The Buck 100 Series Appreciation/Photo Thread

For those who wanted to see some serious classic BUCKS from the early 60's here you go....
Photo's courtesy of Military Fighting Knives
From the Collection of John Gibson

* Vietnam Era Fighting Knife made by Buck. The blade is 7 3/4" long and marked "Buck" at the ricasso. Buck knives made prior to 1968 were marked just "Buck". After 1968 the mark went to "Buck / USA", then to "Buck / 120 /USA". The flap style sheath started in 1964.



*Vietnam Era Fighting Knife made by Buck. The blade is 5 7/8" long and marked "Buck" at the ricasso. This was their Model 119. There is a date on top of the original box of 1962 and I would think that was when this knife was made.
 
Actually the 2nd knife is probably a 63 made in Dec 62, unless it is a barrel nut, with a nice Angeles Souvenir sheath. Second one is 63-66, not sure if thats is the original sheath could be. An expert will shine in soon I'm sure.
 
thanks gesea, I thought they looked just awesome! They got me sold in going after these older 100's. I was thinking all night how to get #1 of the NEMO'S I saw last night. I grew up watching SEAHUNT and many other military type shows. I want a NEMO....lol
 
he or she is a monster...LOL I hope you don't stoll under that tree they are all constrictors. LOL
 
gsea said:
Actually the 2nd knife is probably a 63 made in Dec 62, unless it is a barrel nut, with a nice Angeles Souvenir sheath. Second one is 63-66, not sure if thats is the original sheath could be. An expert will shine in soon I'm sure.
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Agreed, I think the bottom knife is a barrel nut model and original. The model 120's sheath I wonder about it being original as I've seen that style sheath with two liner models. DM
 
I may need to adjust my post as the flap over sheaths started in late 66 or 67 with Buck on the snap. JH Unless someone has something different.
Buck went to a pinned tang construction in May 1963. This is well documented. So, this 119 could be a barrel nut model. Just looking at photos is not an easy call. Holding the knife in hand I can be more positive. What the hey, we're just looking and calling it. No lashes are issued. Your welcome, DM
 
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Tony, the 10th Anniversary model is a handsome model. A throw back. Was that one named a 105? A 1998. Wow.. DM
 
David Martin said:
I don't know that Buck did stop making them as I still see them. DM
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David,

I thought Buck stopped making the flap sheath years ago and replaced them with this style:

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I think some did buy 120's an use them in Nam, and other Models too. I saw a BUCK folder 110 from 1967 that was bought at the PX in Indochina auction off mnths ago for $698.00 with all sorts of papers from Buck and from the PX etc.

David Question: why would the micarata spacers extend to far out from the aluminium spacers by about 32nd of inch, they are a not that soft are they? so did this happen at the factory? like to large?or squished? or is this a age thing?
 
If your talking about the spacers on the finger guard on the early 100 series. We see those extend more than that. I'd say I've seen some a 1/8". Yes, it is from the factory. I don't see this with the new ones. DM
 
TAH, I see mostly the sheath you show. Maybe they're phasing out the flap over sheaths. The type you show are called the 'snoopy sheath.' DM
 
thank you David for the clarifaction, its nothing really to worry about than. It wouldn't de-vaule the knife then, great!
 
David Martin said:
A model 120 would make a good Vietnam knife. A model with a lot of blade and all 440C. DM
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Great knife, but in country you didn't want the silver blade, acted like a flashing signal in the sun. Most blades were black, cameo etc.
A lot of guys showed up with the bucks but went in the pack when they figured it or were told it.
 
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