I have a classic Buck 110. It is at least about 40 yrs old cuz it has been my fathers. I was wonderin if anyone had any inforamtion about this model. I would appreciate anything. All i know is that is that it appears to have a wood and copper handle and a steel blade. I would appreciate info about the model and, not that i am lookin to sell it, but an estimate of its value.
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G - Welcome to the forums! I am moving your post to the Buck Knives forum, where you'll get a better response there than here.
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Lets try to figure out which version 110 you have. We first introduced them in late 1964. The very first ones are stamped BUCK on the blade. That will be the ONLY thing stamped. If you point the knife away from you, you will be able to see the rear spacer. If it is steel, silver in color, it is one of the earliest. It might be bone hard fiber, reddish in color, which would indicate a leter version. It also might be the same color as the handles which are brass.
Go ahead and take a look and we can figure it out.
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Lets try to figure out which version 110 you have. We first introduced them in late 1964. The very first ones are stamped BUCK on the blade. That will be the ONLY thing stamped. If you point the knife away from you, you will be able to see the rear spacer. If it is steel, silver in color, it is one of the earliest. It might be bone hard fiber, reddish in color, which would indicate a leter version. It also might be the same color as the handles which are brass.
Go ahead and take a look and we can figure it out.
Take care,
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If there are no dots before and/or after the 110 model number, then the knife was made between late 1971 and sometime in 1978.
In 1971, Buck started using model numbers. On the 110s, in 1978, Buck placed a dot before and after the 110 model # to indicate a change in the tang shape. Then, in 1980, a
third dot was added to show the hinge pin had a plastic bushing added (to make the knife open and close more smoothly). The fourth dot was added in 1982 to signify a switch from 440C to 425 modified steel.
Hope this helps.
In 1971, Buck started using model numbers. On the 110s, in 1978, Buck placed a dot before and after the 110 model # to indicate a change in the tang shape. Then, in 1980, a
third dot was added to show the hinge pin had a plastic bushing added (to make the knife open and close more smoothly). The fourth dot was added in 1982 to signify a switch from 440C to 425 modified steel.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for everything
There is no dots near the 110, so i will assume that it is from the time you said.
I was wondering if anyone could give me some general information about the knife and the materials it is made of. I would also apprecieate an estimate of the value, if that is able to be done.
Either way, I am tryin to start a collection of knives, and i think this is a keeper. I like the classic look and feel, although it is quite heavy.
Thanks
There is no dots near the 110, so i will assume that it is from the time you said.
I was wondering if anyone could give me some general information about the knife and the materials it is made of. I would also apprecieate an estimate of the value, if that is able to be done.
Either way, I am tryin to start a collection of knives, and i think this is a keeper. I like the classic look and feel, although it is quite heavy.
Thanks
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g,
sorry for the delay, I was out fo town for a few days. Larry's rundown on the 110 was right on. I would only change one thing, the blade bushing added was not make of plastic.
The handle was made of macasar ebony and the blade was made of 440C. It would definetely make a great collectable knife!
Take care,
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Director of Consumer relations
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123
sorry for the delay, I was out fo town for a few days. Larry's rundown on the 110 was right on. I would only change one thing, the blade bushing added was not make of plastic.
The handle was made of macasar ebony and the blade was made of 440C. It would definetely make a great collectable knife!
Take care,
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Thanks for everything
There is no dots near the 110, so i will assume that it is from the time you said.
I was wondering if anyone could give me some general information about the knife and the materials it is made of. I would also apprecieate an estimate of the value, if that is able to be done.
Either way, I am tryin to start a collection of knives, and i think this is a keeper. I like the classic look and feel, although it is quite heavy.
Thanks
The parts you wrote as copper are brass.
Value is subjective, at best.
I recently paid about $45 including shipping for one "two dot" that is in great condition. No wear except for a very, very slight wear mark on the wood from where the sheath button has rubbed it.
Here's a pic...third knife from the bottom:
http://bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4325359&postcount=105
Just saw another one go for $21. That one looked a bit worn and had a proud rocker at the rear when opened.
Your mileage may vary.
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I know this is an old thread, but I recently heard this same argument on e-Bay.
From the Buck website:
"1974 to 1980: one dot on either side of the model number."
But Larry Odin told this guy, "On the 110s, in 1978, Buck placed a dot before and after the 110 model # to indicate a change in the tang shape."
And nobody argued.
Buck is saying the dots came in 1974.....Larry is saying they came in 1978.
So who's correct, Larry or Buck?
From the Buck website:
"1974 to 1980: one dot on either side of the model number."
But Larry Odin told this guy, "On the 110s, in 1978, Buck placed a dot before and after the 110 model # to indicate a change in the tang shape."
And nobody argued.
Buck is saying the dots came in 1974.....Larry is saying they came in 1978.
So who's correct, Larry or Buck?
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OLD POST ALERT!!!!
Goose this guy "g" hasn't been around for about 6 years
Thanks for the info though!
WTH????
That's funny!
Who the heck brought this out of the cave and resurrected it??? Buck_110??!?!!?
Goose.
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The posting percentage for "g" is 0.02 per day.... so you may be waiting for a while!
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Messy...
You have the distinction of being the topic of my 2,000th post!
Please send me a double "-", or a one, three, or four dot 110 to cover shipping and handling of your prize.