I've owned a few Bucks thru the years including a 4 dot I got in mid 80's that I just love. I have been condidering getting some of these special builds/customs that are being offered, got one of the BG42 and have been looking at others. I have looked at a lot of stock an the other builds online and have seen a wide array of tang stamps, from stamps to etched and maybe both [I believe I saw this?]. Is there a reason for this, cost, steel types? I just would like to know on this. Thanks a bunch
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Tang Stamps
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DeSotoSky
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Some of the newer premium steels tend to be etched rather than stamped. I think it relates to the stamping can cause micro fracturing in the hardened steels.
The tang marking on this 110 with BG-42 steel is etched, not stamped.
The tang marking on this 110 with BG-42 steel is etched, not stamped.
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i noticed that on a lot of knives from low price to high dllr ones but never knew why not stamped but etched, i prefer stamp just got a 2002 anvil stamped buck alpha hunter in ats 34 steel in mint condition with box buck pamplet with el cajon ca. even wrapping knife shipped with sheath never had knife in it. sometimes u luck out.