Bought a 112

[kobold]

Picked up a 420HC 112 today from a brick and mortar shop. According to the time code (112+) it was made in 1991? Blast from the past!

Everything is in perfect condition. I remember something about the Buck 420HC steel being softer in the past compared to the 58-60 HRC today?


I am waiting for a 113 next to have a folder-fixed combo.

 

[BP_]

I think in 1991 they were still using 425M

 

[DOGPOUND77]

According to the time code (112+) it was made in 1991

might want to look closer at that date code---it looks like 2020 to me----sideways t with a dot---they are so close it makes it look like a 1991+ in pictures...

yes 1991 was 425m steel..

 

[GPyro]

I've come to appreciate 420hc after using some of the other steels more.

That's a great knife.
Brass and ebony is awesome together.

 

[kobold]

Maybe... Would make more sense for sure.

 

[Lesknife]

Looks like a 2021 model to me. Dot under upside down T.

 

[kobold]

Looks like a 2021 model to me. Dot under upside down T.

Thanks! I think you are right. At least I know what steel it is.

 

[Lesknife]

Thanks! I think you are right. At least I know what steel it is.

Looks like it was struck extra deep.

 

[DOGPOUND77]

yep they blew that one out

 

[pjsjr]

Thanks! I think you are right. At least I know what steel it is.

FWIW The box, if you kept it, would have the date on the end label.

 

[karnaknives]

Nice! I need to get myself another 112...I've needed to replace one for awhile and the last one I got I cheaped out and got a 112 Slim Select and it's just not that same.

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[kobold]

FWIW The box, if you kept it, would have the date on the end label.

Oh okay, thanks, it's 05/25/2021

 

[Bastler]

Nice! I need to get myself another 112...I've needed to replace one for awhile and the last one I got I cheaped out and got a 112 Slim Select and it's just not that same.

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Of course, you need another 112, that should be obvious.

Old photo.

 

[Alberta Ed]

Of course, you need another 112, that should be obvious.

Old photo.

You can never have too many knives.

 

[bucksway]

If I had the chance to buy a new 1991 112 in a real store..I would not pass it up.

 

[MolokaiRider]

I just received another 112 FG but returned it for another. It was pretty much overground and the bolsters were very lopsided.

I am excited to see if the replacement is a better example.

 

[Old Hunter]

Buck 112 Rangers are about as much knife as I will pocket carry before switching to a belt sheath. That knife always amazes me at how easy it carries, yet how much blade it has and how capable it is for big chores - just a great design for a knife. OH

 

[MolokaiRider]

Buck 112 Rangers are about as much knife as I will pocket carry before switching to a belt sheath. That knife always amazes me at how easy it carries, yet how much blade it has and how capable it is for big chores - just a great design for a knife. OH

Nice! This is how I am hoping mine arrives. When I got my latest one the front bolster finger guess looked rounded like a 110, and the blade was ground way to much. The butt was all lopsided. Most likely a late Friday or early Monday manufacture.

I do love the 112 and Buck knives and the human element though. It adds a bit of personality to each knife.

 

[Old Hunter]

kobold The OP's premise (of finding NOS Buck Knives) isn't far-fetched at all. According to my notes, I bought several 2008 & 2009 NIB/NOS Bucks (including the 112FG above) from a gunshop in April 2016. They had found a box containing a number of Buck Knives from back when they had a Buck Knife display, they discounted the price on the NOS Bucks too, I did my part to help them move the old inventory! OH

 

[allenC]

The 112 in all of it's manifestations is a great knife and just about the most perfect blade length.