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CASE 1981 P172 WITH 3 HANDLE PINS
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:16 pm
by Billswfl
Did Case make a 1981 P172 Buffalo with 3 handle pins instead of 5?
Re: CASE 1981 P172 WITH 3 HANDLE PINS
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:54 pm
by Papa Bones
I have seen them with both 3 pin and 5 pin. I have no information on the differences, or the reason, but I am sure one of our more knowledgeable members will add some information. But if you look in the AAPK store, there are a couple for sale with 3 pins, one has green bone.
Re: CASE 1981 P172 WITH 3 HANDLE PINS
Posted: Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:59 pm
by Billswfl
Thank you Sir.
Re: CASE 1981 P172 WITH 3 HANDLE PINS
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:12 pm
by btrwtr
The earlier 70's knives had 5 pins and Case changed to 3 pins. Pakawood is very stable and at some point about 1980 Case decided 3 pins were enough to secure the handles.
Re: CASE 1981 P172 WITH 3 HANDLE PINS
Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2021 2:39 am
by Billswfl
btrwtr wrote: ↑Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:12 pm
The earlier 70's knives had 5 pins and Case changed to 3 pins. Pakawood is very stable and at some point about 1980 Case decided 3 pins were enough to secure the handles.
Thank you for the information Wayne.