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Guy,
On 110s and 112s, the three dot stamp indicates that a bushing was added to the pivot pin to help the knife open and close more smoothly. I believe the same holds true for the 111 models. The 111s also can be found in four dot configuration which signals a switch from 440C to 425 modified steel.
On 110s and 112s, the three dot stamp indicates that a bushing was added to the pivot pin to help the knife open and close more smoothly. I believe the same holds true for the 111 models. The 111s also can be found in four dot configuration which signals a switch from 440C to 425 modified steel.
WrayH
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Larry,
I am a new Buck Knife collector and beg your indulgence for some information about this knife.
I am unfamiliar with the model number but it seemed to ring a bell and I remembered seeing such an item on eBay and pulled the bid up to check. It appears to me from the excellent photograph to be a 110 with engraved metal sides with a "scroll" area for engraving of a name or initials. It also was shown with a beautiful brown tooled sheath with "Classic" tooled on it.
Was this a regular production item at the time or was it a special order or what?
Also, you indicated that at some point during the time this model was available that a four dot marking indicated a change from 440C blade steel to 425M. Please tell me how long 440C was used, when it started to be used and when the change was made to 425M.
I will really appreciate this information.
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Wray Harrison
Buck Collectors Club
Lifetime Member #1440
I am a new Buck Knife collector and beg your indulgence for some information about this knife.
I am unfamiliar with the model number but it seemed to ring a bell and I remembered seeing such an item on eBay and pulled the bid up to check. It appears to me from the excellent photograph to be a 110 with engraved metal sides with a "scroll" area for engraving of a name or initials. It also was shown with a beautiful brown tooled sheath with "Classic" tooled on it.
Was this a regular production item at the time or was it a special order or what?
Also, you indicated that at some point during the time this model was available that a four dot marking indicated a change from 440C blade steel to 425M. Please tell me how long 440C was used, when it started to be used and when the change was made to 425M.
I will really appreciate this information.
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Wray Harrison
Buck Collectors Club
Lifetime Member #1440
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Wray,
First, on the blade steel: If you look-up old posts, this subject has been covered in more detail. Buck knives were made with 440C until approx. 1982 when a switch was made to 425 modified.
During the urban cowboy craze of the early 1980s, Buck came out with the tooled aluminum handled Classics. The 111 and several other models were offered. They were pretty, but the soft aluminum did not hold-up well to heavy, or even moderate duty
carry and use. The other models were numbered 510, 513 and 515, if my memory serves me correctly. I do not have my resource info with me and so this is strictly from memory. In recent years, Cabela's has had a 525 with the same type aluminum handle frame offered as a Buck special project.
If you are a BCCI member, you can obtain copies of all the old club newsletters. Vern Taylor has written many informative articles over the past 12 - 13 years and the Classics have been included. You can obtain the club newsletters for a very small fee and they are a treasure trove of information. I am sure I have read and re-read mine some 30 - 40 times.
Hope this is helpful.
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"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose".
First, on the blade steel: If you look-up old posts, this subject has been covered in more detail. Buck knives were made with 440C until approx. 1982 when a switch was made to 425 modified.
During the urban cowboy craze of the early 1980s, Buck came out with the tooled aluminum handled Classics. The 111 and several other models were offered. They were pretty, but the soft aluminum did not hold-up well to heavy, or even moderate duty
carry and use. The other models were numbered 510, 513 and 515, if my memory serves me correctly. I do not have my resource info with me and so this is strictly from memory. In recent years, Cabela's has had a 525 with the same type aluminum handle frame offered as a Buck special project.
If you are a BCCI member, you can obtain copies of all the old club newsletters. Vern Taylor has written many informative articles over the past 12 - 13 years and the Classics have been included. You can obtain the club newsletters for a very small fee and they are a treasure trove of information. I am sure I have read and re-read mine some 30 - 40 times.
Hope this is helpful.
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"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose".
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Larry's input is right on target, good advice. Three dot 111's were made in two types. The first, and rarest, is the one with a bright banner. We had so much trouble with scratches on the banner that we went to a matte finish in that area. In my opinion, a first type in new condition is worth $150 today.
Vern
Vern