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Buck Pre/Post 1968
- Thread starter Leanwolf
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Leanwolf,
In approximately 1968 (perhaps 1967 on some models), Buck added the "U.S.A." to the tang stamp. These knives are also referred to as two-liners (BUCK / U.S.A.). One liners, of course, were stamped "BUCK". Then in late 1971, Buck began to add model numbers to the stamping and these are called three liners. Some of us call the 1986 and later models with a year symbol four liners even though they are actually three with the added year symbol after the model #. Remember that these dates are almost always approximate as Buck would have used up existing inventory before starting the new variation.
Larry
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"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose".
In approximately 1968 (perhaps 1967 on some models), Buck added the "U.S.A." to the tang stamp. These knives are also referred to as two-liners (BUCK / U.S.A.). One liners, of course, were stamped "BUCK". Then in late 1971, Buck began to add model numbers to the stamping and these are called three liners. Some of us call the 1986 and later models with a year symbol four liners even though they are actually three with the added year symbol after the model #. Remember that these dates are almost always approximate as Buck would have used up existing inventory before starting the new variation.
Larry
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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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Lean,
The exact date of when we added "U.S.A." is something i have been chasing for quite a while now. It had always been understood that we did not do that until 1968. I recently found a photograph with the developers date of 11/67 on it. August is the earliest i have heard of yet! Of course, i might need to see your birth certificate first before i go and rewrite history!
In any event, it sounds like you have a great knife with lots of sentimental value.
Take care,
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Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123
The exact date of when we added "U.S.A." is something i have been chasing for quite a while now. It had always been understood that we did not do that until 1968. I recently found a photograph with the developers date of 11/67 on it. August is the earliest i have heard of yet! Of course, i might need to see your birth certificate first before i go and rewrite history!
In any event, it sounds like you have a great knife with lots of sentimental value.
Take care,
------------------
Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123