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Sailors were getting into fights and whipping out their 110's. The Navy made a rule on the length of blades that Sailors could carry. So, the 112 was developed to be under the length requirement. And, with Buck being based out of San Diego at the time, the knife was named after the carrier USS Ranger.
I carried a Buck 110 on my belt uniform when I was in the Air Force. It wasn't allowed, but I made a sheath out of OD nylon webbing, & it blended in with my OD uniform. The USAF was strange about knives. Once a Captain caught me with a boot knife sticking out of my combat boots. He asked me if that was part of my uniform & I said "No sir, I use it for opening boxes." He told me to remove it, and I did when I got back to my shop. I hid it, & a few minutes later my shop chief wanted to see the knife. I said "what knife? ". 😅They didn't get it & I never wore a knife sticking out of my boot again. Barksdale AFB, Louisiana 1979
Cool stories partner, I think it’s odd they were very particular about knives. I would think that they would be more forgiving since you were in the military. Ha e a great day partner.
I totally agree, I have the Buck 112 and the 110 but it's always the 112 that I go to. I really like the extra curve in the handle before the blade as it makes it feel more secure. I feel with the 110 my hand could slip up the handle and onto the blade. I never feel that with the 112. Great video thanks so much :)
The 112 is one of my favorite folding knives. Bought a new one in 2017, and carried it every day for a year. It's still in my carry rotation, along with the six other variations of it I've bought since then. lol Thanks for showing off these great knives, my friend.
Thanks buddy! You know, I always seem to do a search for a buck 112 on ebay every now and then. I mean, they all mostly look alike but that does not deter my interest. It's weird.
I wanted a buck 112 for the longest time and never got one!!!!! I only have 2 buck 110’s but man I have to get one thanks so much Detector on hosing them........ I have to get one of them thanks again!!!!!!! 😀
The first gen 112 came with a squared handle for grip, and a 440c blade!😱 Being the 50th Anniversary of the 112, you can get a faithful tribute edition of a first gen Buck 112 for $359.99. You may laugh, but 440c is still a quality stainless, and with a Bos heat treat.👍
Thanks for the shout out. Reminder I’m gonna send you a logo format you can use in a video. 👍🏻 I like I got a shout out with some older knives. Reminds me of my youth. All my old knives are long gone. 😬
@@KnifeDetector the only older knife I’ve had since high school is a Kershaw 1050. But I’ve owned a lot off brand knives as a kid, maybe even some Buck knives. But I’ve given them all away or lost them over the years.
@@TheLastRanger Same here, when I went to college, I gave them all away because I didn’t want my nephews to find them and hurt themselves with them. So after College I started collecting again.
Awesome collection of 112's man!! Great shout outs as well. Really love the handle on the second one from the top partner, hope you have a great week and thank you for sharing with us all partner!!
The Buck 112 was my first lock back knife. I think I was 17 when I got it. That knife is still in the family, my brother has it. I have not replaced it but I think I am going to have to get one. Thanks for sharing your collection and btw it’s ok that west Texas is kind of missing on your knife, there’s not much out there anyway! 🤣 ( just kidding for my friends in El Paso)! Have a great day!
The nickle silver 90's buck 112s are awesome. Super nice knife. The buck 500 knife is really sweet too, same size blade, drop point, and a bit thinner handle, stainless bolsters. Can't beat the 112 in looks though!
Just came across this video. Actually the Buck 110 was banned by the military due to a large number of fights that occurred and servicemen were severely injured or killed. They implemented a ban of knives on ships over 3 inches. Buck then developed the 112 that was about 2.78 inches long which then became standard. It was named the Ranger because that was the ship that was in port at the time of its release.
Interesting video. I learned a lot from it. There are many small differences between the different types within the 112 series. Let's see if I will own a 112 one day too. Thanks for showing your little treasures. best regards Joe
@@KnifeDetector Sorry, I have a stupid question. Maybe you can help me😊. Do you happen to know what a Buck 112 cost in America in the early 1990s? I'm doing research right now and thought you might know this. Many thanks and best regards Joe
Well, the price hasn't changed much. Currently you can buy a 112 for about 55 dollars. Ten years ago, I would regularly see a new 112 go for 65 dollars. 65 dollars has pretty much been a stable price for as long as I can remember. It's only recently that I have seen the price go down a bit.
@@KnifeDetector Thank you for your help. I really thought it would have been way cheaper in the early 1990s. Buck is usually around 20 to 30% more expensive in Germany than in America. And around 2013 it cost around € 50.00 in Germany. Now it costs around € 80.00. Thank you👍
They do offer both the 110 & 112 made out of nickel silver. Not that rare.! They also offer more than one kind of blade steel and several kinds of scales. Nice find for $20
How much bigger is the 110 then the 112 ?? And how big are they both ? I mean in inches i cant understand the whold centameters thing only used to inches
Great pawnshop find, KD! I have a Buck 112 FG, my most expensive knife, and it's a keeper. I still want to get a 112 or 110 LT to see what I'm missing. Nice logo, and yes, Gary is a good guy.
I have a Mint Buck 501 Stockman in the box, never used, with rosewood handles & brass bolsters. I will trade you for your squared off 112 or the one with the nickle bolsters....Let me know
