I have carried a buck knife since the late 60’s to the present day. Today I carry the buck 112 slim. Not because all the other bucks were inferior it’s because of my preference of knife weight. When I hunt I carry the 113 in my pack and the 110 on my side. Never has any of the buck knives I own failed. That’s a 60 year review of the Buck knifes I own.
Got my 112 two dot in 77 and paid 15 dollars for it. Dressed countless deer, rabbits and squirrel and it's still perfect it's always been a shaver and it's only been on the whetstone maybe a half-dozen times.
I bought my Ranger in December of 1972. I still have it and use it daily. It is a little different from the modern ones, the brass handle is squared, not rounded, and the pins attaching the handle are different. It does not have the two large pins at the back, but rather a single small pin. Very good folding knife.
Thank you for sharing your excellent review of the Buck 112 Ranger. My first Buck knife was the model 110. A while later I picked up the Buck 110. These are extremely well handling, comfortable knives for personal use. I also have an older Schrade 10T lock blade knife. Here's the Buck story as it relates to the USS Ranger fight between sailors: A first generation Buck 112 Ranger hunting knife The story tells of an altercation between two sailors on the USS Ranger which became very serious. One of the sailors was inflicted with a deep stab wound, supposedly from a Buck 110. Due to the severity of the wound, the USS Ranger commander banned all knives with a blade exceeding 3” from use on the ship. This also disqualified the 110 from being sold in the ship’s store.
I carried one when I was overseas in the Army in the early 70's. It was the only size we could carry in uniform and it was for sale in our very tiny PX. I wore it everyday and it was a work knife. I tried to take care of it , but it took some dings here and there. Always a great knife.
Out of curiosity, did the brass parts have to be polished to pass inspection? I remember reading that brass belt buckles were strictly to stay polished.
My 112 is my edc. The handle is already solid, but I highly recommend going with the finger grooves. I bought mine in 2008, I really haven't been looking for it, so if you can't find it in stores you can always customize a 112. I just got a custom Spitfire and it arrived in under two weeks.
Yeah, those U.S.A made buck knives are great. I have a few Buck knives. A 120 General, 119 Special, 110 Hunter, 112 Ranger AND a foreign made 371 Stockman. I plan to buy another 112 Ranger, this time with finger grooves and a distressed brown leather belt sheath.
I’ve always been a fan of the Buck 110 but today I ordered my first Buck 112 from the Buck website. I ordered mine with the nickel steel bolsters and drop point blade. Can’t wait until it arrives. I will be buying an open top holster to edc carry it in just as I carry my 110s ( unless I am hunting or fishing which is when I use the factory Buck snap sheath). The rugged elegance of the standard 110 and 112 knives gives them a beauty that not many other knives can come close to.
I love my 110, had a 112 years ago but lost it, that was a great little knife. You cant be a knife collector and not own a buck at somepoint in your life. Everyone has to experience these knives
My dad bought one before I was born. It's a 2 dot so it was made in 1975 - 1980, back then their year indicator had a range instead of a new one each year. I was born in 81 and my dad had it forever and gave it to me a few years ago. I love it! I bought a 110 auto too, but I want a 112 auto and a sport pro and a custom one with stag. My favorite Buck knife is the 112.
Great presentation mate. You have widen our horizon on other great cutting tools. Your show are very educational. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with people who are still learning. This is a great EDC & would fit into out edc pouches. Cheers matey. Greetings from Australia.
Got my first 112 this spring and it quickly became my fav edc . I got the one with finger grooves and its awesome. The 110 is a great game processing knife but a little to heavy for edc. Just my opinion
Lost 2 of these (and a 110!) as a younger man, I'm loving my current Gerber AR 3.0 but have ordered my daughter a custom 112 with nickel hardware, she's into bushcraft etc. Great knives.
Cheers:) She's had a half-decent locknife with a damascus blade from Anglo Arms for about 3 years now, but the liner lock is stiff as hell on it, and it lost the thumb peg... looking forward to her having a bit of higher quality to work with:) @@kriskabin
I thoroughly enjoyed that thanks. Now I know what a copperhead is. It"s not that often that you see folders coming with a pouch. A great way of making sure you don't lose it when you're in the middle of nowhere. At one time it was usual for folders to be carried in something until the 'Jack' knife arrived and wowed the masses.
Hi Ian! Thanks for stopping by! I like Buck Knives' sheaths, they have a nice ruggedness to them. I have a lovely new Moki coming soon. I think you'll like it! 👍
Just thought of another point which you touched on. The weight is noticeable when compared to other pocket knives but mostly due to new styles use much lighter weight but not as sturdy materials. There are many people that carry around a Leatherman.. most popular, the Wave. That comes in at almost 9 ounces not including the sheath. Most people carry the Wave using the pocket clip so that’s pretty rough on the pocket.
The 110 works well as a hunting knife, but the size of the knife does not have any direct correlation to the size of game it is suitable for. They do not use machetes to process cape Buffalo or moose, it generally has more to do with the size of your hands and the specific method you use to process the game, I have a Buck 102 that I like for field dressing everything from squirrel to trout to doves to deer and pigs. The reason I like that knife is because it takes and holds a fantastic edge, I can reach my first finger to the tip of the blade while working within the body cavity of an animal where I cannot see while working, and the phenolic material while not giving as much grip as other materials, it cleans up quickly and easily. As far as whether or not a given serviceman carries a Buck or a Spyderco or whatever, it is largely down to personal choice. In Afghanistan I carried a few different blades depending on mission requirements, I had a SOG Seal Pup on my IBA, I would also almost always carry my Buck Stockman pattern in my pocket, the 110 also came along on the belt when I felt it was appropriate or might be useful for whatever we were patrolling or doing that day.
My favourite Buck is Buck Vantage but there are so many Buck knives it's mind boggling,right now I use Buck 311 and those are sold only in Canada at Canadian Tire store..I heard somebody killed the bear with it and it's very sturdy..110 and 112 are great,I got nothing to say about them,both of them are great...
I bought a 110 several years ago. It wasn't because I needed one; I just wanted one. It's pretty useless,to me. I still don't have a classic 112, but my 112 Slim is always in my pocket. It's a terrific knife that I use every day,I also carry an SAK, but it's for other tasks.
The 110 classic was the first knife I bought 35 years ago. Since then I've bought the 50 year anniversary versions of the 110 and 112. Also the finger grooved 112. Very comfortable in the hand and solid. Also have several nylon handle versions. Super sharp. They'll last forever. I'll never sell them.
Good video review of the Buck 112 Ranger, an excellent working EDC knife and a work of art. I have the 110 also. The 112 is notably smaller but still requires the carry sheath for practicality. Liked and subscribed.
Good video! If you have a chance, put some Brasso on the brass & steel, treat the wood & it will look like a jewel when you are done...I have a '91, so I should know...😊 The front bolster is designed to give you a better grip on the knife while you are processing game...i., e., it will keep your hand from slipping forward & slicing your hand...Also, the knife's balance is towards the back - the heavy end is designed to fit the palm to give you more of a purchase as you gut and begin to process a deer, for example....
If you like a knife but don't want to buy it because it's not as practical as other knives, then you're not a real knife lover. When choosing a knife, you need to understand whether you like it visually, whether it fits comfortably in your hand, then imagine that there is no more choice, and understand whether it will do the job that is required of it. If it fits all the criteria, then you should take it.
Exactly how I felt about the 112. The 110 wasn't nearly as confortable for me, had worse blade-centering (from what I remember) and just overall didn't catch my fancy like the 112. I understand the 110 is the older, more historical model. To me, however, the 112 is my favourite Buck for overall comfort. The 112 is still large enough if I need a hunting knife, but small enough I would carry it around with me on my belt. Cheers!
When I was a kid the Buck 110 was my grail knife. This was way back in 1974 when I was 10 years old. I finally got one a couple years later and a 112 sometime after that. So much has changed in the knife industry since then that the 110 and 112 just don’t make sense anymore, except for maybe hunters. There are so many knives that are better all the way around. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the 110 and 112 models but they don’t see much use anymore.
Sadly, people don't like old knives often. However, the 110 and 112 are time-tested. I'd rather have one of them than most modern knives if lost in the woods.
I’m a delivery driver who works in a rural part of my state. Occasionally, one of the old farmers will want to open their delivery on the spot and they’ll retrieve a Case knife from their pocket or a Buck from the pouch on their belt. They’ve likely had that same knife for decades and it does the same tasks that the $250 Zero Tolerance knife in my pocket with 20cv steel does. I had the same mentality initially when I started collecting knives. The “old knives” didn’t make sense anymore. But that was because they didn’t rise to the level of my steel snob desire to have the best so I could impress others. So I bought a Case knife. And a Buck. And I fell in love all over again with the build quality and simplicity of a functional knife. I still have and use brands like Spyderco and Kizer, but my true passion is for the classics.
Honestly, the old knives really stick out to me. I have quite a few Spyderco’s, ZT’s, and a few Benchmade, but I know for certain that my 112 can take more of a beating and come out on top over any of the others. The more expensive models have become my weekend pocket carry but when it comes to 12 hour work days and hard work, I’ll never leave without my 112. Too many times have I even come across people afraid to use their $300 knife because they don’t want to scuff the finish!! The moment I hear that I usually tell them they have no purpose carrying a knife then. Great video! Love the 112’s
Wow .. either I'm a giant or yall r extremely weak .. I carry a 110, leatherman supertool 300 , mini mag in the 80s leather sheath and my leather key holder on my belt right side , 119 or 124 on the left .. wallet at 112 in front left pocket and money wallet , 40s brass zippo and 1920s pocket watch front right pocket .. bandana back right pocket . This my everyday carry for the last 30 years
I used my 112 for over many years so I bought a 110 Sadly the 110 doesn’t get used as much, prefer the 112 . Good quality knives both. Only problem is weight for me I’ll prefer the lighter models 2024 half the weight.
Where'd you get that story about the marines and the buck knife.I thought that some of the navy guys used the 110 knife a lot in fights so buck made the 112, I read that in YT comment on a different video so idk if it was the navy or marines who used this knife in the past. cool video though, I own the Winchester version of this knife :) (Edited to correct a typo)
Hi again, Tony. I got the story from Buck Knives' website. You can find it in the description of the 112. I also heard it from CJ Buck in a video discussing the 112. I believe the video is titled "Buck Knives 112 Ranger Overview" by Scheels Outdoors.
@@TheStreamingEnderman your memory did a derp. I looked up the description of the 112 on Buck's site and watched the video with CJ talking about it too ,both sources say that it was a knife used by the Navy.. Here's the timestamps where you talked about the story 12:50 - 14:18 In case you'd like to edit it out Your Buck 501 and your review on it made me consider getting it in the future, nice knife.
Thanks for showing this one, purely from the polish, or not polish brass perspective, 🤣,, To let brass get tarnished like that, is a crime of the worst magnitude,, 🤣🤣🤣🤣
So why carry a relatively heavy and bulky Buck 112 when you can get the same steel in a Buck Bantam for half the the price. Not only that, the Bantam lightweight construction is almost indestructible.
@@TheStreamingEnderman I had a 110 and dropped it on a stone floor. The blade broke about 1/2 inch from the tip. Heavy knife and thin tip, not good bedfellows. But the style is good.
@@TheStreamingEnderman I think it got a bit better with 420HC, but could not trust it after that. A lightweight knife would probably just bounce. I did contemplate the FRN handle Buck 110, but the Bantam looked better. To me had better blade profile for half the price.
I hear this repeated a lot and I disagree. When choosing a vintage knife one must accept the inherent characteristics that come with it, as you would if choosing a vintage car. Men use to EDC the 110 in their Jeans in the 70's. Even more so with the 112 . Its a pocket knife, we put it in our pockets. Only working men and farmers brought pouches for these back in the day, as they did not come with them.
Fair enough. It's far heavier than a modern EDC, but for a traditional knife, it's perfectly acceptable. I'd personally rather have a beefy, brass bolstered knife like this than something modern and 'lightweight' like a Benchmade Bugout. Then again, I'm biased, as I just love old-school knives! Cheers!
Moin, daß war ja mal eine sehr ausführliche Vorstellung, Danke dafür. Ich liebe mein 110èr, allerdings finde ich das 112èr nun auch interessant, schon alleine zum reisen, wegen der unterschiedlichen Gesetzgebung in den Nachbarländern. Grüße aus Deutschland und alles Gute!😁
Hallo Freund! Ich freue mich sehr, dass Sie diese Präsentation hilfreich und unterhaltsam fanden. Ich bevorzuge auch die 112 gegenüber der 110. Es sind sowohl schöne als auch gut gebaute Messer von hervorragender Qualität. Ich spreche nicht fließend Deutsch, daher hoffe ich, dass meine Übersetzungsversuche geholfen haben. Danke fürs Zuschauen, Prost!
We can carry any knife in Britain we just need a reason. But if you live in a rural area cops tend not to care as long as it's not ridiculously large and you're not being an idiot with it.
@@TheStreamingEnderman you should carry in its sheath then. Dont worry its legal size knife so if your sheath is visible to others dont get nervous. Lol. By the way i wear tight t- shirts in summer so instead of carrying it in sheath i just throw it in my jeans pocket no problems at all. In winter time i use sheath so its invisible because of my jacket. Enjoy it. In my country 4 inch blade knife is allowed to carry but more then 4 inch blade thats not allowed.
...I never said the craftmanship was superior. I said I like the feel/design of the 112 better. I handled them both and concluded that I prefer the ergonomics and feel of the 112. When did I say the 112 was built better?
It was introduced in 1972. You should have known this before you did your review The name of the ship where the stabbing occurred was the USS Ranger. Get your facts straight!! OMG>...you "don't own a 110, but you like the 112 better".......you lost ALL CREDIBILITY at that point.....wow. Have you ever ventured beyond the pavement ????? Are you really qualified to review a knife meant for outdoorsmen ???
Hi Greg. I admit I was unaware of the exact date of introduction. Thank you for correcting me. The name of the USS Ranger was a fact I had heard, yet forgotten. So I appreciate the reminder. I do however, have to disagree on a couple things. The first being your claim for my "lost credibility". I need to remind you that I did NOT say the 110 was better nor worse than the 112. I merely said I preferred the 112. How does that lose me any credibility? I even said that the 110 would be a better outdoorsman's knife. The 112 is smaller and more suited for non-outdoor activities. I also stated that the 112 is VASTLY more comfortable in my hand. I have handled multiple 110s and still prefer the 112. Saying I lose credibility for daring to have my own opinion? We clearly have reached an odd standard for reviewers now! Also, the statement of "I'm not qualified to review an outdoorsman's knife" is absolutely ridiculous. A knife can have many uses. An outdoors knife can cut boxes, carve wood, trim thread, cut food, sharpen pencils, and so much more. Just because it isn't being used in the outdoors 100% of the time does not make a person's take on it to be null and void. I can vouch for it despite not using it for hunting and the like. So correct me if I'm wrong, but aparrently if I don't own both knives I can't claim to say which one I PREFER? And if I use my knife in a rural town environment I am not "qualified" to talk about it? By all means, if I am reading this wrong, do enlighten me.
@@TheStreamingEnderman I don't think you can judge a knife ( or any tool ) if you are not using it the way it is intended. Would you take me seriously if I was reviewing a drill and said: "I don't make holes with it, but it is terrible at banging nails" Surely you see the ridiculousness there. Judging the 112/110 on any basis other than their function in the outdoors is just as silly
@Greg Barry… I think you are on the same level as the guy that told me my Thanksgiving meal was not traditional because I preferred to have collard greens as opposed to green beans…fucking WOW! I own a few 110s and 112s and have not been hunting a day in my life but I prefer the 110 because I like blades at least 3.75. I love cutting food, boxes, strings, and etc with all my knives to include my Junglas. Although cutting boxes and food is not the intended use for the Junglas. I own Cold Steel Knives and have not had to cut or stab anyone in my life, and I like my Cold Steel Knives better than my other folding knives. I own Glocks, Mossbergs, Ak47s, and I have not hunted or had to shoot anyone. However, I love my Mossbergs over Glocks and Ak47s. I believe I am free to judge what I desire and especially since MY MONEY paid for the items to use as I please.
I’ve always been a fan of the Buck 110 but today I ordered my first Buck 112 from the Buck website. I ordered mine with the nickel steel bolsters and drop point blade. Can’t wait until it arrives. I will be buying an open top holster to edc carry it in just as I carry my 110s ( unless I am hunting or fishing which is when I use the factory Buck snap sheath). The rugged elegance of the standard 110 and 112 knives gives them a beauty that not many other knives can come close to.
I have carried a buck knife since the late 60’s to the present day. Today I carry the buck 112 slim. Not because all the other bucks were inferior it’s because of my preference of knife weight. When I hunt I carry the 113 in my pack and the 110 on my side. Never has any of the buck knives I own failed. That’s a 60 year review of the Buck knifes I own.
Another story from a real user. I always appreciate hearing them! Cheers!
Got my 112 two dot in 77 and paid 15 dollars for it. Dressed countless deer, rabbits and squirrel and it's still perfect it's always been a shaver and it's only been on the whetstone maybe a half-dozen times.
See? No M390 here and it still works like a charm. I love stories like this, thanks for sharing. Cheers!
I have a 112 purchased at the Navy Exchange NAS Brunswick, Maine in the early 1980s and it's as good as the day I bought it.
I'm happy to hear that! This is still a most valid piece, even in today's radical modernization of pocket knives. Cheers!
The Ranger 112 was named after the ship that banned the 110 after the fight, the U.S.S. Ranger.
One of the most articulate and thorough reviews of the Buck 112 I have seen. Very enjoyable and informative. Thanks for the effort.
My pleasure!
I bought my Ranger in December of 1972. I still have it and use it daily. It is a little different from the modern ones, the brass handle is squared, not rounded, and the pins attaching the handle are different. It does not have the two large pins at the back, but rather a single small pin. Very good folding knife.
It's no surprise the knife's survived this long. They're sure made to last! Cheers!
I bet it has no nail nick as that was added later.
Thank you for sharing your excellent review of the Buck 112 Ranger.
My first Buck knife was the model 110. A while later I picked up the Buck 110. These are extremely well handling, comfortable knives for personal use.
I also have an older Schrade 10T lock blade knife.
Here's the Buck story as it relates to the USS Ranger fight between sailors:
A first generation Buck 112 Ranger hunting knife
The story tells of an altercation between two sailors on the USS Ranger which became very serious. One of the sailors was inflicted with a deep stab wound, supposedly from a Buck 110. Due to the severity of the wound, the USS Ranger commander banned all knives with a blade exceeding 3” from use on the ship. This also disqualified the 110 from being sold in the ship’s store.
I carried one when I was overseas in the Army in the early 70's. It was the only size we could carry in uniform and it was for sale in our very tiny PX. I wore it everyday and it was a work knife. I tried to take care of it , but it took some dings here and there. Always a great knife.
Out of curiosity, did the brass parts have to be polished to pass inspection? I remember reading that brass belt buckles were strictly to stay polished.
@@eh86055 No, my knife was never checked. Only the dress uniform had brass buckles.
My 112 is my edc. The handle is already solid, but I highly recommend going with the finger grooves. I bought mine in 2008, I really haven't been looking for it, so if you can't find it in stores you can always customize a 112. I just got a custom Spitfire and it arrived in under two weeks.
I have a Buck 500 Duke. Greetings from Austria/EU. Bought it in the early 90s in New York City.
I was given one of these by my father in 1993 and have used it ever since. Great knife.
Absolutely! Your Father made a wise choice. Cheers!
Terrific knife. You're spot on about the ergonomics and capabilities. The 112 carries well in my watch pocket. YMMV.
Yeah, those U.S.A made buck knives are great.
I have a few Buck knives. A 120 General, 119 Special, 110 Hunter, 112 Ranger AND a foreign made 371 Stockman.
I plan to buy another 112 Ranger, this time with finger grooves and a distressed brown leather belt sheath.
Love my 50th Anniversary Buck 112. Very functional and great ergonomics.
And now the 112 comes in Nickel with a drop point. Outstanding.
I’ve always been a fan of the Buck 110 but today I ordered my first Buck 112 from the Buck website. I ordered mine with the nickel steel bolsters and drop point blade. Can’t wait until it arrives. I will be buying an open top holster to edc carry it in just as I carry my 110s ( unless I am hunting or fishing which is when I use the factory Buck snap sheath). The rugged elegance of the standard 110 and 112 knives gives them a beauty that not many other knives can come close to.
I love my 110, had a 112 years ago but lost it, that was a great little knife. You cant be a knife collector and not own a buck at somepoint in your life. Everyone has to experience these knives
My dad bought one before I was born. It's a 2 dot so it was made in 1975 - 1980, back then their year indicator had a range instead of a new one each year. I was born in 81 and my dad had it forever and gave it to me a few years ago. I love it! I bought a 110 auto too, but I want a 112 auto and a sport pro and a custom one with stag. My favorite Buck knife is the 112.
Great presentation mate. You have widen our horizon on other great cutting tools. Your show are very educational. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with people who are still learning. This is a great EDC & would fit into out edc pouches. Cheers matey. Greetings from Australia.
Got my first 112 this spring and it quickly became my fav edc . I got the one with finger grooves and its awesome. The 110 is a great game processing knife but a little to heavy for edc. Just my opinion
The 110 and 112 are both excellent knives. I carry the 112 as my EDC along with my Leatherman. And I put the 110 on my belt when I go camping.
The 110 is a great knife for camping! I still like the 112 for day-to-day use, but that's just me. Cheers!
Thanks for the review. I have Buck 112 Slim Select version. A wonderful knife
The 112 and the 110 are my two favorite knives. Thanks for your thoughts on the 112. And I can confirm, it's a fantastic hunting knife. Cheers, buddy!
The 112 was the first knife I bought with my own money in the late sixties ❤.
That must've been a joyous occasion!
Lost 2 of these (and a 110!) as a younger man, I'm loving my current Gerber AR 3.0 but have ordered my daughter a custom 112 with nickel hardware, she's into bushcraft etc. Great knives.
Great dad.
Cheers:) She's had a half-decent locknife with a damascus blade from Anglo Arms for about 3 years now, but the liner lock is stiff as hell on it, and it lost the thumb peg... looking forward to her having a bit of higher quality to work with:) @@kriskabin
@KevPage-Witkicker 👍 Hopefully she'll hang onto it for her entire life & think of you fondly when she looks at it. Great job, dad!👏
That's the plan:) She opted for the s30v steel herself:) @@kriskabin
I thoroughly enjoyed that thanks. Now I know what a copperhead is. It"s not that often that you see folders coming with a pouch. A great way of making sure you don't lose it when you're in the middle of nowhere. At one time it was usual for folders to be carried in something until the 'Jack' knife arrived and wowed the masses.
Hi Ian! Thanks for stopping by! I like Buck Knives' sheaths, they have a nice ruggedness to them. I have a lovely new Moki coming soon. I think you'll like it! 👍
@@TheStreamingEnderman Sweet.
I have two 110's and one 112. I like them all. The 3" blade will do almost everything the 4" blade will do. That 3/4" difference can matter at times.
Excellent and very thorough video, thank you
I'm glad you enjoyed! Cheers!
Sometimes I carry my 110 and sometimes my 112.
It's hard to choose sometimes.
Good video.
Tough decision, eh?
Cheers!
Just thought of another point which you touched on. The weight is noticeable when compared to other pocket knives but mostly due to new styles use much lighter weight but not as sturdy materials. There are many people that carry around a Leatherman.. most popular, the Wave. That comes in at almost 9 ounces not including the sheath. Most people carry the Wave using the pocket clip so that’s pretty rough on the pocket.
I enjoyed your video. The 112 is my favorite. You get a lot for the price
Indeed, my friend!
When I think of a knife it's a buck 112. Great review!
Very fair! Cheers!
The 110 works well as a hunting knife, but the size of the knife does not have any direct correlation to the size of game it is suitable for. They do not use machetes to process cape Buffalo or moose, it generally has more to do with the size of your hands and the specific method you use to process the game, I have a Buck 102 that I like for field dressing everything from squirrel to trout to doves to deer and pigs. The reason I like that knife is because it takes and holds a fantastic edge, I can reach my first finger to the tip of the blade while working within the body cavity of an animal where I cannot see while working, and the phenolic material while not giving as much grip as other materials, it cleans up quickly and easily.
As far as whether or not a given serviceman carries a Buck or a Spyderco or whatever, it is largely down to personal choice. In Afghanistan I carried a few different blades depending on mission requirements, I had a SOG Seal Pup on my IBA, I would also almost always carry my Buck Stockman pattern in my pocket, the 110 also came along on the belt when I felt it was appropriate or might be useful for whatever we were patrolling or doing that day.
Excellent explanation from a TRUE user. Thanks for sharing!
The 112 is outstanding. I love the heft, balance, and full-sized grips. I prefer the 110, but the 112 is excellent!
I carry mine in my front pocket.
My favourite Buck is Buck Vantage but there are so many Buck knives it's mind boggling,right now I use Buck 311 and those are sold only in Canada at Canadian Tire store..I heard somebody killed the bear with it and it's very sturdy..110 and 112 are great,I got nothing to say about them,both of them are great...
thank you! bought 112 auto! loved your review!
I bought a 110 several years ago. It wasn't because I needed one; I just wanted one. It's pretty useless,to me. I still don't have a classic 112, but my 112 Slim is always in my pocket. It's a terrific knife that I use every day,I also carry an SAK, but it's for other tasks.
The 110 classic was the first knife I bought 35 years ago. Since then I've bought the 50 year anniversary versions of the 110 and 112. Also the finger grooved 112. Very comfortable in the hand and solid. Also have several nylon handle versions. Super sharp. They'll last forever. I'll never sell them.
Just started watching. I've been wanting a 112 for some time.
It's a great one!
I have just ordered one,can't wait to get it 😊
Hope you enjoy!
Good video review of the Buck 112 Ranger, an excellent working EDC knife and a work of art. I have the 110 also. The 112 is notably smaller but still requires the carry sheath for practicality. Liked and subscribed.
The best thing about Buck knives is that the founder’s name is Chuck Buck!
Absolutely! It wouldn't feel the same if his name was "Lord Grigori William Montague". Although, I quite like that name! 😁 Cheers!
Good video! If you have a chance, put some Brasso on the brass & steel, treat the wood & it will look like a jewel when you are done...I have a '91, so I should know...😊 The front bolster is designed to give you a better grip on the knife while you are processing game...i., e., it will keep your hand from slipping forward & slicing your hand...Also, the knife's balance is towards the back - the heavy end is designed to fit the palm to give you more of a purchase as you gut and begin to process a deer, for example....
Thanks for watching! And yes, Brasso works beautifully.
Cheers!
@@TheStreamingEndermanyou are most welcome!
By far my favorite folder!!. I'm thinking of getting one in S30V steel but is it really necessary?
Necessary? No. Should you? Yes. 🤣
I have €50 anniversary edition and a General work one I like then and a lightweight with a pocket clip that good value for money
I like the SlimPro with Green Micarta!
Hi my friend keep up the good work. What was the name of the knife maker in Ontario. I hope it was you long ago that found this maker
Ontario? I do not know of a knife made in Ontario.
Great knife!
Nice review
Thank you!
Cheers!
The story was just a little wrong. It wasn’t the marines…It was the Navy. It was an incident that happened on ship in San Diego.
Check the description.
The USS Ranger!
If you like a knife but don't want to buy it because it's not as practical as other knives, then you're not a real knife lover.
When choosing a knife, you need to understand whether you like it visually, whether it fits comfortably in your hand, then imagine that there is no more choice, and understand whether it will do the job that is required of it. If it fits all the criteria, then you should take it.
Exactly how I felt about the 112. The 110 wasn't nearly as confortable for me, had worse blade-centering (from what I remember) and just overall didn't catch my fancy like the 112. I understand the 110 is the older, more historical model. To me, however, the 112 is my favourite Buck for overall comfort. The 112 is still large enough if I need a hunting knife, but small enough I would carry it around with me on my belt. Cheers!
Great knife. Is your sheath also so small? It pushes the knife together (spring tension). Wonder whether that‘s good for the knife.
I haven't noticed any issues, there. At which angle do you put the knife in the sheath?
Buck only started using the date code system in 1986.
You've got the 55 too, my favourite 😁😁
When I was a kid the Buck 110 was my grail knife. This was way back in 1974 when I was 10 years old. I finally got one a couple years later and a 112 sometime after that. So much has changed in the knife industry since then that the 110 and 112 just don’t make sense anymore, except for maybe hunters. There are so many knives that are better all the way around. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the 110 and 112 models but they don’t see much use anymore.
Sadly, people don't like old knives often. However, the 110 and 112 are time-tested. I'd rather have one of them than most modern knives if lost in the woods.
I’m a delivery driver who works in a rural part of my state. Occasionally, one of the old farmers will want to open their delivery on the spot and they’ll retrieve a Case knife from their pocket or a Buck from the pouch on their belt. They’ve likely had that same knife for decades and it does the same tasks that the $250 Zero Tolerance knife in my pocket with 20cv steel does.
I had the same mentality initially when I started collecting knives. The “old knives” didn’t make sense anymore. But that was because they didn’t rise to the level of my steel snob desire to have the best so I could impress others. So I bought a Case knife. And a Buck. And I fell in love all over again with the build quality and simplicity of a functional knife.
I still have and use brands like Spyderco and Kizer, but my true passion is for the classics.
Wonderfully said. I just reviewed a couple of classic British knives on my second channel. They give off the same feel as a Case or Buck, timeless.
Honestly, the old knives really stick out to me. I have quite a few Spyderco’s, ZT’s, and a few Benchmade, but I know for certain that my 112 can take more of a beating and come out on top over any of the others. The more expensive models have become my weekend pocket carry but when it comes to 12 hour work days and hard work, I’ll never leave without my 112. Too many times have I even come across people afraid to use their $300 knife because they don’t want to scuff the finish!! The moment I hear that I usually tell them they have no purpose carrying a knife then.
Great video! Love the 112’s
@@PACMPR I'm currently holding my 112 as I type. I agree, great knife. Cheers!
Already got one!
Wow .. either I'm a giant or yall r extremely weak .. I carry a 110, leatherman supertool 300 , mini mag in the 80s leather sheath and my leather key holder on my belt right side , 119 or 124 on the left .. wallet at 112 in front left pocket and money wallet , 40s brass zippo and 1920s pocket watch front right pocket .. bandana back right pocket . This my everyday carry for the last 30 years
Wow you sound really cool
I used my 112 for over many years so I bought a 110
Sadly the 110 doesn’t get used as much, prefer the 112 .
Good quality knives both.
Only problem is weight for me I’ll prefer the lighter models 2024 half the weight.
Where'd you get that story about the marines and the buck knife.I thought that some of the navy guys used the 110 knife a lot in fights so buck made the 112, I read that in YT comment on a different video so idk if it was the navy or marines who used this knife in the past.
cool video though, I own the Winchester version of this knife :)
(Edited to correct a typo)
Hi again, Tony. I got the story from Buck Knives' website. You can find it in the description of the 112. I also heard it from CJ Buck in a video discussing the 112. I believe the video is titled "Buck Knives 112 Ranger Overview" by Scheels Outdoors.
@@TheStreamingEnderman your memory did a derp. I looked up the description of the 112 on Buck's site and watched the video with CJ talking about it too ,both sources say that it was a knife used by the Navy..
Here's the timestamps where you talked about the story 12:50 - 14:18
In case you'd like to edit it out
Your Buck 501 and your review on it made me consider getting it in the future, nice knife.
Ah, I see. I made a mistake between the Marines and the Navy. Apologies. I will put a disclaimer in! 👍
The best way to carry is really a horizontal belt sheath.
No knife laws take into account the total open length.
where i can buy the blade assist opener/push adapter?
I have three 112's Love them
Thanks for showing this one, purely from the polish, or not polish brass perspective, 🤣,,
To let brass get tarnished like that, is a crime of the worst magnitude,,
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So why carry a relatively heavy and bulky Buck 112 when you can get the same steel in a Buck Bantam for half the the price. Not only that, the Bantam lightweight construction is almost indestructible.
Style and heft are very appealing to some
@@TheStreamingEnderman I had a 110 and dropped it on a stone floor. The blade broke about 1/2 inch from the tip. Heavy knife and thin tip, not good bedfellows. But the style is good.
@@billballbuster7186 That's very unfortunate. Buck does tend to have an odd blade-to-handle thickness ratio.
@@TheStreamingEnderman I think it got a bit better with 420HC, but could not trust it after that. A lightweight knife would probably just bounce. I did contemplate the FRN handle Buck 110, but the Bantam looked better. To me had better blade profile for half the price.
Unfortunately illegal to carrying in UK because the blade can be locked.
I hear this repeated a lot and I disagree. When choosing a vintage knife one must accept the inherent characteristics that come with it, as you would if choosing a vintage car. Men use to EDC the 110 in their Jeans in the 70's. Even more so with the 112 . Its a pocket knife, we put it in our pockets. Only working men and farmers brought pouches for these back in the day, as they did not come with them.
Fair enough. It's far heavier than a modern EDC, but for a traditional knife, it's perfectly acceptable. I'd personally rather have a beefy, brass bolstered knife like this than something modern and 'lightweight' like a Benchmade Bugout. Then again, I'm biased, as I just love old-school knives! Cheers!
@@TheStreamingEndermanGood for you! The leather pouch that comes with it just adds to the mystique...😊
Moin, daß war ja mal eine sehr ausführliche Vorstellung, Danke dafür. Ich liebe mein 110èr, allerdings finde ich das 112èr nun auch interessant, schon alleine zum reisen, wegen der unterschiedlichen Gesetzgebung in den Nachbarländern. Grüße aus Deutschland und alles Gute!😁
Hallo Freund! Ich freue mich sehr, dass Sie diese Präsentation hilfreich und unterhaltsam fanden. Ich bevorzuge auch die 112 gegenüber der 110. Es sind sowohl schöne als auch gut gebaute Messer von hervorragender Qualität. Ich spreche nicht fließend Deutsch, daher hoffe ich, dass meine Übersetzungsversuche geholfen haben. Danke fürs Zuschauen, Prost!
Buck yeah!
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We can carry any knife in Britain we just need a reason.
But if you live in a rural area cops tend not to care as long as it's not ridiculously large and you're not being an idiot with it.
I treat blade laws like taxes, I ignore them.
Buck 110 is the way to go.
The Buck 110 will make a PBJ without getting any on you. So..that was the dealbreaker..both need a sheath, and both illegal to edc here.
Opinel isn’t a knife. It’s a letter opener.
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Hava a 110 and a 112 and a 055 and they are great. 112 for me works bestt for deer hunting.
All great knives, eh?
Cheers!
You have 110 likes on the video for the 112. I will be like 111
Weight screams" quality"
Indeed it does. I still wouldn't pocket-carry this, though.
@@TheStreamingEnderman you should carry in its sheath then. Dont worry its legal size knife so if your sheath is visible to others dont get nervous. Lol. By the way i wear tight t- shirts in summer so instead of carrying it in sheath i just throw it in my jeans pocket no problems at all. In winter time i use sheath so its invisible because of my jacket. Enjoy it. In my country 4 inch blade knife is allowed to carry but more then 4 inch blade thats not allowed.
I sometimes use this knife on a belt, it doesn't feel weighty anymore. I think a lot of people forget that it's made to be a belt carry! Cheers!
I love Buck knives, these and the USA Schrade knives were carried and USED by the working man. Case knives are grossly overpriced and overrated.
The 112 is a lot more comfortable in a pocket than a 110.
Get a Quick deploy Shieth pull it out it is open one hand !
How can you say the craftsmanship of the 112 is superior to the 110 when you only have one of them?
...I never said the craftmanship was superior. I said I like the feel/design of the 112 better. I handled them both and concluded that I prefer the ergonomics and feel of the 112. When did I say the 112 was built better?
Jesus you talk some !
You have some small pockets. It's not big. It's in fact.....a pocket knife
It comes with a pouch. It is, in fact...a belt knife.
@@TheStreamingEndermanCorrect!😊
You’re kind of glad you purchased and it’s kinda good for things… therefore, you’ve talked me out of buying. Thank you for the feedback on your knife.
Glad I could help! 😁
You would be wise o buy a 110 or 112 Buck knife.
It was introduced in 1972. You should have known this before you did your review
The name of the ship where the stabbing occurred was the USS Ranger. Get your facts straight!!
OMG>...you "don't own a 110, but you like the 112 better".......you lost ALL CREDIBILITY at that point.....wow.
Have you ever ventured beyond the pavement ????? Are you really qualified to review a knife meant for outdoorsmen ???
Hi Greg. I admit I was unaware of the exact date of introduction. Thank you for correcting me. The name of the USS Ranger was a fact I had heard, yet forgotten. So I appreciate the reminder. I do however, have to disagree on a couple things. The first being your claim for my "lost credibility". I need to remind you that I did NOT say the 110 was better nor worse than the 112. I merely said I preferred the 112. How does that lose me any credibility? I even said that the 110 would be a better outdoorsman's knife. The 112 is smaller and more suited for non-outdoor activities. I also stated that the 112 is VASTLY more comfortable in my hand. I have handled multiple 110s and still prefer the 112. Saying I lose credibility for daring to have my own opinion? We clearly have reached an odd standard for reviewers now! Also, the statement of "I'm not qualified to review an outdoorsman's knife" is absolutely ridiculous. A knife can have many uses. An outdoors knife can cut boxes, carve wood, trim thread, cut food, sharpen pencils, and so much more. Just because it isn't being used in the outdoors 100% of the time does not make a person's take on it to be null and void. I can vouch for it despite not using it for hunting and the like. So correct me if I'm wrong, but aparrently if I don't own both knives I can't claim to say which one I PREFER? And if I use my knife in a rural town environment I am not "qualified" to talk about it? By all means, if I am reading this wrong, do enlighten me.
You have some social skills, dude.
@@TheStreamingEnderman I don't think you can judge a knife ( or any tool ) if you are not using it the way it is intended. Would you take me seriously if I was reviewing a drill and said: "I don't make holes with it, but it is terrible at banging nails" Surely you see the ridiculousness there. Judging the 112/110 on any basis other than their function in the outdoors is just as silly
@Greg Barry… I think you are on the same level as the guy that told me my Thanksgiving meal was not traditional because I preferred to have collard greens as opposed to green beans…fucking WOW!
I own a few 110s and 112s and have not been hunting a day in my life but I prefer the 110 because I like blades at least 3.75. I love cutting food, boxes, strings, and etc with all my knives to include my Junglas. Although cutting boxes and food is not the intended use for the Junglas.
I own Cold Steel Knives and have not had to cut or stab anyone in my life, and I like my Cold Steel Knives better than my other folding knives.
I own Glocks, Mossbergs, Ak47s, and I have not hunted or had to shoot anyone. However, I love my Mossbergs over Glocks and Ak47s.
I believe I am free to judge what I desire and especially since MY MONEY paid for the items to use as I please.
Damn Good video!
Bucks haven't been worth their price for over 20 years. SOOO many better options.
I may have to agree with you on that
I’m very sad to hear you bad mouth Buck. I find their knives to be great! You would do well to give them another look.
So buy other knives and stop wasting your time watching videos about Buck knives.
I’ve always been a fan of the Buck 110 but today I ordered my first Buck 112 from the Buck website. I ordered mine with the nickel steel bolsters and drop point blade. Can’t wait until it arrives. I will be buying an open top holster to edc carry it in just as I carry my 110s ( unless I am hunting or fishing which is when I use the factory Buck snap sheath). The rugged elegance of the standard 110 and 112 knives gives them a beauty that not many other knives can come close to.