Vintage Buck Knife Display Case Questions

You are right Matt....I should have posted these pictures here.

Here is what I ended up with for now.
The 120 and 121 are one liners. I looked, but couldn't find that I had those in two liners.
The 110 is a 4th/1st, but was in better shape than my 4th/2nd. It fits nicely though.
The 307 I bought from you as a 1971 to 1974. I'm guessing they didn't come with rivets.
The 301 and 303 I bought from you as 1971 knives.
The 305 I had NIB already. The box had writing on it that says it was gifted to someone in 1969.
The rest are two liners and fit the time period also.

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I'll replace the 120 and 121 with two liners in the future. I will try to get the model/price buttons to finish it out.

I want to thank DeSotoSky, Scott, jb4570, 300Bucks and Matt for help getting this right.

It sits on my coffee table and I really enjoy having it out. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
Stumps
You could put a 2 line stamp 121 with fiber spacers that doesn't have the fish scaler and it would be period correct. As far as the 307, you are correct in saying it did not come with scale pins. They never made the 307 with pins, I don't know why, they just didn't...
 
The 307 should say BUCK, Made In U.S.A. with 307 on reverse tang. The 307 started in 1971, the second run. The first run 1971 stockmen had pins and no model numbers. All the second run were pin-less with model number on reverse. The next change occurred in 74.

So your box 'could' have either set, just decide which and make it so and it will be. 300
 
300Bucks said:
The 307 should say BUCK, Made In U.S.A. with 307 on reverse tang. The 307 started in 1971, the second run. The first run 1971 stockmen had pins and no model numbers. All the second run were pin-less with model number on reverse. The next change occurred in 74.

So your box 'could' have either set, just decide which and make it so and it will be. 300
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Craig
I'm going to insist that you refer to your own 300 series knife document. The 307 never had scale pins. You were right on the first run going from '71 to '74 and having the BUCK made in the USA tang stamp, and having the model # on the pile side, the second run from '74-'98. The 307 never came with scale pins though...
 
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Yes you are correct, I was thinking I was communicating and was actually writing poorly.

I should of typed.....the 'other' stockmen models, ' already in production', had pins in the first run for 1971, but the 307 was introduced in the second issue of the year (1971 also) after scale pins were dropped, and never had them. I can see where my brief description was confusing. So yes, your editing and noting of records is correct.

I actually have to laugh a little, at myself, seems what I am thinkin' and what I am typin' seem to drift apart as I pass mid-century in my life journey...(:-)

300Bucks
 
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Craig
It's Ok, and rest assured it doesn't get any better, But that's why we do this everyday, so the next generation can come along and correct our mistakes. We all love you and thank you for everything you do...
 
Stumps said:
You are right Matt....I should have posted these pictures here.

Here is what I ended up with for now.
The 120 and 121 are one liners. I looked, but couldn't find that I had those in two liners.
The 110 is a 4th/1st, but was in better shape than my 4th/2nd. It fits nicely though.
The 307 I bought from you as a 1971 to 1974. I'm guessing they didn't come with rivets.
The 301 and 303 I bought from you as 1971 knives.
The 305 I had NIB already. The box had writing on it that says it was gifted to someone in 1969.
The rest are two liners and fit the time period also.

case3003.jpg


I'll replace the 120 and 121 with two liners in the future. I will try to get the model/price buttons to finish it out.

I want to thank DeSotoSky, Scott, jb4570, 300Bucks and Matt for help getting this right.

It sits on my coffee table and I really enjoy having it out. :thumbup::thumbup:
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Stumps, that a sweet display case... I have a few of them... I just put the knives I like in them... I have one just like yours...
Maybe I should put the right year knives in it too... When I'm home they are great to look at and show a few friends... :thumbup:
 
I am looking for some of the small screw on Buck Knife plaques that are attached to the Buck knife displays as long as they aren't as expensive as the one on the bay.
I am also trying to find some knife display boxes for the Buck fixed blades only. Need to display 102 through 127. I have 2 sets like that and 2 line sets along with several 124s and a few 106 axes.
I need something that I can lay on a table for display purposes and hang on the wall at home. Any ideas other that google searches or having one some custom made?
Thanks in advance if anyone can help me out here.
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The plaques will be hard to find. One may find suitable displays at yard sales or flea markets. I agree with the 307 Wrangler seated in the diagonal slot as the 107 didn't make it out of Buck plant until 1976.
Here are some displays I revamped to become suitable. DM
 
I have the case but not the insert. If anyone has an extra one please let me know
 
I have two buck display cases 1st is fixed blade 103 - 120 with a 116 the other is a pocket knife case i just got and am having a hard time finding model numbers to fit the case so I can start to fill it. Any help from you guys would be appreciated
 
winchester356 said:
I have two buck display cases 1st is fixed blade 103 - 120 with a 116 the other is a pocket knife case i just got and am having a hard time finding model numbers to fit the case so I can start to fill it. Any help from you guys would be appreciated
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Your first post. Welcome to the Buck forum. Better to start a new discussion than drag up an old one. Post some pictures of your cases and you'll get plenty of help.

Information on how to post pictures here..... http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1176629-Post-photographs
 
Boy, back in the 80's you could pick up these counter top displays for under $50, and sometimes even with the ID buttons. Now days its rare to find a whole one in good shape without paying out of sight prices. People go to the Bay and think the folks selling on there are going to get their price......Its hard to modify these counter top displays to be as vertical as possible in order to take up less space. There display in a home usually involves a spouses cooperation or you end up stashing it in some corner.

Lots of folks buy or build vertical cabinets that you wire on or tie your knives on the back and stand them on the top of some piece of furniture. If you are not a woodworker you can buy display cabinets at gun shows that work well. It may take a large gun show to attract builders. These can also be attached to the walls, but no matter the method of display I recommend some manner of securing the door so no small hands never go inside.

Other forum members favor upright glass cabinets or bookcases which may be allowed into living rooms with less effort. And can even be outfitted with special lights and other interesting materials, say like a tanned skunk hide.

If you want to go to a knife show with your collection, you either get to display on regular size folding table(s) or narrow folding tables where upright displays allow more knives to be shown. Do a search here on the forum for Blade Show photos or Knife show photos and the various methods show boaters use. I use the old counter top boxes by fixing a foamcore board painted inner bottom and back lining so I can display knives on small stands and even add other interesting items like photos or fossils, etc. The forum threads on these knife shows may give you home display ideas also.

As always I caution everyone to keep security in mind. These counter top displays can be grabbed and gone, you might think about that. If at all possible have your display where it is difficult to see thru a outside window. Especially, if you live in town and keep you window shades up after dark. Try to discuss with kids about talking about your displays and bringing other kids into your house to see your knives. You will brag enough to others as it is... Yes, if you have specific display cases you want help with post some photos in a new thread. If anyone wants to ask me questions on this ending post above start a new one also.....300Bucks
 
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hey stump Iam new here I have a buck display case just like yours what knifes fit I think I have most of them. and what does one line and 2 line mean ? thanks brian
 
brians46 said:
hey stump Iam new here I have a buck display case just like yours what knifes fit I think I have most of them. and what does one line and 2 line mean ? thanks brian
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I was told back when I got this particular display that it was most likely early 1970's.
I filled it with that era knives except for the 120 which was an older one liner.
The knives that fit this case were 120, 119, 103, 105, 118, 102 121, 110, 307, 301, 303 and 305.

The one liners were for the most part from 1967 and older, two liners mostly 1968-1972, then came the three liners after that.
Those are how many lines are used and stamped in the tang identifying the knife.

Sorry for not answering sooner, but I just saw your question this morning.

Welcome to the Buck forum!
 
I'm bumping this thread because I just discovered this display and bought it from the photo which is not a good one. I've not seen this model before and I am interested in any information on it you advanced Buck guys can offer. It appears to be double sided, swiveling and is about 16" X 24" plus the base and sign. Any info will be much appreciated!!!

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You drug up a pretty old thread, better to just start a new one. That case is from the mid 80's but of course they lived on for decades after that on store counters. That particular case came in 2 versions, 1 sided not rotating and 2 sided rotating like yours. I have one exactly like it on my dresser. /Roger
 
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