1983 The America’s Cup 25th Defense Buck Knife Display

1983 The America’s Cup 25th Defense Buck Knife Display. The 1983 America’s Cup was the occasion of the first winning challenge to the New York Yacht Club, which had successfully defended the cup over a period of 132 years. Australia won the match races after fighting back from a 3–1 deficit to win America’s Cup, ending the longest winning streak in sporting history and ending U.S. domination of the racing series, skippered by John Bertrand.

The factory price is $750 USD
The HOLY GRAIL for the Buck Knife Collector … This knife was a project Buck Knife did for the Providence Mint back in 1983 and it was included in a sales booklet they put out called Official America’s Cup Collection. According to the booklet, there were to be 2500 pieces. The handles are fine material with actual hand scrimshaw. The representative from BK is pretty sure they did not do anywhere close to the 2500 pieces but has no way of knowing how many were done. The MSRP in 1983 was $495.00Buck Knife 315 Custom Limited Edition “America’s Cup 25th Defense” in wood case with glass top and maroon velvet interior matte Polished BladeBlade Length: 3″Closed Length: 4 ¼”Overall Length 7 ¼”This knife is Unused, Matte Polished Blade and fine material/hand scrimshaw handle Tang is Stamped – Buck 315 This would be a Beautiful Addition to Any Collection. This knife is Unused, Never Carried, or Sharpened.