Vintage Bucklite Specs Please

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Hello, can one of the Buck experts please post a full "chart" of vintage Bucklite specs? I. E. Blade lengths/designs, handle differences, all model numbers such as 442, 444 426 etc (the point is that it's hard to differentiate the various models and specs from product descriptions if the sellers usually don't know and give the wrong info). I just canceled an order for a 444 because i thought it was the larger model of the 442 (hunter vs ranger). Pictures would be awesome too but I'll settle for at least model numbers blade lengths/styles and handles. Thank you thank you thank you.
 
Thanks I'll check it out now. I just hate to have to cancel a sale because I'm wrong about the model number.
 
Ouch. Head. Aneurysm. Too... Many... Numbers... Also none of the pictures come through I guess sharing without paying a fee changes the pics to a placeholder. I'm looking for someone knowledgeable to make a chart... ie. [442, 3" drop point, Black plastic handle w finger groove. 420 steel. Years made (???) ]
 
Ok I'll settle for the *Vintage* Bucklite model corresponding to the Buck 110 hunter. The one WITHOUT 4-finger grooves. Anyone know the model number? I believe 426 is the full size version of the hunter but it has finger grooves. The 486 is the current Bucklite Max large. THANK YOU.
 
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424 ~ 501 Squire 2.75" drop no FG
422 ~ 112 Ranger 3" clip FG only
426 ~ 110 Hunter 3.75" clip FG only

There is no "vintage" 110 size BuckLite without finger grooves.
The 110 Ecolite (recently discontinued) is possibly as light as a Bucklite and does not have finger grooves. The handle material is paperstone and came in red and black. (edit... or was it green?)

Almost forgot, the new 110 LT is like an updated version of the old 426 and does not have finger grooves.
 
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Ok folks this is what I came up with after some research. If I'm incorrect or missing additional model numbers or info, please feel free to add and I'll do an edit...

BUCK KNIVES BUCKLITE MODELS:

422 - 3" Blade, clip point, Black or Maroon (older), 4FG only, similar to 112 FG Ranger metal handle

424 - 2&3/4" Blade, drop point, Black or Maroon (older), no FG at all, similar to a sodbuster or current production 501 Squire metal handle or Buck 55™ metal handle

425 - 1&5/8" Blade, drop point, Black and various other colors) no FG at all, similar to a mini-sodbuster, current production Buck Alumni metal handle (some color handle variations), 503 Knight metal handle (which has a *1&7/8"* Blade), 2017 current re-production of the original model 525 is the exact same but now called "MiniBuck" and often sold as part of Crockett set with modern 482

426 - 3&3/4" Blade, clip or drop point variations, Black, Maroon (older), camouflage (older, model 460), 4FG only, similar to 110 FG Hunter metal handle. From DeSotoSky: "The 110 Ecolite (recently discontinued) is possibly as light as a Bucklite and does not have finger grooves. The handle material is paperstone and came in red and black. (edit... or was it green?)"

442 - 3" Blade, drop point, Black, no 4FG, one FG by front of handle, similar to Copper & Clad SFO drop point 112 Ranger metal handle

444 - 2&3/4" Blade, drop point, Black no 4FG, one FG by front of handle, almost identical to 442 above but with a 1/4" smaller blade

482 - 3" Blade, drop point, Black, no 4FG, one FG by front of handle (2017 "Folding BuckLite MAX small") modern handle, deep carry pocket clip, similar to 442 above but with modern handle, was in 2017 production line but discontinued already, often sold as part of Crockett set with 2017 reproduction 425.

486 - 3&5/8" Blade, drop point, thumb stud, Black, no 4FG, one FG by front of handle (2017 "Folding BuckLite MAX large" LT) modern handle, deep carry pocket clip, similar to 110 Hunter metal handle, currently in production

>>>Anyone have anything else to add I'll edit this post with the new information. Mods can possibly merge this thread with drei3ree's suggestion: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/all-about-bucklites-and-selectors.722145/page-45#post-17695737
 
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ShelterMe said:
Hello, can one of the Buck experts please post a full "chart" of vintage Bucklite specs? I. E. Blade lengths/designs, handle differences, all model numbers such as 442, 444 426 etc (the point is that it's hard to differentiate the various models and specs from product descriptions if the sellers usually don't know and give the wrong info). I just canceled an order for a 444 because i thought it was the larger model of the 442 (hunter vs ranger). Pictures would be awesome too but I'll settle for at least model numbers blade lengths/styles and handles. Thank you thank you thank you.
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Here are a couple of photos of the early 426. I hope this helps.
Buck 426 Clip Point.jpg Buck 426 Drop Point.jpg
 
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Ok folks this is what I came up with after some research. If I'm incorrect or missing additional model numbers or info, please feel free to add and I'll do an edit...

BUCK KNIVES BUCKLITE MODELS:

422 - 3" Blade, clip point, Black or Maroon (older), 4FG only, similar to 112 FG Ranger metal handle

424 - 2&3/4" Blade, drop point, Black or Maroon (older), no FG at all, similar to a sodbuster or current production 501 Squire metal handle or Buck 55™ metal handle

425 - 1&5/8" Blade, drop point, Black and various other colors) no FG at all, similar to a mini-sodbuster, current production Buck Alumni metal handle (some color handle variations), 503 Knight metal handle (which has a *1&7/8"* Blade), 2017 current re-production of the original model 525 is the exact same but now called "MiniBuck" and often sold as part of Crockett set with modern 482

426 - 3&3/4" Blade, clip or drop point variations, Black, Maroon (older), camouflage (older, model 460), 4FG only, similar to 110 FG Hunter metal handle. From DeSotoSky: "The 110 Ecolite (recently discontinued) is possibly as light as a Bucklite and does not have finger grooves. The handle material is paperstone and came in red and black. (edit... or was it green?)"

442 - 3" Blade, drop point, Black, no 4FG, one FG by front of handle, similar to Copper & Clad SFO drop point 112 Ranger metal handle

444 - 2&3/4" Blade, drop point, Black no 4FG, one FG by front of handle, almost identical to 442 above but with a 1/4" smaller blade

482 - 3" Blade, drop point, Black, no 4FG, one FG by front of handle (2017 "Folding BuckLite MAX small") modern handle, deep carry pocket clip, similar to 442 above but with modern handle, was in 2017 production line but discontinued already, often sold as part of Crockett set with 2017 reproduction 425.

486 - 3&5/8" Blade, drop point, thumb stud, Black, no 4FG, one FG by front of handle (2017 "Folding BuckLite MAX large" LT) modern handle, deep carry pocket clip, similar to 110 Hunter metal handle, currently in production

>>>Anyone have anything else to add I'll edit this post with the new information. Mods can possibly merge this thread with drei3ree's suggestion: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/all-about-bucklites-and-selectors.722145/page-45#post-17695737
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The 422 also came in olive green and had a camo Sheath.
View attachment 833687
 
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I recall seeing a nylon sheath with Boy Scouts Fleur De Lis...
and waddaya know, someone on the web has one...
BUCL01_pouch.jpg

nicely paired and photographed too!
http://www.scoutknives.net/index.php/boy-scout-knives-1/buck
 
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