Nice find last friday

Group nine knives will be stamped BUCK on the left side or signed on the right. This group marks the end of the lignum vitae handles. Multiple spacers of aluminum, leather, and sometimes brass have been added to each end of the handle. Circa 1955-1956.

This is one of the last group of knives made by during the time Al Buck was making Pre-Factory Knives. As you know Buck Knives Incorporated in '61. This is a 102 with LV handle scale, leather, aluminium and a brass spacers. The Sheath is correct of the model and time frame. Great find, if you want an estimated value contact me off BF. Mbjannusch
 
As far as the pricing of Pre- Factory knives go, it fits into the groups as well, which I will list. But, as for selling, its worth what someone will pay for it. Here it goes.

Group one : Circa 1930’s(?) to 1946. $600.00

Group two : Circa 1946-1947. $600

Group three : Circa 1947. $600

Group Four : Circa 1947-1948. $550

Group Five : Circa 1948-1951 $500

Group six : Circa 1951-1954 $400

Group seven : Circa 1954-1955. $400

Group eight : Circa 1955 $500

Group nine: Circa 1955-1956 $250

Group ten; Circa 1956-1961 $175

Hopefully, because I'm not referring to the Op's knife in general that the Mods will allow the estimated prices on the groups.
 
MT_Pokt said:
Just my speculation. Buck Knives wasn't officially "Buck Knives Co." until they incorporated in 1961, and prior to '61, blades were stamped with individual letter stamps. The started using a single "BUCK" stamp on the blades in '61 as well.

I hope I'm wrong...
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That BUCK stamp is what made me think 1960's. This was an interesting thread. I am glad the OP brought it up.
 
I'm sure it does, bertl. That is one thing I have always liked about Buck, they supply a nice quality, serviceable sheath with their knives.
 
The sheaths can at times be found on the bay, with a price tag of $150 +/-

They demand a high price tag because they were the first item to go. They would get lost or get dry rot. This left the knife without a sheath. If you find a sheath from the time period you better pony up and ensure you buy it. It can get real expensive.
 
MT_Pokt said:
Just my speculation. Buck Knives wasn't officially "Buck Knives Co." until they incorporated in 1961, and prior to '61, blades were stamped with individual letter stamps. The started using a single "BUCK" stamp on the blades in '61 as well.

I hope I'm wrong...
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Prior to 1947 the large 4 strike BUCK stamp was used. This was 3/32" letters individually stamped.
In 1947 The single strike BUCK stamp started being used. It has changed over the years with the addition and removal of dots on the side of the word *BUCK*. Also the dots at one point were stamped independently of each other, this was called a 3 strike Buck stamp. and in 1955 Al Buck even used an electric pencil to inscribe the BUCK name (my personal favorite). Each Pre-Factory knife has its own differences that can be identified and placed into a GROUP 1-10. Pre Factory Buck knives is like relearning what you already think you know.
 
Awesome info in this thread! I know better what to jeep my eyes peeled for.

I've seen an identical sheath that was repaired with a double-loop lace recently but didn't think much of it because it was in such good condition I figured it may have been a copy.
 
Way to go Matt, I was expecting you. A good job done right....you 100 folks better record this info........300
 
MT_Pokt said:
Awesome info in this thread! I know better what to jeep my eyes peeled for.

I've seen an identical sheath that was repaired with a double-loop lace recently but didn't think much of it because it was in such good condition I figured it may have been a copy.
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Dont discount the sheath with double loops. If you don't recall the first 121 circa 1964, (horizontal blade stamp, and scaler) came with a double keeper/collar sheath. I believe its the only knife in the buck line up that came with one. If you find a Pre factory sheath with a double keeper strap, It might be worth a small fortune. Thats the thing with BUCK, you can't have a closed mind when collecting, cause they did allot of strange stuff, and change it right a way. There is weird Buck stuff out there to be had...


 
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Here are some different blade stamps that were used through out the Pre Factory Years. These are in no specific order.










 
Matt, Here in front of the public I am going to say "You need to write an article on this stuff for the BCCI newsletter" Then it will be a record on the website folks can go to. If I can so can a lot of you guys. 300
 
This is a really interesting thread. How many knife companies were started by guys in their garage, and as they developed a following, things grew to a much bigger, and probably unanticipated level.
Here we are all these years later and the company is bigger than ever, and still family owned. :cool:
 
Yes do what 300 says, I know of what I speak:) The pics alone need to be archived!!!!
300Bucks said:
Matt, Here in front of the public I am going to say "You need to write an article on this stuff for the BCCI newsletter" Then it will be a record on the website folks can go to. If I can so can a lot of you guys. 300
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