Identify this 110, please.

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I finally got by the local shop today to see what was new and exciting. I didn't take anything but a 112 sheath, but came across this 110.

I looked through the BO list and in '97 there were 4 LEs with oval inlays; Thunderbird, Quail, Scorpion, and Kachina Doll.

This looks more like a salamander than a scorpion, and it's definitely not a bird or doll.

Is it in fact the Scorpion?

Who made them for Buck? It's not signed, but it's number 59/1,500.

Does anyone have photos of all 4 to compare?






Thanks for the help 110 Gurus!
 
These are some of my favorites. I'm headed out the door but if no one else posts pictures today, I'll dig em out and perhaps post for the picture show tomorrow. This oval inlay was also offered on I think 3 119's and I have a 192 Vanguard with one. I'm working from memory while I post this but I think if you go back to the special projects list you will see that the actual number produced is much less than the engraved 1500.
 
Thanks for chiming in guys!

So I looked back at the BO list and here's the count on the 110s.

Thunderbird - 115
Quail - 88
Scorpion - 109
Kachina Doll - 129

Collecting 110s really isn't my thing but for what he's asking I'm having a tough time resisting. I guess I could flip it for a couple of "Bucks"...lol

In case anyone else is interested these are the counts on the 119s. I didn't see any others with inlays in '97.
119 Grizzly Bear - 1,500
119 Majestic Wolf - 1,500
119 Cougar - 1,500

Still would like to see photos of the others if anyone has 'em.
 
Post your picture on tomorrows SPS. I have a couple of the others I think so I will post the pics of mine tomorrow as well including at least 1 of the 119's.
 
Native American Series. Quail, Kachina Doll, Thunderbird, Scorpion.

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Thanks for putting these up DeSotoSky!

That poor quail looks like it's having a movement :eek:

It never ceases to amaze me how many Bucks are represented among the members here. Describe a knife, ask for photos and you (et al) deliver. Kudos to all of the members here!
 
DeSotoSky said:
Native American Series. Quail, Kachina Doll, Thunderbird, Scorpion.

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These are beautiful, Roger. Buck might have called the second one a Kachina, but it is actually a Zuni Knifewing. The Knifewing is used quite frequently in Zuni jewelry.

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The Zuni Pueblo Knife Wing is a symbol of the Zuni Warrior Society and is a protector of the land and its inhabitants; it represents courage, honor, wisdom and strength. The spirit of this symbol is carried into battle or other life threatening situations. The Knife Wing is also a guardian angel watching each and every one of us.
 
TAH said:
.... Buck might have called the second one a Kachina, but it is actually a Zuni Knifewing.
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That's interesting. thanks for sharing that. I did google and find some Hopi Kachina Dolls and they are not the same. I believe you are correct.

Having been given the ZUNI tip, I searched symbols looking for one like what Buck labels as a "Scorpion". Couldn't find an exact match but comes closest to Zuni Geckos. Clearly not a Scorpion in shape. Also, an arthropod, a Scorpion would have 8 legs and the knife inlay clearly has only 4.

I have the original outer box sleeve for both the "Kachina Doll" and "Scorpion" with the printed barcode label from Buck. That is how they were labeled from the factory. Buck got it wrong.
 
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I agree. The fourth one looks like a lizard. I suppose there could be Zuni carved Knifewing kachinas, but I have never seen one. The Zuni excel and are known for their intricate inlay jewelry and pottery. It is the Hopi who have strong cultural ties to kachina dolls and are the master carvers of kachinas. The Knifewing is not part of their traditional religious beliefs and ceremonies. Probably more information than you were looking for, but nevertheless, there you have it. And FWIW, the Buck 110 Knifewing is my favorite. :)
 
Badhammer said:
Do you know who the artist was that did the inlay?
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I would like to know this as well. Roger, any thoughts? Also, did these knives come as a set or could they be purchased individually? Were they actually called, "Native American Series"? They must be pretty rare. I've searched on eBay and Google images and can't find any reference or even a photo.

This thread inspired me to get out the camera. My 110 and Knifewing. :)


 
TAH said:
I would like to know this as well. Roger, any thoughts? Also, did these knives come as a set or could they be purchased individually? Were they actually called, "Native American Series"? They must be pretty rare. I've searched on eBay and Google images and can't find any reference or even a photo.
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I have no idea who they were done for. Although engraved xxx/1500 there were far fewer actually made according to the Special Projects List. I don't have the numbers at my finger tips and too lazy to get off the sofa but the total of 88 sticks in my mind for the Quail which is the rarest. The others were not much more.
 
Thanks. Did the series have an official name? Also, what is the inlaid material?
 
There were two references to the series in the BCCI Newsletter, one in Feb, 1997 and again in the Nov, 1997 Newsletter (as shown below). They were referred to as the "NATIVE AMERICAN COLLECTIBLE 110's". The are also listed on the 1997 Special Projects list. Thunderbird (115) Quail (88) Scorpion (109) Kachina Doll (129). Original MSRP was $180. Two of my boxes have original price tags of $150. They must not have sold well as the engraved serial numbers were for a run of 1,500. I have not seen any other references and do not know what the inlay materials are.

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Thanks Roger. Very helpful. Might have to start looking for a Knifewing model.
 
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