Old Buck 112

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tmzinn1348

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Hoping someone can help me with a question....

When the 112s first came out, I purchased one, and
later discovered that the scales on it were black
linen micarta, and subsequent 112s that I saw were
equipped with walnut scales.

I am interested in approx how many of these were made,
and what the possible value of this knife might be.

It is a user with scratches on the handle, but the
blade is in very good condition.

Thanks,

Thomas Zinn
 
Thomas,
The 112 was first introduced in May of 1972. They came with a blade marked BUCK, U.S.A. and had the black linen micarta handles. Sometime between 1972 and 1974 the handle material was changed and we used, for a very short period of time, Segua (sp?) wood, these are very hard to find. I do not see too many of the micarta ones come up for sale and it seems to be especially hard to find one with a blade that has not been used up. I checked and could not find a recent sale of one so I do not know what they are going for these days. Levines Guide lists them at $100 for one in mint condition. I would sayt that that is a fair price if it also has the original sheath, box, and paperwork.
Hope this helps.
 
I have a Buck 112 that I bought in about 1978 that has "Massacar Ebony" scales. Is that the same as the "Segua" wood to which you are referring.

BTW, my blade is in mint condition, although the brass bolsters need cleaning. It just never got used because a bought a Buck 500 right afterward that got my preference.
 
Thanks Joe,

I appreciate your information on this knife.
It served me well until I put it away in the
early 80's. The blade isn't used up but it is
not mint. I will go ahead and keep it as a
rarity, as I have never seen another one.

Thomas Zinn
 
Segua wood and macasar ebony are two diferent inlays. The black micarta was used from introduction of the 112 in May 1972 until sometime in 1973. By 1974 they were all made with macasar ebony. For a very brief time in between 1973 and 1974 we used segua. Usually the wood has more of a tan color than macasar.
I hope this helps.
 
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