Buck Custom in Display Case - Identification Assistance Pls

Wondering Wildcat

Wondering Wildcat

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Hi all,

I have recently acquired a Buck Custom Folder in a display case that I can't seem to find any information on.

The guy I got it from at a gun show knew absolutely nothing about it; I really liked the quality and material so I bought it anyway. I always seem to like a nice research project....well, I cannot find anything similar online and resorted in emailing Buck History, its only been a week and no reply, but I thought I would reach out to a few forums I am a member of; hopefully someone is familiar with this model/custom run and can shed some light on my find.

More details:
Folder numbered 145/250
Overall Length is approximately 8.75" with 3.5" blade
The tank is stamped with BUCK, an anvil, CUSTOM, USA (in the pictures I accidentally cropped out the USA but its there ;-)

It appears to be burl wood scales with red liners and custom pins. I cant tell what type of material the bolsters are, but they have a touch of color to them almost like oil on water.

Any information is appreciated. Also, if I am in the wrong section of the forums please feel free to move this thread.

Cheers, Amanda









 
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Welcome Amanda.

Unfortunately I can't see your pictures,although you may be able to see them.One of the ploys used by photobucket to prompt you to buy a membership.

Maybe some member will recognize your description and provide you with an answer as to the model.
 
Oh, thank you. I'll look into resolving that. Is there a better image site that you guys prefer? I did not like all the ads taking up the screen in photo bucket when I logged in for the first time in a long time today. I can upload elsewhere if you can suggest a better image server.
 
I can see some of the photos, it's a 110, barehead, with what looks to me like Buckeye burl handles. The bolster on the front looks to be enlarged/larger than a regular 110s bolster and appears to be either damascus or mokume, also has two mosaic pins on the handle no rocker pin. Nice looking knife, someone here will know about it. Preston
 
Amanda*Rae said:
Here is a link to my Photobucket album if that helps at all.

http://s300.photobucket.com/user/Amanda__Rae/library/Buck Custom 145-250
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Yes I can view it now.When I click upon the photo to enlarge it I get the 3rd party hosting disabled.I remember that model.It has what is termed as Mokum bolsters or frame.It also has the rear part of the frame milled away,headless, and the burl wood is placed behind the front of the frame and extends to the rear of the knife.

I also see the blade is mirror polished.Unfortunately I don't remember what this knife commemorates.There will be a member that will explain this because we have the most knowledgeable members in the universe concerning Buck knives.

Good luck.

While I was writing members have already replied.LOL
 
Thank you all for the replies, busy day at work and I wasn’t able to check back in until now.

I did get the most info on this forum tho, I really appreciate the feedback.

I am not looking to sell it, but I am curious about what it sold for new and a current value if it’s not taboo to ask. As someone mentioned it was in the 2010 catalogue I would hope that it indicated a price.

On another forum I was directed to the Buck collectors club where I believe access to past catalogues is part of the perks. I will look into that for sure.

Also someone indicated that this knife might have been a commemorative? Is there anyone that can elaborate on this?


One last thing, is the mokume bolsters referring to them being oversized or the color? Or possibly all of the above?

Thanks again,
Amanda
 
This was a regular catalog knife, albeit a Limited Edition similar to what the "Legacy" knives are now.

Mokume is a ferrous metal patterning process. Typically just copper and brass, but sometimes (like this one) nickel silver is mixed as well. Forged and folded to get the pattern. Each pattern is like a finger print where no two are identical. Think of using 3 different colors of play-d'oh and rolling them together into a ball, then flattening them. You'll have the multi color swirls or patterns.
 
hengem said:
Your knife is a 0110MBSLE1-B
Mokume Bolsters, Maple Burlwood Handles, Mosaic Pins, and mirror polished 420HC
Was a part of the 2010 Limited Edition Collection as stated above. 250 Pieces made.
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With the model number I was able to pull up a Buck collectors club spreadsheet online where I found it listed...the price there... would it be what the knife sold for new in the catalogue back in 2010 or is that it’s current value?
Researching on my phone is not ideal but I just keep digging. I knew it was a high quality knife when I saw it.

I have never priced any custom builds for the 110 until acquiring this one. Typically it’s more heafty than knives I go for, but this one just caught my eye and I knew I had a spot for it in my collection. :)

http://buckcollectorsclub.org/upload/member/newsletters/SORTED INDEX OF NEWSLETTER 110s.xlsx
 
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Amanda,

FYI
On any given day the value of a knife will vary. So with that said your knife will be worth what someone else is willing to pay for it. Most of the knife world folks don't pay the full retail or MSRP that is listed in a catalog. We use a knife dealer who pays Buck 50% of that MSRP in the catalog than adds a sellers premium say 10-15%. So most likely your knife sold for 60% of the MSRP in the catalog when new. What's your knife worth today, you'll have to sell it to see.
 
Well done, you've did some great research and found some good information. That price listed would be the retail price at that time for your knife. Typically you would pay that price if purchasing from Buck or a dealer like Cabela's, or Dick's who sell at MSRP. As jb4570 said online dealers will typically sell for less. Your knife is worth to you what you paid for it. If it's in your collection you made a good buy. Preston
 
MT_Pokt said:
Mokume is a ferrous metal patterning process. Typically just copper and brass, but sometimes (like this one) nickel silver is mixed as well. Forged and folded to get the pattern. Each pattern is like a finger print where no two are identical. Think of using 3 different colors of play-d'oh and rolling them together into a ball, then flattening them. You'll have the multi color swirls or patterns.
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Thank you for explaining that, sort of like damascus in a way. The Bolsters was one of the more intriguing part of the knife for me. I have never seen this material before.
 
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