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fredlund

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I've read some of the posts in here, but I'm not a collector. Is the value of a knife also dependent on what kind of steel the blade is made of? I see the 124 has been using different types of steel over the years in production. I bought mine back in -82, simply because of it's beauty and impressive look. Got an offer I couldn't refuse. Don't know the production year, but it has the birchwood handle.
Thanks.
 
fredlund said:
I've read some of the posts in here, but I'm not a collector. Is the value of a knife also dependent on what kind of steel the blade is made of? I see the 124 has been using different types of steel over the years in production. I bought mine back in -82, simply because of it's beauty and impressive look. Got an offer I couldn't refuse. Don't know the production year, but it has the birchwood handle.
Thanks.
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As far as collector value goes, the steel type shouldn't make any significant difference on a stardard production knife, value is more based on the condition of the knife.

If you can describe, or even better post a picture, of the markings on the tang at the base of the blade just in front of the handle, someone can probably tell you more about what year it was made.
 
The only marking is: BUCK, 124, USA. Only digital cam. I've got is the one on my cell phone, which doesn't give the best of pics. The papers in the box doesn't indicate a year either.
Thanks for your reply.
 
fredlund said:
The only marking is: BUCK, 124, USA. Only digital cam. I've got is the one on my cell phone, which doesn't give the best of pics. The papers in the box doesn't indicate a year either.
Thanks for your reply.
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That tangstamp puts it in the 1973-1985 range. Assuming that Buck used the same tangstamp dating system for the 124 that they did for the 110 if there are no dots on either side of the "124" like this ".124.", that would be 1973.

Does anyone know for sure if Buck used the same dating system for all their knives then?
 
In the Buck Club Newsletter, 12/04, Joe Houser wrote an article that was titled "Dating Buck Fixed Blade 100 Series Knives 1972 to 1986". There he put the knives into five groups, depending on the number of spacers used in the handle and the position of the tang stamp...which is why a picture would really be helpful. Regards, Preston
 
fredlund said:
How do you insert a picture?
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If you're a paid subscriber, use the "Attachment" button...

If you're a bum like me, you need to post the pics on an external server [like PhotoBucket, or your own ISP] and link them with the
tags.
 
Fred, there is a post by Daniel Koster posted in the HI(Himalayan Imorts) forum on 09/06/02. It is a tutorial on posting pictures. Try this link http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219367 If that doesn't work try the archives and search...if nothing then go to Koster's public profile and there's a place to find all posts by him, the date should help. Preston
 
pjsjr said:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219367 If that doesn't work...
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That works!!! ;) Excellent tut!!! :)

The bit about your ISP is well taken! Most ISPs allow 5 - 10MB server space for web pages, pics, etc., as part of your monthly subscription.

And if you don't have a digital camera, lay the blade on your scanner and drape a t-shirt, handkerchief, or sheet of paper over it...and scan it...the pic can be enhanced in any paint program, but anyone who really wants to see it will do that anyways... :D ;)
 
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