700 series love and happiness thread

[buckman110]

I had a nice 701 script square bolster. And I sold it

 

[Corso]

This series was discontinued in 2000 and the last 703's went thru the factor in 2002.
A good knife series gone. You'll have to locate them somewhere else. DM

Thanks was hoping there might be a dealer registered on here that sells discontinued/second hand models - there no hope of me tracking one down in the UK....

 

[Culprit99]

I’m digging up an old thread on purpose. We haven’t talked about the 700 series lately, and there are some pictures of rare birds in this thread. Are those ebony, burl, and bone 700’s factory?!

Please add your 700 series pictures here and we can make this the one-stop-shop for 700 history.

https://flic.kr/p/2qWtDo7

https://flic.kr/p/2qWuyn9

 

[Culprit99]

P plb , PLEASE post some pictures of your brass 700’s in here.

 

[plb]

P plb , PLEASE post some pictures of your brass 700’s in here.

For a short time, Buck made the 700 series with brass bolsters and shields. Mine are date stamped 1986 and 1987, and Joe Houser said there were 1500 of each produced.

 

[Culprit99]

For a short time, Buck made the 700 series with brass bolsters and shields. Mine are date stamped 1986 and 1987, and Joe Houser said there were 1500 of each produced.

Gorgeous!

 

[kyhunt]

I only own two. My 703 was a birthday present around 94, I believe. The 701 I snagged off the bay a few years back. Not even sure how long ago as I lose track of time.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Thanks for bringing this thread back! Here's my 1989 703, bought new that year.

 

[Ironbut]

I bought this one in 1980-something. I wanted a dressier knife than the old Uncle Henry stockman that I carried every day.

 

[bertl]

I'll play this game. Here is a 703 Colt and a 705 Pony.

 

[Ironbut]

I'll play this game. Here is a 703 Colt and a 705 Pony.

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I know that 703 is about 40 years old, but it looks brand new. Mine's been used a bit.

 

[Railsplitter]

I have these.

701
703
703
704
705
705

 

[Tecate]

705, 709, 704 in Ram's Horn:

 

[J Buck]

The 700 series was not on my radar for some reason. I'm sorry I missed it. I did do some trolling in the bay yesterday to see what was around. I may have to cast a line and see if I catch anything. I'm really liking the flat design. Seems really well shaped for watch pocket carry. Something to hang on to. I don't need another knife of course, but this design really intrigues me. Thanks for pulling this up from the depths of the forum and shedding light on this series.

 

[Happy Hippo]

I thought I had a decent collection of 700 series. Then someone on Facebook showed me his collection. Now I have to stand corrected. This guy's collection was amazing. There were a lot of private customs in it, however, which I haven't pursued.

 

[pjsjr]

I thought I had a decent collection of 700 series. Then someone on Facebook showed me his collection. Now I have to stand corrected. This guy's collection was amazing. There were a lot of private customs in it, however, which I haven't pursued.

So many knives, so little time!

 

[jmh33]

So many knives, so little time!

And money !!!
John