Lucky Find!

[Bill-in-Texas]

Today I bought what has to be my nicest example yet of an early 112, having the segua scales. The knife came complete with box, papers and early low-slung sheath.

Judging from the looks of the sheath, the knife was carried long ago but, has light verdi gris from sitting in the leather for a good many years. This is likely a 1972 vintage 112. I have a two other segua 112s, but this has by far the prettiest grain. It will clean up well.

It came in a lot of other knives (cheap!) including a '50s era boy scout knife, an Italian switchblade, and a few other interesting knives.

Sorry for the poor quality photos
I'll take better ones in natural light, soon.

[TripleF]

Knice score bud!!

[Old Hunter]

Nice 112, looking forward to the next pictures. OH

[Bill-in-Texas]

I put one of my EDC seguas alongside this latest one for comparison.

Since it was carried early in its life, I'll clean off the verdi gris.

[Bill-in-Texas]

Natural Light

[garddogg56]

Very nice

[Bill-in-Texas]

Thanks TripleF, OH, & Garddogg

I don't know why I keep gatherin' up 112s from hither and yon'...
I suppose it's partly due to a little nostalgia for my youth.

I don't imagine there any any other nostalgic types out there, huh? Ha, ha!

[garddogg56]

NOSTALGIC nah just the most versatile knife on earth

[Old Hunter]

Nothing wrong with nostalgia, makes the heart pine for the good old days (of course I still have some good new days!) I just have a thing for Bucks, especially those with 440 and 425 stainless steel blades. I was putting my hunting pack back in order (season opens on October 1st) - first two knives in the pack are a Buck 118 and a Buck 110, both from the 1968 - 71 era. I will put a few more in the truck toolbox in a day or two - they'll be at least another Buck and probably a Schrade or a Case. OH