Next Project

Mitch W. · Sep 19, 2011

I found my next project. The sheath isn't original, but that wasn't what I was after anyway.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=250895247314&index=0&nav=WON&nid=74533149505&trxId=0

David Martin · Sep 19, 2011

I couldn't tell what the stamp expressed but its certainly a 3 line no dots. DM

edbeau · Sep 20, 2011

Mitch, that looks like a good project. Will be looking for pictures when you get it.

Mitch W. · Sep 20, 2011

If I'm reading Joe data sheet right it is a:

Variation 3 (1972-1974)19
Stamp: BUCK, 110, U.S.A., left hand. Read with tip point up, 440C steel.
Blade/Butt rivets: Visible on both sides of bolsters, 2 rear, 1 front.
Inlay rivets: 2 (small headed)
Rocker rivet: Stainless, headed.
Sheath: Black leather. C.
Packaging: 2 piece yellow box about 2” high-(4), Use and Care leaflet dated- 4/4/72-(3),1/73-(1), white tissue-(1), “Attention” leaflet orange-(3).

BTW, It looks to have a nearly full blade.

Mitch W. · Sep 22, 2011

I have the knife and it is indeed a 5th ver. 3rd var.. Nearly a full blade and in relatively good shape.

sitflyer · Sep 22, 2011

Hey Mitch, that looks like what I would call a "fun project" :thumbup:
look forward to seeing pics of your progress ...

edbeau · Sep 23, 2011

Looks like it will clean up well. Hasn't been used as a hammer, screwdriver or pry bar.

Mitch W. · Sep 23, 2011

I just got done polishing the oxidation off and it has a few gouges shown in one photo but otherwise just a bunch of scratches. The blade is a little wobbly but that's easily corrected.