How Old Is My Buck Knife?

Buck's Date Code Chart

The symbols stamped onto your blade indicate which year your knife was made. Please refer to this chart to find out the age of your knife.

1974 - 1980: One dot on each side of model number.
1980 - 1981: One dot on left side, two dots on right side.
1981 - 1986: Two dots on each side.
*2002: The anvil was used instead of model numbers (on all knives) this year only.; Customs still use the anvil mark.
110 Folding Hunter 50th Anniversary Edition, 2014: Initial production of 110 anniversary features anvil only blade stamp.; Most production includes Buck USA and anvil blade stamp.

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