I caught a 124

[Old Biker]

I've liked the looks of the 124, but never bought one. They aren't exactly cheap, and I do0n't have any need for a large fixed blade. But still I like the looks. And then you guys go posting all those pictures of 124 last Sunday. So I went looking to see what was in the bay and found this one. It arrived today.

It looks like someone tried to sharpen it with a grinder, but the damage wasn't to awful. The sheath is a bit rough, and I think missing a piece, but I'm not sure exactly what it supposed to look like. The handle is micarta, and there is no date code. So am I correct in thinking this was made in 1981 or earlier, and that would mean 440C steel?

O.B.

 

[Old Biker]

So I spent a couple hours tonight cleaning and the working through the grits of wet dry sand paper. Then sharpened it. It's not perfect yet, but I think it's better.

O.B.

 

[Haebbie]

So I spent a couple hours tonight cleaning and the working through the grits of wet dry sand paper. Then sharpened it. It's not perfect yet, but I think it's better.

O.B.

Well done OB!

Haebbie

 

[afishhunter]

Yes. Pre 1981 and probably 440C (I think it was in 1981 they started to transition over to 425M steel. I don't know if some models got 425M sooner.)
I ain't one of them, but someone who can date the knife by the grip spacers will no doubt chime in. (hopefully)

Nice score! S/He cleaned up great.

 

[pjsjr]

Nice clean up. Every so often I take a 124 along. Rarely use it, just like the looks and heft of it.

 

[Makael]

Good-looking knife.

 

[jbmonkey]

a very nice catch and good job cleaning 'er up, Sir.

 

[eveled]

Nice job. It’s a great knife to carry and use. Your sheath is missing the belt loop. I’m not a fan of that style sheath anyway. I’d order a new one from Buck. The current 124 comes with the best factory sheath I’ve ever used.

Of course Makael could make you a custom one too.

 

[Makael]

Nice job. It’s a great knife to carry and use. Your sheath is missing the belt loop. I’m not a fan of that style sheath anyway. I’d order a new one from Buck. The current 124 comes with the best factory sheath I’ve ever used.

Of course Makael could make you a custom one too.

I love making sheaths for the 124. Im on stall mode now. I put my back out this week, my doctor is only doing video chat so thats out for now. So anyway if one is needed I will need a little more time.

 

[eveled]

Oh man Mike that stinks. Hope you feel better soon. Your sheaths are worth waiting for.

 

[GPyro]

I love making sheaths for the 124. Im on stall mode now. I put my back out this week, my doctor is only doing video chat so thats out for now. So anyway if one is needed I will need a little more time.

Ouch.
I had messed mine up a few years back.
I got one of those inversion tables, and that thing really helped.
Worked so good I sold it 'cause I didn't need it anymore......?
Seriously, it did help.
Take care buddy.

 

[Old Hunter]

Great pickup Old Biker and really nice job on the cleanup. OH

 

[Old Biker]

Nice job. It’s a great knife to carry and use. Your sheath is missing the belt loop. I’m not a fan of that style sheath anyway. I’d order a new one from Buck. The current 124 comes with the best factory sheath I’ve ever used.

Of course Makael could make you a custom one too.

What does the backside of the current buck sheath look like. Looking at the pictures of it on Buck's website, it looks very similar to the one I have. But they only show the front. I assume the belt loop is different, but they don't show the backside. I'm going to make a new sheath, I'm just trying to figure out how I want it. I've been looking at the sheath thread getting ideas.

O.B.

 

[eveled]

Your sheath is folded like a taco stitched on one side. AFAIK the current one is made of separate pieces and stitched all the way around. It doesn’t rattle like the taco one does.

 

[Old Biker]

View attachment 1337558 Your sheath is folded like a taco stitched on one side. AFAIK the current one is made of separate pieces and stitched all the way around. It doesn’t rattle like the taco one does.

Thanks. I was looking at the retention strap design, and completely missed the stitching up the spine side. I can understand the part about it rattling now that you mention it, because mine does rattle. The belt loop picture is helpful too.

O.B.

 

[Old Biker]

O.B.

 

[Old Hunter]

Nicely done sheath - you’re ready to go out with it now. OH

 

[Old Biker]

Nicely done sheath - you’re ready to go out with it now. OH

Yes I think I am. But out to where, or doing what, I haven't figured out yet. But the knife is ready.

O.B.

 

[eveled]

I like that sheath a lot. Nice job. Adding the pouch was a good idea. Makael did mine. It’s a joy to carry.

 

[Old Biker]

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I like that sheath a lot. Nice job. Adding the pouch was a good idea. Makael did mine. It’s a joy to carry.

Thanks. Your sheath was where I got the idea. I thought about doing a bigger pouch for a knife. I may still some time. When I molded the pouch I did one of both. If I do a sheath with the knife pouch , my goal will be to size it so that it will fit a 110, a 112, or a large trapper.

O.B.