Name/Title
Buck PonyEntry/Object ID
58; Full Code: 58.14.17-KN-NBTags
Blood, Knife, EDC, FoldersDescription
This artifact is a Buck 709 "Yearling", a classic American-made multi-blade folding knife. Documented as a gift from 1993, this specific unit features a corporate etch from Ingersoll-Rand, indicating it was produced as a specialized "Administrative Gift" for employees or partners. It represents the "Slip-Joint" mechanical tradition, prioritizing compact utility and linear cutting precision.
Core Components & Engineering
The Primary Blade (Clip-Point): A single-edged blade with a concave "clip" near the tip.
Branding: The blade is etched with the "INGERSOLL-RAND GENUINE PARTS" logo.
Tang Stamp: Marked "BUCK 709 / U.S.A.", which confirms its origin at the Buck Knives facility (likely the El Cajon, CA site given the 1993 date).
Geometry: The clip-point profile is optimized for detailed work, concentrating pressure at the tip for "breaching" cuts while providing a long belly for slicing.
The Secondary Blade (Pen Blade): A smaller, drop-point blade located on the opposite pivot.
Utility: Historically used for sharpening quill pens, in modern curation it serves as a "Backup Edge" for lower-impact tasks, preserving the primary blade’s sharpness.
The Hilt (Wood & Nickel Silver Assembly):
Scales: Constructed from stabilized wood (likely "Rosewood" or "Pakkawood"), providing high resistance to environmental moisture.
Bolsters: Features polished Nickel Silver bolsters at both ends. These act as structural gussets, reinforcing the pivot pins against lateral stress.
Inlay: A Nickel Silver "Buck" shield is inset into the scale, providing a standardized aesthetic record of the manufacturer.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Buck Knives USADate made
circa 1993Dimensions
Dimension Description
2.5”
