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Buck188

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I recently got back into collecting Buck knives and purchased a vintage 107, with a factory overall length of only 7". It's also in a brown sheath that's designed to fit in your pocket, instead of a belt. I purchased my first 107 from my dad's gun shop in 1978, simply because it was on sale after sitting in the case for a couple of years. It, as I remember, was a larger knife, but was exactly the same shape. It was perfect for skinning deer and rabbits, while this one is considerably smaller and more appropriate for rabbits and squirrel. I would like more information on this smaller 107,as it's the first one like it that I've ever seen. Please let me know if anyone knows a date of manufacture and an approximate value. I plan to still get a full size, but really like the way this one feels.
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Buck188 said:
I recently got back into collecting Buck knives and purchased a vintage 107, with a factory overall length of only 7". It's also in a brown sheath that's designed to fit in your pocket, instead of a belt. I purchased my first 107 from my dad's gun shop in 1978, simply because it was on sale after sitting in the case for a couple of years. It, as I remember, was a larger knife, but was exactly the same shape. It was perfect for skinning deer and rabbits, while this one is considerably smaller and more appropriate for rabbits and squirrel. I would like more information on this smaller 107,as it's the first one like it that I've ever seen. Please let me know if anyone knows a date of manufacture and an approximate value. I plan to still get a full size, but really like the way this one feels. Thanks
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Welcome to the Buck forum... your first post. The 107 Scout has always been the same size, about 7.5" with a 4" blade. This knife had its start as a 4" paring knife in the Empress Trio Cutlery set. The set included a 4" paring, 6" utility, and 9" carving knife. The cutlery knives did not have model numbers. The popular 4" paring knife spun off as the 107 Scout with a pouch sheath. If you are remembering a larger identical looking knife, perhaps you had a 6" utility knife from the cutlery set but it would not have had a model number or sheath. The 107 was made for many years including some more recent limited editions with elk or stag handles. There are quite a few variations so help with age would require some good pictures if you are able to post. 107's are less common but not rare so you can check the auction sites for values. As a new member here you have not read the rules yet but only paid members may request value help...sorry.

The paring knife was also offered as a set of 6 serrated steak knives called the model 206 Windsor set introduced in 1979.
Here is the page from the 1980 catalog.
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A stag model 107 done for the collectors club in 2006. 1 of 150.
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Sky, I forgot about that 107 the Collectors Club brought out. The first 107's were brought out in 1976. Those were actually stamped '107' using that model number. The first 107's were stamped on the left side. 10 years later 107's (1987) the stamp was moved to the right side like the rest of the 100 series. Buck's model 200 Empress Trio set and the 206 Windsor set were also stamped on the left side. So, this model was used in many styles. Buck188 hope this helps you. DM
 
Here is a early 107 Scout on the right side, along with some other knives in my display. DM
 
David, does not look like the OP has been back to play since making the post.
I do not have many 107's and did not know/notice the change in stamp sides.
Always learning, thanks. /Roger
 
I guess they get some information and leave.
Roger, the Club announced the bringing out the 107 in the 2005 newsletter. Yours has handsome stag. Did any of them have handle pins? Plus, I like that sheath. It loooks like the original only brown. Your welcome. DM
 
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I didn't leave, just got too busy to reply. This blade is marked on the left side and is in "as new" condition. I would post photos, but haven't figured that out yet. I have just seen these listed as a full inch longer than this one, but it's obviously never been modified. I'm here to be educated, not to take advantage of anyone's knowledge, unless they want to share. I'm using my Galaxy S5 Active screen, so reading all of the rules was quite a challenge and wouldn't lie and say I succeeded. I'm glad to be a member and love the early American Buck knives. They're truly very high quality. I also like the American made Gerber knives, and my dad was close friends with Jimmy Lile. He made my first hunting knife when I was only 5 years old. It was engraved with an electric pencil James B. Lile. I hope to stick around the group and get better educated about knife collecting. I feel like I could learn a lot in this group and really appreciate the help. Thanks everyone
 
"Baby Scout". If you like petite you will like this little package. This is a 3" paring knife from the early 90's and the sheath is from a late 90's 475 Mini Mentor. Compare to a standard size 107 and sheath.

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Sky, thanks for the photo of the mini Mentor sheath. A kitchen/ paring knife with a flat grind blade. Those didn't get a year stamp. But he's saying the knife he has, the sheath is designed for pocket carry. Still, what could be it.? DM
 
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David, there's no Mentor. Only the sheath is from the Mentor. ;) :)

Here you are: The big one is the Mentor, but to whom I tell it. You know it bette than me.

Haebbie :)

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Ok, thanks. Odd that Buck changed the 107 that much. It looks like a kitchen paring knife. DM
 
I'm sorry David, I did not mean to confuse.., I only posted the pictures for fun. The little knife is NOT a 107, you thought correctly, it is just a small paring knife from the early 90's and is unrelated to the sheath. I did purchase them together though from the bay, had me scratching my head when I first received it.... ;o) Haebbie understood what I was saying.

Back to the original topic, Buck188 is suggesting there are 2 sizes of the 107..... I say NO, it has always been the same size, then or now. Any other size knife that looks the same is a kitchen cutlery knife.
 
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At the Collectors 20 year reunion somebody had a bunch of those still in the boxes and no sheath. As they didn't come with a sheath. I tried later to purchase one but no dice. I think those were meant to be a individual kitchen/ paring knife. Not particularly with a set. DM
 
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At the Collectors 20 year reunion somebody had a bunch of those still in the boxes and no sheath. As they didn't come with a sheath. I tried later to purchase one but no dice. I think those were meant to be a individual kitchen/ paring knife. Not particularly with a set. DM
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David, I'm heading out the door so no time to copy and paste. You can find the Trio knife set on page 22 of the 1992 Buck catalog. The set includes the 3" paring knife that I showed above. Similar to the Empress Trio set of the 70's but now with Dymondwood Handles, a horizontal 2-line tang stamp, and substituting the 3" paring knife for the 4". /Roger
 
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