Did Case make a 1981 P172 Buffalo with 3 handle pins instead of 5?
CASE 1981 P172 WITH 3 HANDLE PINS
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Re: CASE 1981 P172 WITH 3 HANDLE PINS
I have seen them with both 3 pin and 5 pin. I have no information on the differences, or the reason, but I am sure one of our more knowledgeable members will add some information. But if you look in the AAPK store, there are a couple for sale with 3 pins, one has green bone.
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Re: CASE 1981 P172 WITH 3 HANDLE PINS
Thank you Sir.
Re: CASE 1981 P172 WITH 3 HANDLE PINS
The earlier 70's knives had 5 pins and Case changed to 3 pins. Pakawood is very stable and at some point about 1980 Case decided 3 pins were enough to secure the handles.
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