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Yes, that is a very nice 103. That is one of my favorite Buck knives. It does have a very well heat treated 440C blade. If you look closely at the blade, you will notice that it starts out thick at the spine and then is hollow ground (gets thinner) but one this one, it gets thicker again before the edge. These old Bucks had a sort of reverse ground (where it flares out again) and then a convex grind (see below). Flaring out like this made the knives much stronger than most other knives in their class, being able to go through bone and etc. without breaking. However, that stronger edge was harder to sharpen until you got the hang of it. I like these and carried one like that on many an adventure.
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Wonderful explanation and illustration Doc.
Have you checked the width of the spine of the blade on these old models?
Have you checked the width of the spine of the blade on these old models?
No, I have not. I just use them. I think the newer ones are probably better cutters with the full hollow grind, but the old ones were probably tougher. I know I seriously abused my old 103, and apart from some minor chipping easily sharpened out, the knife suffered no harm.
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I now see why collecting such things can become a very engrossing subject. I did measure the spine, it was 1/4 inch thick. Wow. I’m so excited to own this treasure especially before the big zombie apocalypse
So excited I had to find a 120 to go with my shealth.. so now my collection has begun.
Wow , I would never have noticed this. (Had to go get it out to examine) I’m liking this knife more and more with every new post that arrives. Thank you very much Doc, this was indeed a great detail that I would not have known.Yes, that is a very nice 103. That is one of my favorite Buck knives. It does have a very well heat treated 440C blade. If you look closely at the blade, you will notice that it starts out thick at the spine and then is hollow ground (gets thinner) but one this one, it gets thicker again before the edge. These old Bucks had a sort of reverse ground (where it flares out again) and then a convex grind (see below). Flaring out like this made the knives much stronger than most other knives in their class, being able to go through bone and etc. without breaking. However, that stronger edge was harder to sharpen until you got the hang of it. I like these and carried one like that on many an adventure.
I now see why collecting such things can become a very engrossing subject. I did measure the spine, it was 1/4 inch thick. Wow. I’m so excited to own this treasure especially before the big zombie apocalypse
So excited I had to find a 120 to go with my shealth.. so now my collection has begun.
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The spine on a 103 is usually 3/16". At best the grind on a early 103 is a modified convex with a hollowed portion. DM
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Here are some grinds I drew to explain the way Buck did their early blades. Which is B. DM
Ok. Sorry. Not enough coffee and no glasses on. .. looks like an 1/8 thick. But I better drink more caffeine ..I’ll photo it
Ok I see it now.. is this rare in knife making?
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Here are shots of an older 103,on the right, and a newer 103,on the left.You'll notice the difference in thickness of the spine of the blades.The older obviously being thicker.The older knife at approximately 0.18 is the same width as the current 119's and 120's.The newer 103,at approximately 0.12,is the same width as all of the other newer models with the exception of the 119 and 120.
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Don't be so sure you have no use for it. I cook with my Buck knives. That 103 would be a useful cooking knife at your camp house.
Thank you so much ss !! Beautiful knives you have tooHere are shots of an older 103,on the right, and a newer 103,on the left.You'll notice the difference in thickness of the spine of the blades.The older obviously being thicker.The older knife at approximately 0.18 is the same width as the current 119's and 120's.The newer 103,at approximately 0.12,is the same width as all of the other newer models with the exception of the 119 and 120.
That may well be true:0 I know I’m a woman, but I so love tools, knives, rifles more than I do any kitchen items.
Makes me wonder what he has at his other home or what he took with him that was more important
He was an amazing man in my eyes. I have antique lures, vintage rifle shells, other old knives just to name a few. He never brought anything cheaply made. I must have 4K in craftsman’s tools. Vintage wood saws. Some stuff I sold at yard sales. But I kept the things that I thought were extra special. Don’t know why.
I’m sure I will. For a woman, I must say I love having anything to do with hunting,tools and sporting goods. I’d rather have a vinatage rifle than a jewelry box for what it is worth. He left me many things that were unquiet and vintage. Makes me wonder what he had at his full time home or what things he took that were special to him. He was an amazing man in my eyes. He was my neighbor for many years at our summer place and I never knew how many interest and how talented he was til I bought his place. I have so many vintage things lures, rifle shells, tools etc besides the knives. I did sell a lot of the things that were of no use or value. He did rock collecting, Jewery making, gold mining, fishing of every kind.
Here is the photo of all the knives I found there .
I marked them best of my Abilty doing research. That doesn’t mean it is correct. But is say close
I never thought of that. Not to mention it does help narrow down the year of the knife as well.
iPad studdering again .. between the photo bucket cliches and my iPad clitches and my typos. I’m fairing well. HahahaaThat may well be true:0 I know I’m a woman, but I so love tools, knives, rifles more than I do any kitchen items.
Makes me wonder what he has at his other home or what he took with him that was more important
He was an amazing man in my eyes. I have antique lures, vintage rifle shells, other old knives just to name a few. He never brought anything cheaply made. I must have 4K in craftsman’s tools. Vintage wood saws. Some stuff I sold at yard sales. But I kept the things that I thought were extra special. Don’t know why.
I’m sure I will. For a woman, I must say I love having anything to do with hunting,tools and sporting goods. I’d rather have a vinatage rifle than a jewelry box for what it is worth. He left me many things that were unquiet and vintage. Makes me wonder what he had at his full time home or what things he took that were special to him. He was an amazing man in my eyes. He was my neighbor for many years at our summer place and I never knew how many interest and how talented he was til I bought his place. I have so many vintage things lures, rifle shells, tools etc besides the knives. I did sell a lot of the things that were of no use or value. He did rock collecting, Jewery making, gold mining, fishing of every kind.
Here is the photo of all the knives I found there .
I marked them best of my Abilty doing research. That doesn’t mean it is correct. But is say close
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That may well be true:0 I know I’m a woman, but I so love tools, knives, rifles more than I do any kitchen items.
Makes me wonder what he has at his other home or what he took with him that was more important
He was an amazing man in my eyes. I have antique lures, vintage rifle shells, other old knives just to name a few. He never brought anything cheaply made. I must have 4K in craftsman’s tools. Vintage wood saws. Some stuff I sold at yard sales. But I kept the things that I thought were extra special. Don’t know why.
I’m sure I will. For a woman, I must say I love having anything to do with hunting,tools and sporting goods. I’d rather have a vinatage rifle than a jewelry box for what it is worth. He left me many things that were unquiet and vintage. Makes me wonder what he had at his full time home or what things he took that were special to him. He was an amazing man in my eyes. He was my neighbor for many years at our summer place and I never knew how many interest and how talented he was til I bought his place. I have so many vintage things lures, rifle shells, tools etc besides the knives. I did sell a lot of the things that were of no use or value. He did rock collecting, Jewery making, gold mining, fishing of every kind.
Here is the photo of all the knives I found there .
I marked them best of my Abilty doing research. That doesn’t mean it is correct. But is say close
Keep up the Good Spirit.. You're unique for most women. This Buck forum is full of awesome people and their knowledge is never-ending. We all welcome you to the wacky world of knife collecting... Good Luck, keep finding more knives and post pictures, we love pictures...
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