Early 102 Woodsman

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2ndTimeAround

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Hello, All.
I came across this early 102 Woodsman over the weekend.
It's being held for me by the store owner (who is also a long-time family friend).
I've been told I need to check for signs of a barrel nut on the end of the pommel -thanks for the tip, Bert! I now know what to look for when I go back for it.
I had assumed it had a phenolic handle. Could it possibly be ebony?
I guess the best way will be by first-hand examination.
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Handle is most certainly phenolic.

One of the 100 series gurus will chime in, but I don't think you'll find a nut. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but you shouldn't have both a nut and pins as the knife was put together using one or the other, but not both.
 
I think that the last version of the barrel nut knives also had a pin; however, I may be wrong.

EDIT: I decided to check my statement. Joe Houser (Newsletter May 2001) did describe a barrel nut with a pin (1963). However, the barrel nut wasn't really a nut, just a plug. These knives are pretty rare, so the knife in question probably isn't a barrel nut.

Bert
 
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Thanks for the added information, guys.
If I'm lucky enough to have a rarity, I'll certainly post pics!
I'll be happy either way, as it will be my oldest Buck, so far.
-Bill
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Oh no, I changed the words. Ebony is wood, black wood. Ebonite is kautschug based black hard rubber (I'm getting old).

Haebbie
 
Haebbie said:
Oh no, I changed the words. Ebony is wood, black wood. Ebonite is kautschug based black hard rubber (I'm getting old).

Haebbie
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I completely understand, Haebbie. Thanks for the clarification, sir.
By the way, you have an impressive collection. I always enjoy seeing pictures and reading your input!
 
That was a nice find. Please keep us posted with more information and pictures when you actually have it in your possession.
 
Did you end up buying it?

Nuts are common on early knives but not Bucks. Most of my old German or USA leather washer handle knives have nuts.

I have a Buck 102 with the anvil stamp which dates it at 2002; newer than yours.
 
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