Does anyone know the approximate age of this Buck?

[jnevill]

I've had it for several years and always wondered how old it was.
Thanks in advance!
Jim

 

[Flatlander1963]

I believe Buck began Canandian sales in 1967 and thus the Buck, USA (two line) stamp. So Pre-67 and it's in nice condition too. Thanks for the picture.

Someone will be along and tell you the upper range of its age based on when Buck started with that four washer, 1 line stamp, and phenolic handle design. Early 60's I think but I'm not positive about that. I'll go look it up later if nobody knows off the top of their head.

 

[David Martin]

Darn, You guys were up early ! Jn, Looking at your knife and the nice photo, I still can't really make out the pommel area in order to give you some good info. . Sorry . Take a photo of the butt end of the knife and the sheath if you have the original . Any box ?
Its for sure old, certainly in the range of 1963-1966 . Inorder to get more exact I'd need alittle more help . Thanks for posting, its a fine knife . DM

 

[jnevill]

Thanks guys!

 

[David Martin]

JN, Looking on the butt end of the handle (pommel) does it have what looks like a small circle of metal or hole there ? Your welcome . Just trying to help you more . DM

 

[wildmanh]

I have my dad's old 105 thats from around 1966 and I believe it has the same handle as your knife. Can't find it at the moment or I'd verify. But I'm pretty sure that your knife is from the mid 60's.

Heber