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Scott Dog

Scott Dog

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My uncle gave me an old 110 that he used to carry but he longer uses. He bought it in the late 1950's and gave it to me because he knows I like knives. The knife locks up tight and seems mechanically perfect. The blade has no rust or pitting. The blade does show that it has been well used and sharpened not very carefully on a grinder. Basically the blade it pretty scratched up. I like the knife and wouldn't mind using it. I talked to my uncle and he told me to do whatever I want with the knife. My options are:

A) Keep the knife the way it is (I have the original leather pouch sheath).

B) Send the knife to Buck for a cleaning and sharpening (about $10).

C) Send the knife to Buck for a cleaning and have them put on a BG-42 blade ($35).

I like option C. I would like your guys input because I'm talking about a 50 plus year old knife and I'm thinking that maybe changing the blade would be foolish but on the other hand with a new blade it will be good for another 50 years and I'll pass it to my grand children. And also maybe I can have them put on a new blade and send me the old one so that if I ever decide to put it back to original configuration I could just send it back to Buck.:confused:
 
Scott Dog said:
My uncle gave me an old 110 that he used to carry but he longer uses. He bought it in the late 1950's and gave it to me because he knows I like knives.
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First, try and pin down it's age a little better. They didn't start making a 110 till '64.

If it's an heirloom, might just considering putting it on display. New 110's are too cheap right now to use an old one. Just my opinion. Might throw up a pic or two and different ones here will help put an age to it.

Describe the tang stamp or other stamps or etches.
 
Scott Dog said:
... And also maybe I can have them put on a new blade and send me the old one so that if I ever decide to put it back to original configuration I could just send it back to Buck...
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From what I understand, Buck will not return the old blade to you after a blade up-grade. If there is any thought of keeping the knife to pass on to your children as an heirloom, or wanting to keep it original, having them put a new blade in it is not an option.

I do agree with Pack Rat - new 110's are so affordable and available, that I would just clean this one up, perhaps send it to Buck for that, then put it either on display, or away for safe keeping.
 
Here's a pic. Maybe he did get it in 1964. I don't like to display knives because I think that's just inviting someone to steal it. The tang stamp just says Buck USA.
 
Scott Dog said:
I'll try again to post a pic.
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It's hard to say how old it is, without looking at what is stamped on the blade tang, but it is an early 110. The blade looks to be more or less in tact. I would have Buck sharpen the blade and when you get it back it will be nice and shiny and I'd then put it up. It is worth more than you think. Please tell us what is stamped on the blade and we can better date the knife for you.
 
Scott Dog said:
The tang stamp just says Buck USA.
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Scott Dog, there are several verisons that have the Buck USA. Blade's Guide states there are several changes on 4th verisons, 1970-71 and on the 5th version, 1972-74. If you get the Guide you would be able to pin it down... more pictures and visually inspecting the insert between the bolsters and the rocker rivet also the bolsters themselves is needed.

You have a nice knife...I would not reblade that one, buy a new one to use. If you send it in to Buck make sure you tell them that it is a keepsake. Preston
 
Scott Dog said:
Here's a pic. Maybe he did get it in 1964. I don't like to display knives because I think that's just inviting someone to steal it. The tang stamp just says Buck USA.
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The "Buck USA" tang stamp would put it at 1967 at the earliest.

Tom
 
OK guys thanks for your opinions. I see the light now. This Buck will stay original and the most I will do is send to Buck for a cleaning and sharpening and I'm thinking that even that may decrease its value. But I'm not really worried about the $$$ as much as the value of having something that my uncle carried. In fact I think I may just order a custom 110 and that one I can use. To me that seems to be the best alternative. Thanks again!:D
 
Scott Dog said:
In fact I think I may just order a custom 110 and that one I can use. To me that seems to be the best alternative. Thanks again!:D
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You know Scott, when I order a custom 110, I have my initials and the year etched on the blade. I intend to pass them down to my grandsons one day and that way they will have a little reminder of Grandpa. These are things that will never go on the auction block.
Mike
 
Scott Dog, your knife looks to be in good shape. If I were you I'd keep your knife as is. It looks to be an early fourth version with a brass rocker rivet (hard to tell from one pic, is the large rivet on the handle brass or ss), and as as preston said above that would date your knife at 1970-71. As everyone has asked please post a pic of the other side of the blade.
 
Also look at the end of the knife and tell us if it is a Stainless or brass spacer, or if you can tell if the spacer is integral to the left bolster (as you hold it tip up and edge to you) bolster. A good close up of the end of the knife will be good.

And I too would not do anything to this knife. At all,,, Other than maybe polish it up. I would not have it sharpened, but that is a personal preference.

Nother tip... How thick is it measured across the end, and front (blade closed) bolsters. Might as well go ahead and measure it in the middle too. ChickenTrax will want to know that :D
 
Mike Kerins said:
You know Scott, when I order a custom 110, I have my initials and the year etched on the blade. I intend to pass them down to my grandsons one day and that way they will have a little reminder of Grandpa. These are things that will never go on the auction block.
Mike
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That's a great idea Mike. :thumbup: Initials and year on the blade. I was thinking of getting engraved bolsters. Initials...but now ya got me thinking of the year gig. Definitely couldn't use it as a "throw away" then (iffn ya know what I mean :D ).

Scott...put that old knife away as a keepsake like it should be (IMHO). Get yourself a new 110 liek the others here are saying. You can't go wrong with a new 110 and you'll have an old keepsake....along with a new keepsake.

Take Care..
Me.
BCCI 1190
 
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