Unmarked Buck 112

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Tx_Aggie

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New member here, hoping the forum can help me determine why the blade on this knife isn't stamped. Pictures:

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The sheath is stamped on the back with the model number 112, and the box contains all of the paperwork that came with the knife when new. Is there any way that I can estimate the age of this knife without a stamp on the blade, and is there any chance this might not be a genuine Buck?

Thanks in advance!
 
Looks real and right, aside from no markings. The fakes have become more common in recent years. Wouldn't expect one with that box and age.

I'll let some of the more knowledgeable members chime in though.
 
T Tx_Aggie Welcome to the forum. Beauty of a 112 you have there. The combo of a blade with no nail nick and rounded bolsters is interesting. Nail nicks were added around 1980 and hand rounded bolsters in 1983. As pjsjr stated paperwork with give a clue to the age. Post pics of the paperwork if possible.
 
Thank you all for the answers! Especially J J Hubbard !

pjsjr pjsjr The code on the bottom left edge of the registration paperwork is: CL785200m I can try to post a picture of the paperwork tomorrow.

Would that suggest it is a 1985 production knife? matthewtstock matthewtstock 1985 would seem to fit with the hand rounded bolsters, but not the lack of a nail nicks. Perhaps the nail nick could've been left off same as the stamp?

Would you all say this knife is more or less desirable because of the irregularities to the blade?
 
1985 works, especially since the bolster under the lock release appears rounded. Hand rounded bolsters still had/have the sharp edge beneath the lock release. In 1984 Buck introduced rounded frames that did not require the extra hands on modification. With the new castings the sharp edges under the lock release were rounded, as yours appears to be.

As to the desirability due to such a combination I do not think it makes the knife more or less collectable. Although I would put more stock in DeSotoSky DeSotoSky or bucksway bucksway opinions regarding collectability/desirability.
 
Tx_Aggie said:
The code on the bottom left edge of the registration paperwork is: CL785200m I can try to post a picture of the paperwork tomorrow.
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Maybe someone here knows about that code, I don't. I've seen dates on the 'care and usage' sheet. Do post pictures of all paperwork.
 
Well that's a really odd 112..It should have a nail nick and I would bet Mr. Hubbard is right about the tang stamp. As far as value goes to us that like the oddball Bucks it's absolutely worth more than a standard 112. The fact that it's basically NIB is a real plus because it's a good indication it left the factory like that. I bought a "double" tang stamp Brian Yellowhorse Custom and paid extra because...I like odd ones lolol! You could use it but that basically ends any extra value. A 'normal' 112 of that vintage goes for around fifty or sixty bucks and I would guess about 20% to 30% (or maybe much more if 2 people REALLY wanted it) so if I was in your shoes I would just buy a Slim Pro or other 112 to use. I have a LT with no tang stamp but I don't remember seeing a late 70's early 80's 112 like that before. And I have looked at a lot of 112's over the years..NIB makes it special.
 
bucksway bucksway Thank you! That's good to know. I don't often keep a knife that I don't intend to use, so this one may have to go to someone who will appreciate it as a collectible.

Here are the requested pictures of the paperwork in the box with the knife:









The code at the bottom of the registration page is ripped and dog-eared, but thankfully not missing.
 
Tx_Aggie said:
bucksway bucksway Thank you! That's good to know. I don't often keep a knife that I don't intend to use, so this one may have to go to someone who will appreciate it as a collectible.

Here are the requested pictures of the paperwork in the box with the knife:









The code at the bottom of the registration page is ripped and dog-eared, but thankfully not missing.
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I'm going to use some DeSotoSky DeSotoSky wisdom he shared a lustrum ago...

The code on the bottom corner "...785200m" suggests that sheet was printed/ordered in July of '85, and 200,000 were printed/ordered.

It's reasonable to deduce that if that knife and paperwork were packed together at Buck, that your knife couldn't be earlier than July of 1985.

There are some assumptions in that, but no one has objected to the theory in the past.

-Search-Fu Master
 
bucksway said:
Well that's a really odd 112.
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bucksway said:
The fact that it's basically NIB is a real plus because it's a good indication it left the factory like that.
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FWIW Clint, I think that would make a great addition to your display. Put the paperwork under glass and the knife and box on a auto-rotating pedestal, with a domed clear cover. :thumbsup:
 
I'm running out of room in 3 display cases..Now I'm at the point I have to decide what to kick out for something new and its like picking a favorite granddaughter lolol! Every one of my 112's holds memories for me and at some point I have to decide what way to go with the collection. And how much resources to devote to each new addition. For the longest time odd ruled then 1 of 1 Customs. The new Take Apart concept really intrigued me the last couple of years and I've tried to get a example of each one for a separate display. But it finally hit me ya just can't own EVERY odd or new 112 ..even tho you might try..
 
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