My second Buck, a two dot 112.

[PringleTree]

Picked this one and its leather sheath up at a flea market a couple of weeks ago. The blade is pretty marred, I guess from aggressive attempts at sharpening. Any observations appreciated.

[Railsplitter]

My first 112 was a 2 dot that I picked up at the PX in 1979 or 1980 while stationed at Fort Bragg. I no longer have that knife but I do have a different 2 dot.

I always did like the absence of a nail nick and the squared off frame. Never had a problem with the thick blade grind back then but nowadays I prefer the newer grind.

Man, somebody really tore up that blade. As you might already know, Buck recently built a 112 for BCCI with an old style blade. It wouldn’t surprise me if they still have some of those blades on hand but I don’t know that for a fact.

[Modern Slip Joints]

A few years ago Buck was replacing 110 and 112 blades for $10. The knife got repolished while they were at it.

[PringleTree]

Thanks, guys--much appreciated.

[garddogg56]

Two dot 440c my personal favorite

[PringleTree]

garddogg, I don't know much about it, but I guess the 440c steel is more appealing to you?

[garddogg56]

Yes sir I've worked one in the trade since 1975 lot of honest ware on this ol'girl and she's carved up a few deer

[Reverand]

Why do people still try to sharpen knives on a bench grinder? It NEVER goes well!
I would either send it to Buck, or I would clean it up a little and use the tarnation out of it.

[PringleTree]

garddogg, a great personal history you there with yours. Reverand, I have been thinking that I would just polish the brass, etc. and use it.

Chris

[garddogg56]

Yes sir PT I've tried wandering but the Buck always wins