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
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 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.
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.
WHAT!?!? NO POCKET CLIP! NO SHEATH! . . . Just loose in the pocket?! Is that even possible? Unthinkable! (Just KIDDING 😉 - people get so fixated on the pocket clip nowadays and they forget it used to be the norm to just drop your pocket knife into your . . . pocket!). There are some knives I just remove the pocket clip because (for those particular knives) it's much more comfortable to use and/or it has better ergonomics.
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.
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 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.
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!
What a great story - thanks for sharing that! Such a meaningful thing to pass down from generation to generation and it speaks volumes about Buck's quality! God bless you and your family!
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!!!
@Dredd-y6p Good point - not to mention soldiers have . . . guns! LOL! Yeah, who came up with that idea - let's give our soldiers a more wimpy blade so they don't hurt themselves! The Nanny State!
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 story - good idea to keep that special one from your dad safely at home. I also have an LE One LionSteel Karambit (in all black), and it's an awesome back-up knife for self-defense (my first choice is my Smith & Wesson Revolver or Remington Shotgun!), but I recommend you get another Buck 110 (or Spyderco, Benchmade, or LionSteel folder) for your EDC. In my opinion, the Karambit blade shape is not as functional for everyday tasks and it's much harder to sharpen (although the "cool factor" is hard to beat, and the LE One is such a well-designed karambit!). Another consideration is you will keep your Karambit nice and sharp if ever needed for self-defense (hopefully never!). Just my thoughts, but everyone has there own preferences. I have the LionSteel SR-11 in all titanium and it's one of my favorite folders - beautifully made. The SR-11 is a bit large, but it comes with a leather sheath like the Buck 110. LionSteel also has a "Mini" version of this knife: The SR-22. I've also had my eye on the newer LionSteel Skinny folder lately! Too many cool knives . . . not enough paychecks! Anyway - you do you - just sharing my thoughts.
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’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!
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.
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 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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU about enjoying the warmth, smell, texture, and nostalgia of classic materials in knives, such as real wood handles and leather sheaths! I feel the same way. I know Kydex and Micarta/G10 are probably going to be more durable (and I do like these materials as well), but there is something very special and satisfying about real wood and leather that is hard to put into words. I think it is also the associations we have with these materials. For me it reminds me of going on family camping trips up in Montana/Wyoming/Idaho, and going into small country stores or "trading posts" with wooden and leather goods - the smell, the look, the feel - such a good feeling! That's why I love LionSteel Fixed blades with wooden handles and leather sheaths so much! There are so many custom handle/scale/sheath makers out there, so I can just repair the knife in the future if the wood warps/cracks or the leather wears out, but I don't think that's as much of a problem as people say. Another great video - I love to hear your knifetime stories!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I sincerely appreciate it. Sounds like great memories. Glad you liked the video and like the "stories". Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave such great comments.
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.
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 have a Buck 112 finger groove 3 dot. Brown leather sheath. The sheath is stamped BUCK. The brass snap is stamped BUCK. There is felt pad on the inside of the sheath over the back of the snap. The sheath also has 112 stamped at the bottom on the back side. I won this knife in a big buck contest in 1984. I have never carried this knife and the knife has never been used. This knife has always meant a lot to me. Thanks for the great videos!!!
@@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
Bought my first Buck 110 around 1972, Long story short I met this guy from California on the island of Crete & he had the MOST FANTASTIC folding knife I had EVER seen! A BUCK 110! He gave me the address & the first thing I did when I returned to Canada was to order one. I still have it. Over the years I have bought MANY more BUCK knives, most of which I loved, however I bought the latest example of the BUCK 110 Which I was REALLY hoping that it had made the transition to modern times, but sadly it did NOT!.On the other hand I recently bought a ground combat spearpoint fixed blade which I find to be one of the finest combat knives I have ever seen.
When I was graduating high school I was asked by my mom what I wanted as a graduation gift and told her I wanted a Buck 110. I received that knife and was so proud of it. I showed the knife to my grandmother who promptly told me " I had one of these, they were the shit back in the day ". She hung around with a lot of Hells angels bikers at one time, and I believe they were carrying them in those custom quickdraw sheaths. I don't carry my 110 as much these days because I've graduated to mostly favoring small multi bladed slipjoints and became a massive lover and collector of the 305 lancer, but I still love my 110 and I do carry my orange 110LT at work. I bought a 110LT when they first came out but for some reason I just didn't fall in love with it and gifted it to my buddy ( I've gifted more than a few ) but then 2 years ago they had the orange ones cheap on their web specials page and I decided to give the LT another chance. I don't know if it was the timing or my love of orange knives, but that one really clicked and became quite a favorite. I ordered my dad a 110 when the ebony was reintroduced, his came solid as a bank vault and still was the last time he had me sharpen it for him. The 110's I bought my brother and cousin were both rock solid as well, mine was at first but now it's got a hair of play.
Man, that’s an awesome story! Your grandma sounds like a total badass! Glad to hear you found your groove with the orange LT. Keep rocking those knives!
Howdy. Brand new sub; just found your channel. So, I own (at least) 5 Buck 110’s. Earliest is from 1987. I have that many because up until fairly recently, one of those gigantic stores was selling them for $35. Eventually they got wise and now they are around $65. Recently my girlfriend picked me up a 112 Ranger (1990) at a garage sale for $5. Made me very happy. Love them all and there is one on my belt just about every day. Thanks for your hard work!
Thank you very much for your kind words and for subscribing! It was nice of you. Yes… That “big store“ was selling them for $36 right before Covid. Even though I had a A drawer full, I couldn’t help myself and I would go over to the counter and look at them and if there was one that had really nice wood I would buy it. It just felt good to do it. But now they are $65 just like you said. I actually remember gasping out loud. And then going over to my wife and telling her that yes… It is official, stuff cost too much nowadays. It was fun while it lasted!
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.
Thank you for sharing your wit and stories ! Been goin through your old stuff on u tube… one of these days I could see you or a fan of yours putting together the best of your wit … seriously I never owned a buck 110 , but have own a couple of the copies.. Schrade, LB seven. And a seldom seen craftsman knife made in the early 1980s. Silver nickel bolsters. Soft grip handles. And finger grooves. When I wanna reminisce, I either take out one of my dad’s old Schrade stockman knives , or my old craftsman. My little girls ( now on their own) and I used that knife and others to help strip a couple hundred saplings for walking staffs… so memories there.. also I used that craftsman knife for the first 10 years in the elevator trade… five years construction.. It’s actually in amazing good condition , other than the tip being broken… But because of a ‘knife doctor ‘video.. I finally made the tip more presentable. Please keep up the great work!
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!
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.
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.
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'll have to check mine I bought it back in the mid 70s or so for hunting also for years I carried a small folding Buck Companian model 309 with the black sides , thanks !
Long time knife collector first time buck knife owner here… lol. I am still waiting for my new one to come in the mail but I bought one from 1988 last week also off of eBay for $43. And I love it I cleaned it with silver polish and it looks new. Along with the new one I bought also for myself I also bought my son one for graduation that is also engraved with his name and congrats 2025. So they are supposed to come tomorrow and I’m sure I’ll love all 3 of them thanks for the video. Oh and I almost forgot I was going to say I often pull it out also just to look at it. The one I bought off eBay of coarse, also not sure which one I will carry more often yet.
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.
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 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.
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.
Great video, thanks. I’ve had a Puma Game Warden that my wife bought for Christmas in the early 70’s. Custom leather sheath made a Knott’s Berry Farm. I also have a Buck 110, 110 light, 119. Next will be a Buck 124 Frontiersman. Buck, great knife.
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!
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 can confirm that the Buck 110 is without a doubt the best knife ever created! I really love it and it made Buck Knives my favorite knife company today! I'm from the south of Argentina and I already have 7 Buck knives! Starting with my first 110 in 2018, the second 110 from the 70s in 2019! I really love them 💪🏻🤠🇺🇸
Whats nice about the older sheaths is the belt loop sit higher on it, so if you got a bit of love handle going on theres less pressure on your side because the knife hangs lower on your belt.
I've noticed that it is a crap shoot as to what sheath you get. I still buy them, and it seems some of the special editions, like the 150 anniversary knife have the single flap belt loop, and the Walmart versions have the loop that folds over on itself and makes it ride lower. I too much prefer that version.
I have had my 110 since the mid 70s. still my favorite, since have retired that one and purchased a new one last year. the 110 cant be beat in my opinion
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.
Yep… this vid should be archived in the Buck library… as I turn 70 next month YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT. Back in the day IT WAS THE…. Microtech, the Medford, it was the Spyderco… etc etc etc etc. Overwhelming now a days. All of the above I own by the - way… many!!!! But… we didn’t have internet, knife shops or blade shows. Crazy now… but, bring it back to ground zero… Buck knives were the standard. Own several.. and guess what…they cut! Thanks for the memories. Great vid. Like you I carry the more expensive ones and the bucks … when I’m farming. When I’m in the James Bond mode/mood I carry the more $$$$ ones. But we don’t cut bales of hay with a Microtech!
Totally get what you mean! Buck knives are like the trusty old friend that never lets you down, whether you're farming or feeling fancy! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to add such a great comment.
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.
Did you break the blade ? Or just wear it out? What year was your originally? How is the lock up now? I know I have lots of questions, but I’m very curious as to the consistency of the machining and tolerances. And you’re right, $10 for a complete blade swap. That’s awesome!
@@knifetimestory I had one in the AF. Later in the 90s I ran over it with a fire truck.🤦🏻♂️. Not sure if I have that one. I got this one in a thrift store a few years ago. I’m pretty sure it’s the laminate wood you spoke of. The blade was over sharpened to half the blade with. I’m sorry, but I never knew of the markings before I saw your video today so I looked it up. Vault locking, slight edge to the spine (I’m ok with it). No wobble. They did an excellent job. They also gave what they call a spa treatment. Cleaned and shined it up beautifully.
Thank you for the added info. I appreciate it and love to read other peoples knife stories. I'd be curious as to what happens with the other one should you find it. Good Luck!!
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
My Buck 110 is like an old friend . No other knife just feels so right in the hand . The quality and care of design is undeniable . If I had to pick just one, it would be that . When I carry it I opt for the pouch because I have to change my clothes when I work and I have lost many a knife when they fall out of my pocket .
Sounds like your Buck 110 is the friend who never leaves your side-unless you forget to wear the pouch! Just like that one buddy who always ends up under the couch at parties.
I’m a knife collector from the UK, which is a bit annoying since we can’t carry most of the knives I buy. I do own a 110 420HC and I love it. I’ve looked for an S30V for so long but I find them difficult to find over here.
@@knifetimestory It is legal to ship them from the USA to the UK. It’s just that Buck USA don’t ship here and Buck UK don’t seem to stick the S30V. Unfortunately knives are prohibited on Ebay.
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.
I have 2 110s, one I’ve had for 5 years, and one I’ve had since 1976, still in its original leather belt case. It’s not my EDC knife any more, my Boker Kalashnikovs fill that job, but the old 110 still rides my belt on occasion.
Nostalgia and the design are all the 110 has going for it imho, and I say that has someone who currently owns a LE Ultimate Hunter and Sport Pro, and had the standard model as a child. The SP is almost something I can EDC, but the clip is painful in the hand, the thumb studs are huge and poorly located, and the lockback spring is absolutely brutal. I love occasionally breaking out the UH to open and close it, and wonder how I could rationalize hanging it off my belt, but then I put it away until the next time. Buck keeps coming so close to offering something great that it’s painful to someone who loves the look and idea of the 110. I’m almost your age, fwiw. Thanks for the vid!
Hi Tim! Thank you very much for your service to our country. I love it when guys still are carrying the same knife they’ve had for the last 50 years! That in and of itself is a testimonial to the knife!
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.
I only recently got my first buck (110 , the budget black handle one) ,, But I have to say I feel I am fine having not had one. I feel like so many people would push me to get a buck knife all through life,, but the bottom line is, it's for a different kind of utility than I am accustomed to making use of. I probably just have the most practice with it, but for me the shape of a regular swiss army knife is the one I get the most from, specifically because of the round nose.
Good comment. I use my 110mm Victorinox Rucksack way more than I use the Buck 110 for the exact reasons you stated. The rounded point. Thank you for watching.
your comments on ebony and the Buck 110. I suspect the changes have been a result of sourcing the product more than a change is in the style / designs. could it be that starting in 2019 Buck sourced a large supply of ebony at an attractive enough price?
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!
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.
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.
I like the looks of the Hunter Sport. The fact there is hardware you can adjust is probably a good thing. Would make fine tuning it a little easier. Of course, I would not buy one sight unseen because, as you witnessed from the video, I may go a little nutso if I have a wiggly blade. Maybe I'll start looking around for one in my travels. Keep me posted if you get one and if you like it.
@@knifetimestory I got my dad the Ranger Sport last year. He’s not as deep in the knife hobby as I am, but he loves it. The lockup is solid and smooth. It’s still a little stiff but he prefers it that way. I was pretty impressed by the overall fit and finish. Thought it was a much better update to the template than the Slim Pro series.
@@minitank13 I have both the 110 and 112 Sport knives. I like the 110 better. Both are wonderfully made. The light weight is the most noticeable difference to me. I didn't care for the thumbstud location so I removed it and added a quick stud that can be removed for sharpening. The pocket clip is uncomfortable when in hard use so I removed that. The 112 Sport is a bit boxy for my taste.
Well, I'm a sucker for the wooden handles because they really do last. But, so do the G-10 handles. But, again, for this kind of knife, I want to go natural. As far as steel, the S30V is awesome. I have one like that and it really is a great every day user. Hope that helps.
In 2020 my youngest daughter brought me from france where she lives, a 110 with the finger groove handle and ebony scales. A very beautful and prized gift fou sure. Regards from Brazil Raimundo
That is an awesome gift! You don’t see those very often with the finger grooves. Your daughter has good taste! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave me a comment all the way from Brazil!
Are you into the old imperial, colonial, camillus knife's from say 30s - 60s...? I have a small collection of about every knife but love these old blades lots of different styles...thank you for sharing brother
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I do not collect those others. I have a few Camillus Knives and have visited the factory before it closed.
Yep it was a different time when imperial, colonial, camillus knife's were being produced 🇺🇸...they made lots of military knife's I really like the old pilots survival knife camillus around Vietnam era
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Buck 110 is hands down my favorite pocket knife (yes, I carry one in a pocket).
Awesome!
@@jack_batterson it’s also my favorite EDC, but I Carry it in his black Leathersheath ( or the Buck 112 ) 👍
WHAT!?!? NO POCKET CLIP! NO SHEATH! . . . Just loose in the pocket?! Is that even possible? Unthinkable! (Just KIDDING 😉 - people get so fixated on the pocket clip nowadays and they forget it used to be the norm to just drop your pocket knife into your . . . pocket!). There are some knives I just remove the pocket clip because (for those particular knives) it's much more comfortable to use and/or it has better ergonomics.
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.
Well said bro! Great story.
Welcome to the clan!
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 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!
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....
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!
What a great story - thanks for sharing that! Such a meaningful thing to pass down from generation to generation and it speaks volumes about Buck's quality! God bless you and your family!
@@ExtraCrispy357 Yes, I even carry this knife often and use it for daily chores, but I am terrified of losing it!
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...😊
@Dredd-y6p Good point - not to mention soldiers have . . . guns! LOL! Yeah, who came up with that idea - let's give our soldiers a more wimpy blade so they don't hurt themselves! The Nanny State!
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.
Great story - good idea to keep that special one from your dad safely at home. I also have an LE One LionSteel Karambit (in all black), and it's an awesome back-up knife for self-defense (my first choice is my Smith & Wesson Revolver or Remington Shotgun!), but I recommend you get another Buck 110 (or Spyderco, Benchmade, or LionSteel folder) for your EDC. In my opinion, the Karambit blade shape is not as functional for everyday tasks and it's much harder to sharpen (although the "cool factor" is hard to beat, and the LE One is such a well-designed karambit!). Another consideration is you will keep your Karambit nice and sharp if ever needed for self-defense (hopefully never!). Just my thoughts, but everyone has there own preferences. I have the LionSteel SR-11 in all titanium and it's one of my favorite folders - beautifully made. The SR-11 is a bit large, but it comes with a leather sheath like the Buck 110. LionSteel also has a "Mini" version of this knife: The SR-22. I've also had my eye on the newer LionSteel Skinny folder lately! Too many cool knives . . . not enough paychecks! Anyway - you do you - just sharing my thoughts.
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.
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!
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.
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!
Buck 110 is one of my favorite folders
Good. Me too!
*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?
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!!
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!
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.
WELL SAID!
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. 👌
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU about enjoying the warmth, smell, texture, and nostalgia of classic materials in knives, such as real wood handles and leather sheaths! I feel the same way. I know Kydex and Micarta/G10 are probably going to be more durable (and I do like these materials as well), but there is something very special and satisfying about real wood and leather that is hard to put into words. I think it is also the associations we have with these materials. For me it reminds me of going on family camping trips up in Montana/Wyoming/Idaho, and going into small country stores or "trading posts" with wooden and leather goods - the smell, the look, the feel - such a good feeling! That's why I love LionSteel Fixed blades with wooden handles and leather sheaths so much! There are so many custom handle/scale/sheath makers out there, so I can just repair the knife in the future if the wood warps/cracks or the leather wears out, but I don't think that's as much of a problem as people say. Another great video - I love to hear your knifetime stories!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I sincerely appreciate it. Sounds like great memories. Glad you liked the video and like the "stories". Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave such great comments.
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.
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
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 have a Buck 112 finger groove 3 dot. Brown leather sheath. The sheath is stamped BUCK. The brass snap is stamped BUCK. There is felt pad on the inside of the sheath over the back of the snap. The sheath also has 112 stamped at the bottom on the back side. I won this knife in a big buck contest in 1984. I have never carried this knife and the knife has never been used. This knife has always meant a lot to me. Thanks for the great videos!!!
That's amazing, you've got a true classic there!
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!
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
Bought my first Buck 110 around 1972, Long story short I met this guy from California on the island of Crete & he had the MOST FANTASTIC folding knife I had EVER seen! A BUCK 110! He gave me the address & the first thing I did when I returned to Canada was to order one. I still have it. Over the years I have bought MANY more BUCK knives, most of which I loved, however I bought the latest example of the BUCK 110 Which I was REALLY hoping that it had made the transition to modern times, but sadly it did NOT!.On the other hand I recently bought a ground combat spearpoint fixed blade which I find to be one of the finest combat knives I have ever seen.
Thank you for the awesome comment. Glad you like Buck!
What do you mean there are all kinds of modern 110s
When I was graduating high school I was asked by my mom what I wanted as a graduation gift and told her I wanted a Buck 110.
I received that knife and was so proud of it.
I showed the knife to my grandmother who promptly told me " I had one of these, they were the shit back in the day ".
She hung around with a lot of Hells angels bikers at one time, and I believe they were carrying them in those custom quickdraw sheaths.
I don't carry my 110 as much these days because I've graduated to mostly favoring small multi bladed slipjoints and became a massive lover and collector of the 305 lancer, but I still love my 110 and I do carry my orange 110LT at work.
I bought a 110LT when they first came out but for some reason I just didn't fall in love with it and gifted it to my buddy ( I've gifted more than a few ) but then 2 years ago they had the orange ones cheap on their web specials page and I decided to give the LT another chance.
I don't know if it was the timing or my love of orange knives, but that one really clicked and became quite a favorite.
I ordered my dad a 110 when the ebony was reintroduced, his came solid as a bank vault and still was the last time he had me sharpen it for him.
The 110's I bought my brother and cousin were both rock solid as well, mine was at first but now it's got a hair of play.
Man, that’s an awesome story! Your grandma sounds like a total badass! Glad to hear you found your groove with the orange LT. Keep rocking those knives!
Every thing you're saying I agree with and makes sense, thank You !
That’s very nice of you to say. I appreciate it!
Howdy. Brand new sub; just found your channel. So, I own (at least) 5 Buck 110’s. Earliest is from 1987. I have that many because up until fairly recently, one of those gigantic stores was selling them for $35. Eventually they got wise and now they are around $65. Recently my girlfriend picked me up a 112 Ranger (1990) at a garage sale for $5. Made me very happy. Love them all and there is one on my belt just about every day. Thanks for your hard work!
Thank you very much for your kind words and for subscribing! It was nice of you.
Yes… That “big store“ was selling them for $36 right before Covid. Even though I had a A drawer full, I couldn’t help myself and I would go over to the counter and look at them and if there was one that had really nice wood I would buy it. It just felt good to do it. But now they are $65 just like you said. I actually remember gasping out loud. And then going over to my wife and telling her that yes… It is official, stuff cost too much nowadays. It was fun while it lasted!
@@knifetimestory yes sir. Thanks for your reply!!
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.
Thank you for sharing your wit and stories !
Been goin through your old stuff on u tube… one of these days I could see you or a fan of yours putting together the best of your wit … seriously
I never owned a buck 110 , but have own a couple of the copies.. Schrade, LB seven.
And a seldom seen craftsman knife made in the early 1980s. Silver nickel bolsters. Soft grip handles. And finger grooves. When I wanna reminisce, I either take out one of my dad’s old Schrade stockman knives , or my old craftsman.
My little girls ( now on their own) and I used that knife and others to help strip a couple hundred saplings for walking staffs… so memories there.. also I used that craftsman knife for the first 10 years in the elevator trade… five years construction..
It’s actually in amazing good condition , other than the tip being broken…
But because of a ‘knife doctor ‘video.. I finally made the tip more presentable.
Please keep up the great work!
What a fantastic comment. Thank you for the kind words and story of your knife. That is what this is all about.
Thank you!!
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.
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.
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'll have to check mine I bought it back in the mid 70s or so for hunting also for years I carried a small folding Buck Companian model 309 with the black sides , thanks !
My pleasure. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Long time knife collector first time buck knife owner here… lol. I am still waiting for my new one to come in the mail but I bought one from 1988 last week also off of eBay for $43. And I love it I cleaned it with silver polish and it looks new. Along with the new one I bought also for myself I also bought my son one for graduation that is also engraved with his name and congrats 2025. So they are supposed to come tomorrow and I’m sure I’ll love all 3 of them thanks for the video. Oh and I almost forgot I was going to say I often pull it out also just to look at it. The one I bought off eBay of coarse, also not sure which one I will carry more often yet.
Congrats to your son!! Those will be treasured for a lifetime.
I absolutely love my Buck 110. You can't beat it. The price is amazingly reasonable. One of my most beloved knives.
The Buck 110 is truly a classic! It's great to hear how much you love it. It's a reliable companion for so many outdoor adventures.
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?
Yep. EXCELLENT knife! Ahhh, 1964, the year I was born...
That’s cool. Thank you very much for watching and commenting!
Great video. I own a 110 auto in brass and ebony wood and absolutely love it. I’m looking at a 112 auto and keep asking myself why.
I’ve only had one 112. For some reason I just like the aesthetics and usefulness of the bigger blade of the 110. Thank you very much for watching!
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.
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!!
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!
My buck 110 and my 119 are some of my oldest knives
They certainly are classics! Heirlooms! Thank you so much for watching!
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!
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.
Great video, thanks. I’ve had a Puma Game Warden that my wife bought for Christmas in the early 70’s. Custom leather sheath made a Knott’s Berry Farm. I also have a Buck 110, 110 light, 119. Next will be a Buck 124 Frontiersman. Buck, great knife.
That sounds like a nice collection! Thank you very much for sharing it and for watching the video and taking the time to leave a thoughtful comment!
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!
The finger gripped 110 incredible very very hard to find and I find it to be one of the best thank you
I agree. It really is a great version. Thank you very much for watching and sharing your nice comments!
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 can confirm that the Buck 110 is without a doubt the best knife ever created! I really love it and it made Buck Knives my favorite knife company today! I'm from the south of Argentina and I already have 7 Buck knives! Starting with my first 110 in 2018, the second 110 from the 70s in 2019! I really love them 💪🏻🤠🇺🇸
Glad you like them so much. Thank you for commenting and sharing your thoughts.
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.
Whats nice about the older sheaths is the belt loop sit higher on it, so if you got a bit of love handle going on theres less pressure on your side because the knife hangs lower on your belt.
I've noticed that it is a crap shoot as to what sheath you get. I still buy them, and it seems some of the special editions, like the 150 anniversary knife have the single flap belt loop, and the Walmart versions have the loop that folds over on itself and makes it ride lower. I too much prefer that version.
I have had my 110 since the mid 70s. still my favorite, since have retired that one and purchased a new one last year. the 110 cant be beat in my opinion
That’s awesome. I agree. 110 really is a knife to behold!
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.
Yep… this vid should be archived in the Buck library… as I turn 70 next month YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT. Back in the day IT WAS THE….
Microtech, the Medford, it was the Spyderco… etc etc etc etc. Overwhelming now a days.
All of the above I own by the - way… many!!!!
But… we didn’t have internet, knife shops or blade shows.
Crazy now… but, bring it back to ground zero…
Buck knives were the standard.
Own several.. and guess what…they cut!
Thanks for the memories. Great vid. Like you I carry the more expensive ones and the bucks … when I’m farming. When I’m in the James Bond mode/mood I carry the more $$$$ ones. But we don’t cut bales of hay with a Microtech!
Totally get what you mean! Buck knives are like the trusty old friend that never lets you down, whether you're farming or feeling fancy! Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to add such a great comment.
I really enjoy your videos. Especially your Buck knife videos lol. Great content 👍🏻
Glad you enjoy them! Buck knives are just cool. Thank you for the kind words.
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.
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.
Very good video. I like the chart that Buck has to tell the year it was made. I just had mine rebladed (can't beat $10.00) so it has the 2023 marking.
Did you break the blade ? Or just wear it out? What year was your originally? How is the lock up now? I know I have lots of questions, but I’m very curious as to the consistency of the machining and tolerances. And you’re right, $10 for a complete blade swap. That’s awesome!
@@knifetimestory I had one in the AF. Later in the 90s I ran over it with a fire truck.🤦🏻♂️. Not sure if I have that one. I got this one in a thrift store a few years ago. I’m pretty sure it’s the laminate wood you spoke of. The blade was over sharpened to half the blade with. I’m sorry, but I never knew of the markings before I saw your video today so I looked it up. Vault locking, slight edge to the spine (I’m ok with it). No wobble. They did an excellent job. They also gave what they call a spa treatment. Cleaned and shined it up beautifully.
@@knifetimestory I am, however, going to search for the 110 I ran over and see what Buck can do. That one was from the early 80s.
Thank you for the added info. I appreciate it and love to read other peoples knife stories. I'd be curious as to what happens with the other one should you find it. Good Luck!!
@@knifetimestory My pleasure. If I find it, I’ll keep you up to date. Subscribing.👍🏻
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!!!
My Buck 110 is like an old friend . No other knife just feels so right in the hand . The quality and care of design is undeniable . If I had to pick just one, it would be that . When I carry it I opt for the pouch because I have to change my clothes when I work and I have lost many a knife when they fall out of my pocket .
Sounds like your Buck 110 is the friend who never leaves your side-unless you forget to wear the pouch! Just like that one buddy who always ends up under the couch at parties.
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!!!!!
I’m a knife collector from the UK, which is a bit annoying since we can’t carry most of the knives I buy. I do own a 110 420HC and I love it. I’ve looked for an S30V for so long but I find them difficult to find over here.
Sorry to hear it’s so difficult to find that model. If you were to buy it on eBay can it not be shipped to the UK?
@@knifetimestory It is legal to ship them from the USA to the UK. It’s just that Buck USA don’t ship here and Buck UK don’t seem to stick the S30V. Unfortunately knives are prohibited on Ebay.
That sucks. Sorry to hear that!
Germany to. Buck doesent ship to Germany.... 😏 I want a Custom Shop one so i build it myself, but you cant get the s30v blade mäh..
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 have 2 110s, one I’ve had for 5 years, and one I’ve had since 1976, still in its original leather belt case. It’s not my EDC knife any more, my Boker Kalashnikovs fill that job, but the old 110 still rides my belt on occasion.
Kinda fun putting it on every now and then!
Nostalgia and the design are all the 110 has going for it imho, and I say that has someone who currently owns a LE Ultimate Hunter and Sport Pro, and had the standard model as a child. The SP is almost something I can EDC, but the clip is painful in the hand, the thumb studs are huge and poorly located, and the lockback spring is absolutely brutal. I love occasionally breaking out the UH to open and close it, and wonder how I could rationalize hanging it off my belt, but then I put it away until the next time. Buck keeps coming so close to offering something great that it’s painful to someone who loves the look and idea of the 110. I’m almost your age, fwiw. Thanks for the vid!
Well put. I still like using and carrying mine periodically.
BINGO Brother! I'm glad I got mine in 1970!...still have it. Tim in Missouri Vietnam Era Navy Veteran 🇺🇸⚓
Hi Tim!
Thank you very much for your service to our country.
I love it when guys still are carrying the same knife they’ve had for the last 50 years! That in and of itself is a testimonial to the knife!
Spot on! Bucks rock and they are a great Time Machine on my belt also😉
Great way to put it.
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!
Bought my first Buck a 3 blade stockman in 1970 still have it, my two 110’s are from 1988 and 2001
Nice! You've got some serious history with those blades. Nothing beats a trusty Buck knife that’s been around since the '70s!
Very nice presentation 🙏
Thank you. That’s very kind of you to say. Thank you very much for watching!
I only recently got my first buck (110 , the budget black handle one) ,, But I have to say I feel I am fine having not had one. I feel like so many people would push me to get a buck knife all through life,, but the bottom line is, it's for a different kind of utility than I am accustomed to making use of. I probably just have the most practice with it, but for me the shape of a regular swiss army knife is the one I get the most from, specifically because of the round nose.
Good comment. I use my 110mm Victorinox Rucksack way more than I use the Buck 110 for the exact reasons you stated. The rounded point. Thank you for watching.
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!
your comments on ebony and the Buck 110. I suspect the changes have been a result of sourcing the product more than a change is in the style / designs. could it be that starting in 2019 Buck sourced a large supply of ebony at an attractive enough price?
Getting Taylor guitar castoffs is a cheap way to get material. Manufacturers NEVER make a change unless the bottom line is improved.
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…
I never thought about filing those corners off! Good idea. Thanks
Haha, right? It’s the little things that make a big difference! Glad you liked it!
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.
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.
My buddy gave me one the other day and it’s “bank vault” tight?
That is awesome!!! You are a lucky guy!!!
What are your thoughts on the Buck 110 Hunter Sport?
Seems like it rides that line between classic design and modern materials pretty well.
I like the looks of the Hunter Sport. The fact there is hardware you can adjust is probably a good thing. Would make fine tuning it a little easier. Of course, I would not buy one sight unseen because, as you witnessed from the video, I may go a little nutso if I have a wiggly blade. Maybe I'll start looking around for one in my travels. Keep me posted if you get one and if you like it.
@@knifetimestory I got my dad the Ranger Sport last year. He’s not as deep in the knife hobby as I am, but he loves it. The lockup is solid and smooth. It’s still a little stiff but he prefers it that way.
I was pretty impressed by the overall fit and finish. Thought it was a much better update to the template than the Slim Pro series.
@@minitank13 I have both the 110 and 112 Sport knives. I like the 110 better. Both are wonderfully made. The light weight is the most noticeable difference to me. I didn't care for the thumbstud location so I removed it and added a quick stud that can be removed for sharpening. The pocket clip is uncomfortable when in hard use so I removed that. The 112 Sport is a bit boxy for my taste.
What buck 110/112 version would you recommend overall? Steel? Handle?
Well, I'm a sucker for the wooden handles because they really do last. But, so do the G-10 handles. But, again, for this kind of knife, I want to go natural. As far as steel, the S30V is awesome. I have one like that and it really is a great every day user.
Hope that helps.
What kind of bearings are in a buck knives 110 is it OK for water?
There are no bearings. It is a simple brass rod through a hole in the blade. Using it in around water will not hurt it at all.
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!
In 2020 my youngest daughter brought me from france where she lives, a 110 with the finger groove handle and ebony scales.
A very beautful and prized gift fou sure.
Regards from Brazil Raimundo
That is an awesome gift! You don’t see those very often with the finger grooves. Your daughter has good taste! Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave me a comment all the way from Brazil!
Are you into the old imperial, colonial, camillus knife's from say 30s - 60s...? I have a small collection of about every knife but love these old blades lots of different styles...thank you for sharing brother
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment. I do not collect those others. I have a few Camillus Knives and have visited the factory before it closed.
Yep it was a different time when imperial, colonial, camillus knife's were being produced 🇺🇸...they made lots of military knife's I really like the old pilots survival knife camillus around Vietnam era
I'm a granny. I just like the 110. I have one of the plastic handle iterations that I used to trim an Agave today.I have the classic one on order.
Awesome. Thanks for watching and sharing. I hope you enjoy the classic when you receive it!!
I love the Buck 110 and the Schrade LB7. Both beautifully made and last a lifetime if you use them as intended.
Both are great and I've had both. The LB7 was bigger and heavier, but still a nice "lifetime" knife.
Great video. Thanks
RS. Canada
Thanks for watching!
💯 I have several.
Fantastic. Glad to hear it!
I've had the 110 and the 110 finger Grove and now I have a 110 T Titanium handle finger grove
Always wanted one of the Titanium ones, just never found one with a Bank Vault lock up.
@@knifetimestory The 110 T is as tight as the day I bought it
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.
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.