My Uncle did 3 tours in Vietnam, Late 60s to early 70s. He said He used his Buck 110 more than his Kabar. It is all he carried throughout his life. As he said: "Why would I change something that works and it's American!" There's plenty of American knife companies and all their stuff is made in China. Thanks for this no-nonsense video.
They have them in magnacut, with the Paul Bos heat treat now. I picked one up, they only made a run of 1000. And sold out same day. It’s an awesome knife. Can’t believe you called before it happened. Hope you were able to get one. 👍
There is no “perfect knife” but the Buck 110 comes closer to achieving that status than any knife that I have ever owned. It’s simple, classic styling and beauty makes it even more desirable and it is a favorite for customization. Absolutely my favorite knife.
Buck 110. The serious Harley rider's knife. I've got two of 'em. My wife has a 112. My old 110 is in my tool box and my newer 110 is in the "knife drawer" on the dresser. Thinking about letting my SOG Elite take a break and going back to the 110 for a while.
I have a 110 Buck knife that I bought while in the Navy aboard ship in '66. It's the best. I have several different Buck knives that were gifts from my kids and grandkids through out the years. I wouldn't carry any other. My wife even carried a Buck knife a Buck 371 in her purse. She didn't want anything else.
I still have a Buck 110 I bought used in 1978 or so. It has the old type of steel that keeps a great edge but is a pain to sharpen. I've got a 2014 version that is easy to sharpen but dulls a little easier too. It is a better knife in my opinion. I also have the 120 Slim and a 110LT. All great chore/work knives. If used as intended they will all last a lifetime, even the new cheaper ones with the pressed in pivots. Great usable blade steel, all of them.
Excellent presentation. You are correct about the impact of the design and how other companies made a "Buck Knife" version of their own - my first "Buck Knife" was an Uncle Henry which at the time was a little less expensive and its rounded edges felt better to my hand. Back then a "Buck Knife" on your belt was as much of a fashion statement as it was a useful tool. About 40 years later I saw a 110 at Cabelas for $38 which I think was about the same price it was in the late 1970s and I bought it, liked it so much I now have a passel of others in a wide variety of flavors, including a custom shop with Elk scales.
Absolutely fantastic video - I own Chris Reeve, Case and Buck… USA for me! Buck now gives us everything with the sport series, aluminum, Micarta, S30V and a pocket clip - love that knife but I love all of my 110’s!
It was my first pocket knife I bought in 1972 for $25, now it's $60. Then I bought a new 73 Chevy Vega for $2177, new. That same car today would be $21,770, ten times more.
Every 110 I bought had issues its to a point it's hilarious for two reasons 1. I seem to be the only one cursed 2. I'm still looking at them and wanting to give them another chance as if the last 5 haven't taught me a lesson Edit: how's the 110 lt holding up as of now?
Your right , not super steel but , it is a super knife . Where else can you get the blade replaced for free ? Bucks has the best lifetime guarantee in the knife industry no matter who owns it , all for under $60.00. 👍🇺🇸
I had a standard 110 as a young man. I recently bought the pro version with s35 steel and micarta handle scales. Really a nice update on the classic that corrects the only weakness of the classic that being the weight. My new knife retains all the usefulness if my old knife and is light enough not to notice its there until I need it.
Nylon sheath & scout carry on the belt and you won't notice the weight even with the original brass version. I own about 12 of them and several of the different like versions. 🪖MMGA 🪖 🦉⚖️🦉
I still carry a 110 every single day . I have every day since 1986 when my grandpa gave me my first .. real buck.. for my 10th birthday .. and I still have it . It's been retired but nonetheless.. I still carry a 110 .. newer model of course wbut same knife. When the put me in the ground my son can take it outta my sheath and give it to my grandkids . And that's a fact
The standard buck 110 is not worth it's asking price at most places of $64. Even with the heat treat that steel is not very good. 440c should be the minimum. It's worth $40 tops. Its offensive to me to overcharge like that so the 110 I have will probably be my last buck if they don't adjust the price or materials on the standard buck knife models. Boomers will get butt hurt but it's the truth.far better traditional folders for cheaper that have better steel
Oh man, sorry to hear that. Maybe send it in. If the Steel is bad they'll slap a new blade in for you. All the 420hc I have from Buck has been pretty good.
Just received my first 110 and straight out of the box i had to return it. Backspring not flush and protruding from the handle and knife not finished well. Straight from the box to the factory
I own the trifecta of Buck clip point folders- the 110, the 112 Ranger, and the 55 which is a perfect pocket-dropper for the days I'm working in the office. All are outstanding knives from a great company.
True classic. Although i personally prefer more of drop point blade, but you cant really go wrong with Buck. The cheaper one would be great first knife for especially country kids i feel. Sturdy enough, and general farm or such work knife its awesome
Dude I'm ordering one sending it to you for sharpening then you can send it back to me or do a sharpening video on the 110 so I can do it myself let me know which one you want to do .
