Iridescent Segua 112

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2ndTimeAround

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I recently bought this 112 from an elderly gentleman (75-ish). Inside the box were the original papers and the original sheath. I could see that it had been worn, at one time. However, the knife had been stored so long in the leather, there was a small amount of verdi gris on the bolsters.

What really caught my eye was the iridescence of the wood grain. I have a few 112s and 110s. This has the most eye-catching grain of them all!

Click on the bottom image to see how light plays off the segua scales. :)

-Bill





 
2ndTimer, welcome. Yes, when Buck put shedua wood on their 112 it became a landmark move. It only lasted one year and they are hard to find. Be glad you were able to procure one. There are some collectors here who looked a long time before finding one. Yours is striking. DM
 
David Martin said:
...they are hard to find. Be glad you were able to procure one...
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Yes, and thank you! I'm glad when I find any vintage 110 or 112!
I have three all-original seguas, now. It's my nicest one, by far! (Carried little, long stored.)

-Bill

 
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Welcome, Bill - and nice new knife!

I have one Ranger in shedua, and as you note the chatoyance of the wood is very neat.

Mine is not as good in terms of condition as yours, but I was lucky to find it.

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mqqn
 
David Martin said:
Just going by what Buck states. I've seen a copy of a order sheet and the wood received was stated as shedua. Why do you ask? DM
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My inquiry is how can the collector be certain the knife is handled in segua? Is it based on the color and grain difference? Here is a pic of one I have I suspect may be segua; but I'm not sure how to be sure if you know what I mean
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quaboag said:
My inquiry is how can the collector be certain the knife is handled in segua? Is it based on the color and grain difference? Here is a pic of one I have I suspect may be segua; but I'm not sure how to be sure if you know what I mean
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Quaboag,
I'd say "most definitely" that is segua. Going by the same data mentioned above, the next wood for that period is Macassar Ebony -and, that's not ebony in my view.

Nice 112!
 
Wow that is a nice Shedua/Segua scaled 112. Mine is one of the few 112s I have not sold.

I started to bring a 112 Shedua/Segua scale thread forward in its totality, but I need to be a good example. Please do not do that but instead write a post of new thread and give a link.

I once again, for the hundredth time, will suggest folks seeking info use the search feature to find information. I believe unpaid users cannot do that. But, heck I had four pages worth of information on these 1973 knives come up clear back to 2001, some posters back then who are not active now had great collections and took pretty decent photographs. I would suggest everyone click on my link and take a journey into the past and gain valuable knowledge. If any of those old guys are just reading and not posting we are missing your input. For anyone wanting to see all the 112 Sequa threads just type that in the search box and enjoy. 300Bucks


http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...does-Segua-wood-look-like?highlight=112+segua
 
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use the search feature to find information. I believe unpaid users cannot do that.
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Even unpaid users can search the forum using a feature on Google. Use this format "site:bladeforums.com" and include the terms you are searching, for example:

site:bladeforums.com Buck 112 knife shedua segua

That will get you a pretty good start.

Bert
 
Am I one of the old fellas? I think so.

Here are the very first Buck 112 including the shedua/segua 112.

Haebbie

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That's a really pretty wood. I never saw that one before. I never heard of it. Very nice!

I would love to see this wood offered in the custom shop. They really need to expand their wood offering again. I kick myself daily for not ordering a 110/112 in Fiji orangewood and Koa flamewood.
 
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Here are a few blond 112s, always loved the grain on these.







jb4570
 
John, a handsome collection of 112's. Your 2nd knife in the left column-- looks to have handles of micarta. Who radius that model? DM
 
Just to clarify: Shedua is a lumber for wood from Africa. Segua is a red ale produced in Costa Rica.

Wildbillw
Lifer #1341
 
Very nice 112s, gentlemen!
Thanks for posting the great pics.

Initially, I became interested in the 110 because it's such an enduring, often-imitated model. Along the way, I discovered its little brother. In many ways, I prefer it.
 
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