Anyone got pics of their Micarta handled Bucks?

David Martin said:
Yes,Larry I agree.I have a 106 but mine has a birchwood handle.DM
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They made a Hunter's ax in Micarta? Now that is cool!
I agree on that 112 that Mike posted a pic of.That would be a keeper!
This is turning out to be an informative thread for me. I'm definately re-kindling my Buck fire! I have a couple of 110's inbound now, and I can't wait to see them. They aren't micarta, But one is an older 2 dot, which should be about the identical knife that was my first 110. The other is a 154 cpm bladed Bass pro shop model. I have allready contacted ARK to see if he can throw some maroon micarta on one!
I'm still going to focus on obtaining all the 500 series in micarta, as time and money permit.
I also would love to find a very early 110. I really need to join the BCC to study up on the history of the 110's . I guess that needs to go into another thread.I've never seen a picture of the first model of the 110. Thanks for the info everyone.
 
Seaplane, I hope you do join the Buck Collectors as its money well spent.Some of the guys on here have that 110 you speak of.Perhaps they will post you a picture for some home made cookies.You get those two 110's cleaned up and use them then let us know what you think.I'll work on the axe picture.Life member #1119 DM
 
I doubt that my cookies would be worth posting a picture for! LOL! I've thought of joining the club many times, But I can't keep ink in my printer to print out the form! It would be nice if they had an online registration and took paypal. I was just looking at an auction for what is listed as a 1964 110. The seller says he bought it new in 1964. He actually has 2 listed. I am curious to see what it goes off at, But I wouldn't know for sure how to tell by looking at it if it was legit or not. I was thinking I read somewhere the early ones had a more squared off bolster, But these looked kind of round to me. I'm just window shopping right now anyway.
Yeah, I toted a 110 in the late 70's, so I'm looking forward to revisiting my knife roots!
The day I turned 16, in 1976, I left school at 3:00 and walked over to the local cotton mill. By 4:00 I was working in the Card Room. It wasn't long before I treated myself to a new Buck Esquire! Within a few months I graduated to a 110. I remember all the old ladies carried some sort of 3 blade stockman in their apron pockets. They used those knives down to a nub! Everybody had to have a knife to work there. Most cutting tasks required cutting lapped up thread off of a steel roller.Usually by cutting straight into the roller. It was pure unadulterated knife abuse! My Buck was right at home! Anyway, I'm sure glad I went to welding school! :)
 
Seaplane,I worked at a gin as well for we grew lots of cotton.Mostly station #1 suction tube and moving wagons.This motivated me toward college and my Grandfather's boot.
You had to keep that thread from building up on the roller and cutting it off was hard on knives. On the early 110:it should be stamped BUCK only along the spine of the blade in block lettering,a small shallow nail knick and steel spacer.It could have a reddish hard fiber spacer to be the real deal.These are hard to find and guys will be hawking it and throwing the Leprechaun's pot at it.Just send me your address and I'll mail you the membership form.DM
 
Thanks for the info David. I sent you my address. There certainly is a lot to know about the 110's and the older Bucks. I am looking forward to learning more about them.
You know, Most of the Mills have been sent over to China and other countries since NAFTA.Anyone that has ever worked in one for a little while can say they sure aren't scared of a hard days work! They also knew what it took to make a dollar. Having my Buck knife with me back then made me feel like I was a little more capable and a little more enthusiastic about my job than my co-workers that carried "Regular" knives!
 
David Martin said:
Mike Kerins,I really like both knives in the picture you posted.That early 112 has always to me been a looker.It took me "years" of searching before I found mine.Then I always enjoy your stories of law enforcement days when you carried that model.DM
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David,
The funny thing is I was looking for a 110 to carry but I saw the 112 next to it in the display case. The 112 was a few dollars cheaper so it won me over. I think I paid $13 for it new in 1972. I never regretted the decision to go with the 112. It was the perfect knife for my gun belt.
 
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Seaplane...Here's a photo of the very first version 110 I thought you may be interested in looking at.
 
Dang,Mike I gave $100 for mine and thought it was a good buy!Must remember to factor in the learning curve.DM
 
Thanks for posting that Mike! Yeah, I can really see some evolution from that one to the current model! I like the way they used to but the name up on the top side of the blade.
The sheath has undergone quite a bit of changing too, Hasn't it?
David, Thanks for the email and thanks for offering the valuable info!
 
Nice pics guys...I have some somewhere.
Found some....
Black micarta 112's

White micarta 110,112

Red micarta Akonua w/distressed sheath

Red,black,White micarta 110's
 
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Darn Earl,Thanks for posting the photos.Your 1st one of the 112's shows a 3line inverted.
Is that a reworked knife as it has redius edges? Those didn't start until 81. The Akonua
(my personal favorite)dressed in burgundy micarta is a 1973 era.For that was the only year Buck dressed it that way.You have some nice knives!!DM
 
Mike Kerins said:
Seaplane...Here's a photo of the very first version 110 I thought you may be interested in looking at.
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Mike are you sure that isn't just a cheap knock off? You may want to send it to me for inspection. :D Seaplane, the listing on the bay that you refered to is NOT a first version. Please don't fall for that one.
 
seaplane said:
I was just looking at an auction for what is listed as a 1964 110. The seller says he bought it new in 1964. He actually has 2 listed. I am curious to see what it goes off at, But I wouldn't know for sure how to tell by looking at it if it was legit or not. I was thinking I read somewhere the early ones had a more squared off bolster, But these looked kind of round to me. I'm just window shopping right now anyway.
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I've looked at them, rest assured...they are not from 1964
 
Looks like all of the maroon micarta Bucks have been posted except one. That is the 106 hatchet. So, just to close the loop, here is a pic of a small herd of maroon micarta Buck 106s.



EEE, I am always incredulous at the scope and quality of your collection. Is there anyone you know of who has a larger collection?

Telechronos:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:
 
EEE, I am always incredulous at the scope and quality of your collection. Is there anyone you know of who has a larger collection?

Telechronos:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:[/QUOTE]

Yes and he only lives 20 minutes from me.....:D
We do a lot of trading and buying fom each other.
 
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Old micarta 503. Please pardon the Benchmade behind it.
 
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Thanks Guys,
I have only one maroon 112. I enjoy the photos and especially enjoy the short stories of your lives and how knives were an important part of it.

Mike, I got Jet , think Tormek is better built.....
300Bucks
 
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