Leather handles?

[wfsltt]

Is Buck still making leather handled knives for LL Bean? I wouldn't mind having a new one in my collection if they are still being made.

Thanks.

 

[DeSotoSky]

Buck made leather washer handled 102's and 105's for LL Bean. I do not see them currently in the online catalog.
There was also a leather handled 102 LE in 2011 with a mirror polished blade and micarta spacers in the leather. I believe there were several different 119's and a skinner was done for Cabela's a few years back. Just watch the Bay, they all pop up there once in awhile.

 

[David Martin]

Here you go. This is one Buck made for Cabela's. It is the old Marbles pattern named the Woodcraft. DM

 

[Mitch110]

I have the 102 Woodsman and it's really nice, but it does come with "L.L. Bean" etched along the blade. Besides the engraving, it's a fine looking knife and probably my favorite besides the Bass Pro Shops bone handled version.

 

[gedlicks]

Here is couple pictures of the LL Bean leather handled 102.

 

[bertl]

Here is a 102 with leather and micarta spacers.

 

[wfsltt]

Here is couple pictures of the LL Bean leather handled 102.

That is one sweet looking knife for sure. I'd like to have the pathfinder with leather handles, only because I like that 5" blade. They all look pretty nice though and they appeal to me more so than any other material I've seen used.

 

[David Martin]

They do have a rich, warm look and feel. Plus, they have a good grip and not cold in the hand. They'll last 60 years with just a little Neats foot oil every other year. Add some colored spacers and this gives it more bling. DM

 

[DeSotoSky]

Dave, that is a neat personalization of what looks to have started life as a 103.

 

[David Martin]

DeSoto, Thank you. Correct, it began as a 103. I liked Buck's early predecessor the 110 Skinner. Hoyt's version of a Skinner. It was done with a stacked leather handle and close to this shape blade. I thought I had that knife saved some where. For now this will have to do, until I find it. These are HK's knives; it's the 2nd model from the right. These are before Buck gave them model numbers. DM

 

[David Martin]

I looked and only found it in antler and lignum vitae handles, other than the one above. Of the photos I had saved. Still, my rendition of that knife. I gave it a little longer handle with a lanyard hole and stainless pommel. Plus, most know my off spring are in the military. DM