tnxdshooter
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Model 110 and 112
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JohnM
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Couple nice looking ones.
I had one of the first Buck folding knives to come out.
They were real slow getting delivered to dealers, I knew the guy who owned a big gun and sporting goods store where I lived then, he only managed to get 2 of them and he kept one and I got the other.
Left it at a guys place one time and never got it back.
I had a couple of the smaller Buck sheath knives back in the 60s too, gave them away.
I had one of the first Buck folding knives to come out.
They were real slow getting delivered to dealers, I knew the guy who owned a big gun and sporting goods store where I lived then, he only managed to get 2 of them and he kept one and I got the other.
Left it at a guys place one time and never got it back.
I had a couple of the smaller Buck sheath knives back in the 60s too, gave them away.
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tnxdshooter
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What i like about em is ive only had to sharpen them once in 4 years and they have been used quiet alot. They were also razor sharp right out of the box which i like as well.
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Sniper X
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I have a very soft spot in my heart for Buck knives, especially the 110~112. I got my first 110 when I was about 14 in 1972 at a local True Value that carried Buck and Case knives in a couple display cases in the store. My best friend at the time actually bought it for me with money his dad gave him for working in his BBQ Restaurant. I seem to remember it was around $16.00 back then. Had it for years and years almost until I got out of the ten years I was in the US Army in 1988. Don't know what happened to it. I have three Bucks now, a Pathfinder (model 105), and a Buck Special (model 119). Both stellar fixed knives. Oh, I also have a large Buck Stockman slippy, the Model 303.
JohnM
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The main thing I disliked about Buck blades was the steel used.
If allowed to dull it took forever to get an edge back.
Too used to plain old carbon steel I guess.
I have two 110's.
Bought the first one in 1973 and another one around 1981-2.
I am pretty sure the older one is 440HC steel and the 80's model is 420HC.
I always make sure there is a good edge on them before heading out hunting but by the time I field dress couple of deer and skin them it's time to touch up the edge.
The good thing about these knives is that they are very easy to sharpen.
I have heard several complaints about a lot of newer steels today that they are harder to sharpen.
The trade off is they supposedly stay sharp a lot longer.
Bought the first one in 1973 and another one around 1981-2.
I am pretty sure the older one is 440HC steel and the 80's model is 420HC.
I always make sure there is a good edge on them before heading out hunting but by the time I field dress couple of deer and skin them it's time to touch up the edge.
The good thing about these knives is that they are very easy to sharpen.
I have heard several complaints about a lot of newer steels today that they are harder to sharpen.
The trade off is they supposedly stay sharp a lot longer.
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tnxdshooter
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Stay sharp they do. Three to four runs over the sharpener and back to razor sharp again.
788Ham
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I got one in `68 when I went into the Navy. I think I paid $8.00 for it at the ships store, model 112, still have it , sharp as ever.
JohnM
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I don't remember when that folding knife showed up.
About 1966 maybe?
I remember the first ones had really nice rosewood handles.
Must have been around the same time the sheath knives started having the black plastic handles too.
All us guys were in our 20s and 30s and it must have been a new thing, because I remember we all were getting those sheath knives.
When my Dad first saw one he told me about Buck chisels he'd had.
I know the company has deep roots.
About 1966 maybe?
I remember the first ones had really nice rosewood handles.
Must have been around the same time the sheath knives started having the black plastic handles too.
All us guys were in our 20s and 30s and it must have been a new thing, because I remember we all were getting those sheath knives.
When my Dad first saw one he told me about Buck chisels he'd had.
I know the company has deep roots.
Sniper X
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TNX, did you buy that 110 from Walmart by any chance? I hear that is the only place that sells them with the nylon sheath.
JohnM
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Hmm, then they were around when I was in the service.
I wonder why I don't remember that.
At that age I had to try out about every new knife I saw
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tnxdshooter
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Indeed the 110 was purchased at walmart while the 112 was purchased off ebay.
76shuvlinoff
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I picked up a 110 at Walmart a year ago with a "leather" sheath.
NorCalRifleman
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I've always loved Buck knives. I started with a 110 way back, but now my only Buck is a 119 given to me by my father-in-law/hunting buddy. Love that knife.
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tnxdshooter
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I bought mine about 4 yrs ago. I dont know about recently.
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doubleh
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I own several Buck knives and every one of them have been excellent . . . . except one I bought in the middle '90s. It is a total piece of junk. A hard look will turn the edge on all three blades. I don't know what happened on the day they heat treated the steel for it but they sure missed the boat on this one.
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tnxdshooter
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That is too bad. Buck really stands behind them. Did you ever call to see what they would do about it. Odds are they probably would have replaced it.
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ArfinGreebly
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I live near the Buck Knives factory and have had a number of opportunities to watch their customer service in action first-hand. Their CS guys are first rate. They will do whatever it takes to make it right. If you have a defective piece, don't sit and stew about it, call them (208-262-0500) and do a product return. They will repair or replace it, and what you get back will be new or as good as new.
If the defective knife is no longer in production, they'll replace it with whatever current pattern is closest, and if this means an upgrade step, they don't have a problem with that.
I have a few Buck knives, and I've spent a little time over at the factory.
On any given day, I can be found carrying one or two, and occasionally three Buck knives of assorted sizes. In my current rotation, for example, are the following EDC samples:
And, of course, there are the truck and Jeep knives (ye olde 110 and a Short Revolution).
There's a lot of variety in their stable.
Pretty much something for everyone.
I live near the Buck Knives factory and have had a number of opportunities to watch their customer service in action first-hand. Their CS guys are first rate. They will do whatever it takes to make it right. If you have a defective piece, don't sit and stew about it, call them (208-262-0500) and do a product return. They will repair or replace it, and what you get back will be new or as good as new.
If the defective knife is no longer in production, they'll replace it with whatever current pattern is closest, and if this means an upgrade step, they don't have a problem with that.
I have a few Buck knives, and I've spent a little time over at the factory.
On any given day, I can be found carrying one or two, and occasionally three Buck knives of assorted sizes. In my current rotation, for example, are the following EDC samples:
- EcoLite 110
- EcoLite 112
- Stockman 301 in yellow
- Vintage 301 from the '70s
- Cadet 303
- Vintage Muskrat 313 ('70s)
- Revel 766 (yellow)
- Vantage Avid
- Paradigm Avid
And, of course, there are the truck and Jeep knives (ye olde 110 and a Short Revolution).
There's a lot of variety in their stable.
Pretty much something for everyone.
Deltaboy1984
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I love my Buck 110.
shiftyer1
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I haven't carried my 110 in a while due to weight and lack of a pocket clip. I think I may tomorrow just because
It doesn't have anykind of spring assist but I do have a sheath a guy gave my that opens it when drawn. Hadn't thought of it in a while.
Also a buck knife NEEDS to come with a leather sheath!!!!!!!!!!!! Anything less just ain't right!
It doesn't have anykind of spring assist but I do have a sheath a guy gave my that opens it when drawn. Hadn't thought of it in a while.
Also a buck knife NEEDS to come with a leather sheath!!!!!!!!!!!! Anything less just ain't right!
ArfinGreebly
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Discontinued
Well, all is not lost.
Wait until you try out the Paradigm.
Assisted open, lively action, good blade shape, low-exposure pocket clip, and the lock mechanism stays completely out of your way.
I have both. I prefer the Paradigm.
I picked up a Buck assisted open Sirus recently, pretty handy little knife. Shame it has been discontinued.
Well, all is not lost.
Wait until you try out the Paradigm.
Assisted open, lively action, good blade shape, low-exposure pocket clip, and the lock mechanism stays completely out of your way.
I have both. I prefer the Paradigm.
Sav .250
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I have a "mini" collection of Buck 110 and 112 folders. Mostly older ones.
Buy-um where ever I can find them. As most know, they are on the heavy side. Heavy being subjective.
Buy-um where ever I can find them. As most know, they are on the heavy side. Heavy being subjective.
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