Burgundy micarta

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Arguably my favorite scale material, at least for vintage Bucks. That being said I only recall it being used on the 124, 106 and the Kalinga. Not sure about the Anouka? We're there any other standard or LE models offered?

I'd love to see an entire 100 and 300 set offered in it.
 
I have two 501’s, a 503, and a 505 that are all script lettering and burgundy micarta. I like them better than the wood versions. :thumbsup:
 
There were many models that used the burgundy micarta. The entire 500 series, the Empress Trio set model 200 and the
Windsor set model 206. DM
 
Yes it was used on the akonua as well. Much harder to find than the kalinga. I have a couple buried somewhere nib. I'll try to find one a bit later and post a picture.
 
David Martin said:
There were many models that used the burgundy micarta. The entire 500 series, the Empress Trio set model 200 and the
Windsor set model 206. DM
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Yeah, I must have had a senior moment. I've got the Empress Trio set and forgot all about it as well as the 500's. Forgot about the steak knives as well.


Also, I seem to recall seeing references to both burgundy and maroon micarta. I presume the two are interchangeable and or referring to the same thing?
 
Yes, the two are the same color. Still, we're talking about 13 knives and the Akouna & Kalinga makes 15 knives. Yes, it was offered in maroon micarta. DM
 
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Here is an Akonua in Burgundy micarta. Sorry about all the fuzz on the knife.

There was one that recently sold on the bay for $77 with box and sheath. Sheath was rough and knife was used.

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ged, thanks for this nice photo. I've always thought the Akouna model 402 was a better designed knife but the Kalinga saw better sales.? DM
 
I agree David. If I were to carry one it would be the akonua over the kalinga although I appreciate a much smaller knife for actual use.
 
ged, I've given that ^ some thought. I like a 4" as well. As a skinner it would be good. And should deer or elk be printed on my tag a 5" could double as quartering blade too. No problem. Plus, it has a good point on it. Where as some others don't. A good sheath and micarta handles.
That's enough to have me in on the deal. Just my view of the picture. DM
 
David Martin said:
...I've always thought the Akouna model 402 was a better designed knife but the Kalinga saw better sales.? DM
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Judging by the number of old Kalingas that appear on eBay in mostly unused condition it appears many Kalinga's ended up as safe queens and not users.
 
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That's a very good point. ^ Even in my area, I see lots of Kalingas for sale but never a Akouna. DM
 
gedlicks said:
Here is an Akonua in Burgundy micarta. Sorry about all the fuzz on the knife.

There was one that recently sold on the bay for $77 with box and sheath. Sheath was rough and knife was used.

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Wow! I love the Akonua , yours is very nice. What year was it made in? I bought a new Akonua from DLT, the S30V with walnut slabs and I love it. I think it is my favorite Buck Fixed Blade.
 
It was first made in 1972 with black micarta. They are mostly made now as a limited edition model. DM
 
David Martin said:
It was first made in 1972 with black micarta. They are mostly made now as a limited edition model. DM
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Sorry, I was asking about the Burgundy version, I thought there was one year that Buck made a lot of that version or was it a few in Burgundy each year. I want to say 1973 from other discussions but not sure.
 
Badhammer said:
Arguably my favorite scale material, at least for vintage Bucks. That being said I only recall it being used on the 124, 106 and the Kalinga. Not sure about the Anouka? We're there any other standard or LE models offered?

I'd love to see an entire 100 and 300 set offered in it.
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I have a 500 Duke with burgundy micarta.
 
So,micarta was used for a while on Akonua, then they went to wood.
But on the 124 Buck still uses micarta, correct?
I like both but think the micarta would be more durable,resistant to elements.
 
This is getting toward the area of 'off this topic' but I'll answer then we can get back to 'maroon micarta'. All followed the Same pattern (124, 401 & 402). The Kalinga & Akouna both
were brought out with black micarta in 1968 (a 2 line Kalinga). They remained handled in micarta (w/ the one year color change) until about 1981. When they went to birch laminate. The 124 runs the same pattern w/ the exception of a early phenolic offering. Then it went to birch laminate in 1981. I have one of these examples in my collection(1993). Then it was discontinued in circa 2000. Whereas the Akonua & Kalinga continued being made with wood laminate and different handles. When the 124 was brought back in around 2012 in had black micarta handles. Still, it's time line has been rebirthed. Thus all bets are off and it can come back in anything. Brought back by demand. DM
 
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