RARE 1 Yr. 1972 INVERTED BUCK 121 USA 3 LINE 4 MICARTA VINTAGE HUNTING KNIFE SET

Description

WELCOME:
YOU  WILL  LOVE  THIS  KNIFE!
For your bidding consideration
:
a Rare Inverted
1972  "
One Year Only Production Run"
BUCK  121  U.S.A.
vintage
hunting Bowie!
One great American-made BUCK Factory Classic
hunting / skinning knife combo
from my personal collection.
This
Stunning
Buck 121
Bowie
has a
bright steel fixed
blade
with possibly the
"Original Factory Edge"
and a
durable black composite handle
with
finger grooves
.
The companion
Buck  121
flap-over black
leather sheath
is also included.
According to research, the
production run
was for
"One Year Only
...
1972"
with Buck's combination of the
4
Micarta handle spacers
and the
3-line "inverted" blade stamping.
History:
BUCK started the
3 line "inverted" stamping in 1972
(read with tip pointing down).  The first production knives came with
"four" Micarta spacers
in the handle
(1972) for that year only.
Then from 1973 - 1980 Buck we
nt to 4 Micarta spacers in the handle but with the 3 line stamping on the right side (and blade tip read pointing up).  Finally, from 1982 through 1986 they went to
two
spacers in the handle
with the 3 line stamping
.
So, with this knife having the "four
micarta
spacers"... and with the rare 3-line inverted stamping, the production date would indicate it was
made in:  1972...with a one-year production only
.
(Reference book:  "Blades Guide to Knives")
The blade is stamped:
B U C K
1 2 1
Note:  (the stamping is "inverted" -read with knife pointed down)
U. S. A.
SIZE:
The overall size is approx:
9  7/8"
long.
The fixed blade is approx
:
5  5/8
"
long.
HANDLE:
The quality handle design features
factory finger-grooves (or palm swells)
for a firm yet comfortable grip.  The smooth handle is made of a traditional
black Phenolic
with an
aluminum pommel & guard
which provides a
perfect combination of beauty and balance
.
The
heavy-duty finger guard
is designed to offer good hand protection and has
two Micarta spacers
and
two aluminum spacer
s. This
one-year production 1972 classic Buck 121
also has
two black Micarta spacers
and
one
aluminum spacer
at
pommel end.
There are some light signs of handling on this beautiful black handle, and it offers a secure, easy grip. This early Buck knife has been carefully stored, and is in
Exceptionally Good Condition,
especially when considering
it is 50 years old.
A true American icon and one of Buck's top selling knives, the 121 is a great knife that has often been handed down from one generation to another
.
This rare 1972"One Year Production Run Knife" is just waiting for the right person to appreciate its history and make it their own.
(Please view photos for details)
BLADE:
The
reflective steel fixed blade
has
No blade edge nicks
, and
the tip is pointed.
This slender hunting blade features an
upswept blade design
and
may
have the
"Original Factory Edge"
but I can't say for sure. I will leave any decision on sharpening the Buck 121 up to the new owner.
Especially or its age,
this Inverted BUCK 121 USA
hunting / skinning / fishing blade
is in
"
Exceptionally Good Vintage Condition"
(Please view photos for details)
SHEATH:
The companion black leather sheath (or case) is included, and it is the early and popular
flap-over style.
The sheath has a firmly attached
wide belt loop onthe back,
and a
working metal snap (
that is
stamped  BUCK) on the flapover wide strap.
and has
intact stitching.
This vintage factory sheath is an impressive
1/2" inch + thickness at the
stiff throat
area
.
This in one H
eavy-duty leather sheath
and is factory stamped on the
back
:
1 2 1.
The vintage sheath is also in
"Exceptionally Good Condition"
with only minor shelf rubs and some light handling.  This great
BUCK flap-over sheath fits the hunting knife like glove and offers excellent protection for carrying.
(Please view photos for details)
The front is stamped:
BUCK
The
metal snap
is stamped:
B U C K
The
back of the sheath
is stamped:
121
(Please view photos for details)
This rare 1972 "1 Year Run"  BUCK  121  U.S.A. hunting knife will make a great addition for the collector or
outdoorsman in your family!
The hunting knife has
a lot of character and vintage appeal...with a slight original "patina of time" appearance not yet achieved with newer knives.
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