An Arcane Topic... Early 112 Sheaths

Hoyt Buck produced the first Buck Knife in 1902. Hoyt and his son Al moved to San Diego and set up shop as H.H. Buck & Son in 1947. Al Buck revolutionized the knife industry in 1964 with the infamous Model 110 Folding Hunter. The company's innovative history and attention to quality have made for many great collectible knives.
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An Arcane Topic... Early 112 Sheaths

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I know this is somewhat obscure; I've never seen much on this topic, though. ::hmm::

I thought I'd share what (little) I know from observation regarding the early-type 112 sheath, a.k.a. "low rider" sheath.
There were 2 types made: the first type is for the more narrow-bodied 2 pin 112s; and, the second type is for the 3 pin bodies.

I've included pictures from all sides to show the differences, as well as the similarities.
Clearly, both sheaths are low riders. But, the early model sheath is distinctly smaller. My earliest example is rough... It came with my micarta-handled 112 so, I didn't complain. The second type came with my ebony-handled .112.

(If this has already been covered, mea culpa; I missed it if it has.)
If anyone (300bucks, et al?) has additional pictures & information, please share.

Best regards to all,
-Bill
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Re: An Arcane Topic... Early 112 Sheaths

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I wish Buck would come out with the low-rider ::nod:: I wear the short lenth Carhartt and low-rider hangs below the jacket for easy one hand access ::hmm::
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Re: An Arcane Topic... Early 112 Sheaths

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garddogg56 wrote:I wish Buck would come out with the low-rider ::nod:: I wear the short lenth Carhartt and low-rider hangs below the jacket for easy one hand access ::hmm::
Garddogg,

I definitely agree! I think the Buck Leather Shop would discover there exists quite a demand for their low-rider sheaths.

Really, it's their own fault -since they made those early 110s and 112s to last for generations. :)
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