"Brian, the Alpha date code starting with "A" in 1977 is correct.
I have a couple with the "D" (1980) date code. A L66 and a 062 two blade folding hunter.
Prior too '77 the only way I know of to get a rough idea of the era…"
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"Hi.
I have surfed the website and signed up for the Blog notices. Here are my answers:
1. It is very easy to move around the site. This website is attractive, welcoming, and very informative.
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- How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
- Honestly don't remember.
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- No
- How long have you collected knives?
- 6- 10 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Traditional Folders
- About Me
- Retired
- Interests
- Learning about folding knives, admiring form, function, and quality.
Comment Wall (19 comments)
- At 18:02 on June 30, 2020,
Jan Carter said…
- At 20:28 on June 29, 2019,
Featureddead_left_knife_guy said… Happy birthday, Brian! Hope there's a new knife in it for you!
- At 6:27 on February 24, 2018,
Ken Mundhenk said…
Brian Welcome to the Great Cutlery Group, we’re glad you joined us.
- At 21:02 on June 30, 2017,
- At 15:40 on January 23, 2017,
Sunil Ram said…
Thanks for joining the Buck Knives Group, Brian.
- At 19:21 on June 30, 2016,
- At 18:45 on June 30, 2014,
- At 5:29 on June 30, 2014,
2021 CalendarSteve Scheuerman (Manx) said…
- At 16:59 on June 30, 2013,
Max McGruder said…
Happy Birthday!
- At 4:08 on June 30, 2013,
Ron Cooper said…
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