1964 - 1986
110 FOLDING HUNTER
A photographic history by Michael DF Lowe



... with appreciative contributions from
Vern Taylor, George Stinzel, and Joe Houser


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1970 - 1979





Knife Know-How by Al Buck  1970 - 1974
16 pages, usually on color cardstock, 3-3/4" x 9-1/4".
1717 North Magnolia factory address.


Dealer Catalog  1970
First appearance of the Kalinga #401.
4 glossy black & white pages, 8-1/2" x 11".
No printed date.  ~  PO Box 1267 factory address.		 1971 letter announcing new
Mounted Stones #134, #135.



Consumer Catalog  1970
First appearance of the Kalinga #401.
4 glossy black & white panels, folded, 3-1/2" x 6-1/4".
No printed date.  ~  No factory address.



Washita Stone #134 1971
Ring around logo and model number to the right.
2" X 5" mounted in a cedar box, instructions glued in lid.
Hard Arkansas Stone #135 1971
Ring around logo and model number to the right.
2" X 5" mounted in a cedar box, instructions glued in lid.



Corrado Knife Album No. 71  1971



Consumer Catalog (3-72)  1972
First appearance of the Mounted Washita Stone #134, Mounted Hard Arkansas Stone #135,
Honemaster #136, Wrangler #307, Akonua #402.
6 glossy black & white panels, folded, 3-1/2" x 6-1/4".
No printed factory address.



*Error Printing* Dealer Catalog (9-72)  1972
First appearance of the Ranger #112, Mounted Washita Stone #134, Mounted Hard Arkansas Stone #135, Honemaster #136,
Wrangler #307, Companion #309, Muskrat #311, Trapper #313, Yachtsman #315, Trailblazer #317, Akonua #402.
Incorrect model numbers on the Muskrat and Trapper.
4 glossy black & white pages, 8-1/2" x 11".  ~  PO Box 1267 factory address.


*Corrected* Dealer Catalog (9-72)  1972
First appearance of the Ranger #112, Mounted Washita Stone #134, Mounted Hard Arkansas Stone #135, Honemaster #136,
Wrangler #307, Companion #309, Trapper #311, Muskrat #313, Yachtsman #315, Trailblazer #317, Akonua #402.
4 glossy black & white pages, 8-1/2" x 11".  ~   PO Box 1267 factory address.\



Consumer Catalog (9-72)  1972
First appearance of the Ranger #112, Companion #309, Trapper #311, Muskrat #313, Yachtsman #315, Trailblazer #317.
6 glossy black & white panels, folded, 3-1/2" x 6-1/4".
No printed factory address.


At this time, it is unknown if this version exist as a prototype or an
advertising mock-up. Currently there is no knowledge of it actually
being produced and distributed to retailers.

The image to the right was scanned from the Dealer Catalog, dated
9-72. The following year, in the 4-73 dated Dealer Catalog, you
will find a V2V1 image similar to the version shown below.

The Patent Application, along with it's patent drawing, matches
the Honemaster to the right. The patent request was
subsequently granted on 09 December 1975.
Honemaster #136 (V1V1)  1972
Patent Application Filed 08 June 1973.
If you happen to have one, please send photos.



2-pc plastic case with a red tray.
The #136 has a common round top 3.
Honemaster #136 (V2V1) 1972
Patent Application Filed 08 June 1973.

There are three versions of the 'Patent Pending' Honemaster #136.

The differences are easy to identify on the second and third. With
the earliest two versions, you look in between the clamp panels
and you will see either two separate pads of neoprene, glued to
the interior sides of the clamp panels (L), or you will find an
 unaffixed arch-shaped single piece of rubber padding (R).



Dealer Catalog (4-73)  1973
Last appearance of the Nemo #122.
4 glossy black & white pages, 8-1/2" x 11".
PO Box 1267 factory address.



Consumer Catalog (4-73)  1973
Last appearance of the Nemo #122.
6 glossy black & white panels, folded, 3-1/2" x 6-1/4".
No printed factory address.



Honemaster #136 (V2V2)  1973
Patent Application Filed 08 June 1973. 		 
2-pc plastic case with a red tray.
The #136 has a common round top 3.


WANTED FOR PURCHASE
If you have one, please send me a photo to confirm it exist.
Dealer Catalog (11-73 unconfirmed)  1974
First appearance of the Empress Trio #200.
4 glossy black & white pages, 8-1/2" x 11".
PO Box 1267 factory address.



Consumer Catalog (11-73)  1974
First appearance of the Empress Trio #200.
No printed factory address.



Dealer Catalog (6-74)  1974
First appearance of the Steelmaster #137. Introduction of the Esquire #501.
4 glossy black & white pages, 8-1/2" x 11".
PO Box 1267 factory address.



Consumer Catalog (6-74)  1974
First appearance of the Steelmaster #137.
6 glossy black & white panels, folded, 3-1/2" x 6-1/4".
No printed factory address.


Steelmaster #137  1974 - 1977
Boxed with a fitted sheath. 






Knife Know-How by Al Buck  1974 - 1978
16 pages, usually on color cardstock, 3-3/4" x 9-1/4".
PO Box 1267 factory address.



Dealer Catalog (5-75)  1975
First appearance of the Esquire #501, Rancher #319.
4 glossy black & white pages, 8-1/2" x 11".
PO Box 1267 factory address.



Consumer Catalog (5-75)  1975
First appearance of the Esquire #501, Rancher #319.
6 glossy black & white panels, folded, 3-1/2" x 6-1/4".
No printed factory address.



Dealer Catalog (7-76)  1976
First appearance of the Scout #107.
4 glossy black & white pages, 8-1/2" x 11".
PO Box 1267 factory address.



Consumer Catalog (7-76)  1976
First appearance of the Scout #107.
6 glossy black & white panels, folded, 3-1/2" x 6-1/4".
No printed factory address.



2-pc plastic case with a red tray.
The #136 has a common round top 3.
Honemaster #136 (V3V1)  1976
Patent Number granted 09 December 1975



Dealer Catalog (3-77)  1977
4 glossy black & white pages, 8-1/2" x 11".
PO Box 1267 factory address.



Consumer Catalog (3-77)  1977
First appearance of the Prince #503.
6 glossy black & white panels, folded, 3-1/2" x 6-1/4".
No printed factory address.





Steelmaster #137  1977 - 1980
Boxed with a fitted sheath.  
Have found no variations, only the boxes changed.



Dealer Catalog (12-77)  1978
First appearance of the Edgemaster #138, Windsor Set #206, Prince #503.
4 glossy black & white pages, 8-1/2" x 11".
PO Box 1267 factory address.



Consumer Catalog (12-77)  1978
First appearance of the Edgemaster #138, Windsor Set #206.
6 glossy black & white panels, folded, 3-1/2" x 6-1/4".
No printed factory address.



Honemaster #136 (V3V1)  1978
2-pc plastic case with a red tray.
The #136 has a flat top 3.



Edgemaster #138  1978



Washita Stone #134 about 1978
Ring around logo removed and model number centered.
2" X 5" mounted in a cedar box, instructions glued in lid.

Stones will be found with shrink wrap or
a wraparound cardboard sleeve.

Hard Arkansas Stone #135 about 1978
Ring around logo removed and model number centered.
2" X 5" mounted in a cedar box, instructions glued in lid.

Stones will be found with shrink wrap or
a wraparound cardboard sleeve.



Knife Know-How by Al Buck (12/78)  1979 - 1980
16 pages, usually on color cardstock, 3-3/4" x 9-1/4".
PO Box 1267 factory address.
Consumer Catalog I  1979
3-1/4" x 6-1/4" folded, 6-1/4" x 13" unfolded.
4 double-sided panels. (Code No. C279)



Dealer Catalog (US)  1978 - 1979
Will have the #506 shown as Lady Buck.
6 brown-black & white pages, two-folds, 8-1/2" x 11".
Consumer Catalog II  1979
3-1/4" x 6-1/4" folded, 6-1/4" x 13" unfolded.
4 double-sided panels. (Code No. C979)


Dealer Catalog (Canada)  1978 - 1979
Will have the #506 shown as Lady Buck.
Canadian catalog does not have pricing. Canadian address on back cover.
6 brown-black & white pages, two-folds, 8-1/2" x 11".


Literature ID Codes
As you will discover, there are no specific years printed on some of the different literature distributed by
Buck over the last 15 years. In the early 1980s, the different paper inserts placed inside Buck Knife boxes,
along with the consumer guide pamphlets and catalogs found at retail locations, started displaying a code
number from the marketing department for the printers. It was generally found on the front bottom left
or right corner of the single-sided paper, and on the reverse side of pamphlets, as well as the back
cover of catalogs, again, in the bottom left or right corners.

In the images below, you will find a breakdown of the codes to help identify the item you have in hand.





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