Im hoping that Larry, Vern, or Joe can clear up some of the confusion that is swirling around in my brain (doubtful, but....).
In response to a post concerning stag Rangers, by 535sawby on 4-14-02, Joe stated that about 1400 of them had been produced between 1983 and 1987. Since Buck supposedly began production of the 4-dot 112s in late 1982, Im totally lost by the following discoveries.
Within the last year I have seen photos of a MIB stag 2-dot with the correct box and papers for the time period when it should have been made. 535 sawby posted a pic of a MIB stag 3-dot. I purchased a used stag 3-dot Finger groove model from Smokey Mountain Knife Works. They swear that the knife was part of a special run that Buck did for them a number of years ago. Finally, I just saw a photo of a used stag no - dot! None of the knives have a Custom stamp on them, even though the Custom Shop would have been open during the time period when some of them were made. My question for you guys is this: Are these stag 112s regular production, special order, custom shop, or after-market re-slabs? Heeeeeeeeeelp!
All this has made me dizzy, I think Ill go lay down.
Racer Roy
KNOWLEDGE THAT IS NOT SHARED IS LOST.
In response to a post concerning stag Rangers, by 535sawby on 4-14-02, Joe stated that about 1400 of them had been produced between 1983 and 1987. Since Buck supposedly began production of the 4-dot 112s in late 1982, Im totally lost by the following discoveries.
Within the last year I have seen photos of a MIB stag 2-dot with the correct box and papers for the time period when it should have been made. 535 sawby posted a pic of a MIB stag 3-dot. I purchased a used stag 3-dot Finger groove model from Smokey Mountain Knife Works. They swear that the knife was part of a special run that Buck did for them a number of years ago. Finally, I just saw a photo of a used stag no - dot! None of the knives have a Custom stamp on them, even though the Custom Shop would have been open during the time period when some of them were made. My question for you guys is this: Are these stag 112s regular production, special order, custom shop, or after-market re-slabs? Heeeeeeeeeelp!
All this has made me dizzy, I think Ill go lay down.
Racer RoyKNOWLEDGE THAT IS NOT SHARED IS LOST.
