Suggestion on a good place to learn more about older model Bucks.

kyhunt

kyhunt

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Folks I know there is a lot of folks on here with lots of knowledge about Buck knives. I was wondering where would be a good place to start learning more about older models no longer made. I have " The story of Buck knives" and "Blades knives and their value" While both cover some of the dates they were made neither really cover when they stopped being made. Knives like the 116, 118, etc and several of the discontinued 300 series just intrigue me.
 
Boy ,to show my ignorance I thought the 118 was a discontinued model until I looked on the Buck website.
 
I would start with some of the old Newsletter articles, for example: Joe Houser (August 2000, November 2000, May 2001, December 2004) and Larry Oden (May 2007, December 2009) for the 100 series fixed blades; and Craig Heflebower (June 2010, June 2011) and Larry Oden (December 2008), December 2008) for the 300 series. Also, take a look at the model histories on the club website. For a more tedious approach, use the search option on bladeforums. For more on the 300 series, twist 300 Bucks arm.
 
Are those old newsletter articles found on the club website?
 
Yes they are. Start there. Then do a individual model search on this forum and skim the returns for info. Those three activities will be a good start. Newsletter search, model histories and forum search.

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Thanks, I guess that's another reason to join the collectors club. I need to get on the ball.
 
Have you received it yet? I would love to see pictures. So many knives and so little money.:D
 
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Another great thing about the BCCI is the archived catalogs. I have spent hours and hours browsing through the old catalogs on there.
Learning the advanced search functions on this forum has brought a wealth of knowledge as well.
 
You have the best access to information on Buck knives right here. If there isnt someone here that can't answer your question, there probably isn't an answer. The guys here can cover most every topic, from 100 series thur 700 series and newer catalog items. 300Bucks, PlumberDave, Stumps, Desotosky, Dave Martin, myself and several others have been around for several years, and between the bunch of us can answer your questions, just ask.
 
Thanks, I feel like sometimes all I do is ask questions.:D I did just finally send info in to join the club.Its taken me long enough.
 
kyhunt said:
Thanks, I feel like sometimes all I do is ask questions.:D I did just finally send info in to join the club.Its taken me long enough.
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We have all been in your shoes at one time or another. I've been there several times, because I've change the direction of my collection a few times. Each time I had to learn something new. Asking questions is the only way to learn. Reading threads that others posts that intrest you and relate to you and your collection help out as well. Keeping notes and asking for data sheets if there available can be helpful as well.
 
Thanks one of the things is I want to be able to try and tell if a knife is from an era that a seller may say it is. I'm thinking of trying to start a collection of older fixed blades. They don't have to be in pristine condition as I may want to use one out just to see what they are like.
 
KH,

You will eventually get a packet from BCCI with some 'stuff'. When you get you member number you can go online to the website.
Go to model histories and some of them have some information, some do not. You can go to the newsletters and read for information you are interested in. Read a few of the most recent to get up to speed on what's going on in the BCCI. Then go to the old catalogs and look back in history. Some stuff you will see and wish for that is long discontinued and you will be on a quest for it at pawn shops, junk stores, yard sales and flea-bays. You are like me, a long way aways from the knife shows BCCI makes appearances at. But, I would suggest you watch the notices in the newsletters on which shows the club it going to make a showing and travel to that event.
Some are down in KY and TN so you might could visit fairly easy. At a knife show a person can make the time to hang out at the BCCI table and talk to the displayers and the club officers. You will get good info, make contacts and most of all make friends. I would recommend this for every member to do.
 
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