Michael, if that is an inverted two line tang stamp reading "Buck" over "U.S.A." you have an early version that would probably date back to the late 1960's. It's hard to tell from your photograph what type, color, or how many spacers your knife has behind the guard and in front of the pommel. Depending on whether those spacers were bone hard fiber or micarta? -- That would be the definitive way to more accurately date your knife. Your flap-over sheath appears to be original to this knife, also.
Like I said, it's kind of hard to tell from your photograph. But it does appear to be a knife dating back to the 60's, IF that actually is an inverted two line tang stamp that my aging eyes are seeing?
Do you have a story to go with this knife? Have you had it long; perhaps the original owner? Or, how did you happen to come by it? In any event it's a great vintage 120, and a rare bird to boot!
Looks like some sort of phenolic material, reddish in color.
Two spacers on each side of the handle, have only had for about six months. Bought at a local sale I happened through. Just liked the look and feel...like it even more now that you pointed out the obvious. Never would have noticed the micarta or what ever the material is.
Ron Cooper
Is that an inverted tang stamp on your 120? Ya gotta love the 120!
Sep 27, 2013
Michael Kelley Sr.
Never noticed, just uploaded pics of what was my every day (work) knife. The 119 and the stamp is definetly the other way.
Sep 27, 2013
Ron Cooper
Michael, if that is an inverted two line tang stamp reading "Buck" over "U.S.A." you have an early version that would probably date back to the late 1960's. It's hard to tell from your photograph what type, color, or how many spacers your knife has behind the guard and in front of the pommel. Depending on whether those spacers were bone hard fiber or micarta? -- That would be the definitive way to more accurately date your knife. Your flap-over sheath appears to be original to this knife, also.
Like I said, it's kind of hard to tell from your photograph. But it does appear to be a knife dating back to the 60's, IF that actually is an inverted two line tang stamp that my aging eyes are seeing?
Do you have a story to go with this knife? Have you had it long; perhaps the original owner? Or, how did you happen to come by it? In any event it's a great vintage 120, and a rare bird to boot!
Cheers, my friend!
Sep 27, 2013
Michael Kelley Sr.
Looks like some sort of phenolic material, reddish in color.
Two spacers on each side of the handle, have only had for about six months. Bought at a local sale I happened through. Just liked the look and feel...like it even more now that you pointed out the obvious. Never would have noticed the micarta or what ever the material is
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Thanks for taking the time to help me understand.
Sep 27, 2013
Michael Kelley Sr.
Sep 27, 2013
Michael Kelley Sr.
Sep 27, 2013