buckman#10 said:
so is there 6 different 426's available ?
a clip point and a drop point of each of the black maroon and green handles ?
Here's what I have on the 426...
First version of the 426 was introduced in 1984 with a two piece maroon handle, drop point blade and brass pins.
In 1985 olive drab handles were offered as well.
In 1986, a clip point blade replaced the drop point blade and handles were available with either brass or steel pins.
In 1987, maroon handles were replaced with black handles and the brass pins were phased out.
In 1987, the two-piece 426 was available as a special project in off white with simulated scrimshaw scenes.
The “Workman” version, 426GY, was available in gray from 1986 to 1988 and sold as Taskmate knives. (Buck Workman etched on the blade)
In 1988 the handles were changed to a one piece design.
1988 to 1990 the knives were available in black, gray or olive drab (workman series)
1988 through 1990, the black handled versions were offered with a serrated edge.
1991 through 1994 the colors offered were black, orange, olive drab and green camo.
1991 through 1993 the workman series was available with a gray handle. 1994 throgh 1995 in black and then discontinued.
1992 and 1993 desert brown camo handles were available.
In 1995 the available colors were black, green camo and olive drab.
Although the 426 was discontinued in 1995, they were re-introduced in 2000 on a limited edition basis.
Also, 425M steel was changed to 420HC in 1995.
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