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My latest find is this vintage Buck 112 Ranger two-dot version, made between 1974 and 1980.
Still in very good condition regarding it's age, and armhair shaving sharp with a toothy edge.













This older Buck 112 is definitely not a lightweight, has no finger grooves, no rounding of the handle edges, cannot be easily opened due to a strong spring and no nailnick, and the blade is not made from 420HC but from noticeably harder & more wear resistant 440C steel.
The blade is also semi-hollow ground instead of hollow ground like newer versions.

In short: old school quality for real men, :D

Specs:

Length open: 18,4 cm
Length closed: 10,9 cm
Blade length: 7,5 cm
Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
Blade grind: semi-hollow
Sharpening angle: ~30 degrees inclusive (or ~15 degrees per side)
Steel type: 440C stainless
Hardness: ~60 HRC
Lock type: Lockback
Handle material: Solid brass frame with Makassar Ebony inlays
Weight: 183,4 grams
Belt sheath: Leather
Made in the greatest country on earth
 
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kwackster said:
My latest find is this vintage Buck 112 Ranger two-dot version, made between 1974 and 1980.
Still in very good condition regarding it's age, and armhair shaving sharp with a toothy edge.













This older Buck 112 is definitely not a lightweight, has no finger grooves, no rounding of the handle edges, cannot be easily opened due to a strong spring and no nailnick, and the blade is not made from 420HC but from noticeably harder & more wear resistant 440C steel.
The blade is also semi-hollow ground instead of hollow ground like newer versions.

In short: old school quality for real men, :D

Specs:

Length open: 18,4 cm
Length closed: 10,9 cm
Blade length: 7,5 cm
Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
Blade grind: semi-hollow
Sharpening angle: ~30 degrees inclusive (or ~15 degrees per side)
Steel type: 440C stainless
Hardness: ~60 HRC
Lock type: Lockback
Handle material: Solid brass frame with Makassar Ebony inlays
Weight: 183,4 grams
Belt sheath: Leather
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Nice knife in good condition.
Dave M. would say it is a girly knife.
I am not with him.

Haebbie
 
A very good example of a vintage 112.Nice when you can find one in this condition.
 
kwackster said:
Specs:

Length open: 18,4 cm
Length closed: 10,9 cm
Blade length: 7,5 cm
Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
Blade grind: semi-hollow
Sharpening angle: ~30 degrees inclusive (or ~15 degrees per side)
Steel type: 440C stainless
Hardness: ~60 HRC
Lock type: Lockback
Handle material: Solid brass frame with Makassar Ebony inlays
Weight: 183,4 grams
Belt sheath: Leather
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You forgot one of the most important specs.

Origin: USA :)
 
I sent my 3 dot (1980-81 manufacture date) in to Buck for the spa treatment. Received it as a gift for my HS graduation in 1982, and used it enough over the years that it needed a little TLC. I hope I can get it back by Christmas. Not sure what steel Buck used on those 3 dot 80'-81' models... Anyone have any idea?
 
dpsk said:
I sent my 3 dot (1980-81 manufacture date) in to Buck for the spa treatment. Received it as a gift for my HS graduation in 1982, and used it enough over the years that it needed a little TLC. I hope I can get it back by Christmas. Not sure what steel Buck used on those 3 dot 80'-81' models... Anyone have any idea?
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Those are 440C.

You should call them and make sure they put the Edge 2K on it when they sharpen it.

They probably do it anyway, but it would be good to check.
 
Der Verminator said:
Those are 440C.
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Thanks - that's good to know! Glad I didn't abuse it over the years - just some run of the mill daily use and some light camping use. The tip of the blade was blunted a bit, so I'm guessing they'll have to slightly re-profile it, but other than that the blade was in pretty good shape.
 
kwackster said:
The two-dot 112 together with my three-dot 112, which i bought around 1980-1981.







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Very nice! There's just something about the classic Buck folder design. The shape of the handle, and the contrast between the wood and brass handle and the silver blade really makes for a handsome knife!
 
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