Buck 110 - A good choice

I have a Bucklite version of what must be the 112. It was my first "large-ish" folder. It seems like I've had it for around 40 years, though I'm not sure the "lite" version has been around that long.

In the past 10 years or so, I picked up a Spyderco Delica and Native, and while both probably have better steel, and are handier with the thumb hole for one hand opening, I probably still use the Buck more than the other two, especially for odd jobs that may not be good choices for a knife. It just keeps on working.

Thanks for the reminder that this thread is, I think I need to get a Buck 110.
 
JTQ said:
I have a Bucklite version of what must be the 112. It was my first "large-ish" folder. It seems like I've had it for around 40 years, though I'm not sure the "lite" version has been around that long.

In the past 10 years or so, I picked up a Spyderco Delica and Native, and while both probably have better steel, and are handier with the thumb hole for one hand opening, I probably still use the Buck more than the other two, especially for odd jobs that may not be good choices for a knife. It just keeps on working.

Thanks for the reminder that this thread is, I think I need to get a Buck 110.
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Bucklite 422.
The started making them in 1984
 
Boattale said:
I was on the USS Mobile in 1972 in the South China Sea when I bought my first 110. I'd say probably 75% of the enlisted Sailors had one and maybe 50% of Marines.
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A couple of years back when I first noticed folks commenting on Custom 110 offerings from Buck, I toured the Buck website and noticed the description of the 112 as being a result of the Navy (or a least some commands) limiting the length of knife blades on ship. I was not aware of that.

 
Well gents, I just made it home from the two day hunt. Enjoyed it, saw several deer, and chose to let them grow another few years. Got to spend time with great, old friends (the best type). Good time all around.

Did not get the chance to skin a whitetail this time, but I’m really enjoying hearing from all of you and your experiences with the 110.
 
I have a few Buck knives.
From Top to bottom
Left: 293+ discontinued, 500 Duke, 501 Squire
Right: 110 drop point, 110 Hunter, 110 Hunter Lt
Bottom: Ontario Rat 1, my EDC

I have a thing for drop point knives, just love them.
The 110 Drop Point I ordered directly from Buck when they were making those. I think it was a limited edition.
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The 110/112 Sport has been on my short list for a while, I’ll have to pick one up next year when my knife budget resets.

I have a couple 110s and carry a 112 from time to time. I keep a 110 slim in my binocular harness so I’m never without a knife in the field.
 
That knife was everywhere at one time. On GI Belts. Cop Sam Browns. Construction workers mechanics.

I still have my original one. I got bored one day and completely rounded all the edges. Felt like a used bar of soap.

Strangely, I gravitated towards the Gerber Sportsman’s models. A little thinner. Laid vertically in my back pocket next to my wallet.

I also have a Gerber Magnum folder. I got a suede magazine carrier and carried it inside my waistband at about 4 o’clock all through the 4 years I pretended to go to community college.

Anyone remember the Flick it? A little spring steel ledge that pinched on the back of the 110 to allow one handed opening.

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My Dehorned 110
Gerber big sportsman. Somehow, I lost one of the scales. I popped the other one off and laid fiberglass in the openings. Sanded it down. Kinda ugly. (I was probably 15 years old). But it works. As a matter of fact, I don’t think there’s any way to ever get them off there.
Gerber Sportsman II
Another
Gerber Magnum.
 
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I like the Buck 110, but I don't see the point of stashing one instead of a good fixed blade like a Mora. There are reasons to prefer a folder for carry, but in a pack, I'd rather have a fixed blade.
 
md7 said:
I’ve used a Case Trapper with CV blades for everything over the last 15 or so years. From opening mail to skinning deer.

Managed to leave my Trapper in the key bowl as I headed out of town on a hunting trip. Fortunately, I keep a spare skinner in my pack. A Buck 110.

10 minutes on a sharpmaker, and it’s plenty sharp. While nothing will ever top the Case Trapper for me, I gotta say that the 110 has a lot going for it.

Hefty in a good way, and plenty good for skinning in the few instances I’ve used it. Simple, good looking, and I think Buck does a nice job with whatever steel this is.

If Trappers aren’t for you, or if you need a solid and quality backup you may want to give the old 110 a look.
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Tell me more about the Trapper. I carried Case slipjoint folders for years, but I didn't get the Trapper. I either carried a Canoe or a Humpback Whittler. I had CV and SS. I'd put the wear on the pen knife opening boxes, letters, cutting string, straps, zip-ties, whatever. I reserved the main blade for when I needed the power and wanted it sharp. The last couple of years I've been carrying an Opinel No. 8. It's easy to open and easy to keep sharp. The Case I was buying years ago, a lot of them were very tight.

So how do you use the Trapper's blades? What is the spey blade good for? I assume you're not cutting off nuts all over the place.
 
westernrover said:
Tell me more about the Trapper. I carried Case slipjoint folders for years, but I didn't get the Trapper. I either carried a Canoe or a Humpback Whittler. I had CV and SS. I'd put the wear on the pen knife opening boxes, letters, cutting string, straps, zip-ties, whatever. I reserved the main blade for when I needed the power and wanted it sharp. The last couple of years I've been carrying an Opinel No. 8. It's easy to open and easy to keep sharp. The Case I was buying years ago, a lot of them were very tight.

So how do you use the Trapper's blades? What is the spey blade good for? I assume you're not cutting off nuts all over the place.
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The Trapper was a gift a long time ago. It was my first case, first carbon blade, and first with bone handle. I guess the old school look with the fact it was gift just kinda resonated with me. And I’ve used it alot over the years to include edc. Rides good in front pocket along side my cellphone.

Anyway, I mainly use the clip point and pretty much only use that one in skinning. The Spey isn’t used alot, and no I’m not castrating animals.

I guess you could say that I just like it and enjoy it.
 
NIGHTLORD40K said:
Never had a 110, need to rectify that soon.

I have had a couple of very similar Schrade Uncle Henry's. I usually carry the one I got from Bikerdoc's estate while working around the yard.
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Yes, you (and everyone else) need at least one Buck 110. They are superior cutting tools when you combine the hollow grind, excellent edge geometry, and the shape of the frame/handle and how it fits in your hand. Some dismiss them for being old, heavy, and challenging to open with one hand, but for actually cutting things, the Buck 110 excels. Some deride the humble 420HC steel, but with Buck's Bos heat treatment, it works well. While you may have to touch-up the edge more frequently than some of the modern stainless super steels, few can match the toughness of 420HC (comparable to AEB-L and 14C28N at similar Rockwell hardness) and it's really easy to get it really, really sharp.

And, they're just cool. And American AF.
 
Mk-211 said:
For $7 buck will sharpen and clean up your knife. I've seen some come back looking brand new.
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The magic that the Buck shop can do abused old 110s and 112s is a sight to behold. I sent a $10 two dot 112 pawn shop rescue that was almost useless to them and they replaced the blade and the scales and repaired the damage to the frame/bolsters. It's better now than what I imagine it was when it was new.
 
As a teenager from the late 60’s through the 70’s, you had not “arrived” as a knife guy unless you had a Buck 110.

Every kid wanted one, even every man. If I had a friend or coworker with one, you were envious.

If you had one, you were proud to show it off.

All of the above held true for every blue collar job I had. From the restaurant business, gas station, trucking, auto parts, to the marine industry.

Bucks held their own till the 90’s in my area until Spyderco showed up with one hand openers.

That’s when the Bucks died.

Glad to see them making a comeback.
 
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