Whitetails Unlimited 111

Plumberdv

Plumberdv

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I'm curious whether or not the handle etch was done by Buck or someone else. Any opinions? I like 111's and really like these display cases, so I had to have it, real or not. I'd also like opinions as to what the handle wood is.

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Dave and Dave,
The handle inlays appear to be fibron. Fibron comes in many colors and shades. It is a synthetic that resembles wood. I believe pakkawood is essentially the same thing from a different manufacturer and thus is marketed under a different name. My comments are based upon my memory of a conversation I had with Leroy Remer a few years ago. I am not 100% sure I remember it all correctly but the above is my best attempt!
 
CJ Buck has just replied to a thread you have subscribed to entitled - Red Fibron Handles - in the Buck Knives forum of BladeForums.com.

This thread is located at:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=653321&goto=newpost

Here is the message that has just been posted:
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I don't remember the exact year but seems like 97 or 98. They were supposed to be for a subsequent year but we were so excited about the design we pressed them into that current year's new products.

As to Fibron...that was a brand name for the laminated/impregnated birch handles. We use the same material basically from a different source today
 
Thanks. So it is really wood. Fibron is just the term or name for the process that is used to produce it.
 
I like that WTU 111 Dave! Now you need to buy a Smith & Wesson WTU in 460 cal to make the ultimate combo ;)

jb4570
 
Plumberdv said:
Thanks. I'm not man enough for a .460!
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Sure you are Dave. That gun can fire 45LC, 454, and 460 ammo; just shoot the 45CL most of the time. That way when you are showing off to your buds at the shooting range you can slip a round or two of the big bang stuff ;) Oh and don't forget to show off that new 111 of yours:thumbup:

jb4570
 
jb4570 said:
Sure you are Dave. That gun can fire 45LC, 454, and 460 ammo; just shoot the 45CL most of the time. That way when you are showing off to your buds at the shooting range you can slip a round or two of the big bang stuff ;) Oh and don't forget to show off that new 111 of yours:thumbup:

jb4570
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OK, I could probably handle that. I just get spooked when I see a caliber that starts with a 4. That more than likely comes from when my best friend (?) talked me into shooting his .416 Rigby. Once was more than enough!:eek:
 
Plumberdv said:
OK, I could probably handle that. I just get spooked when I see a caliber that starts with a 4. That more than likely comes from when my best friend (?) talked me into shooting his .416 Rigby. Once was more than enough!:eek:
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I here you on the over kill in power. I have a friend who was hung up on getting a Weatherby 460 mag. That rifle cost about $2200 20+ years ago. When he got it I was subjected to it's mule like kick:(; that rifle in a 460 weatherby Mag spits a 350gr slug at about 2800 fps.

I do like some of the big bore calibers as my handle states. I like the 4570 caliber; it spits that same 350gr slug at a more reasonable 1700 fps...it kicks but not nearly as bad.

jb4570
 
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