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Buck - 122 Nemo Diving Knife 1967 White Teflon - PRIVATE COLLECTION
KNIFE ACQUIRED FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Acquired from a private individual, previously purchased
* Condition: Excellent overall condition, with minor storage and handling marks consistent with its age
* Commercial availability: Discontinued - rare collector's model
* Sharpening: Apparently original factory edge
* Marks on blade: Minimal surface marks consistent with age; blade in excellent overall condition
* Marks on handle: Minimal surface marks consistent with age and storage
* Box: Present, original period box, with stains, yellowing and normal signs of age
* Sheath: Present, original Buck Nemo synthetic diving sheath, complete with retaining straps
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Original BUCK NEMO documentation with use and maintenance instructions included
* Inspected and Certified by our in-house laboratoryThe Buck 122 Nemo is one of the most fascinating and collectible knives from Buck's early production history and represents an important chapter in the development of the American brand. Introduced in 1967, the Nemo was specifically designed as a professional diving knife for divers requiring a strong, powerful and dependable tool for use in marine environments.
The Nemo design would subsequently give rise to the celebrated Buck 124 Frontiersman. During the earliest stages of production, the two models were essentially identical in terms of knife construction and were distinguished primarily by their equipment: the 122 Nemo was supplied with a dedicated synthetic diving sheath designed to be strapped to the leg, whereas the Frontiersman was marketed with a traditional leather sheath for outdoor use.
The example offered here belongs to one of the rarest and most desirable configurations within the Nemo/Frontiersman family: the early 1967 commercial production with white Teflon spacers. According to historical documentation from the Buck Collectors Club, the estimated production for this configuration was only 300-500 examples.
Its construction details are highly distinctive: a black phenolic handle, thin white Teflon spacers, a robust stainless-steel guard and the characteristic one-piece stainless-steel bird's-beak pommel, complete with a lanyard hole at the end.
The blade marking is also significant for dating the knife. The ricasso bears the simple two-line “BUCK / U.S.A.” stamp, without the 122 model number. Buck introduced systematic model-number markings only in later years, making this early configuration immediately recognizable to knowledgeable collectors.
The large plain-edge blade is made from 440C stainless steel, one of the reference steels used by Buck during this period and selected for its strong cutting performance, toughness and good corrosion resistance. Nevertheless, the Nemo's intended underwater use required particularly careful maintenance after exposure to salt water, something Buck specifically emphasized in the documentation originally supplied with the knife.
This example retains its rare original Buck Nemo diving sheath, made from rigid synthetic material and complete with adjustable straps for attachment to the diver's leg. The presence of the Nemo-specific sheath is particularly important, as it distinguishes this configuration from the contemporary Buck 124 Frontiersman.
The set also retains the original large two-piece ivory-colored Buck Knife box, typical of the earliest production period, and most importantly the rare original “BUCK NEMO” instruction sheet, in which Buck explained the characteristics of the steel and provided specific instructions for proper blade maintenance following use in water.
The knife is in excellent condition considering its age. The blade retains a very uniform satin finish and shows no evident corrosion; the handle, guard and pommel are likewise very well preserved. Only minor surface marks consistent with almost sixty years of storage and handling are visible.
The original sheath is complete and in excellent overall condition, with normal superficial signs of age. The box shows more evident staining, yellowing and storage marks, entirely consistent with its age. The original documentation is present and further enhances the historical importance and completeness of this set.
A 1967 Buck 122 Nemo with white Teflon spacers is already a highly significant piece in Buck history; finding one still accompanied by its original diving sheath, box and BUCK NEMO documentation makes this example particularly desirable for a collection dedicated to early Buck knives, American military and professional knives, or the history of diving knives.
Intended use: Professional diving / Collection
Production type: Industrial
Brand: Buck Knives
Model: 122 Nemo
Year / Variant: 1967 - White Teflon Spacers
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: 440C stainless steel
Blade profile: Clip Point / Bowie
Edge: Plain
Blade finish: Satin
Marking: Two-line BUCK / U.S.A., without model number
Handle: Black phenolic material
Spacers: White Teflon
Guard: Stainless steel
Pommel: One-piece stainless steel, bird's-beak profile with lanyard hole
Blade length: Approx. 159mm / 6.25"
Overall length: Approx. 298mm / 11.75"
Sheath: Original Buck Nemo synthetic diving sheath with adjustable leg straps
Box: Original two-piece ivory-colored Buck Knife box
Documentation: Original BUCK NEMO instruction and maintenance sheet
Estimated production of this variant: 300-500 examples according to historical Buck Collectors Club documentation
Notes: Rare 1967 example with white Teflon spacers, previously purchased and acquired from a private collectionBU-NEMO-AP€1,139.34Only 1 leftOnly 1 left
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Svörd - Von Tempsky Forest Ranger 6.5” Bowie Knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - VTR - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Provenance: Collected from a private individual, previously purchased.
* Condition: Never used, absolutely like new
* Commercially available: Still in production, hard to find
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: None
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Marketed by manufacturer without a box
* Scabbard: Present
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: Present
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratoryThis replica of Major Von Tempsky's 6.5” Bowie knife is inspired by the design of the knife he created and assigned to his company of Forest Rangers in 1863.
Gustavus Ferdinand von Tempsky (1828-1868) was a German-born adventurer, soldier and artist, known for his role in the New Zealand Wars and for his leadership among the Forest Rangers. His adventurous life and courage made him a legendary figure, particularly in the context of battles between European settlers and Māori peoples.
He learned the advantages of Bowie knife fighting in California during his stint as a prospector, where he had acquired an excellent American-made knife; once he arrived in New Zealand and found himself in charge of Forest Ranger Company No. 2 with the rank of major, he had about 30 Bowie knives made for his men according to his personal design by a blacksmith in Shortland St. Auckland. The Forest Rangers were an elite corps of mounted scouts employed by the colonial government between August 1863 and October 1867 during the New Zealand Wars.
At the time, knives were made of wagon spring steel, one of the few steels available to blacksmiths in Auckland in 1863, and Von Tempsky, an experienced fighter, taught his men the use of the Bowie knife in hand-to-hand combat. The knife was used to defend against enemy blows while a pistol was usually held in the other hand.
In addition to combat, Bowie knives were used to open paths in the forest, dig defensive positions, cut firewood, and for general use while camping.
Use: Heavy Duty / Collection
Type of production: Handcrafted
Country of manufacture: New Zealand
Blade: full tang made of 8670 spring steel, high carbon content
Blade Finish: Direct heat treatment, which goes to create special color play on the blade
Handle: Wenge wood with carbon steel through-guard
Blade length: 165mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 283mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 600g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: unwrapped, sold certificate of warranty and authenticity
Notes: previously purchased knife, never used, from a private collectionSV-VTR-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
MCKF - MCKF-4 Bigo by LionSteel - Calmax & Green Camo Micarta - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Origin: Withdrawn from a private collection, previously purchased.
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available: Discontinued, only produced in 90 examples.
* Sharpening: Factory sharpened
* Marks on blade: A few small marks from being inserted into the scabbard and a couple of small oxidation spots
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: -
* Scabbard: Originally sold without a scabbard, offered here with an aftermarket Nylon thigh piece.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: - -
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratoryRecommended Use: hiking / heavy utility
Type of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: Italy
Blade: full tang, Calmax carbon steel (A8 Modified)
Blade finish: Satin
Handle: Micarta
Blade length: 165mm.
Blade thickness: 6mm.
Total length: 288mm.
Balance: advanced
Weight: 355g.
Sheath: marketed without a scabbard, offered here together with a generic aftermarket nylon thigh piece
Packaging: -
Notes: knife made in only 90 examples for members of the MCKF forum, which was concerned with designing knives primarily for outdoor/bushcraft use by experimenting with exotic steels not used on a large scale-the physical production of the models was then entrusted to LionSteel of Maniago (PN)MCKF-4-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
Strider Knives - 2010 Tiger Stripe BG Gunner Grip Black G10 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWN FROM PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously Purchased
* Condition: Overall in very good condition.
* Commercially available Discontinued; Company no longer in operation as of 2017.
* Sharpening: Factory.
* Marks on blade: Normal marks, found on all Strider models with Tiger Stripe finish.
* Marks on handle: None
* Box: Originally sold unboxed
* Scabbard: Original, in Khaki-colored Cordura, by Eagle USA.
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties:Originally sold without certificates or warranties.
* Checked and Certified by our in-house laboratory
Intended Use: Tactical / Collection
Type of manufacture:Midtech
Country of Production: USA
Blade: Stainless steel CPM-S30V
Blade Finish: Tiger Stripe
Handle: Black G-10 with GG (Gunner Grip) pattern
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 6.3mm.
Total length: 298mm.
Weight: 353g.
Sheath: Khaki, cordura, by Eagle USA
Packaging: -
Notes: 2010 specimen in very good condition - Shows small scuff marks on the Tiger Stripe finish, which is common with any Strider model made with this matte blade finish - Strider knives have always been offered by the company without any box, packaging, manual or certificate - This historic company ceased operations in 2017, after a 25-year career - Mick Strider, the company's previous founding partner, is still in business and dedicated solely to making custom knives.AP-ST-BG-GG€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
Puma - Back Packer 465 knife - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
KNIFE WITHDRAWAL FROM A PRIVATE COLLECTION
* Type: Previously purchased
* Conditions: Like new
* Commercially available: Out of production, model dating back to the 90s
* Sharpening: Factory
* Marks on blade: No
* Marks on the handle: No
* Box: without box
* Sheath: -
* Manuals, Certificates and Warranties: -
* Checked and certified by our internal laboratory
Intended use: Collection / VintageType of production: artisanal
Country of production: Germany
Blade: stainless steel
Blade finish: satin finish
Handle: ABS with metal parts
Blade length: 80mm.
Blade thickness: 2.5mm.
Total length: 185mm.
Balancing: backward
Weight: 130g.
Sheath: -
Packaging: -
Notes: Vintage 90s knifePU-BP465€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
Buck - 124 Frontiersman Pakkawood 1984 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
The Buck 124 was originally designed in 1966 as a dive combat knife called the Nemo. The model then went into production in 1967 and was offered with either a dive sheath (NEMO) or a leather sheath (FRONTIERSMAN). The knife was the same and has remained so to this day.
In the 1960s about 300 examples were produced and they had black phenolic handles with white Teflon spacers. Then in the 1970s it had a fluctuating production, with very poor sales numbers, until in '73 it was offered with a "Buckarta" (Micarta) handle and began to find favor with the public, with over 10000 examples sold until the early 1980s. Until 1983 model production remained high, and in 1984 a version of the FRONTIERSMAN with a Pakkawood handle was introduced; the 1984 version did not have the patent logos engraved, the 1985 version had the patent engravings, and from 1986 the knife began to have the production date engraved on the blade.
Therefore, our proposed model is from 1984.
Knife withdrawn from private collection - Classic Buck model dating from 1984, first series with wooden handle - Overall in very good condition, with no particular noticeable marks, with a few small scratches on aluminum guard and pommel - Scabbard in excellent condition - Original factory sharpening, but underperforming - Lacking box and certificates - Checked and certified by our in-house laboratory.
Intended Use: Hunting / Utility / Multirole / CollectionType of production: Industrial
Country of manufacture: USA
Blade: full tang, 425M stainless steel
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: Pakkawood
Blade length: 159mm.
Blade thickness: 4.5mm.
Total length: 300mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 377g.
Sheath: black leather
Packaging: absent
Notes: knife withdrawn from private collection, 1984 specimen, overall in very good conditionBU-124PW-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock -
Puma - Defender LM - 154CM Limited Edition - 14 6481 - PRIVATE COLLECTION - knife
Iconic knife produced by Puma and dating back to the late 1980s, characterized by a then very modern line and a very advanced steel for the time (154CM). Knife withdrawn from private collection - Overall in very good condition - Never used, never sharpened, still with factory sharpening - A few small marks on the right side handle, in concomitance with the sheath that goes to hook the knife through a pin that tends to irreparably rub the handle itself - Supplied with original wooden case and leather sheath - Checked and certified by our internal laboratory Coltelleria Collini
Intended use: Collection / Vintage / Tactical
Type of production: handcrafted
Country of manufacture: Germany
Blade: stainless steel 154CM
Blade finish: satin-finished
Handle: Integral, stainless steel and Micarta
Blade length: 160mm.
Blade thickness: 5.5mm.
Total length: 290mm.
Balance: backward
Weight: 285g.
Sheath: leather
Packaging: wooden case
Notes: 1980s Vintage knife - Limited edition of only 500 pieces, numbered on the blade, specimen 170 of 550 - Knife withdrawn from private collection globally in excellent conditionPU-DEFLM-CP€0.00Only 0 leftOnly 0 leftOut of stock
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