Way back in 1955 ...

[afishhunter]

What model(s) fixed blade knife or knives did Buck produce?

I'd like to get a Buck from the year I arrived.

 

[nutoknives]

Matt should chime in as he has a few old fixed
64 for me a Little easier a famous buck born that year
forgot the model #
Think it started with a 1
Good Luck for your search

 

[MT_Pokt]

It's going to be fun seeing if anyone here has any of these. I'd love to see photos!

There were 4 "catalog" knives, but untold custom knives.

The Personal - similar to today's 118
The Professional - similar to today's 103
The Field and Trench - similar to today's 119
The Fighter - nothing current to compare to but maybe the 651

This info is from the '54 catalog since there is no '55 catalog on BCCIs site.

In '56 we got the 119, 105, 118, 102, and 110 (fixed blade). There is also a "Bone cutting Knife" in the '56 catalog.

Anyone should get the BCCI membership. There's more to these catalogs than just item numbers and there is a ton of great info in the members only section.

 

[David Martin]

All these knives are from the era you inquire. The 110 Skinner is in the center. Courtesy of HK. DM

 

[David Martin]

Here are a few others I found of his. Handles are of lignum vitae. The 1st model on the left later became the 103 Skinner. Good luck on your search. DM

 

[338375]

All these knives are from the era you inquire. The 110 Skinner is in the center. Courtesy of HK. DM

Here are a few others I found of his. Handles are of lignum vitai. Good luck on your search. DM

Very cool David... I'm guessing the 110 skinner was the predecessor to the 103

 

[David Martin]

Correct. The 3rd model became the 121, the 4th became the 118. ect... DM

 

[338375]

Correct. The 3rd model became the 121, the 4th became the 118. ect... DM

Thanks David. That is really cool to see the progression of the various models

 

[Old Hunter]

Fantastic pictures David - thanks. OH

 

[David Martin]

Thanks, gents. I really like the leather sheaths Buck made back then. DM

 

[lonestar1979]

Amazing collection David,amazing knives.Wish something like this is available today.

 

[mauser9]

Thanks for postng a fine collection. Love those handles

 

[MercyfulfateXX]

Great pics David! and the history as well.

 

[MT_Pokt]

Great stuff Dave!

Thanks for the pics!

 

[Makael]

So cool. Thank you

 

[afishhunter]

Thank you.

 

[DocT]

Great David. Are those knives the same all through the mid to late '50s? What is their range?

 

[David Martin]

The lignum handled knives ran from 1951-55. The elk antler models ran from 1956-61. Note the numerous spacers. You can see that several changes occured during these 10 years. Gents you're welcome. DM

 

[338375]

Thanks, gents. I really like the leather sheaths Buck made back then. DM

Agreed... I really like the Buck knives, but the current production leather sheaths really don't get me excited. I actually don't like the look at at
IMHO the 100 series knives are one of the classiest looking production knives made. The spacers really set the knife off...

I do like the older flap sheaths because the are cool looking, and they remind of early Military 1911 sheaths. It would be nice if they would bring that style back, or even go with a more traditional style sheath...

 

[DocT]

David, what is the difference between the 110 Skinner you have pictured and the 103 Skinner?