Looking for info on 121

[Midnight Rider]

I recently acquired this model 121 Fisherman from an online retailer. I read the dating chart, and I believe I understand this to be a 1972-1986(?) as it has 3 lines, inverted. I've heard there may be ways to narrow it down, to a trained eye. I would like for you all to put your trained eyes on it, and tell me what you think. Also, if i bought a fake I want to know. I don't believe it to be, but I'm no expert. Thanks, all!

 

[Old Hunter]

That one should be right around circa 1971 with three lines but inverted. That is a fine knife - fillet a nice fish with it and you will see what I mean. OH

 

[Midnight Rider]

That one should be right around circa 1971 with three lines but inverted. That is a fine knife - fillet a nice fish with it and you will see what I mean. OH

Thank you! I do plan to use it some, but also try to keep it in good condition. Do you happen to know, or have a rough guess what type of steel my blade is?

 

[Old Hunter]

That era was 440C stainless steel. I have the same knife (same tang stamp), using it on fish won’t hurt it a bit. I use mine and it looks new (except I have no box). OH

 

[Midnight Rider]

'71 makes it just a bit older than me, as I'm a late 76 model. Good things are built to last.

 

[pjsjr]

I recently acquired this model 121 Fisherman from an online retailer. I read the dating chart, and I believe I understand this to be a 1972-1986(?) as it has 3 lines, inverted.

That's a fine knife you have received. Use it in good health.

 

[TAH]

Buck did a heck of a job designing the 100 Series. I never get tired of looking at any of them.

 

[Midnight Rider]

Buck did a heck of a job designing the 100 Series. I never get tired of looking at any of them.

I'm attempting to get a complete set. At least all of the fixed blades with similar handles. I bought my Dad a 120 back in 1988 and been in love with em ever since.

 

[Midnight Rider]

Off topic question for anyone who knows:
I've noticed that there isn't any "wanted" section in the Buck classifieds. Is it against the rules to mention knives that we're searching for?

 

[DeSotoSky]

Off topic question for anyone who knows:
I've noticed that there isn't any "wanted" section in the Buck classifieds. Is it against the rules to mention knives that we're searching for?

That is a question for another thread. Scroll down to

Possibility for buck trading sub forum?

Just wanted to throw this out there. We have a sale forum, why not a trading forum as well? Trades quickly drop to page 3 in a day or two amongst hundreds of other posts on the main forum. Seems like if you bring up a trade here in the buck forum, you get slapped on the wrist. Don't really...

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[Midnight Rider]

That is a question for another thread. Scroll down to

Possibility for buck trading sub forum?

Just wanted to throw this out there. We have a sale forum, why not a trading forum as well? Trades quickly drop to page 3 in a day or two amongst hundreds of other posts on the main forum. Seems like if you bring up a trade here in the buck forum, you get slapped on the wrist. Don't really...

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Roger that, Roger. And thanks. Don't want to offend the powers that be, I'm grateful for this forum.

 

[eveled]

I'm attempting to get a complete set. At least all of the fixed blades with similar handles. I bought my Dad a 120 back in 1988 and been in love with em ever since.

Here is a wishlist for you. Every knife you’ll ever need to do anything outdoors in North America.

 

[Midnight Rider]

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Here is a wishlist for you. Every knife you’ll ever need to do anything outdoors in North America.

This poster is awesome! All of these are on my list. A lot of them have been checked off. Of course, the 117 didn't exist when this was printed. I'm debating on whether to add the 124 to my list, but the rivets in the handles throw me off. I'll probably get one anyway, just based on its own merits. And the 122 Nemo, which I will probably just be content to live without because they're outside my budget. Are there any others?

 

[TAH]

M Midnight Rider Save some money for a vintage display case too. I always wanted one of these.

 

[eveled]

This poster is awesome! All of these are on my list. A lot of them have been checked off. Of course, the 117 didn't exist when this was printed. I'm debating on whether to add the 124 to my list, but the rivets in the handles throw me off. I'll probably get one anyway, just based on its own merits. And the 122 Nemo, which I will probably just be content to live without because they're outside my budget. Are there any others?

Yep the 117 and 212 are must have knives that aren’t pictured. At one time I printed that picture out and checked them off as I got them. Lol.

The 124 is in a class by itself, it really is an epic blade. Don’t let the rivets stop you.

For me the hatchet with the 100 series handle was an unobtainable Holy Grail piece. But I got lucky and got one.


It came with a couple free knives too!

That curved handled one is a really nice one too. It is the 107 Scout, it was also part of the Empress trio kitchen set.

If I were just starting out, I’d get the Pro series knives first.

The 102,103,105,117,119&120. Then either fill in the gaps with Black phenolic models or wait for more pros to be released.

 

[brianv]

M Midnight Rider Save some money for a vintage display case too. I always wanted one of these.

This is what I remember and what I want to copy. I don't know why, it really doesn't make sense. I have the 102, 105, 118, and the 124. My shipping notice show the 117 and 103 coming today. When I have the 119 and 120 I will pretty much consider myself done. I have 2 or 3 119's but not with the phenolic handle.

 

[eveled]

If I could have only one 100 series Buck fixed blade. The 121 Fisherman is probably my choice. It can do everything I need from a knife. Being that little bit thinner it slices like a laser