@CatHater Don Wang if you're looking for strictly self defense purposes then a 119 is better than a 110 in my opinion. Fixed blades are almost always more reliable. However it's much harder to conceal. That being said, if you're wanting a defensive knife, neither of those are ideal. There are far better designs that are more concealable, easier to access, lighter, and way more ergonomic (so your hand doesn't slide up the handle and get cut). This knife is a tank by pocketknife standards, but it would be low on my list of defensive knives. Do some searches of defensive EDC knives on TH-cam. There's tons of options that beat this. Best of luck!
I spent an aggregate of 32 months In-Country Vietnam between 1966 and 1972. During that time, I opted to carry a Buck 110 instead of the Marine Corps / Navy KaBar knife. I never missed the KaBar and I always had the Buck with me in a belt sheath.
Buck set the standard for lock back knives. My Buck 110 Workman is over thirty years old. Still razor sharp, locks open with a satisfying click and rides with me on my motorcycle.
What’s your opinion on the lockback system in knives in general? Also, I’m considering getting a Buck 110 as my EDC trusty knife, do you think it’ll last a while being sturdy? I’ve heard a lot of people complaining about blade play and on a knife like the Buck 110 that scares me.
@@waltz9230 because of polishing, the workers get aggressive and then the pivoting tang are too much creating wobble . the buck blades are extremely brittle , better off with a rough ryder china made, they are 100% made on Earth by humans
No it isn't! It costs about $10 to make it. They could produce it with some exotic steel and slap a price tag close to hundred bucks but then hardly anyone would buy it. At least not the average joe.
ambientx only a collector would buy something of that nature with an inflated price tag just for it to be put in a binder or in a case with other expensive knives for display most of the people I see who own a custom made 110 don’t use it often and mainly have it put away I’d like to see them put to good use to see the durability of the materials before I purchase a edc
@@sir_i.p.freely3757 like in the video, the blades are extremely brittle , try chinese rough ryder , you can always get a crayon and write usa on it . i broke my buck carving my name in a soft pine picnic table
@@carmineredd1198 I highly doubt that unless you got one of the buck knives that are made in China which are shitty but the 110 112 and many others are still made in America and take quite a bit to brake.
I'm a total knife snob, I own a LOT of knives and many of them are very, very expensive but I'll make no bones about it; the Buck 110 is still one of the best bang-for-buck (pun intended) knives on the market. Built like a tank, great fit and finish, excellent heat treat on the blade, comes with an impressively nice sheath, all for like $40-$50... hard to beat.
As a fellow knife snob, I agree with everything you just said. Sure, I love my fancy Taylor's Eye Witness Barlow, or my Spyderco Spyopera. But a Buck is still what I'd take for a camping trip, or a hike deep in the woods.
Only the older Bucks are worth it. These days, Buck charges hundreds of dollars for their knives and they're so poorly built and cheaply made that they fall apart on you the second you start using them.
@@knownaigm It's probably available for $60 or similar if I looked elsewhere, but they're absolutely not made the same as they used to. They're made horribly cheap these days.
I’ve been carrying one of these since my grandpa gave me my first one when I was like 10 or somewhere around there. I hold it by the blade and flip it open with one hand and close it the same way you do. These are the knives that taught me how to properly sharpen a blade among so many other things. I know the classic design doesn’t have a pocket clip but to me this always has been and always will the the ultimate pocket knife and I will always come back to it. Yea yea yea, I carry a spyderco just like everybody else but the ol buck knife just feels like home
As a lover of Lionsteel, Spyderco, etc, I can safely say that they're better for light-use situations. Better steels, better, grippy materials and such. One-hand opening... But a Buck is always going to be the best tank for the money.
Bahahaha! "Yea, yeah, yeah I carry a spyderco" 🤣!!! I hear ya cuz, yeah, yeah, yeah I carry a 940! With a side order of blurple pm2, like 2weeks a year. But I hear ya on the buck feeling like home!!!!!!!
Great story about your 110 mate, I bought mine from Walmart for $35 about 3 years ago while visiting the U.S and it's still going strong, back home in Australia my local camping/firearms stores sell them for $200.. even though our dollar is less than that of the States they are still crazy expensive here. I love how beat up yours is, definitely shows character
I've had my buck 110 since 1978 have carried it every day In 1980 I thought I lost it so bought another one. I found the original later so had two. I've replaced the blade on the original and still carry it today and I'm 67 years old!
I'm not very happy about that. People complain about gaps between the wood and the frame. The 'man-made' one they have been using so far was perfect, and lasts forever. And to me, it looks good, too.
I've been carrying buck 110 for years. My daddy and pawpaw carried them. Great knife to have. Mine always sharpens up pretty good. Besides it can be used for more than just a cutting tool. The brass ends on the knife can be used as a striking device in any situation that you might get in. Great video man thanks for posting.
Nice to see someone who actually Carries one. Own several variations… I carry from time to time… Buck Senior had it right from the beginning… Glad the family carried on.
Buck knives and Marlin 60s..USA! Just got one a few days ago....it felt totally nostalgic to have one in my hands again. Have went the Spyderco / Benchmade way the last 25 years but I had Buck knives as a kid.....think I got my first knife at 8. When I got my first 22.....as a means to clean squirrels and fish..... I'm glad to see they still make them in the USA. I'll be buying more to have put around here and there in different bags and to give away as gifts..... I've been loving this blade the last couple of days.....can't stop fiddling with it......it's like an old song on the radio. Great video man. Thanks for putting it up. You did a great job.
I bought my 110 in 1982 when I joined the U.S. Coast Guard. It cut thousands of ropes over those 4 years. I have used mine hunting, fishing, fire fighting, construction, virtually every situation where you would use a knife, except for self defense. It has cut wood, rope, plastic, leather, apples, meat, and even aluminum cans. When it dulls, I sharpen it and go on. I bought a limited edition Buck 55 with both factory logos, and gave it, new in the box to my neigbor for his knife collection. My 110 is still structurally solid. I chipped the tip once and had to reform it. I have had both old timer and case pocket knives go wobbly blade with sides popping off.. but my 110 is about the best folding knife I have ever known. I will give it to my first grandchild who becomes a sailor.
@@carmineredd1198 Well, the last time I checked, Merchant Marines are sailors. I didn't get spacific. As far as stopping the Navy ships goes, how many 3 letter agencies do you think we would have to go through to stop one of their boats? Our cutter would have been turned into an artificial reef with us still aboard and nobody would have heard or seen anything. We would have been featured on some mystery show about a Coast Guard Cutter that mysteriously disappeared in the Burmuda Triangle. They will ask, was it a rogue wave? Aliens? A time vortex? Magnetic anomaly? Any supernatural event they can think up. But one cause will never be pondered. Target practice! Sound far-fetched? Answer this. When the USS liberty was under attack, the USS Saratoga heard their cry for help and sortied 12 fighters and 4 tankers to go defend them. Why, when word of the rescue mission reached D.C., did Sec. Def. Robert McNamara immediately order the planes to abort the mission and return immediately to the carrier? I tend to think those sailors didn't matter to President Lyndon Johnson, and he wanted McNamara to allow the Liberty to go to the bottom, so he could blame Egypt, and use the sinking to justify joining the 6 day war alongside Israel. At any rate, it seems like at least a couple 3 letter agencies decided it best to reassign the survivors across the Navy where no two of them went to the same command and ordered them under threat of prison, not to talk to anyone about what happened. Most Coasties enjoyed our mission of saving mariners from peril on the high seas, interdicting smugglers and pirates on the high seas, and diligently protecting our coastal waters. So when we encountered Navy ships on the high seas we would all stand along the rail on deck and pass honors to each other. And occasionally our captain or XO would take a small boat over and exchange ship's hats, Zippos, patches, jackets, post cards, coffee mugs and other swag on-hand. Our CO and XO both had footlocker full of swag from other ships. This was before challenge coins became the thing. I imagine they became just another item of exchange because the CO's really like their patch, hat and Zippo collections.
Thank you for that wonderful video. I'm happy to learn that you are happy with your knife and have used it well for so many things over the years. I actually work at Buck Knives, and I know the hard work and craftsmanship that we put into each and everyone of our knives. The history of Buck knives is an interesting story and it dates back to 1902. I use Buck Knives all my life and I have enjoyed each one. Again, great video and I'm pleased that you are happy with your 110.
I have a Buck 110 that a friend found in an old motorhome that was traded in where we worked as teenagers in 1978 and he gave it to me because he already had one. I still have it but it's got a little blade wobble from me abusing it over the years, but it works fine. I bought a new one 6 years or so back and it is tight as a drum and I just use it like you are supposed to mostly. Great knife, easy to sharpen. I've got big hands and the big smooth handles make cutting stuff up for the trash or chores around our 12 acres easy on my hands especially since I have a bit of arthritis now. In the summer when I'm wearing shorts the Buck 110 slim is nice because it is real light and doesn't pull your shorts down or flop around in your pockets.
You can say alot about the Buck 110, but after all these years they are stil a great knive to use and carry. I use and carry them for the last 35 years or so. A true American classic, and i love them.
I love seeing knives get used and not just displayed. The 110 was my first really nice knife when I was a kid. I’ve been to the Buck factory twice and enjoyed their tour both times I went. 👍
Greetings friend, know this is an older video, watched before; did not comment. Swapped a buddy for my 110, don't carry often , but enjoy having this American classic! Also enjoyed all the positive comments from other viewers! Glad Buck is still in business, pray they continue for many more years, Blsgs, gg🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙋☝️☝️☝️
My opinion it still is the best you can buy I won't carry anything else iv carried a 110 since I was nine years old my grandfather and father both carried them when we layed my grandfather to rest he was wearing a 110 on his belt I know it's just a knife but in a way it makes feel closer to him
If the blade gets broken beyond use send it back to Buck for 10.00$ they will put a new blade on it. Your video convinced me that I need a 55 Buck knife to go with my 110 and 112! Great video thanks!
For a little more they will upgrade to S30v. I believe it's $15 or $20. Not that it's necessarily because the 420hc is so good but that's a great option.
I like knives, and people, that are built to endure. Still using my 110 almost 40 years later. Nothing against trendy flip folders, but I don't envision people using the same trendy flip folder 40 years from now.
Brought my first one in 1971. Used it plenty for hunting. Great for frog legs and plenty of birds rabbits squirrels one or two deer and a few other items. It's retired now like me.
When you work outdoors for real and use the knife day-in day-out, not flicking it open to occasionally cut open Amazon boxes, you notice the difference in the Buck 110 and fidget flippers. It's made for real work, not show. I work in a ranch environment and when I'm cold, tired, and just need to get my shit done, it's the Buck 110 I rely on.
Great review. All of the important info in a direct, clearly spoken, informed presentation. Buck knives, and the 110 in particular, are American classics. Happy to report that Buck has started making handles available in sustainable ebony wood again!
Had my first one since mid 70’s, now added the automatic one. This is a slick,fast opening knife. Got mine at HQ 2 years ago for $120. They are more money now. Get one, you won’t regret it.
Hey Dude, finally a review by a guy, who ‘s actually USED that great piece of gear. Man, if this is a 110, not a 112, you got claws like a bear. Thanks for the great video!
Have owned mine for about 2 years now. Don't carry it too often as some of my other knives, but still love it. I put a kwik stud on mine, which I also love.
The Buck 110 is a bona-fide legend for good reason. It's hard to find anything about it to criticize. My dad and granddad both carried one their whole lives everywhere they went. It's a damn solid knife that does just about anything you can think of. And you open and close the knife the same way my granddad did :)
I have been using a traditional Buck 110 for 20 years. I recently purchased the 112 select slim and I love it. I still love the old knife but the new slim is very light, one hand opening and has a pocket clip. The slim is available in the 110 and 112 pattern. Both are still made in the U.S.A (Buy American) Bucks 420 is excellent !
Really cool that you reviewed this, the most famous folder in the world. It was my first knife as a kid. They send em sharp lol. If someone didn't know this knife and you told them it was $200 they wouldn't think twice about it.
Buck does the heat treating perfect on the 420 hc / 440 C steel. No need for super steels. The 110 folding hunter is the most iconic backpack folder of all times.
Recently bought my first Buck 110 - it was on clearance as it had been engraved and the customer didn't want it after engraving! Seems a solid knife. Really liked the video, it's great to have someone jump straight into the facts without all the "hey guys thanks for watching" prolonged introduction crap... Subscribed 👍🏻
Nice review. Love the Buck 110. Don’t know how many ‘super steel’ knives I’ve collected over the years and I just went right back to ‘ole faithful 110. One of the reasons is the BOS 420HC and it’s ease of sharpening in the field on backpacking, hiking, or hunting trips. I have an original from 2005, but prefer drop point blades over clip point and got the Copper and Clad aluminum lightweight drop point with 420HC and pocket clip. I now pair it with my Ontario 1/4” 5160 RD6 or RD Tanto for backpacking because again ease of sharpening that 5160. And both are USA made and Buck represents Idaho! The Buffalo Bore ammo I carry also represents Idaho. Having this pairing deep in the very rugged, roadless wildernesses of the River Of No Return, Selway-Bitterroot and Caribou-Targhee is perfect. Now why did I spend all that money on super steel knives?
Mine from 1991 is still in great shape. Bought an 055 as companion last year, I nearly like it even better! I just ordered some overalls from Round House. I can tell you're a fella that likes well-made things.
Fantastic Review! Thank you for taking the time. I rarely post…Well now I am in a dilemma. I normally prefer a knife with a clip for EDC in the pocket and I have many knives, some much more expensive SOGs with the fancy steel and handles, etc. but the funny thing is a couple years ago I bought a (Cheap) Buck 311 Drop-point Kingsman with 420 J2 steel 2 3/4 inch - I think it may be an exclusive design for Canadian Tire?? (Normally $22 CDN on sale now for $11.99). Maybe not the hardest steel in the World but they must have done something right with the hardening because I love it for everyday use and it is easy to sharpen quickly which I don’t mind. It has displaced many other knives that sit in my safe. Lately I have been fixated on the 110 classic Buck because of the ebony, brass and robust build. What held me back is the size with no clip. I’ve been trying to decide between the 3 diff sizes (110, 112 or the half-sized 055). This review and reading the comments here has turned it up a notch LOL. I can’t take it any more so I think I’ll start with the 110, but deep down I know I will likely end up with all three eventually. I guess I can wear the 110 or 112 in the sheath on a belt. I just love the look of ebony and brass together in such a quality build. They currently sell for $99.99 CDN at Bass Pro but a friend got one on sale last year at Peavey Mart for $49. I was waiting for a sale after hearing that but may have to bite the bullet at $99.99 (current exchange is about 1.38 so $73 US without Tax of 11%). Things have changed in 4 years LOL.
Really good overview - thank you! I have mostly Chris Reeve and Hinderer’s however I also have a large 110 collection - I have several of the standard version with canvas sheath, several with leather sheath, several from DLT exclusive with drop point 20CV blades, and I have 3 special added customs with 20CV blades. I always carry my Large Inkosi but I also always have a sec I d knife and 110 finds it’s way on my belt at least once a week - just a beautiful Classic!
Broke the tip off mine twice, first time I dropped it 10ft point down onto concrete, second time I was prying the diff cover off a Chevrolet truck. I’ve used mine to hammer, pry, screw, break, skin, cut and just about anything else you can think of and mine always held up. 5 yrs on my hip everyday and I don’t plan on changing
For all the steel geeks, the vaunted 1095 everyone loves is also notorious for problems in the hands of manufacturers that don't treat it right. It's all in the details when it comes to knife steel.
Been carrying mine for 20 years. It's done everything I've ever asked of it and when the blade chipped from doing something I shouldn't have, Buck re-bladed and got it looking like new for $10. Just can't beat it.
I’m hoping to get a classic buck 110 for my birthday in September. I absolutely love traditional / old style knives. Wood, horn or faux horn, classy designs. I just love em.
Real good thing about the Buck 110: Buck's Service in the US. If you snap the blade in two / or break the tip, you can send the knife back to Buck in the USA and they will replace the whole Blade, and buff the Handle (for $10 dollars). I did this, just this year, and it was worth the $10, same knife came back beautiful and restored. Was a long turnaround though ( a few months ) - but worth it.
A little off topic here but found an authentic old timer magnet fishing one day got it out of the water cleaned it up and it is still a solid carry today there is something to be said about the classics
Bought mine in 1996... co- worker back then had a old timer folder, he bragged about it to the point of being obnoxious lol, he’s still my friend but I felt obligated to out do him so I bought a 110 .... it’s basically retired but I do carry it on special occasions....it’s a treasure ✝️🇺🇸🤙🏻🅰️
I've broken the tip of a few of my 110s over the years. Old sharades did the same thing easily. I still own a pristine 110 but dont carry it often . mostly camping.
Had mine since the late seventies and still a good knife although it's it's in my drawer most of the time nowadays but it did take its share of abuse back in the day.
Nice video, this knife is really hardworking, this knife should have every man! Really nice and classic folding knife! Beautiful, who doesn't have it yet, so I like to recommend it! 👍🔪
My dad who was born in 1958 still has his original buck 110 from 1964. He says it still has the factory edge on it but its so sharp I dont believe him especially since he has probaly used everyday. No play in the blade what so ever. And fact i beleive the buck 110 is only surpassed by the kabar USMC fighting knife. Considering they are two different classes of knife its quite the title to compare a buck 110 to a kabar
The new ones are back to using solid wood. They hatched a deal with I think it's Gibson, but some guitar maker to buy all their scraps up.I still have my 110 that I got for my 21st birtday back in 1980. Still in good shape too.
I just bought one with the finger grooves to thank my neighbor for driving me to the emergency room. He wouldn't take money but he took this. Unfortunately, he dropped it on the sidewalk and put a big scratch one of the brass ends. When I received it in the mail part of me was telling me to just keep it for myself.
Picked up a couple of the 50th Anniversary 110s . wish I bought more . they were on sale . I also have an old Schrade from when I was a Teenager . it's built like a 110 . the 110 Bucks have gone up in price like everything lately .
The buck 110 was my first and favorite folding knife It was also the cause of my first trip to the ER to get stiches lol. But I allways loved the look n feel of it. Buck 110 n 119 are truly American classics. But don't tell the democrats that they'll try and take them from us lol. 😁
A lot of the newer knives will be long gone and that knife of yours will still be around. I have the case versions of this design but I still prefer the buck.
It is always refreshing to see a review by someone who has actually used the knife - thank you sir!
I feel the same way about reviews that I watch. I appreciate the kind words, my friend!
Agree!
@CatHater Don Wang if you're looking for strictly self defense purposes then a 119 is better than a 110 in my opinion. Fixed blades are almost always more reliable. However it's much harder to conceal.
That being said, if you're wanting a defensive knife, neither of those are ideal. There are far better designs that are more concealable, easier to access, lighter, and way more ergonomic (so your hand doesn't slide up the handle and get cut). This knife is a tank by pocketknife standards, but it would be low on my list of defensive knives. Do some searches of defensive EDC knives on TH-cam. There's tons of options that beat this. Best of luck!
@@hillbillydude or a buck 120
@@hillbillydude I have 4 buck 110 and really like them.
Whenever a friend’s son turns 18, I give them a 110.
Every man should have one.
absolutely
Excellent tradition! I might start doing that as well. 😎🤘🏻🇨🇦
My boyfriend’s dad gave me his buck 110, it definitely feels very nice to have my own knife to skin with. That’s a good philosophy you’ve got there.
@@ricotta5753 boyfriend?? Dafuq
@@junmcl what?
bought mine in 1985 and it's still a trooper! Best knife I've owned.
I spent an aggregate of 32 months In-Country Vietnam between 1966 and 1972. During that time, I opted to carry a Buck 110 instead of the Marine Corps / Navy KaBar knife. I never missed the KaBar and I always had the Buck with me in a belt sheath.
Buck set the standard for lock back knives. My Buck 110 Workman is over thirty years old. Still razor sharp, locks open with a satisfying click and rides with me on my motorcycle.
What’s your opinion on the lockback system in knives in general?
Also, I’m considering getting a Buck 110 as my EDC trusty knife, do you think it’ll last a while being sturdy? I’ve heard a lot of people complaining about blade play and on a knife like the Buck 110 that scares me.
@@waltz9230 all lockback will have some bladeplay.
Clayton Bigsby Why? So they’re just bad?
Duke Nukem I’ve had mine for 5 years and it’s still perfect I’ve used it almost every day
@@waltz9230 because of polishing, the workers get aggressive and then the pivoting tang are too much creating wobble . the buck blades are extremely brittle , better off with a rough ryder china made, they are 100% made on Earth by humans
I'm happy owner of two 110s. Greetings from Poland.
That video is really informative. No showing off, no self centered babbling. Genuine knife user. Thank you very much. Love and respect from Germany 🌻
The Buck 110 is a $150 knife that sells for $40. Get one while you can.
No it isn't! It costs about $10 to make it. They could produce it with some exotic steel and slap a price tag close to hundred bucks but then hardly anyone would buy it. At least not the average joe.
ambientx only a collector would buy something of that nature with an inflated price tag just for it to be put in a binder or in a case with other expensive knives for display most of the people I see who own a custom made 110 don’t use it often and mainly have it put away I’d like to see them put to good use to see the durability of the materials before I purchase a edc
utica kutmaster retails for 100 i have 2
@@sir_i.p.freely3757 like in the video, the blades are extremely brittle , try chinese rough ryder , you can always get a crayon and write usa on it . i broke my buck carving my name in a soft pine picnic table
@@carmineredd1198 I highly doubt that unless you got one of the buck knives that are made in China which are shitty but the 110 112 and many others are still made in America and take quite a bit to brake.
I have my grandfather’s buck 110 from the 60’s. It’s still in beautiful condition!
I'm a total knife snob, I own a LOT of knives and many of them are very, very expensive but I'll make no bones about it; the Buck 110 is still one of the best bang-for-buck (pun intended) knives on the market. Built like a tank, great fit and finish, excellent heat treat on the blade, comes with an impressively nice sheath, all for like $40-$50... hard to beat.
As a fellow knife snob, I agree with everything you just said. Sure, I love my fancy Taylor's Eye Witness Barlow, or my Spyderco Spyopera. But a Buck is still what I'd take for a camping trip, or a hike deep in the woods.
Only the older Bucks are worth it. These days, Buck charges hundreds of dollars for their knives and they're so poorly built and cheaply made that they fall apart on you the second you start using them.
@@MarshmallowEclipse Wtf are you talking about? The 110 model is still made the same way it has always been and it's still only like $60
@@knownaigm It's probably available for $60 or similar if I looked elsewhere, but they're absolutely not made the same as they used to. They're made horribly cheap these days.
@@MarshmallowEclipse I own several from the 70's till current and they're the exact same save for a few design tweaks and cover material options.
You must be a really big guy. That 110 looks like a toy in your hands.
Good review 👍
I’ve been carrying one of these since my grandpa gave me my first one when I was like 10 or somewhere around there. I hold it by the blade and flip it open with one hand and close it the same way you do. These are the knives that taught me how to properly sharpen a blade among so many other things. I know the classic design doesn’t have a pocket clip but to me this always has been and always will the the ultimate pocket knife and I will always come back to it. Yea yea yea, I carry a spyderco just like everybody else but the ol buck knife just feels like home
As a lover of Lionsteel, Spyderco, etc, I can safely say that they're better for light-use situations. Better steels, better, grippy materials and such. One-hand opening... But a Buck is always going to be the best tank for the money.
Bahahaha! "Yea, yeah, yeah I carry a spyderco" 🤣!!! I hear ya cuz, yeah, yeah, yeah I carry a 940! With a side order of blurple pm2, like 2weeks a year. But I hear ya on the buck feeling like home!!!!!!!
I have used a buck 110 for about 20 years and just love them.
Great story about your 110 mate, I bought mine from Walmart for $35 about 3 years ago while visiting the U.S and it's still going strong, back home in Australia my local camping/firearms stores sell them for $200.. even though our dollar is less than that of the States they are still crazy expensive here. I love how beat up yours is, definitely shows character
Thats mad they are 200 dollars there thats about 110 pounds in the uk a buck 110 can cost 70/90 quid here
Haha i live in new Zealand they cost 200$ here to it really sucks to be a knife enthusiast here.
I've had my buck 110 since 1978 have carried it every day In 1980 I thought I lost it so bought another one. I found the original later so had two. I've replaced the blade on the original and still carry it today and I'm 67 years old!
In 2019 Buck started using ebony wood again on the Buck 110
I'm not very happy about that. People complain about gaps between the wood and the frame. The 'man-made' one they have been using so far was perfect, and lasts forever. And to me, it looks good, too.
Honest review. Thank you. I have carried Bucks since the late 60's and I have to say they are the best bang for the Buck.
I've been carrying buck 110 for years. My daddy and pawpaw carried them. Great knife to have. Mine always sharpens up pretty good. Besides it can be used for more than just a cutting tool. The brass ends on the knife can be used as a striking device in any situation that you might get in. Great video man thanks for posting.
Nice to see someone who actually Carries one. Own several variations…
I carry from time to time… Buck Senior had it right from the beginning…
Glad the family carried on.
Buck knives and Marlin 60s..USA!
Just got one a few days ago....it felt totally nostalgic to have one in my hands again. Have went the Spyderco / Benchmade way the last 25 years but I had Buck knives as a kid.....think I got my first knife at 8. When I got my first 22.....as a means to clean squirrels and fish..... I'm glad to see they still make them in the USA. I'll be buying more to have put around here and there in different bags and to give away as gifts..... I've been loving this blade the last couple of days.....can't stop fiddling with it......it's like an old song on the radio. Great video man. Thanks for putting it up. You did a great job.
I really appreciate it! And I feel the same way about these knives. You just cant beat a classic
I bought my 110 in 1982 when I joined the U.S. Coast Guard. It cut thousands of ropes over those 4 years. I have used mine hunting, fishing, fire fighting, construction, virtually every situation where you would use a knife, except for self defense. It has cut wood, rope, plastic, leather, apples, meat, and even aluminum cans. When it dulls, I sharpen it and go on. I bought a limited edition Buck 55 with both factory logos, and gave it, new in the box to my neigbor for his knife collection. My 110 is still structurally solid. I chipped the tip once and had to reform it. I have had both old timer and case pocket knives go wobbly blade with sides popping off.. but my 110 is about the best folding knife I have ever known. I will give it to my first grandchild who becomes a sailor.
what if they become a merchant marine ? how come you never stop the us navy ships ? they are loaded with drugs
Me too, USCG "77
@@carmineredd1198 Well, the last time I checked, Merchant Marines are sailors. I didn't get spacific. As far as stopping the Navy ships goes, how many 3 letter agencies do you think we would have to go through to stop one of their boats? Our cutter would have been turned into an artificial reef with us still aboard and nobody would have heard or seen anything. We would have been featured on some mystery show about a Coast Guard Cutter that mysteriously disappeared in the Burmuda Triangle. They will ask, was it a rogue wave? Aliens? A time vortex? Magnetic anomaly? Any supernatural event they can think up. But one cause will never be pondered. Target practice! Sound far-fetched? Answer this. When the USS liberty was under attack, the USS Saratoga heard their cry for help and sortied 12 fighters and 4 tankers to go defend them. Why, when word of the rescue mission reached D.C., did Sec. Def. Robert McNamara immediately order the planes to abort the mission and return immediately to the carrier? I tend to think those sailors didn't matter to President Lyndon Johnson, and he wanted McNamara to allow the Liberty to go to the bottom, so he could blame Egypt, and use the sinking to justify joining the 6 day war alongside Israel. At any rate, it seems like at least a couple 3 letter agencies decided it best to reassign the survivors across the Navy where no two of them went to the same command and ordered them under threat of prison, not to talk to anyone about what happened. Most Coasties enjoyed our mission of saving mariners from peril on the high seas, interdicting smugglers and pirates on the high seas, and diligently protecting our coastal waters. So when we encountered Navy ships on the high seas we would all stand along the rail on deck and pass honors to each other. And occasionally our captain or XO would take a small boat over and exchange ship's hats, Zippos, patches, jackets, post cards, coffee mugs and other swag on-hand. Our CO and XO both had footlocker full of swag from other ships. This was before challenge coins became the thing. I imagine they became just another item of exchange because the CO's really like their patch, hat and Zippo collections.
Thank you for that wonderful video. I'm happy to learn that you are happy with your knife and have used it well for so many things over the years. I actually work at Buck Knives, and I know the hard work and craftsmanship that we put into each and everyone of our knives. The history of Buck knives is an interesting story and it dates back to 1902. I use Buck Knives all my life and I have enjoyed each one. Again, great video and I'm pleased that you are happy with your 110.
Thanks for the comment! And that's an awesome career you have!
leaving a like just for your dedication to this piece, really nice story
I have a Buck 110 that a friend found in an old motorhome that was traded in where we worked as teenagers in 1978 and he gave it to me because he already had one.
I still have it but it's got a little blade wobble from me abusing it over the years, but it works fine. I bought a new one 6 years or so back and it is tight as a drum and I just use it like you are supposed to mostly. Great knife, easy to sharpen. I've got big hands and the big smooth handles make cutting stuff up for the trash or chores around our 12 acres easy on my hands especially since I have a bit of arthritis now. In the summer when I'm wearing shorts the Buck 110 slim is nice because it is real light and doesn't pull your shorts down or flop around in your pockets.
I have owned and used my 110 since 1971. Still carry in my backpack.
You can say alot about the Buck 110, but after all these years they are stil a great knive to use and carry.
I use and carry them for the last 35 years or so.
A true American classic, and i love them.
I love seeing knives get used and not just displayed. The 110 was my first really nice knife when I was a kid. I’ve been to the Buck factory twice and enjoyed their tour both times I went. 👍
Best 110 review on TH-cam by far!
As a knife maker once said "Its not so much about what the knife is made out of, but how its cooked" I have a 110 and its a very good knife.
Greetings friend, know this is an older video, watched before; did not comment.
Swapped a buddy for my 110, don't carry often , but enjoy having this American classic!
Also enjoyed all the positive comments from other viewers! Glad Buck is still in business, pray they continue for many more years, Blsgs, gg🙏🙏🙏✝️✝️✝️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙋☝️☝️☝️
I love the look of old knives with wear on them, reminds me of the beat up Case knife my Grandpa carried.
I brought mine in 1971 when I was nine years old. It was the highest quality folding knife on the market back then.
My opinion it still is the best you can buy I won't carry anything else iv carried a 110 since I was nine years old my grandfather and father both carried them when we layed my grandfather to rest he was wearing a 110 on his belt I know it's just a knife but in a way it makes feel closer to him
If the blade gets broken beyond use send it back to Buck for 10.00$ they will put a new blade on it. Your video convinced me that I need a 55 Buck knife to go with my 110 and 112! Great video thanks!
That's good to know! And thank you!
For a little more they will upgrade to S30v. I believe it's $15 or $20. Not that it's necessarily because the 420hc is so good but that's a great option.
I like knives, and people, that are built to endure. Still using my 110 almost 40 years later. Nothing against trendy flip folders, but I don't envision people using the same trendy flip folder 40 years from now.
Brought my first one in 1971. Used it plenty for hunting. Great for frog legs and plenty of birds rabbits squirrels one or two deer and a few other items. It's retired now like me.
When you work outdoors for real and use the knife day-in day-out, not flicking it open to occasionally cut open Amazon boxes, you notice the difference in the Buck 110 and fidget flippers. It's made for real work, not show. I work in a ranch environment and when I'm cold, tired, and just need to get my shit done, it's the Buck 110 I rely on.
I have one from Christmas 1978, looks like yours. Still going strong. The sheath looks a little rough, but still functional.
Great review. All of the important info in a direct, clearly spoken, informed presentation.
Buck knives, and the 110 in particular, are American classics. Happy to report that Buck has started making handles available in sustainable ebony wood again!
Thanks bro! I have carried mine, used mine for almost 20 years. I have never polished my brass and the rainbow patina is beautiful.
Had my first one since mid 70’s, now added the automatic one. This is a slick,fast opening knife. Got mine at HQ 2 years ago for $120. They are more money now. Get one, you won’t regret it.
Hey Dude, finally a review by a guy, who ‘s actually USED that great piece of gear. Man, if this is a 110, not a 112, you got claws like a bear. Thanks for the great video!
Thanks my friend! And yeah 😂 I have good sized hands
Have owned mine for about 2 years now. Don't carry it too often as some of my other knives, but still love it. I put a kwik stud on mine, which I also love.
The Buck 110 is a bona-fide legend for good reason. It's hard to find anything about it to criticize. My dad and granddad both carried one their whole lives everywhere they went. It's a damn solid knife that does just about anything you can think of.
And you open and close the knife the same way my granddad did :)
I have been using a traditional Buck 110 for 20 years. I recently purchased the 112 select slim and I love it. I still love the old knife but the new slim is very light, one hand opening and has a pocket clip. The slim is available in the 110 and 112 pattern. Both are still made in the U.S.A (Buy American) Bucks 420 is excellent !
buck moved from california to avoid paying taxes. seems shady to me, i don't get a tax break why should buck ? and their 110 is a $5 knife not $40+
Really cool that you reviewed this, the most famous folder in the world. It was my first knife as a kid. They send em sharp lol. If someone didn't know this knife and you told them it was $200 they wouldn't think twice about it.
Buck does the heat treating perfect on the 420 hc / 440 C steel. No need for super steels. The 110 folding hunter is the most iconic backpack folder of all times.
*The 110 hasn't had a 440C blade for about 50 years*
Recently bought my first Buck 110 - it was on clearance as it had been engraved and the customer didn't want it after engraving! Seems a solid knife. Really liked the video, it's great to have someone jump straight into the facts without all the "hey guys thanks for watching" prolonged introduction crap... Subscribed 👍🏻
I really appreciate it!
I have same knife ..holds up real good can't beat the quality for 40$ ...I will buy another one soon just for keeps
Was the first knife I got when I was 12 years old from my grandfather.still have it 40 year's later
Get the kwik thumb stud on amazon for buck 110. Makes 1 hand open so easy
A classic piece of Americana. Thanks for your unique review of if. Mines a new one at just 4 or 5 years old.
Great review. I love a knife that has lived his life. Battle scars give it character and a story.
Thanks for the review! I've been researching a good pocket knife and a buck will probably be the one I'll decide on.
Cheers from Australia 👍
Hope you got your buck.
Nice review. Love the Buck 110. Don’t know how many ‘super steel’ knives I’ve collected over the years and I just went right back to ‘ole faithful 110. One of the reasons is the BOS 420HC and it’s ease of sharpening in the field on backpacking, hiking, or hunting trips. I have an original from 2005, but prefer drop point blades over clip point and got the Copper and Clad aluminum lightweight drop point with 420HC and pocket clip. I now pair it with my Ontario 1/4” 5160 RD6 or RD Tanto for backpacking because again ease of sharpening that 5160. And both are USA made and Buck represents Idaho! The Buffalo Bore ammo I carry also represents Idaho. Having this pairing deep in the very rugged, roadless wildernesses of the River Of No Return, Selway-Bitterroot and Caribou-Targhee is perfect. Now why did I spend all that money on super steel knives?
The freaking champ, baby!
Excellent video. I love my Buck 110! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the support!
Mine from 1991 is still in great shape. Bought an 055 as companion last year, I nearly like it even better!
I just ordered some overalls from Round House. I can tell you're a fella that likes well-made things.
Fantastic Review! Thank you for taking the time. I rarely post…Well now I am in a dilemma. I normally prefer a knife with a clip for EDC in the pocket and I have many knives, some much more expensive SOGs with the fancy steel and handles, etc. but the funny thing is a couple years ago I bought a (Cheap) Buck 311 Drop-point Kingsman with 420 J2 steel 2 3/4 inch - I think it may be an exclusive design for Canadian Tire?? (Normally $22 CDN on sale now for $11.99). Maybe not the hardest steel in the World but they must have done something right with the hardening because I love it for everyday use and it is easy to sharpen quickly which I don’t mind. It has displaced many other knives that sit in my safe. Lately I have been fixated on the 110 classic Buck because of the ebony, brass and robust build. What held me back is the size with no clip. I’ve been trying to decide between the 3 diff sizes (110, 112 or the half-sized 055). This review and reading the comments here has turned it up a notch LOL. I can’t take it any more so I think I’ll start with the 110, but deep down I know I will likely end up with all three eventually. I guess I can wear the 110 or 112 in the sheath on a belt. I just love the look of ebony and brass together in such a quality build. They currently sell for $99.99 CDN at Bass Pro but a friend got one on sale last year at Peavey Mart for $49. I was waiting for a sale after hearing that but may have to bite the bullet at $99.99 (current exchange is about 1.38 so $73 US without Tax of 11%). Things have changed in 4 years LOL.
Really good overview - thank you! I have mostly Chris Reeve and Hinderer’s however I also have a large 110 collection - I have several of the standard version with canvas sheath, several with leather sheath, several from DLT exclusive with drop point 20CV blades, and I have 3 special added customs with 20CV blades. I always carry my Large Inkosi but I also always have a sec I d knife and 110 finds it’s way on my belt at least once a week - just a beautiful
Classic!
Hinderers
Broke the tip off mine twice, first time I dropped it 10ft point down onto concrete, second time I was prying the diff cover off a Chevrolet truck. I’ve used mine to hammer, pry, screw, break, skin, cut and just about anything else you can think of and mine always held up. 5 yrs on my hip everyday and I don’t plan on changing
Same here, they're built like a tank.
I love your profile picture btw 😂 👍
For all the steel geeks, the vaunted 1095 everyone loves is also notorious for problems in the hands of manufacturers that don't treat it right. It's all in the details when it comes to knife steel.
Thanks for your time! It definitely helped me decide
Good review .! It did look a bit short in the blade..that’s life. Looks fine !
Been carrying mine for 20 years. It's done everything I've ever asked of it and when the blade chipped from doing something I shouldn't have, Buck re-bladed and got it looking like new for $10. Just can't beat it.
That's awesome! Can't beat it
Love these knives they last for EVER
I’m hoping to get a classic buck 110 for my birthday in September. I absolutely love traditional / old style knives. Wood, horn or faux horn, classy designs. I just love em.
I love battle worn knives that still go strong.
Real good thing about the Buck 110: Buck's Service in the US. If you snap the blade in two / or break the tip, you can send the knife back to Buck in the USA and they will replace the whole Blade, and buff the Handle (for $10 dollars). I did this, just this year, and it was worth the $10, same knife came back beautiful and restored. Was a long turnaround though ( a few months ) - but worth it.
A little off topic here but found an authentic old timer magnet fishing one day got it out of the water cleaned it up and it is still a solid carry today there is something to be said about the classics
Bought mine in 1996... co- worker back then had a old timer folder, he bragged about it to the point of being obnoxious lol, he’s still my friend but I felt obligated to out do him so I bought a 110 .... it’s basically retired but I do carry it on special occasions....it’s a treasure ✝️🇺🇸🤙🏻🅰️
Thanks for the info, giant brother!
Awesome review, very concise and you’re a great presenter
Thank you very much
Been carrying one for better than 30 years and it never lets me down.
For a knife that was designed in the 1960’s it’s nice to see that this nice is still relevant.
flopping around your basket ball shorts attracts the ladies
You have to get an Ecolite 110 for gym shorts no doubt. Or get a Buck 426
Excellent knife, excellent review. Thank you sir!
I've broken the tip of a few of my 110s over the years. Old sharades did the same thing easily. I still own a pristine 110 but dont carry it often . mostly camping.
I use mine all the time, I like the metal they use a good balanced between metal hardness and softness very easy to sharpen
Massive thumbs up for metric units!
Best knife ever I got mine in 2008 and it’s still good hard
I have a number of them. It can be used as a Yawara stick. Gave one to the kid across the street when he made Eagle Scout last year and a Leatherman.
Just got a 110 in S30V steel. Love it! $80 bucks.
Buck 110 - 1964. Mossberg 500 - 1961. Remington 870 - 1950. AR-15 - 1964. Remington 700 - 1962. .30-30 Winchester - 1895. All should be considered "legendary"...
You forgot 2 important years. 1906 and 1911
@@kirkmuffie7542 , Ah those .45 ACP and .30-06....
I been carrying mine since 1975.
Had mine since the late seventies and still a good knife although it's it's in my drawer most of the time nowadays but it did take its share of abuse back in the day.
Nice video, this knife is really hardworking, this knife should have every man! Really nice and classic folding knife! Beautiful, who doesn't have it yet, so I like to recommend it! 👍🔪
My dad who was born in 1958 still has his original buck 110 from 1964. He says it still has the factory edge on it but its so sharp I dont believe him especially since he has probaly used everyday. No play in the blade what so ever. And fact i beleive the buck 110 is only surpassed by the kabar USMC fighting knife. Considering they are two different classes of knife its quite the title to compare a buck 110 to a kabar
Thank you for the Buck 110 long term service review. A good knife makes work easier. Liked and subscribed to your channel
I just got one and im happy!
Good review, i really like the design and smell of it.
Full grain leather and oil. Best smell ever.
The new ones are back to using solid wood. They hatched a deal with I think it's Gibson, but some guitar maker to buy all their scraps up.I still have my 110 that I got for my 21st birtday back in 1980. Still in good shape too.
Yeah it seems like read that it was Taylor guitars. Either way, it's super cool that they're doing it.
@@hillbillydude yes, now that you mention it, Taylor is right..couldn't remember.
Thank you for an excellent review.
I just bought one with the finger grooves to thank my neighbor for driving me to the emergency room. He wouldn't take money but he took this. Unfortunately, he dropped it on the sidewalk and put a big scratch one of the brass ends. When I received it in the mail part of me was telling me to just keep it for myself.
I just bought one thank you for your insight
they make a thumb stud that you can just tighten onto the blade, i've heard good things, plan on buying a 112 and a thumbstud to match
Picked up a couple of the 50th Anniversary 110s . wish I bought more . they were on sale . I also have an old Schrade from when I was a Teenager . it's built like a 110 . the 110 Bucks have gone up in price like everything lately .
The Buck 110 is the deal. It is a knife, and a mini hammer as well.
The buck 110 was my first and favorite folding knife It was also the cause of my first trip to the ER to get stiches lol. But I allways loved the look n feel of it. Buck 110 n 119 are truly American classics. But don't tell the democrats that they'll try and take them from us lol. 😁
God damn it.
Got my own.
The non-binary rainbow haired liberals feel endangered and threatened by people owning knives
Never had any issue with the steel, and i also use s35vn which costs 3 times more. The steel holds up like a champ
A lot of the newer knives will be long gone and that knife of yours will still be around. I have the case versions of this design but I still prefer the buck.
I completely agree. It's hard to beat this rock-solid classic. My brother had the case version, and it seemed like a good knife as well!
I miss my 110. Sold it awhile back. Think it's time for another one.