Two questions on fixed blades

[tongueriver]

When was the 121 last offered?

When was the old flap-over sheath last offered?

Thanks for your feedback!

 

[DeSotoSky]

I've learned never to say "LAST". The most "RECENT" appearance in the catalog was in 2013 with a Boone & Crockett logo. It's the lower knife in the picture shown with a 118. Generally, I think the flap sheaths started giving way to the Snoopy type in the early-mid 70's. I expect they were available as a replacement sheath for quite awhile a s old inventory sold out. Flap sheaths also occasionally appeared as special issues with certain knives thru the 80's. Hopefully someone else will chime in on the sheath question.

 

[David Martin]

Yes, the 121 was offered relatively recent. That date sounds right. Though it is now has a different shape. I can pin the sheaths changing to 1979 and 1980. By 1981 the 'snoopy' style is established. Just my observations. I own a model 120 bought in 1980 from Gander Mt. with the flap over sheath and a model 119 (bought the same year) with the snoopy sheath. DM

 

[tongueriver]

Yes, the 121 was offered relatively recent. That date sounds right. Though it is now has a different shape. I can pin the sheaths changing to 1979 and 1980. By 1981 the 'snoopy' style is established. Just my observations. I own a model 120 bought in 1980 from Gander Mt. with the flap over sheath and a model 119 (bought the same year) with the snoopy sheath. DM

Good info on the sheaths-just what I was looking for; thank you! I knew about the special edition knife. I would like to know when they dropped the regular run of 121s.

 

[David Martin]

Realize when us collectors (Roger, et al) try to define parameters on design changes and pen it to certain years. Allow us some fluctuation. As a certain change may be seen one year (perhaps looked at as an anomaly) and then becomes more 'commonly seen' another. We try. Your welcome. DM