Mid 70's Buck 112...

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I have a 112 I bought in the mid-70's, that I also had a quick-draw sheath made for. To think about it, I also bought the "Honemaster" sharpening device that clamps to the blade, for sharpening it and a Buck "Hard Arkansas Stone." Is this stuff worth anything?

Sorry about the picture, I'm NOT photographer at all.
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I had to dig it out of a box of stuff, to take a pic.
 
:cool: ...ain't a Buck knife ever been born (a 112 particularly) that wants to spend it's life, or the remainder of it's life, stuck away in a box somewhere. If you're sure you aren't gonna find a way to put it to use, let 'er go. Seems to me that you're thinking of parting ways with an old friend that could give you a few more years of service and "companionship". Those 112's are a favorite of mine and more than a few other folks here in the forum. Looks like there's some life left in that one too...
 
Well said there DarryIS .... I like the 112 also ..... need to get me one for EDC
as my grandson's have relieved me of all my users.
 
Franklin said:
Is this stuff worth anything?
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You can go to The Bay and do a search for completed auctions and get a good idea of what those items could go for.

That said, you have a fine older 112...they don't make'm like that anymore:thumbup:. Consider cleaning it up, sharpen it and carry a unique piece of knife history. Then pass it on to someone in your family to cherish:D. Preston
 
pjsjr said:
Then pass it on to someone in your family to cherish:D. Preston
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...:cool: ...or...You could send it out to -----------> ME...:D ...heh heh heh...I been known to give a good home to wayward 112's and 110's...:eek: :eek: :p
 
pjsjr said:
That said, you have a fine older 112...they don't make'm like that anymore:thumbup:.
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What's the diff that makes it diff Mr. P.?
Inquiring Goose wants to know :)
 
...Gooser...The older 112's were a lot more "block" like with harder corners and edges unlike todays knives. The biggest difference though was that the steel used in these "oldies" was 440C stainless. It's an extreemly good steel in my opinion. Holds a great edge. It was so hard to sharpen however that a lot of folks grumbled about it ( as did the tooling used to make it ). They changed to 425M as it was easier to work with and then to 420HC as it's even easier to work with where we are today. Buck's heat-treating process with P. Bos makes todays 420HC a real good knife steel. I love my 440C Bucks...I hardly ever have to sharpen 'em...LOL...:thumbup:
 
I don't know if the info applies to the 112 as do the 110's, but this knife is a 2pin and no dots.
 
Mike Kerins said:
The difference is they're older Goose :D
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Thanks Darryl for the expanation...forgot. Makes sense.

Hey Mike...I have tried to tell the gals that at the local watering hole..."older is better"...no luck.

Goose.
BCCI 1190
LSMFT
 
...gooser...I am the "token male" in an enclave of women. I am out-numbered 53 to ME...I still can't convince any of them that "older is better"...LMAO...(oh how I hate rejection )....:eek: :D
 
Buckaholic said:
What's the diff that makes it diff Mr. P.?
Inquiring Goose wants to know :)
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In addition to what Darryl said, I think that in those older knives there was more hand fitting and finishing and "better" materials. Not as much reliance on the machine or the cost of production.

Just makes me feel good and warm to hold and use my older Buck knives:D. Preston
 
Franklin said:
I have a 112 I bought in the mid-70's, that I also had a quick-draw sheath made for. To think about it, I also bought the "Honemaster" sharpening device that clamps to the blade, for sharpening it and a Buck "Hard Arkansas Stone." Is this stuff worth anything?
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Franklin,

I recently picked up a 110 with honemaster off ebay for $31 including shipping. I belive that was probably an ok buy since I didn't have a honemaster for the collection. Wouldn't have gone that much just for a no dot 110 in that condition. The blade has been poorly sharpened.

Your 112 is in better condition. I could see it bring more, if these guys haven't already flooded you with offers to buy :rolleyes: :D
 
The Ol' Girl may be worth cleaning up and putting her up for addoption.
The sheath was done by a fellow in Elkhart, IN.
The way I found this guy (if ya'll like stories) I was working with a Guy (1974)that was missing fingers on one hand and I noticed his 112 knife and sheath.
We began talking and found that he was able to draw his 112 with 3 fingers faster than a switchblade. That did it... I had to have the same thing.
I tracked-down the Old Cobbler and had this Sheath made.
It locks in tight, yet just past the point of the front bolster, she really does draw nicely.

A little history to go along with the picture.
 
Franklin said:
The Ol' Girl may be worth cleaning up and putting her up for addoption.
The sheath was done by a fellow in Elkhart, IN.
The way I found this guy (if ya'll like stories) I was working with a Guy (1974)that was missing fingers on one hand and I noticed his 112 knife and sheath.
We began talking and found that he was able to draw his 112 with 3 fingers faster than a switchblade. That did it... I had to have the same thing.
I tracked-down the Old Cobbler and had this Sheath made.
It locks in tight, yet just past the point of the front bolster, she really does draw nicely.

A little history to go along with the picture.
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I wondered about that sheath. History is good. I recently found out that one of my new acquisitions came out of Vern Taylors collection. I thought that was cool.
 
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