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Up for sale is a highly collectible, first-year variant of the iconic Buck 120 General fixed-blade hunting knife, manufactured in 1972. This rare variant is a must-have for serious Buck Knives enthusiasts and vintage blade collectors.
Key Features & Collector Highlights:
- "Inverted" Three-Line Stamp: Features the rare "BUCK / 120 / U.S.A." tang stamp oriented upside down (readable with the tip pointing down). This mistake was only made during a brief window in 1972 before being corrected.
- Two-Spacer Handle: Features the authentic early 1970s two-spacer layout at the guard and pommel, fully authenticating its 1972 production run.
- Original Sheath Included: Comes with the period-correct, original black leather factory sheath deeply stamped with "120" on the back belt loop. Stitching is fully intact and secure.
Condition Report:
The knife is in excellent vintage condition for being over 50 years old. The 7.5-inch clip-point blade retains a beautiful satin finish with minimal wear, no deep pitting, and no heavy sharpening damage. The black phenolic handle is smooth and secure with no cracks. The aluminum guard and pommel show minor handling marks and light oxidation typical of age, which could be easily polished if desired
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