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wackafew

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Been browsing around here for a while. Thought I would say "hi" and ask a couple questions, if that would be o.k.

I have hunted and fished all of my life, and have never really thought I was a Buck collector. But after digging around in my knife box the other day I realized over the years I have picked up several Buck knives. I've noticed a lot of discussion on different kinds of steel used by Buck over the years, such as 440C, 425 and 420. My question is, I have three 105 Buck's. Two are three lined Bucks with no date stamps, and one is a two line. I was just wondering if anyone knows what type of steel was used in them.

Another question is when did they quit using the burgundy or reddish colored spacer that comes down behind the guard on the knife, where your thumb would rest if you held the knife upside down.

Sorry I don't have a picture. Thanks for any help.

Mike
 
Mike,

I'll take a shot at your questions. The two lines are all 440C and dates back to 1967-1971. The reason for adding USA was marketing to Canada began in '67. The three line stamp was to add the model number and originally began as a tip down stamp (ie read with the tip down). Sometime in 1972 the orientation was changed to the current tip up three line stamp. In 1986, year dates began.

Around 1982 Buck switch to 425M from 440C. So the question is do you have a 440C three liner or a 425M three liner? During the 70s and early 80s the number of burgandy micarta spacers being used was reduced from four, then to three, and then to two.

All my three liners are of the 4 spacer configuration and I believe its safe to say they are 440C.

Anyone else chime in but I'd say if you have three and/or two spacers they are 425M.
420HC production began for fixed blades around 1992 and of course from 1986 on you know year of production.
 
Thanks so much for the information, Flatlander. I can't believe all the Buck knowledge that you guys know.

In looking at most of my Buck's, they seem to have 4 spacers. So I assume then that would be 440.

I also noticed that the three 105's that I have all have a little different shaped blade. Maybe its just the way they were ground at the factory. I will have to take a picture of my Bucks and post them some time. No big collection, but some how I managed to pick up several over the years.

Thanks again,
Mike
 
wackafew said:
I can't believe all the Buck knowledge that you guys know.
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I can't either. Flatlander's OK, just watch out for 334dave... :rolleyes:

I also noticed that the three 105's that I have all have a little different shaped blade.
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Buck switched model numbers over the years...If you have a really early 105, it won't look anything like the "newer" 105...

Pics are a must to identify Bucks. The spacer material and color seem to have changed over the years, too...as well as the number. Are all yours aluminum guard & pommel or brass??? Seems like I read someone here say that stainless was used, too... :confused:
 
chickentrax said:
I can't either. Flatlander's OK, just watch out for 334dave... :rolleyes:
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yep sir reeeeee i do bear watching sometimes, well makes that most times
i sure dont have any detailed info on fixed blades, well 124 i gots some around
on dem 110's now
ya know it kinda sorta depends on if i is buying or jest looking
buying well kinda depends on what dey is azking
jest a looking.. i trys to look ujp what others says but
if i cant find any thing i makes it up as i goes along dont ya know..
yep.. he gots nothing to worry bout's from me on dem fancy fixed blades;)
 
Chickentrax the 105's have aluminum pommels. I will try to post a picture.

334 Dave What???::confused::D
 
wackafew said:
334 Dave What???::confused::D
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You need a 334dave Decoder...They're available as a badge or ring; I prefer the badge... ;)

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wackafew said:
Chickentrax the 105's have aluminum pommels. I will try to post a picture.
334 Dave What???::confused::D
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ok i will decode it for you wack-a-few (btw wack what?!?!?)
any way
yes there are a few folks that like to read what i might have to say
there are many that dont agree and
a few that have me on their Ignore List
i have been too blunt some times and i have recanted some comments

i don't collect fixed blades but do have about five 124's:o
i do collect the 110 and have a few;)
you can count the ones on this bed of bucks it is most but not all
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/334dave/my buck knives/20090330_08.jpg
i hate to comment on how much any single one-ten is worth
seller beware i am not responsible for educating you ..
but if it is one i have:)
i will pass on some information i learn here from others:cool:
some times i don't know for sure on some thing
so i make an educated guess :foot:
i wont be bidding agenst you on ebay for fixed blades

now does ya have any thin elsey ya needs figured out?:p:D;)
 
Hey - I can't find a single stone handled Buck 110 on that bed of yours.... ???? :p
 
334dave, do you have any 110s??? :eek: ??? I'm looking for a Buffalo 110 that got away... :yawn: ;) :yawn: ... Its around here some place... :D
 
ItsTooEarly said:
334dave, do you have any 110s??? ??? I'm looking for a Buffalo 110 that got away... ... Its around here some place...
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dave said:
yep.. he gots nothing to worry bout's from me on dem fancy fixed blades :D:thumbup::p
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yellowstone park has a lot o buff's;)
oh speekin' o 'stone
Redrummd said:
Hey - I can't find a single stone handled Buck 110 on that bed of yours.... ???? :p
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OMG!!!:eek: you R right!!! :eek::(
will have to C what can be done to fix that....
 
WOW! Dave what a nice bunch of 110's :thumbup: I will be keeping a eye out for a decoder ring. :D
 
i's reaqlly dontt have as bad an ax-cent on the phone
btw: it was not you with a sister named karen and a free milk and cow lecture was it?:eek:
naw i did knot thin so... but had 2 makes sure... ya no's how it is ...
 
Wack,Welcome.If your index finger touches the micarta spacer while holding the knife in a normal manner and has a 3 line stamp.Then is was made from 1972-1979 certainly 440C.If it has one black spacer in the finger guard and two in the pommel w/ a 3 line stamp.It could be EITHER 440C or 425M.A few models were made w/ that configuration,102,119,120 not many others but a chance.Then the spacer configuration changed in 1981 to code the 425 usage.To I think one black spacers in the pommel and the same one black in the front. Then you know the year dates started in 1986.I writing w/o my notes.I'll check this when I get back home.Enjoy your stay.DM
 
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