Why Everyone Should Own a Buck 110 Knife
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- Buck has continually produced the model 110 since 1964 and it has remained virtually unchanged. Why do you think that is? Get yourself a cup of coffee, or two, or a beer or two, and let's talk about the Buck 110 and how it is still a staple in the world of cutlery, and how you can find one that is just right for you. Sure there are many variations are available these days, but the most iconic version, the one you see all the time and in old movies and on every cowboy's belt, is the Classic Folding Hunter with Brass and wood handle. There have been a few subtle tweaks to the design and construction, but to the naked eye, you would not know these things until some knife geek like me points them out.
Get yourself comfortable as I point out a few things you may or may not have known about the Buck 110 Folding Hunter.
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When I was 8, my Great Uncle Gee got me a smaller Pakistan 110 clone. I still have it. I'm 37 now. My Dad died in 2021 and he had a real American Buck 110, which he promised to me. It was my EDC for a few years but now it stays in a safe place at home where I can admire it. I EDC a LEOne Lionsteel karmabit now. I love the emerson. Anyway. Buck 110 will always be the most sentimental knife to me. my first knife and my Dad's knife both sit together now.
Great comment. Glad you tucked away the sentimental knives. It is not worth the risk of loss to take them out of the house.
On the day that I shot my first deer 15 years ago, my dad surprised me by giving me his 1981 Buck 110 that his dad (my grandpa) bought for him when my dad was a kid and started hunting. My dad and I estimate that this particular knife has field dressed about 120 deer in the 40 years that it has been in use. I plan to gift it to my oldest daughter when she gets her first deer, the same as my dad for me.
That is awesome! What a great story. A family heirloom! Doesn’t get any better than that. And the fact that it’s a 1981. The only year they put three dots on. 440C steel and Ebony wood. What a great combination. Thank you so much for sharing that story!
I'm a younger man, and have been using the internet to get most of the knives I have and most have been modern. Spyercos, Benchmades, etc.
My first knife I even got because I needed a knife to rely on was a Case Trapper, and I am still a big fan of Case even more being a Pennsylvania native.
But after carrying that Case during the summer and working my summer landscaping job, I started getting into the modern stuff. And for a good few years I skipped over the 110. Thinking it was just not for me even more when I could be carrying the new hot steels and one handed opening knives.
Then last year I decided I should get something Buck. I watched videos and found people utterly in love with their 110. I decided I needed to know why. So come November I was in my local Tractor Supply, and they had a sale on their knives. So I bought a 110 there, in the store.
I put it on my belt and so far it's hardly come off. I have a 119 and 112 now too. I haven't been able to kick this knife. I finally get it. This is a seriously fine knife. An excellent companion. I'm so glad I have mine.
That is an awesome comment! Thank you very much. I’m glad to hear some of you youngans are starting to get it. Sure, having one hand opening and all those fancy-schmancy whizbang highfalutin super Duper steels is nice, but so is the heft of a traditional lock back folder. I do have to admit, my 110 with the S30V blade sees more action then the one with the 420hc blade.
Thank you again for watching and participating in the love and community of us Buck 110 owners!
I'm middle aged and I love the buck, it's a knife from memory, uncles and dad had them. It's a serious nostalgic thing.
I dinserious advise having a full tang blade as well. A good bushcraft knife, and j recommend staying in the 20 to 4o dollar range. Thru have shorter blades, don't give the weapon vibe and are trust worthy. I love my bucks, I have many, gifts and hand me downs from my idols. I also understand they are not a tool for most things, and the locks brakes, I carry a bps knife, its on the cheaper side of things, and I can use them for more things wuth no worries of braking them.
Knives are tools. Having two on me gives me the best if both worlds. Bps knives are light and sharp, full tang, and great for outdoor work, and if it breaks, I just get a new one, it never has but I don't care for it like my buck knife lol.
When I was in the Army, we could only carry the Buck 112 because the blade was shorter. We carried them as a tool. I still have mine
That is awesome. Glad you still have it. Were they an issue item or from the PX? I like the 112. It's just so darn hard to find anywhere and I don't buy them sight unseen as you now know from watching my video. I need to test the walk and talk of every knife.
I'd like to see picture of it!
I’m in the army currently and carry a 110 on my belt everyday!
@@knifetimestory
Have you read about why the 112 Ranger exists?
You can thank the Navy 😂
One time I loned my 110 to this chick friend of mine ,it come back with the point broke off.Little bitch. Recently found out I can get my baby back.Not her. My knife.Send it in get it repaired. Awesome.
In the early 2000s I was gifted a Buck Alpha Hunter folder with the gut hook and rubber handles. It was the perfect knife for me as I hunted animals to feed my dogs and it was the handiest dressing knife I ever had. It went the way of airline security when we had a family emergency. I now have a B500. It's the only Buck I own nowadays besides a fillet knife. I tend to carry a large Benchmade Crooked River more than my other knives nowadays (I have a few knives).
So sorry to hear about your knife and the TSA. That sucks! At least in the airport near where I live, there’s a place where you can mail stuff to yourself in the event if that happens.
Hunting animals to feed your dogs. That’s awesome. I fed one of my dogs a diet of nothing but pigeon for years. She had the healthiest coat and teeth and digestive system of any dog I’ve ever had.
It’s fun being resourceful.
Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to leave me such a nice comment!
Sir after many years I finally got one Buck 110 Alaskan Guide in S30V and it's absolutely BEAUTIFUL,,,,I paid $117 CDN pesos for it and I don't regret,,, I said to myself either now or never,it came with nice pouch with Alaskan Guide logo on it,, and that was my Canada 🇨🇦 Day present 🎁,,,Happy Canada Day you All July 01 2023....
Great,! Happy Canada Day! So glad you got yourself a nice Momento for the occasion! You chose wisely. I hope that knife brings you many many years of faithful service!
@@knifetimestory Ehhh buy it once buy it for life, I actually wanted Buck Vantage but I got 110 instead,no regrets whatsoever…
Really good video.
I have the 110 and 112 and yes they are really sharp.
Thank you. That is very kind of you to say.
Another person who has the 112. Hmmmm. I may need to get one. How do you like it compared to the 110?
@@knifetimestory Hello and thanks for replying.
I had my 112 first as it was a gift from a friend who had it in the States where he lived. He has since moved to the UK.
I really like the way it fits your hand, to be honest. Based on the success of that 112, I had to buy a 110.
Now I really like the 110's longer blade and it also feels good in the hand but wished it had the same shaped handle as the 112.
Maybe I was just used to that but I feel your hand could slide off the 110 onto the blade if you were puncturing something without a tight grip on the handle.
The 112 is slightly different and I really never noticed until I had them both.
So I love the 112 as it was a gift and I really like the handle.
I would ideally like the 112 handle with the 110 blade!
Still, that is what we 'knife people' are like - always looking for the next knife that will be the perfect knife.
I will say I have some more expensive knives but the Buck 110 and 112 have exceptionally sharp edges. They seem to get that edge easily and hold it because of the Boss heat treatment I would say.
I've not so far been tempted to the new generation of 112s and 110s with different handle materials, carry clips and thumb studs ... yet.
Knives are a tricky thing here in the UK and you can only leave your house with a sub 3" non-locking blade unless you have a really good reason.
Ho Hum as they say :)
Best Gray
My sister worked at Buck before they high tailed it out of the P.R.K. A few years ago she gave me her 110. The blade is laser engraved by Chuck & CJ. The scales has the El Cajon CA 2004 factory scene laser cut on one of the scales. My jaw hit the floor when I received it.
That is quite a gift! I wish you could show me a picture of it!
Yep. EXCELLENT knife! Ahhh, 1964, the year I was born...
That’s cool. Thank you very much for watching and commenting!
I think I’ll visit the custom shop & get a 110 with stag handles / scales if you prefer
I just got rid of a "stag" 110. First of all, it is most likely Elk and I hate elk handles. They are not as stable as true Sambar Stag. When they haft those custom shop handles, they often go a little too far and grind, polish away too much of the brass.
I've owned a Buck 110 for years. Good knife but it's the only pocket folder I own. The weakness with a clip point is the point itself. It can break if using for heavy work. My favorite carry knife is a full tang drop point blade. A 4 inch or larger fixed blade is a very strong and versatile knife. It can do practically anything. The 110 is a fine knife as long as you are aware of its limitations.
Totally get what you’re saying! The Buck 110 is nice, but if you need something tough, that full tang drop point sounds like the real MVP! 🗡️
the reason they were able to get back to the ebony with Taylor guitars is taylor found a way to source a sustainable ebony supplier so renewable and all that the hippies are happy the knife guys are happy
Knife hippies are flashback happy!!
My dad is a buck guy and he likes both of his 110s and his fixed blade ones but ive never got into them once i found my case 366 from the 60s i knew my hunt for a skinning knife was over lol
Ahhhh yes. A true classic. I watched them make a batch when I was visiting the factory 25 years ago.
I have one but can't find it. I like it but I prefer one I can open with one hand. I guess that's why we collect so we have many different types of knifes.
You’re absolutely right. You can’t own just one!
Case has a Buck look alike fixed blade back in the 60’s.
Cool. Not sure if I've seen it. I'll keep my eyes peeled.
personaly they could put purple plastic on the scales so long as the blade did its job.fantastic knife for hunting use.
I agree. But Ebony just feels so nice!!!
Online I found a one hand flipper button to put on my 110, makes onehanded operation a lot easier.
I had one 30+ years ago. Never liked it. So, just for fun I thought I'd put a hole in mine. Love it!
I picked me up a buck knifes 110 Wednesday
That is awesome news! Use it in good health! Be careful. They are pointy and sharp. Sometimes they can sneak up and get you.
@@knifetimestory the knife shop I go to knocked price down from $59. To $45...I've had my eye on. It for a few months..
@@dannyjackson2062 Get while the getting is good!
Excellent video of a great knife. Too bad it's so expensive here in Brazil. The equivalent of 230 dollars [14:30😂]
$230!!!!!!????? Wow. That is nuts.
Thank you for watching and your kind words!! I appreciate it very much.
Great job
Thank you!
Me ebony 110 is from 218.😉
Nice!!👍🏻
I bought my first Buck 110 in 1970 at the age 14. Still have one all these years later.
Wow. That is fantastic. Not many folks can say that.
c'est le meilleur couteau du monde selon moi.
I totally agree! Thank you very much for watching.
I already have around 8 110 knives . Its not the best hunting knife in my opinion . I carry the buck 105 for hunting .
You are absolutely right. It is not the best. It’s a good back up hunting knife. It’s best to have a good fix blade.
@@knifetimestory , not saying I would ever be without a 110 . I have carried one everyday since 1993.
Wow!!! That is awesome. Thank you for telling me. I like to hear stuff like that!!!
I also own some higher grade knifes, yet my buck 110 is my go to for most important jobs, skinning and such.
Kind of weird how it goes that way isn’t it? I have all these fancy-schmancy highfalutin expensive knives, but I’m always reaching for the Buck 110!
1962 fact
Okay.
14:37 uh…..
I like to joke around.
funny as hell --smell of leather and feel of brass--lol
Glad you got a kick out of that. Thanks for letting me know.
Great video !!! I just retired my 110 that was gifted to me from my wife on our first Christmas in 1973.
I used it daily for 50 years.
Its been camping, hiking & working for the that 50 years.
Its been in every weather condition & i even processed wood with it & the hinge is as tight as the day I got it.
Its retired now for fear of loosing it.
So when I told the wife I was retiring it, she got me 110 with the s30v steel for my 70th birthday.
Its a great knife & very sharp.
I have the original case which is very broken in but in fantastic condition.
On another note, talking about guitars !!! I have a Martin D18 & a few older Telecasters.
Great Video.
-- Joe --
Hi Joe,
I sincerely thank you very much for watching my video and taking the time to leave me such a nice comment. I really do appreciate it. Congrats on your marriage, and for having that knife for so long and never losing it! That is awesome! That was probably a smart idea getting a “stand in“ to use. I only use my knife from 1981 when I’m around the house and that means literally just the driveway or back porch or in the house. I to have an version and absolutely love it!
Nice guitar choice as well!
Thanks again for watching!
Tom
Wow, I would love to see your retired 110 and the sheath!
Thank it for its service.
lifetime warranty. Send it in and they'll fix it up for 10 bucks. You can even put on the form you don't want them to polish it, which would remove all your years of use from being visible
That's an awesome story, bud! :D Thanks for sharing, Mr. Joe.
I really like my three Buck 110s. But my EDC is one of my two Buck 112s. Including my 1973 "no dot" 112! Ebony is a slower growing tree. That's why it is easier to over harvest than a faster growing tree. Buck is using the "wastage" from the guitar making process to make their scales. Buck isn't harvesting trees just to make scales.
I need to find a 112. But there are no stores around here for me to check them out.
Thank you for the explanation about the Ebony wood.
The Buck 110 is hands down my favorite pocket knife (yes, I carry one in a pocket).
Awesome!
Hi, and greatings from Germany,
thanks for this great video.
I'm similar the same age as you, and I bought my first Buck 110 and 119 just a few months ago.
Now I know what I've missed all the time before.
Both knives came in a great quality, the 110 is my edc since I bought it and the 119 is my companion during outdoor and bushcraft activities.
Buck knows how to make high quality knives and how to make men happy.
With this in mind,
Best regards and all the best for you,
Joachim
Hi Joachim,
Thank you for such a nice comment. I appreciate it and am thrilled that my video was watched in Germany.
Glad you like and use and appreciate the 110 and 119. Both are great knives.
Take care,
Tom
Ironically, I am actually a big fan of German knives. I love my Hubertus companion but I think I’m gonna grab a 110 to go with it. Waidmannsheil my friend!
I wanted a 110 since the first time I saw one - 1974. Took me a while to get one and that was only after buying the Uncle Henry version of the "Buck Knife" because it was less expensive. I will admit to preferring the LB7 to the 110 as it was more comfortable in the hand than the squared Bucks of that era. I've lost count as to how many 110's I have now. So many flavors. Great knife.
I too liked the LB7. Glad you have so many 110's. You are right, there are so many variations. Perhaps I should start expanding my collection of those.
Interesting. My 110 is from 1991 and the sheath is different still from your two shown here. In fact, I rarely see the type of sheath that mine came with even on google images; must've been a short run? I would describe it as one piece of leather, folded over and stitched on one side only similar to the bottom of a 119 sheath. The flap has a silver button with BUCK 3 times going around in a circle. Great knives, and I am glad I bought one as a 13 year old. Smart kid!
Yes, you were a smart kid. Way to go! Every now and then I find a knife that seems like it has an oddball sheath. I wonder if they try out different designs or get prototypes. Who knows. It’s part of what makes it fun I guess.
@@GetUpTheMountains
Hey... my 112 is from the same time as your 110. My sheath is exactly as you described, with the word "Buck" in a circle on the snap. Cool!
@@marc4199 Interesting!! I don’t know about you, Marc, but I kind of dig the style we have. 👌
I was at an indoor shooting range a few years ago and a guy pointed to my pocket which had my PM2 clip sticking out and said “hey let me use your knife?” And I said “uhh what for?” To which he replied “I got a round stuck in the chamber” I was amazed that someone would ask to borrow someone’s knife to use for something that would have such a high likelihood of breaking off the tip.
Don't be surprised. You find idiots at gun ranges too. The part of my video that I edited out was the reasoning behind my decision to never lend a knife. It happened when I was 17. A guy used my small Schrade knife as a screwdriver and then got mad at me for accusing him of destroying the tip of my knife. I don't need that sort of garbage in my life. Much easier to say "NO".
Thanks for your comment and reaffirming my stance on knife loaning.
@@knifetimestory You nailed it. "No" followed by what can I cut for you is the correct response. It took me a couple of knives to learn that. One came back damaged, the other I never saw again.
@@kirbycreekmo Glad you are of the same mindset. Too bad you got “taken” twice. That sucks.
@@knifetimestory Slow learner. 😉
@@kirbycreekmo Or… Just a really nice guy who thought “there’s no way this could happen twice“. I can guarantee that it will never happen a third time!
I just bought my first Buck 110 today. I wore it all day at work and took it out a bunch of times just to look at it. You describe it exactly as I did in my head. Warm and the brass is so nice. I already absolutely love it and plan to carry it everywhere.
Hallelujah! That is awesome news! I’m glad it gives you that warm fuzzy happy feeling. I hope it provides you with a lifetime of service and comfort!
Who's to say what's "better"? I once bought a "buck knife' from a catalog when I was a kid. Then I found out it was a Schrade. I traded it to a friend of mine. later, I worked at a farm store that sold real Buck knives and I bought a 110, a 112, a 119, and a vanguard. I wound up trading them toward a gun that I really wanted badly. I later regretted not having my Buck knives any longer. I eventually went nuts buying Buck knives. 110's, 119's, 120's, a 124, and a host of smaller models. Ive given some away as gifts but still have a collection of Buck knives and will until they throw dirt over me.
I love your comment. I also bought a Schrade LB7 thinking it was a 110. Glad I saw the error in my ways years later.
Thanks for watching and for your great story.
I bought a 110 after losing my 112, it's the finger groove version from 2011 420 HC, not designer steel but pretty good edge holding and easy to sharpen. On that note, that is why Buck use 420hc, as some designer steels you need to be an expert to sharpen it!
Liked the video, except when you start to go on about toxic chemicals! That's just plain silly!
Do you own a fibreglass boat... Made with chemicals! See what I mean, to relate to a knife handle compared to many other things in life is rediculous, Beware if you drop your ebony handle on a hard floor it's a hard brittle wood and while it might feel nice to hold it's way more likely to cracking than the "Toxic" handled version!
Good video but let down by the above....!!!!
Thank you for the kind words about the video and the critique. I always appreciate them. I do think you misunderstood my stance on the chemical thing though. Perhaps I was not clear.
In a nutshell:
Buck used to use real wood.
Then switched to the Dymond wood probably because tree huggers whined, or Dymond wood just was so much cheaper and they needed to cut costs because Walmart priced the knife so low. The irony about the tree hugger/environmentalist thing is that they complain trees are being needlessly slaughtered to make knife handles, so the alternative is a composite/fake wood that requires wood, and a toxic soup of chemicals to create a more environmentally friendly handle. Sort of like electric cars. Where do people think the electricity comes from? Coal. So, in essence, they are coal powered.
I'm glad Buck has gone back to wood and am in favor of natural materials in knives like the 110. But, have no issue with G10 and Micarta and other man made materials in more modern knives like anything from Spyderco.
Hope that clears up my stance.
Cheers.
Should make a part 2 video the name everyone needs a buck 110auto
I would love to. But I have to own one first. And I cannot find a brick and mortar store anywhere near me that sells them. I will not buy buck knives site unseen. Too many walk and talk and blade wobble issues.
I recently got my first Buck 110 and it really is about the materials. I love it!
That is exactly what I like about them as well. The brass and wood. I hope your knife give you a lifetime of dependable service.
@@knifetimestoryYes...they look like jewels when the brass, wood & steel are conditioned...also the sheaths....
Great video I lost mine 30 years ago and it actually saved me from getting robbed I will never forget that, now I have to get another one!!
Great story! Thank you so much for sharing!
I don't need 110, because i alredy have it.😅
Fantastic. However...One is none and two is one. So, it looks like you need to buy another. You know, just in case!! :-)
I learned some interesting stuff. I just checked my 110 and it's the same as yours made in 2019 with ebony. I have from 101 to 124 buck knives with wooden handles and the small buck Brahma.
I hope you are enjoying your flagship Ebony handled 110! Welcome to the club! Sounds like you have a nice collection. I’m glad you learned some stuff too. Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and letting me know.
Great thought. Although i dont carry them often, i own a custom 112, a lightweight 110, a regular 110 from about 10 years ago, and a federal 110 with 440c from about 10 years ago. I sell and trade ect but not my bucks. They are pure nostalgia. I am 48 years old and wish the internet didnt exist, as i suppose you do as well. I am going to pass on my knives to my kids. Especially my bucks
You are amongst a handful of people who keep mentioning the 112. I had one about 25 years ago, but it was "liberated" from me and I have never seen a seller (brick-and-mortar store) where I can buy one. Sounds like you have a nice collection of keepers. Glad to hear it. The Internet is good for some things, like youtube, but it also ruins other things.
So I owned one in the 70s while I was in the Coast Guard. Today all of my folders can be opened and CLOSED with one hand. Safely. And quickly.
Today’s folders are definitely a lot easier to open and close! But there is still something nice about a Buck 110!
I didn't know that about Buck using Ebony waste from guitar manufacturers that's a good thing thanks for sharing it
Learn something every day. Thanks for watching.
Great video, new sub. Just got my first buck yesterday.
Thanks for the sub! Glad you liked the video. Hope your 110 gives you years of joy!
@@knifetimestory Ill do a video on it soon
Good video - thanks! Every knife nut should own at least 1 ( or 6) Buck 110 ….
Thank you for your kind words. Thanks for watching. I could not agree more. Six is a good number!
On the subject of “slasher” associations Buck®️ was the knife of choice for the Manson family.
Yikes. No kidding. I did not know that. Thank you for letting me know.
I’ve been seeing these 110’s around the fire crews and timber crews I’ve worked with for a while and finally bought one this morning. Already can tell it’s going to be on my belt more than my leatherman or gerber fixed blade.
I’m very glad to hear that you have discovered the buck 110. I carried mine in my back pocket today all day. I also had a Spyderco on my pocket for a couple of specific tasks, but the 110 was in my back pocket all day!
Use yours in good health! Thank you so much for watching!
Navymen were fighting with their buck 110's and a few went to the infirmary so navy changed the knife policy to shorten the blade length on what the servicemen can carry and buck said "hold my beer!" And that's where the 112 hunter was born!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 MERICA!!!
Wow. So the 112 was the answer to saving Sailors from each other? That is cool. Thank you.
@@knifetimestoryYup! I believe the commander of the ship(Ranger), had to do with the change...😊
I forgot when they stopped using ebony. I think 1990-2001? They began using it again a couple years ago because they could now sustainably source it.
Pretty sure I covered that in the video. Or maybe I'm delusional. Yep, probably. I know it is in one of my Buck videos though.
Thanks for watching.
buck 110 and lock back knives with a nail nic and sheath are the best folding knives, the problem is the last two 110's i had the blades wobbled side to side when closed, i figured the 1st was a dud and wasted more money on a 2nd, i sold them and carry a case hammerhead now in a belt sheath, no pocket lint on the knife and the full sheath protects it from scratches and falling out of your pocket like clip on knives and no stupid thumb stud in the way either.
Ahhhh. Easy fix with the side to side movement. Perhaps I'll do a quick video about it. All it takes is a couple small pieces of leather, or one larger folded in half, and a vise. Don't do what some folks do in haste and use a hammer. You can always squeeze harder if you don't eliminate all the movement, but if you use a hammer, you don't have the control and will more than likely "F" things up.
When I was 14yo I took my $50. to my local store and purchased a Marlin .22 semi-auto, 100 rounds of ammo and a knife. When looking at the Buck 110 and the Schrade LB7, the Schade fit my budget and looked like it had better fit and finish. While it’s definitely seen better days it still works...
Wow! That is quite a haul for $50. Nice going. My first big knife was the LB7. It kept a nice edge and was rugged. What I do like about them over the 110 is that the pivot pin is steel, not brass as I do believe the 110 to be. Much more durable. I also liked their Dymondwood better. Some really cool grains.
Only problem with them, in my opinion, was the final construction and mating up of the lock bar and blade. Always marginal at best. Maybe I did not look around enough. I was also much younger and intimidated at asking the clerk, who was doing absolutely nothing else at that moment in time, to let me check out their entire stock of knives to find a keeper.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.
Probably dating myself with that one. And no, I’m sure it was a budget issue and I talked myself into liking it better. Though I did have a old Schrade Sharp Finger to reference at the time. My Grandfather had given me the lesson that “A good tool can last a lifetime” but it hadn’t sunk in yet. Just remember it being my first big purchase by myself. Before that it was all gifts, hand me downs or surplus...
@@knifetimestory The LB7 was a nice knife too, but the steel pin isn't as much of an advantage as it seems. Other than the very earliest models, the 110's blade pivots on a steel bushing. The brass pin just locates the bushing. It's a very strong assembly.
@@brettclark8020 When I watch the videos of the assembly of the 110, it looks to me as though it is a brass rod that goes all the way through and is actually the pivot.
What I may have to do, just to be sure, is to completely disassemble one of my Buck 110s.
@@knifetimestory it does go all the way through, but it's going through a steel bushing that the blade rides on, at least in the two or three that I've had apart
I will say that if you order one from the buck custom shop you get an amazing sheath. I’ve had 3 110s one in nylon sheath and 2 with leather and the one from the custom shop is amazingly better than the one from big box stores. I like the 110 in drop point they had small run of 101 which were the fixed blade 110.
Thanks for the info! Maybe I will have to do that! Thank you very much.
*Greetings from Berlin. I still own the 110 (deer horn scales), 112 (ebony scales) and 119. Since almost 40 years!*
Wow. Thanks for watching. Nice Buck collection you have!!
@@knifetimestory Hi! In fact, I have 5 Buck more: Buck 500, Buck 124, Buck 186>, Buck 184 and Buck 401 Kalinga 🙂
You’re not fooling around!
@@knifetimestory Why should I?
Yes! Do not lend your knife. It might just walk away.
Yep. Or come back to you with the tip broken off or some sort of other damage. Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to comment.
The same thing applies to a good pen...I lent out a good roller, but I kept the cap...only way I got it back....😊
Great video. Thank you for the good information. I have an old Buck 110 and have 2 questions. 1. How do I determine the manufacture date? 2. My knife was stored for a long time and the brass bolsters became discolored. I cleaned (?) them with some metal polish and now they are too shiny. How can I restore the satin finish to the bolsters? Thank you.
Hi. Thanks for watching and the kind words. If you Google "Buck Date Codes" it will show you a chart with all the symbols and corresponding years next to it. Each year has a different mark.
Don't worry about being too shiny. Just use it and the oil from your hands will start to oxidize the brass again, as will the atmosphere. If you use a little hot water and cotton cloth on the brass first, it may help remove any residue or film left behind by the polishing compound, and making the bare metal more easily susceptible to the elements...which in your case is what you want.
Buck 110 is one of the only knives I ever bought the identical knife twice.
Makes sense to me. When you find one you really like, get a couple. That way you always have back up should something happen to #1.
Still have my original knife from the 1980's
BUT .... on the 4th buck brand sheath ! ! ! !
Cool. that means you actually use and carry it as it should be. Bravo!!!!!
Being born and raised in Idaho, I can say they have a bit of “Defiance” naturally built in. The mentality I often get here in SW Wa lately makes me want to rewind the clock to a simpler time. The catch 22 is the simpler we make it the more our minds complicate even minute things...go figure.
That’s a shame to hear. Where I live, if they were to rewind the clock about 25 years, I don’t think anybody would notice. I’d even be willing to back things up about 50 years. Not that I don’t embrace some of the improvements, but I liked the size of the world back then. Much too small right now.
Carried one since 1986. I don't like pocket carry, even with a clip, doesn't feel right, I want the knife on my belt in a sheath. However, what revolutionized the way I carry the 110 is those new leather horizontal crossdraw sheaths which I wear scout-style. No button, just held in place by friction. Way more comfortable, comes out and goes back in WAY easier than the standard sheaths. Which is a huge deal when you pull the knife out and use it 30 times a day like I have to do where I work.
That is awesome. I thought about getting one of those. Do you find it to be a pain in the butt to put the knife back in though?
@@knifetimestory I got so used to it, it seems easier to put back in than the standard sheath.
@@rickschubert6261 Cool. What does the blade ride on as you’re pulling it out of the sheath? Is it a plastic bushing or soft metal?
My buddy gave me one the other day and it’s “bank vault” tight?
That is awesome!!! You are a lucky guy!!!
My 50year anniversary edition 110FG had a lot of blade play. I just squeezed the scales together a little in a vice until I was happy with it. It doesn't make a good hunting knife though because like all folders it is a pain to keep clean. For hunting the 192 is near perfect and no stupid gut hook either.
The 192 is one model that I've always admired from afar. Only had one in my hand once. It really is a fantastic design. I may have to get one and give it a good once over.
@@knifetimestory with its fairly narrow stick tang its not the strongest but when used as designed i.e. a pure hunting knife it is strong enough.
For me it is both the best looking and most comfortable knife that Buck makes.
Immediately after your comment, I got on eBay and I was looking at them. I think if I’m going to get one I’m going to spend the extra money and get money out of S35VN.
I have a 112 knife from 1989 with the finger grooves and it’s got ebony scales on it. But I am not sure when they stoped using it. Thanks for the video. Have a good one.
Glad you liked the video. Enjoy your 112. I think I need to add one to the collection. Thank you for commenting.
Nice video sir.
Thanks for the infos.
Recently I gained one 110, from a friend that went to US; and it's really such an amazing knife!
That is great news! Thank you so much for sharing that! I hope it brings you many many years of happiness and good service!
Ebony was illegal to import, but Taylor created a way to legally source it. Buck uses their waste for scales. Perfect partnership. There’s a video about it.
That’s awesome. Somebody else told me about that as well. I’m glad that’s what is happening!
Now hold on....Ghostface rocks the Buck 120. Not the 119. 💀. You make good videos
Really? The picture sure looks like a 119. Thanks for pointing that out.
Really true.
I enjoyed watching this video and I didn't know the reasons behind why Buck switched back to ebony wood, now I do. Thanks for sharing and Cheers!
Fun fact the 120 is used by ghostface in the Scream movies over 20 years
I’m glad you found it entertaining and something. It makes me feel great! Thank you very much for watching and taking the time to share your kind thoughts.
Buck 110 WAS the best Hunting knife, but still?, come on!
Sure, why not!
@@knifetimestory closer look on the market is helpfull.
I own hundreds of knives ranging from $11,000 to $45. Guessing I'm pretty aware of what there is available in the knife world seeing as how my life revolves around them. But thanks for the tip.
buck 110 was the first knife i bought my son... everyone should have that knife
hey i got my son a benchmade osborne for a graduation gift recently... thats a weird coincidence!
You have good taste in knives and your son is the beneficiary of that taste. I wish him many years of trusty service from them.
2021 I blew some tax return money on a custom Buck 112, it was like $120 CAD.. I got the blue handle scales and left it in my glove box in the leather sheath for like 8mo untouched.. the handles weathered to an absolutely gorgeous sage green. I carry a Leatherman at work every day, but this beauty 112 is my favourite in the collection regardless.
Wow. That is fascinating how those handle scales changed color. I’d love to see pictures.
I've been carrying a Buck 110 on my belt for 30 years and it still gets the job done.
Awesome. Great to hear that! Thank you for commenting.
My buck 110 and my 119 are some of my oldest knives
They certainly are classics! Heirlooms! Thank you so much for watching!
👍 The best I can find is that Buck stopped using Ebony sometime in the early 1990s because this wood was placed on endangered list by the Federal Government. In 2019, as you say, Buck returned to Ebony by partnering with Taylor Guitars who is using responsibly sourced wood (they plant as many new trees as necessary to replace the wood harvested) which satisfies the “tree huggers” and government authorities in Africa and here.
I love Buck 110s, I prefer 420HC or 5160 steel, I like Ebony and Ironwood for the scales. I hate Dymondwood and replaced it with Stag on any Buck 110 I bought with this stabilized material.
Thank you for the info. I appreciate that.
I think it's great that Taylor is planting what they cut, but hopefully it is of quality and not some sort of genetically modified version that grows faster. It should be an even exchange. Otherwise, that causes a multitude of different problems and generally ends up in producing an inferior product. When it comes to trees, I actually think Mother Nature knows best.
Thank you for watching and participating in the discussion.
@@knifetimestory Thankfully I think genetically altered is limited to beef, fish, and chickens. Not sure they have gotten to trees yet. 😂😂😂
@@ROE1300 Corn, tomatoes, apples (I’m pretty sure) and lots of other food. And tree grafting is a huge thing. So I might not be too far off. Hopefully I am though.
@@knifetimestory 🤷🏻♂️ You make it very difficult for me to fully enjoy the Ebony scales on my Buck 110. 😂😂😂
@@ROE1300 Yikes! I sure didn’t mean to do that. I take it all back. Because sincerely, I love the Ebony scales on my 110. So just forget everything I said and enjoy your knife!
In Scream they use the General 120.
Good to know. Thank you. The poster shows a 119. Maybe they stretched it just a little in the poster so they weren’t implicating Buck
Also you should explain and do your guitars as well It would be excellent !
I love my guitars, but I just practice them… I don’t think I would want to talk about them. Certainly not like I do my knives. But thank you for the nice comment! I appreciate them both!
Great video. We own two things in common. Buck 110 and that SKX007 on your wrist. Two amazingly built tools.
Two great tools right!!! I love my 007 and 009. Thank you for watching!!
ok I gotta spout off here.. My Buck was gifted to me , its from 1972 ! I use it every single day, that and a SOG razor knife. its all you need to function on a Cattle Ranch.. ! I also carry a Single Shot .357 Rifle when out and about , how many shots do u really need? One!
It sounds like you've got the perfect set up for life on the ranch! Those classic tools truly make a difference in the daily grind.
If i were stranded on an island, and all i had was a buck 110, id consider myself fortunate, blessed even.
I like the way you think. Thank you very much for watching and your comment!
I personally like Spyderco a lot of my military friends carry them and I find it to be really easy to get a good Edge on it but I do own a buck 110 and do. Carry it occasionally
Spyderco is a great knife. But, no collection is complete without a 110!!!
Come on people any Buck that’s made with 440C is a knife that will fail you, why? Because it’s over loaded with chromium, take it from an old 77 year man who,a guy with ordinary intellect all I had do is a little research.
Okay.
I’ve had and carried a Buck 110 since 1965, growing up in the country on a ranching / farm. Going to school, it was unusual for a teenage boy NOT to have a Buck 110 knife sheath on his belt at his hip.
That’s awesome! The Buck 110 has certainly been a classic companion for many over the years. It’s great to hear about your experiences growing up with it! Mine was very similar.
I saw a 110 in a Big 5 and bought it instantly..the lock up when opened is super solid! Guess i got lucky there, love my Buck 110!
That's awesome! The Buck 110 is a classic, and it's great to hear that you're happy with your purchase. Enjoy using it!
I have the Cabela's AG model, the Copper Customs 5160 drop point, the black plastic LW and the ebony 2023 edition. Love them all!
That sounds like a nice respectable Buck knife collection. I’m glad you are enjoying them!
Ok. I'm subscribing. "Too much stimulation." Lordy, that connects! tried the Ranger, usually. One of the 110s I had was the Titanium. Wish I'd had sense to keep all of them!
Thanks for the sub and the great comment! Yep… There are a lot I wish I still had.
I also have a titanium version . I bought in 1994 and I have never used it so it is in perfect condition. Really is an excellent knife. It is just too pretty to beat up.
I have wondered about the S30V available in the Custom Shop. Thanks for mentioning it. I had a 110 decades ago. My youngest son wanted it and I never replaced it. Maybe it is time with a drop point S30V. zane
Hey Zane. Thanks for watching. I hope you find an S30V version. I had one that had a different handle material and a black blade, but that one was odd in that the blade was at least 1/8" too short. It's as if the guy who was sharpening it just did not know when to stop and ground too much away. So, I was completely disenchanted by that one and got rid of it. Glad I found the one you saw in the video. Really is a good performer.
I bought mine back in 1980. It is my favorite knife after all these years. I keep it well oiled and sharp and don't abuse it. It has never let me down. The Buck 110 is a legend.
I love to hear stories of long time ownership! Thank you for sharing.
I was in the Army 1968 to 1970 and do not remember any restrictions on this subject!
Because a 4-inch blade is illegal to carry in Commie Colorado I had to buy the Buck 112 instead of the 110. The shorter blade on the 112 ranger is no problem and works for all my cutting needs.
The 112 is a great knife. It just doesn’t get the love like the 110. I did not realize Colorado what is communist like New York. Sorry to hear that.
I bought a 110 in 1973. It was stolen in 1977 and replaced in the same month. I still have it in a well used but cared for condition.
So sorry to hear that you had one stolen. That is highly irritating and heartbreaking! Glad you got a replacement and have it still in your possession!
Taylor didn't want to throw out the leftover small ebony scraps from their guitar production, so that's why they teamed up with Buck. Taylor has a yt video explaining this recycling relationship with Buck.
And, yeah, with all the modern & often toxic materials that most knives are made of, the simplicity of the traditional Buck is comforting. Leather, stainless steel, brass & real ebony wood; it's old-school that still works today. There's something nice about getting back to the basics.
I'll have to check out that video. Thanks for the heads up!
This is a great video! Thank you for posting, my friend. Funnily enough, I was listening to this video as I purchased a 110, lol.
Wow. Talk a out serendipity. Thanks for sharing!!
Got my first 110 in 1977 still have it gutted alot of deer from that time mine and others that didn't have a sharp knife never carried any thing else
That's awesome! The 110 is such a classic knife, and it sounds like it has served you well over the years. A reliable tool is essential for any outdoor adventure!
The Buck I have is a 110X. Th X means it's a special edition due to it having stag handles. I've found that the best knife pouch you can gt for a 110 is an ammo pouch for a Colt .45 1911. It fits to a T.
I’ve always thought a stag handled Buck 110 would be cool. I’ll keep my eyes peeled for one.
@knifetimestory Be aware that they come through the Buck custom shop. You can order one any time you like.
I have a Bock 110 I cant/wont use. Its a limited edition MOPAR version. Looks good in my small collection though. Dont even know if it has any value above just being a Buck 110
I never worry about the value. Because it’s never really enough to justify not enjoying using it. However, if you really like it in your display case, and it goes with your collection… Then by all means, do not use it. But don’t ever expect it to bring in the big money and pay a months rent.
I’m in the uk my dad got the schrade LB7 in the late 80s I’ve got it now and love it! Going to get edc buck 110 or 112 modern I think don’t want to loose the LB7. Got a fair few ex army knife… wish I was old enough to get some of my grandads knifes… ww2 and was a miner I got left wish a brass pocket watch case 😍 nice video too 👍🏼
LB7 was my first big folder. The sporting goods store where I lived in the summers only carried Schrade. I loved that knife up until the day it went missing after about 15 years of faithful service.
It absolutely don’t sound like shit. Owner of a 110c. Regards Jeff
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Jeff! I really appreciate it!!
Bought a Gerber Sportsman II in the 70s and carried it for years. Probably chose it over an actual Buck 110 because of experience with Gerber Mk II, but don’t remember. Now I’m adding an actual Buck 110 to my collection, but custom S30V drop point. I’ve become a fan of S30V and drop point blades. I do have other Bucks in my collection/EDC, Vantage Force, Budgie (my favorite knife), 301 Stockman.
I always loved the grind lines on that Gerber sportsman. And the handle. I just never bought one. I guess by the time I figured I could afford one, I couldn’t find one in stores anymore. This was back before the Internet. I too am a fan of the dropped point blade and S 30 V as you might have figured out. Spyderco and Buck certainly know how to heat treat that steel!
@@knifetimestory it was a difficult decision, whether S30V was worth the premium over Bos 420HC. In actual use I don’t see any appreciable difference. But I think long term S30V will be more desirable as knives come and go. I bought a D2 Benchmade back when they touted it as the latest and greatest. Now D2 is a budget steel.
I don't believe for a second that buck changed their handle material for environmental reasons. There's no way it wasn't a cost cutting measure that didn't work out.
Ahhh, another skeptic. Welcome to the club. A manufacturer NEVER makes a change that ADDS cost to the process. So, just like Becker no longer cold stamping their name into the knife, Buck did whatever it did to cut cost so they could survive selling almost all of their 110's to Walmart. To not do so, would have put them in the same boat as Schrade. Who we all talk about in the past tense now.
Im a little late to the party here but allow me to explain how Buck switched back to ebony. They are using scraps from the Taylor factory that are too small for Taylor to use. Taylor is the only brand that can get away with using ebony, because they invested in tree farms in Africa (decades ago i believe). That allows them to source it ethically.
Nothing wrong with being late. Thank you for the added info. Anytime someone wants to add to the discussion, it is good for all of us.