Got a 118

[Geddinight]

I recently got a 118. I am not good at dating Buck knives. Is there a resource I could use to help date it? I have included photographs. I think I'm going to want one of all those black handled fixed blades and the clever/hatchet.

 

[Plumberdv]

It appears to fall into this group:

Group 2 1973-1980 Blade stamped BUCK, XXX, U.S.A. Stamp is right side up, read with the point up, as it is on today's knives. Guard has two micarta and two aluminum spacers. Pommel has two micarta spacers and one aluminum spacer. Holster style, or Flap over sheath still used and the knife originally came in a two piece yellow box but the switch to a one piece yellow box probably started around 1978.

 

[David Martin]

I'd say Plumber nail it for you. Good job. DM

 

[Geddinight]

Thank you Plumber and DM. I appreciate it.