What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

[echoscout]

Needs some erl and honed edges.

Good bone on that Canoe

 

[pat9198]

If you flip that $2 bill over and look at the picture of the men seated, in the center of the group you'll see Mr. James Hanson, the first black president of the U.S. Actually, there was no separate Office of The Presidency back then (during the days of the Continental Congress), there was only President (Pro Temp) of The Congress, who also acted (temporarily) as the Executive, aka the President, of the U.S. That means Barack Obama was NOT the first black president. Just sayin'...

That’s interesting.

 

[Modoc ED]

Very cool to see that knife brought back to life. Interesting that it has no nail nick - I tend to associate that (perhaps incorrectly) with custom shop and limited edition 112s. It'd be fascinating to know the backstory on this one.

Tyson Tyson A Wright - Not a custom. The knife was manufactured prior to 1976. Here's the info on that knife. No nail nicks until 1980.


Buck 112
NO Nail Nick
Steel: 420HC
Bolsters: Brass
Liners: Brass
Pins: Brass
Pivot Pin: Stainless

Shield

BUCK
.112.
U.S.A.

Manufactured
Prior to 1976


Stamped BUCK, *112*, U.S.A. 1974 to 1980.
Version 1. Left hand stamp, stainless spring holder, Macasar Ebony inlays, two brass inlay rivets and stainless rocker rivet.
Version 2. Same as above except four brass inlay rivets.
Version 3. Same as above except three brass inlay rivets.
Version 4. Same as above except the brass inlay rivets are now approximately 1/8” in diameter

 

[MarbReds]

Stag for Saturday

 

[Rufus1949]

Good bone on that Canoe

Thanks David, a new arrival.

 

[Bloodloss]

Adventure knives! They make a day of yardwork a little more exciting.

https://imgur.com/a/dkxkTfI

 

[echoscout]

That’s interesting.

that Harness Jack. I bought two two dollar bills when they came out. They had consecutive serial numbers. Bit alas they were stolen years ago.

 

[pat9198]

that Harness Jack. I bought two two dollar bills when they came out. They had consecutive serial numbers. Bit alas they were stolen years ago.

Thank you and I’m sorry to hear that David! I have a local BBQ joint that regularly gives these out as change, as well as 50-cent pieces. Not rare or anything but it’s pretty neat.

 

[paulhilborn]

 

[Travman]

Here is a $12 white bone Rough Ryder that I recent dyed purple.

 

[screened porch]

The little one's a Camillus.

 

[knarfeng]

About a dozen years ago Utica fired up a run of traditional knives made in the US. This large stockman was one of them. Not "collector grade", but quite serviceable. It's in my pocket today.

 

[Invoice]

Settled on these three today.

 

[sbh06]

Switched it up for the weekend.

 

[JW225]

 

[Johnnythefox]

Tonight.

 

[Travman]

Here is a white bone Rough Ryder that I recent dyed purple.

 

[mitch13]

Emissions test, haircut, grocery runs, etc. this seemed like a good pair to have for whatever else the day brings. Hope everyone is staying cool!

Great pairing!
Emissions test? Is that something to do with vehicle registration or similar?

 

[afishhunter]

Tyson Tyson A Wright - Not a custom. The knife was manufactured prior to 1976. Here's the info on that knife. No nail nicks until 1980.


Buck 112
NO Nail Nick
Steel: 420HC
Bolsters: Brass
Liners: Brass
Pins: Brass
Pivot Pin: Stainless

Shield

BUCK
.112.
U.S.A.

Manufactured
Prior to 1976


Stamped BUCK, *112*, U.S.A. 1974 to 1980.
Version 1. Left hand stamp, stainless spring holder, Macasar Ebony inlays, two brass inlay rivets and stainless rocker rivet.
Version 2. Same as above except four brass inlay rivets.
Version 3. Same as above except three brass inlay rivets.
Version 4. Same as above except the brass inlay rivets are now approximately 1/8” in diameter

Nice 112.
So a version 4?
I'm guessing the versions 1; 2; and 3 had 1/8" inlay rivets, like my c.1975 two dot two pin V5V5 110?

sorry. No picture of that 110 ... EVER!
(1) I don't have access to it.
(2) A previous owner used a Dremel or something to engrave something in (Mexican?) Spanish*, at least 1/8" deep. S/He also managed to break the tip, reprofile and "sharpen" the blade with what I'm guessing was the same Dremel, AND get a chip half the length and a bit over half the height on the mark side cover.
(*"Mexican" Spanish is NOT the same Spanish spoken in Spain, any more than England, and the USA speak the same English.)

A Buck Spa is not an option. Repair of the bolsters will require brazing over the "engraving", which they won't do. (I did ask.)
(Thinking about it, I doubt they have a welding/braizing torch, for 1 thing. Not having anyone who knows how to braze/brass weld is another possibility.)
Grinding the bolsters smooth is the only option, which would make the knife too skinny.

Also, due to dementional changes over the years, a new 420HC blade with current tang stamp may not fit.
(Buck ran out of the original 440C blades a couple score ago.)
Even with the offer of additional money, the won't put in a current 440C/BG48/S30V/CPM154/ or 5160 blade. 425HC is the only option.
I asked about that too. Tho transplanting the CPM 154 blade from my spare SK BLADES 'Smoke Jumper' was a potential option ... if it will fit.

Since I already have four with 420HC (and access to two) ... why bother?
$10 at the pawn shop. I figure it has earned its retirement, as abused as it is.

 

[Modoc ED]

Nice 112.
So a version 4?
I'm guessing the versions 1; 2; and 3 had 1/8" inlay rivets, like my c.1975 two dot two pin V5V5 110?

afishhunter - Yes Steve. I wasn't about to send it to Buck for a Spa so they could ruin the ebony slabs. Besides, it would have destroyed the character of the knife.