Buck General???

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sparklemaker

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I found what I believe is a Buck 120 General at a local pawn shop but I am not sure what to think of it. It is a very long fixed blade. The sheath is black with the single narrow strap the secures the handle. The knife looks like new but the sheath appears to be much older. The only stamp is a simple BUCK. No numbers or other marks. They are asking $49.00. What do you think? Is it worth the risk? Are there copies of these knives on the market? Thanks in advance!
 
Some photos would helpful in advising on this knife. At face value, in good condition, I'd be all over it at $49.00. The sheath however, requires a photo as it could be a custom.
 
I only have my own General as a reference; but I have a number "120" on mine.

Anyone know if some years were not stamped with the model number?
 
It could be a old one liner made in the 60's. Take a picture of the sheath and knife and we will tell you what it is. If it is a 60's era knife it is a good deal in new condition.
 
D'oh....okay, I spoke too soon. Check out the chart in post 25 of the thread that I linked to. If the General is real, it's prior to 1968. I agree with Flatlander...for $49, it's worth the risk that it MIGHT be fake, especially in the condition you reported. If real, that's an original oldie model of a wonderful knife!
 
Flatlander1963 said:
Buy it this moment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Yes! What Flatlander said. If I remember right they didn't add USA to the stamps until about 1967 or '68 and the model number was added in 1972 I believe. Prior to that, they were only stamped with "Buck".
 
Plumberdv said:
Yes! What Flatlander said. If I remember right they didn't add USA to the stamps until about 1967 or '68 and the model number was added in 1972 I believe. Prior to that, they were only stamped with "Buck".
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That's right Plum. Buck expanded in 68 with sells to Canada hence the USA stamp. Model numbers began in 72.

I back tracked on the original post that you quoted. But if it is a one liner in mint condition it's a steal at $50.
 
I bought it. It's in amazing shape and never been sharpened. Actually, the sheath is as good as the knife. Got it for 30.00. I will post pix later today.
 
Got to this thread a bit late but a one liner for 30$ is an amazing deal. The USA was put on the blades in 1967. Also in 1967 Buck used the BUCK* stamp to represent the change from hand forged blades to fine blanked blades. I would have paid $150 for that knife all day long...
 
mbjannusch said:
Got to this thread a bit late but a one liner for 30$ is an amazing deal. The USA was put on the blades in 1967. Also in 1967 Buck used the BUCK* stamp to represent the change from hand forged blades to fine blanked blades. I would have paid $150 for that knife all day long...
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So, if I were to Post this knife on Ebay, What would be a starting price and what should I set a reserve at?
 
mbjannusch said:
Got to this thread a bit late but a one liner for 30$ is an amazing deal. The USA was put on the blades in 1967. Also in 1967 Buck used the BUCK* stamp to represent the change from hand forged blades to fine blanked blades. I would have paid $150 for that knife all day long...
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So, if I were to Post this knife on Ebay, What would be a starting price and what should I set a reserve at?
 
sparklemaker said:
So, if I were to Post this knife on Ebay, What would be a starting price and what should I set a reserve at?
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I'll give you some ebay advice. Don't put a reserve as folks like me will not bid on a reserve knife. Don't put a minimum starting bid as a lot of folks will not bid on that. Just list it as is with great photo's and a great description and you will do fine. Do the items I listed and you will loose some bidders and some $$$$ IMHO.

Why are you going to sell it? You were so happy to get it:(
jb4570
 
As for selling the knife? Probably not. Maybe keep it for a couple of years and then consider it. I'm mainly curious as to it worth and whether it's value will appreciate as time passes.
 
sparklemaker said:
As for selling the knife? Probably not. Maybe keep it for a couple of years and then consider it. I'm mainly curious as to it worth and whether it's value will appreciate as time passes.
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The value of the knife is always going to be subjective. In the last ten years the market has been generally soft. It's a crap shoot when listing a knife on an auction site. I just sold a one line 103 in mint condition and only got $75, but I listed a two line 103 and got $165. It all depends on who is watching and how the item is listed. I agree with jb, listing with the high minimum or a reserve will effect the quantity of potential bidders. Auctions are good and bad, either you make a killing or you strike out.

Not really supposed to discuss value with a non paying member but if you reread the last several posts you can get an idea...
 
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