Buck Tarani 882 Police Issue- Authenticity (?)

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raileyp08

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I recently purchased this knife at a yardsale, the guy had a nice collection of knives and was a former cop...HOWEVER...After I got home and started looking into I realized the stamps on blade were not right (or at least I couldnt find any others like it) Instead of having the "BOS ATS-34"etc.. it has what appears to be "112" in a laser etched script type font...the other side has the Strider stamp and everything else about the knife is quality and specs of a true Buck knife. I emailed Buck but who knows how long it will take to get an answer. Like I said, I know the guy was a former cop so I really dont see why he would have a knock off, I paid $100 for it though, if it doesnt check out im going back and asking for my money back,but would like to be able to explain this discrepancy. If anyone could help id appreciate it...
I cant figure out how to post photos so heres links to my google photos...
 
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Buck did a collaboration with Strider.
I can't see your pics without signing into a Google acct, but I'm guessing that's what you have.

You have to have a gold membership to ask values but I'm sure someone will here can confirm what I'm guessing.
 
Does it have a regular tip on the blade or rounded? The trainer had a rounded tip blade.

Some had the BOS ATS-34 with USA under it, then SB.4T under that, some just had SB.4T.

Buck will probably be your best option for finding out why it has 112 on it. Prototype?
 
Im not a big knife guy so im not sure what the difference is between a rounded or regular tip...however it looks EXACTLY the same as the 882 BOS AT-34...except it doesnt have that stamp on it...
Im not looking for an appraisal or its value, would just like to know if its authentic and why it isnt stamped like all the others...thanks!
 
I don't like it....

Where "112" is engraved is where the steel and model number are stamped as best i can recall. Even on the trainer blades I've seen.

"112" is engraved looks to me like a serial number of a limited edition, or could be his badge number, or anything. I think the number being "112" is no more than a coincidence.

But.... I don't know enough about them so could go either way.
 
raileyp08 said:
Im not a big knife guy so im not sure what the difference is between a rounded or regular tip...however it looks EXACTLY the same as the 882 BOS AT-34...except it doesnt have that stamp on it...
Im not looking for an appraisal or its value, would just like to know if its authentic and why it isnt stamped like all the others...thanks!
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The trainer blades have a tip like a butter knife. Regular blades have a point like a typical drop or tanto.
 
Are you sure it is an 882 and not an 887? The 882 came with an ATS-34 blade while the 887 came with a 420HC blade. Therefore, the 887 would not have the ATS-34 blade stamp. Post up a couple of photos of the entire knife and an expert will come along shortly to answer the question definitively.
 
it has a pointed tip to the blade...i was told it was an 882, i am looking at the 887's now and they look the same, how can i tell the difference? and yes I agrtee that the "112" etching is likely a badge no. or of some other significance to the original owner, however I would think that the blade would still be stamped as engravings are done after the knife is sold...
 
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The '112' looks more like a serial number. I'm not a Tactical guy so I have no Striders in my collection to compare.
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I am not an expert on these knives, but I believe that the 882 has the ATS-34 blade along with G10 scales that are held on with Torx screws. The 887 has a 420HC blade that is not marked. Buck does not mark 420HC on their blades. They only mark the "higher grade" steels with the BOS flame and steel name. The scales on the 887 are also held on with rivets.

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