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AR-Trvlr
Nice save/SPA. I like/collect the 3 line inverted 100 series knives. I think 1972, maybe 73 is correct for the 119. Not sure about the sheath. I will have to refer to Mr. Odens book after work this evening......
Generalist
Congrats. Nice to see that 122 went to someone on the forum. Look forward to some better pics.
AR-Trvlr
Your sheath matches the description of those made by the in-house leather shop at Buck, which began in 1969 until the mid 1980s. Interestingly the bottom rivet securing the belt loop appears to have been installed opposite the norm with the smooth head on the inside of the sheath.
Thanks for the info! I really appreciate the knowledge and willingness to help that we get from the users here.
from Holding An Edge:
"about 1971 or 1972 when model numbers were added to the stamps" (the three line invert) "Then in 1972 or possible early 1973 the orientation was changed to be read with the knife pointed up."
Thanks. I have the micarta and fiber versions and have hoped for one of these for quite awhile. I'll share a photo of all 3 when it arrives. The phenolic 122/124 is one of my favorite knife designs.
from Holding An Edge:
"about 1971 or 1972 when model numbers were added to the stamps" (the three line invert) "Then in 1972 or possible early 1973 the orientation was changed to be read with the knife pointed up."
That would be a killer combo for a bird hunter.
Ive been considering it for a while but I have so many nice knives that it’s difficult to decide which to use that day. I think it will get lots of pocket time and I don’t need as large of a knife now that I’m retired.
I predict that you will like it quite a bit. I have one of the S30V models and it’s a mighty fine knife. Feels wonderful in the hand. Even better than the standard 112’s in my opinion which also have a great in hand feel.I pulled the trigger on a 112 sport pro yesterday and I just got notified it has shipped . Buck kept sending me a email saying that they were getting low in stock and did I want another look so I did.
I have one of the aluminum frame 112 with Koa wood inserts and s45vn blade that was a botm a few years ago. But it doesn’t have the pocket clip and it’s just to nice to make it a edc knife. Otherwise I would carry it regularly.
That's a great looking set, congrats!
I've always thought that was a great looking knife.
Wow, that cleaned up much better than I would have thought. Well done.
Congrats Matthew,I’m a big supporter of DU.
