is surely a great resource to this newbie Buck collector.

GPyro · Apr 10, 2020

Yeah there are sure some knowledgeable people here. Pretty friendly bunch too.
Do you have any pics of that set you could post?
Thanks.

topgun03 · Apr 10, 2020

I hope to get some pictures this weekend.

David Martin · Apr 11, 2020

When you get it, be sure to post pictures of the sheath that came with it. Front & back. Thanks, DM

topgun03 · Apr 11, 2020

Not mint but I like them.

GPyro · Apr 11, 2020

^oh man that's cool.
And the 117 sets are sorta rare. :thumbsup:

There's something about an old 103 that I really like.
Thanks for the pics!

topgun03 · Apr 11, 2020

GPyro said:
^oh man that's cool.
And the 117 sets are sorta rare.
There's something about an old 103 that I really like.
Thanks for the pics!

Thanks, I'm partial to the Skinner's