What can you tell me about my 112?

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Rasmus80

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I have this Buck 112, which I got in the late 80'ies or early 90'ies.



I have been checking out the 112 resurce sticky thread, but I have come up short.

It is stamped: BUCK 112 X, USA.

I am curious to know the steeltype. Is it 440C or 420HC?

The knife is a true gem to me! My top choice for whittling and fine woodwork,
 
Rasmus80 said:
I have this Buck 112, which I got in the late 80'ies or early 90'ies.
I have been checking out the 112 resurce sticky thread, but I have come up short.
It is stamped: BUCK 112 X, USA.
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Vilkommen to the Buck knife forum. The 112 resource sticky thread will help you with knives made before 1986. Starting in 1986 the knives have a date code symbol.
The "X" on your knife is the date code for 1990. You will find a separate sticky for date codes. Enjoy your knife.
 
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Rasmus80 said:
I have this Buck 112, which I got in the late 80'ies or early 90'ies.
My top choice for whittling and fine woodwork,
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Rasmus, welcome to the Buck Forum. I am soo glad you posted this as I think the same way too.
There are others who think there is something special about a flat grind. I've tried them both and thought the knife from the era you have cuts better. Different strokes for different folks. 425M is a good steel. DM
 
Thank you for your feedback.
Much appreciated!

This one just eats through wood, and has never as much as microchipped.
 
Ras, hor mor dur e dog? Doesn't surprise me. That echos my findings.
Also, gents did you notice the sheath has the 3X Buck on the snap and a 1990. I would consider this a good mark for the first of these. DM
 
Rasmus the brass on your 112 has a real nice pale patina . I like the different shades Buck brass will tone to. When I spread out all my 112's the difference in color and tone of the bolsters is striking. You have taken good care of your 112 and it shows.
 
Ah ok... :) I do read and understand Swedish.
However, I am fairly certain, that "Hor mor dur e dog" is the language of Mordor:cool:
 
bucksway said:
Rasmus the brass on your 112 has a real nice pale patina . I like the different shades Buck brass will tone to. When I spread out all my 112's the difference in color and tone of the bolsters is striking. You have taken good care of your 112 and it shows.
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It was a gift from my late Grandfather, so it is taken very good care of.
I do like to let my knives grow some patina, eventhough the brass om my 112 buffs up nicely, if a want itvtp shine. But yeah, I like that you can see that it is well used.
 
David Martin said:
I was hoping you spoke some Swedish. As a lot of Europeans speak several languages. DM
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Rereading it, I realise, that you likely meant to ask: How are you today. And I am good! Thank you.
Hur mor du i dag?
Or "Hvordan har du det i dag?" in danish.
 
Yes, I tried. Glad you made the connection. I'd try again but you'll have to correct the spelling... DM
 
Here's my 112. Also a gift except from my Dad. What does the c in 112c mean. I forgot when it was gifted.
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Just looked it up. Looks like 1995:)
 
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It means your knife was manufactured in 1995. The nickel frame 112 was just coming out. Welcome to the Buck Forum. DM
 
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