Old Buck 110 leather sheath???

Telechronos said:
Interestingly, the 3rd Var. 3 is riveted while the 3rd Var 4 and 7 are not.
Telechronos:):):)
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In the blade guide, 2006 edition, page 506, last line, 2nd column, talking about 3rd versions, says one rare variation has no inlay rivets.

I knew that about the 4th variation. Will have to study up on 7th.

There are some 4th variation owners here.
 
When it came to the 110, it seems things were kind of confused in the late 60s, especially the '68 to '70 time period.

It got pretty extreme with the Third Version.

All those variations make it seem that people were mixing and matching knife parts and coming up with different knives from month to month. Maybe it was fun to be creative. In just the last few years, at least two variations have been added to the lists.

There could be more to follow.

As far as sheaths go......I don't doubt that there were older ones that sat around for a while and then went out with newer knives when somebody found some old boxes back in a corner.
 
If anyone wants to trade an old 110 "low rider "sheath,for a brand new Bck factory horizontal sheath,let me know via pm,i have some new ones but they go with nib 110's,i don't want to use just yet.thanks.
 
Pack Rat said:
In the blade guide, 2006 edition, page 506, last line, 2nd column, talking about 3rd versions, says one rare variation has no inlay rivets.

I knew that about the 4th variation. Will have to study up on 7th.

There are some 4th variation owners here.
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You misunderstood what I said. I was referring to the rivets on the sheaths not the knife. I am unaware that any but the 3rd Version 4th Var. had no scale rivets. I do have one and actually I have the 7th Var. also. The 7th Var. does have scale rivets.

Telechronos:):):)
 
Telechronos said:
You misunderstood what I said. I was referring to the rivets on the sheaths not the knife. I am unaware that any but the 3rd Version 4th Var. had no scale rivets. I do have one and actually I have the 7th Var. also. The 7th Var. does have scale rivets.

Telechronos:):):)
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I shirley did misunderstood... :eek::D
 
BG42EDGE said:
When it came to the 110, it seems things were kind of confused in the late 60s, especially the '68 to '70 time period.

It got pretty extreme with the Third Version.

All those variations make it seem that people were mixing and matching knife parts and coming up with different knives from month to month. Maybe it was fun to be creative. In just the last few years, at least two variations have been added to the lists.

There could be more to follow.

As far as sheaths go......I don't doubt that there were older ones that sat around for a while and then went out with newer knives when somebody found some old boxes back in a corner.
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:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

The confusion wasn't just confined to the 110s!

Telechronos:):):)
 
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Buck had contracts with different companies at several times. So, the sheaths came out somewhat different for various years. Your smaller sheath is after 1971. Because of it's square top. The photo needed is a view of the sheath with the flap open so we can see the top of the pouch. Square top sheaths with rivets and '110' stamped low on it are 1972. The scalloped top sheaths with rivets, and 110 on the back are earlier 70-71. Your larger sheath looks to be more mid to late 70's. The correct sheath does not always come with the knife. DM
 
Your welcome. Yet, realize dating a sheath is not exact as dating the original knife that came with it. Plus, if it has the accompanying papers one can get More accurate with the date. Still, that style sheath is about the time of the first 2 dot 110's. On page one of this topic, Telechrono's photos of these early sheaths are good. I have the same sheaths with the knives and that first sheath in his photo (1st left) came with a 110 stamped Buck*. Which we know for certain is a 1967 model. That photo has them basically in order with the scalloped top sheath missing between #1 and 2. DM
 
John's photo is of a 1969 or 70 scalloped top sheath. Tele's photo may have the scalloped top sheath I just can't make it out without the flap lifted. DM
 
Ok now what about the Brown 110 sheath I've had kicking around for 15 or 20 years? Maybe longer? The new sheaths feel like they are made out of Terra Cotta.
 
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My original 110 has a sheath exactly like the OP, except it's more aged. Just "BUCK" on the gripper, no 110 on the loop. I believe it is a "two dot"- there is one dot on each side of "110" on the tang stamp. I bought the knife new originally, so I know the sheath is original to the knife. I think I bought it in the early 1980's, but that might be +/- a few years.
 
Buck has made brown sheaths from time to time. I've seen some come out with the Damascus blade 110's from the late 80's. So that puts them in the time frame you think. DM
 
I don't know what your calling the 'gripper'. Buck only put their name on the snap or flap of the sheath. So, you'll have to tell me what you mean. According to Joe Houser of Buck Knives the 2dot 110 was mfg. from 1974 to 80. Other respected collectors puts this date range from 74-79, including Bill Keys. A long term Buck employee. DM
 
ed, if your referring to John's photo... I have one like it and a 3 line model came in mine. ( Buck
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Buck's practice is to continue to use items until they are used up. Thus it is possible a 2 dot 110 could have came with this sheath. Still, this sheath is generally thought to have come out before the 2 dot models as it has the scalloped top. DM
 
Sorry, what I'm calling a "gripper" I think you refer to as a "snap". Mine snap just says "BUCK". "BUCK" is also embossed on the flap. There are no other markings. There are rivets at the end of the stiching.
 
Top is cut down, "scallopped"? Tang stamp is BUCK / .110. /U.S.A.

I don't really know the terminology for what I have. Whatever it is, it is good.
 
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I went back thru my sheath notes and found that the scalloped topped sheaths were used during the 2 dot time frame. So, your 1980 sounds good. DM
 
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