All About Pocket Knives

How can you tell if from factory or custom

RootRott-1970 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:32 pm How can you tell if from factory or custom

The factory-made Bucks have a different firing button and they are relatively new to Buck’s lineup. I think Buck introduced the 110 and 112 autos in 2018.

This 112 was made as an automatic knife at the Buck factory.

This model is an “Auto Elite” but they also offer standard brass and ebony wood models.

Thanks Rick!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:52 pm Thanks Rick!

You’re welcome, my friend.

Awesome Bucks RR1970 and Rick! Welcome to AAPK RR1970!
These came in this past week.. Valor Flintlock / Aristocrat Majestic

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:16 pm Valor Flintlock / Aristocrat Majestic

Two very attractive knives, Tony

That Aristocrat Majestic really grabs me; I like the smooth, graceful grind on the blade. I am curious about that small squarish piece of metal sticking out from the end of the bolster. Some type of locking mechanism, perhaps?

Very nice Tony.

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 6:07 am

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:16 pm Valor Flintlock / Aristocrat Majestic

Two very attractive knives, Tony

That Aristocrat Majestic really grabs me; I like the smooth, graceful grind on the blade. I am curious about that small squarish piece of metal sticking out from the end of the bolster. Some type of locking mechanism, perhaps?

Thanks Q! This is a double locking knife. The blade locks when opening, then the metal piece/lever can be moved forward into the slot in the spine for an additional blade lock. It fits perfect and tight. To close the blade, you pivot the piece back and down to unlock the blade. It's unique!

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 11:46 am Very nice Tony.

Thanks Mark, I have learned a lot from you about Japan made knives and makers, before and since joining this forum,
setting my knife collecting journey in a direction I am happy with. I give much thanks and credit to you and the info you post.

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 2:01 pm

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 11:46 am Very nice Tony.

Thanks Mark, I have learned a lot from you about Japan made knives and makers, before and since joining this forum,
setting my knife collecting journey in a direction I am happy with. I give much thanks and credit to you and the info you post.

Glad to help. The Japanese knives are what moved me from a small collector to an avid collector. The quality is hard to beat.

Railsplitter wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:38 pm

RootRott-1970 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 9:32 pm How can you tell if from factory or custom

The factory-made Bucks have a different firing button and they are relatively new to Buck’s lineup. I think Buck introduced the 110 and 112 autos in 2018.

This 112 was made as an automatic knife at the Buck factory.

This model is an “Auto Elite” but they also offer standard brass and ebony wood models.

I have that exact knife. I got mine from SMKW and I had my name laser engraved on the blade. I have a 112 auto also and I did the same thing to it. When my kids end up with them later they won't be able to NOT think about me when they see it.

NCC1701 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:13 pm I have that exact knife. I got mine from SMKW and I had my name laser engraved on the blade. I have a 112 auto also and I did the same thing to it. When my kids end up with them later they won't be able to NOT think about me when they see it.

Sweet! Do you carry yours in a belt sheath?

I like to carry my 112’s loose in the pocket but I don’t carry this one that way because of the lack of a safety switch.

I have a small collection of 112’s and this Auto Elite is possibly my favorite among them. Super nice knife.

Railsplitter wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:25 pm

NCC1701 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 3:13 pm I have that exact knife. I got mine from SMKW and I had my name laser engraved on the blade. I have a 112 auto also and I did the same thing to it. When my kids end up with them later they won't be able to NOT think about me when they see it.

Sweet! Do you carry yours in a belt sheath?

I like to carry my 112’s loose in the pocket but I don’t carry this one that way because of the lack of a safety switch.

I have a small collection of 112’s and this Auto Elite is possibly my favorite among them. Super nice knife.

Yes I do carry mine in the belt sheath. The only thing I don't like about a belt sheath is I don't feel a knife when I reach in my right front pocket. I actually put one on the other day and before I walked out the door for work, I reached and picked up a "pocket" knife and dropped in my right front pocket because I forgot I had one on my belt. But there is nothing wrong with having two knives.

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:16 pm Awesome Bucks RR1970 and Rick! Welcome to AAPK RR1970!
These came in this past week.. Valor Flintlock / Aristocrat Majestic

Same 2 questions, buddy!

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:16 pm Awesome Bucks RR1970 and Rick! Welcome to AAPK RR1970!
These came in this past week.. Valor Flintlock / Aristocrat Majestic

I like 'em! And I REALLY like that Aristocrat Majestic ... it's ..... .... well ... Majestic!

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Tue Jan 21, 2025 12:06 am

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:16 pm Awesome Bucks RR1970 and Rick! Welcome to AAPK RR1970!
These came in this past week.. Valor Flintlock / Aristocrat Majestic

I like 'em! And I REALLY like that Aristocrat Majestic ... it's ..... .... well ... Majestic!

Thanks T-Dog!

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 1:46 pm

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 20, 2025 6:07 am

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Sun Jan 19, 2025 10:16 pm

I am curious about that small squarish piece of metal sticking out from the end of the bolster. Some type of locking mechanism, perhaps?

Thanks Q! This is a double locking knife. The blade locks when opening, then the metal piece/lever can be moved forward into the slot in the spine for an additional blade lock. It fits perfect and tight. To close the blade, you pivot the piece back and down to unlock the blade. It's unique!

HHmmmm ... maybe some future pictures to show up close the locking mechanism? Or the blade locked in place? I was curious too and surmised that it was... Some type of locking mechanism... very interesting, indeed ....

Found these on eBay. RMEF (Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation) blade stamps, Browning tang stamps, model numbers on reverse tang and half stops on the trapper No mention of blade steel, nor country of origin. Looking at the Browning website, my guess would be China. What the hey, both are decent knives and didn’t cost what a nice dinner out with the wife would’ve set me back. Although buying more knives might just cost me that nice dinner anyway

Nice acquisitions, Bill!

tvic wrote: ↑Tue Jan 28, 2025 4:46 pm Nice acquisitions, Bill!

Agree

Got this new Rosecraft trapper in the mail yesterday from our own Tony at Corn Creek Cutlery. He also sent a couple of other items with it that I'm very grateful for. Be sure to visit his AAPK store and see the Rosecraft knives he has.

dlr110 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 1:03 pm Got this new Rosecraft trapper in the mail yesterday from our own Tony at Corn Creek Cutlery. He also sent a couple of other items with it that I'm very grateful for. Be sure to visit his AAPK store and see the Rosecraft knives he has.

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I'm not familiar with Rosecraft knives but that’s a real beauty!
Jeff

dlr110 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 29, 2025 1:03 pm Got this new Rosecraft trapper in the mail yesterday from our own Tony at Corn Creek Cutlery. He also sent a couple of other items with it that I'm very grateful for. Be sure to visit his AAPK store and see the Rosecraft knives he has.

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Very cool knife, David, I love how it has both a pistol-grip, and, a swell-center which I haven't seen all on the same knife before now. Knice!

Appreciate the mention David, and glad you like the RoseCraft!
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