Buck 127

[Modern Slip Joints]

I just bought a Buck that I was not aware existed for $20 at a swap meet. It's a fish fillet knife with a 8 7/8" blade and a reddish brown one piece rubber handle. It has a pouch type plastic lined leather sheath that is the same reddish brown. The tang stamp is three lines: BUCK / 127 / USA. I presume no date code makes it pre-1986 or made by another company like Camillus. When were 127s made and are they uncommon?

[bertl]

I just bought a Buck that I was not aware existed for $20 at a swap meet. It's a fish fillet knife with a 8 7/8" blade and a reddish brown one piece rubber handle. It has a pouch type plastic lined leather sheath that is the same reddish brown. The tang stamp is three lines: BUCK / 127 / USA. I presume no date code makes it pre-1986 or made by another company like Camillus. When were 127s made and are they uncommon?

Starting in the mid-1980s, Buck had a series of three different filet knives. The 127 Oceanmate (1984-1999) was the largest. The other knives in the series were the 123 Lakemate and the 125 Streammate. The smallest, the 125, is just right for the fish I catch.They still show up for sale at moderate prices.

Bert

[Modern Slip Joints]

That was answered fast. Thank-you.

It's been a long time since I cleaned any fish other than salmon so the Oceanmate is the best size for me. I usually don't fillet them but maybe next fall I'll fillet a couple just to use my new Buck as it was intended. The Streammate must also have potential as a kitchen parry knife.