My latest find is this vintage Buck 112 Ranger two-dot version, made between 1974 and 1980.
Still in very good condition regarding it's age, and armhair shaving sharp with a toothy edge.
This older Buck 112 is definitely not a lightweight, has no finger grooves, no rounding of the handle edges, cannot be easily opened due to a strong spring and no nailnick, and the blade is not made from 420HC but from noticeably harder & more wear resistant 440C steel.
The blade is also semi-hollow ground instead of hollow ground like newer versions.
In short: old school quality for real men,
Specs:
Length open: 18,4 cm
Length closed: 10,9 cm
Blade length: 7,5 cm
Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
Blade grind: semi-hollow
Sharpening angle: ~30 degrees inclusive (or ~15 degrees per side)
Steel type: 440C stainless
Hardness: ~60 HRC
Lock type: Lockback
Handle material: Solid brass frame with Makassar Ebony inlays
Weight: 183,4 grams
Belt sheath: Leather
Still in very good condition regarding it's age, and armhair shaving sharp with a toothy edge.
This older Buck 112 is definitely not a lightweight, has no finger grooves, no rounding of the handle edges, cannot be easily opened due to a strong spring and no nailnick, and the blade is not made from 420HC but from noticeably harder & more wear resistant 440C steel.
The blade is also semi-hollow ground instead of hollow ground like newer versions.
In short: old school quality for real men,
Specs:
Length open: 18,4 cm
Length closed: 10,9 cm
Blade length: 7,5 cm
Blade thickness: 3,0 mm
Blade grind: semi-hollow
Sharpening angle: ~30 degrees inclusive (or ~15 degrees per side)
Steel type: 440C stainless
Hardness: ~60 HRC
Lock type: Lockback
Handle material: Solid brass frame with Makassar Ebony inlays
Weight: 183,4 grams
Belt sheath: Leather
