SPA done on 1972 Inverted Stamp 120 with swivel sheath?

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I think I got this right but looking for more info. I picked this up at a yard sale that the guy had at least 30 Buck fixed blades. I got there on the second day. I knew this sheath was older and the knife is rough. It will get a Spa treatment on monday. 2 fiber spacersand 2 aluminum spacers.
 
Swivel sheaths were made in 1972. I think the sheath and knife are correct for 1972. DM
 
From my research and what I have read, I'm pretty sure swivel sheaths started a few years later than '72. I think the sheath is a replacement. That said, did the 120 get a swivel sheath a few years before the 119?
 
I'm with TAH on this one. The swivel sheath is not original to the knife IMO.
I agree with David that there were swivel sheaths in 1972 but only for the 124.
 
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How would anyone know it was a replacement sheath?
 
Makael said:
How would anyone know it was a replacement sheath?
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A few years ago, I extensively researched my late 70s 119 with a swivel sheath. In doing so, I must have looked at a hundred 119s and 120s on eBay. Every knife with a swivel sheath had a 3 line stamp (read with the point up) and three Micarta handle spacers. All of the 119s and 120s with inverted blade stamps and four Micarta spacers had a flap sheath.

Your knife and sheath might be correct, but I would be surprised.
 
Yes it is not a clean proof, but my inverted 120 three liner has a flap sheath too. It seems to be the correct sheath.

Haebbie

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Real nice.

I wonder how a the sheatg can look so great when the knife is so rough ?

Maybe someone kept it in a pack because no sheath you wear on your belt enough to use your knife that much is gonna look that good.
 
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Here are after pics. Knife is used but looks good. It's nice to see a user come back from Spa treatment.

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I had a look in my drawer if I have a comparing sheath. But I couldn't find one.
I'll keep my eyes open.

Haebbie
 
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Buck did a fine job on restoring your 120 - guess I need to send in my 105 and get it done. OH
 
That turned out great. That reminds me that I never sent in that old 119 I got off the "bay" a few years back. I really need to.
 
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