Recommendation? Old 112

[HolyRoller]

Scored an older 112. Judging by date codes and whatever else I can find, it looks like it was manufactured after '72 but before '74.

It's 2-pin, no dot, tip up stamp, pre nail-nick. Grip is noticeably thinner and less contoured than my '81-86.

Should I send it in for blade replacement? It's not a user, I might just keep it as is, as part of the collection.

You think it's feasible for Buck to replace the blade with one for the upcoming 112 Tribute model? Or is that a pipe dream?

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[DeSotoSky]

I'm not generally in favor of new blades in old frames unless there is some other compelling reason. They just become an odd duck. By the time you paid for shippping to Buck, plus cost of the spa and blade you are well along the way to something better..... IMO

 

[pjsjr]

You think it's feasible for Buck to replace the blade with one for the upcoming 112 Tribute model? Or is that a pipe dream?

Pipe dream, Buck will replace blades but will use the current regular production blades.
What I would do is send it in for a SPA, maintain the original 440C blade it is shorter but not bad. Have them put the 'Edge 2000' when sharpening it and you'll be GTG.

 

[matthewtstock]

I like the idea of a spa treatment and a replacement blade. The possibility of obtaining a tribute blade is most likely not possible. However, the production blades for 2022 with be 50th Anny marked and would be a cool fit with your old two pin.

 

[pjsjr]

the production blades for 2022 with be 50th Anny marked and would be a cool fit with your old two pin.

Good point, I forgot about that feature...

 

[matthewtstock]

I've got two re-bladed, two pin 110s and they are favorites of mine, especially the Idaho blade. Love the thinner, square handle/bolsters.

 

[bucksway]

Grip noticeable thinner and less contoured? That's a bit of a mystery. All early 112's were flat frames with no contour (radiused?) at all. Quite a few Buck folders were 'thinned' and in fact there is a 110 model that WAS quite thin from the factory. It was a popular modification even just laid on a belt sander. The pin heads would be ground off but the glue usually held.