I must be old, I got my first 110 in 1986, carried it for 35 years, just retired it for sentimental reasons even though it's still very functional, replaced it with a new custom one in S30V. I figured I owed the Buck company some money after 35 of carrying the same knife.
My Dad passed away in 2011 and he had a collection of knives two of which are Buck 110s. He had a 1993 and 1997 models which I both have now. The sentimental value of these knives are priceless! To have a tool that will last a lifetime that can be passed from one generation to another is such a cool thing. Thank you Buck for making such a quality product.
That's beautiful. On the day that I shot my first deer 15 years ago, my dad surprised me by giving me his 1981 Buck 110 that 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 did for me. Oh the stories these old knives could tell if they could talk! They truly are amazing knives
I inherited my uncles 110 when he passed away in 2003. He got it for chrismas in 1979. He left it for me because he would let me use it and whittle with it when i was young. I love it.
@@Greeves421a yes it is a change that was made. Buck slightly changed the handle over the years as well as the blade material. Slight changes. Cj buck mentioned that his grandad preferred the squared off handle , but over the years customers asked for a more rounded handle. Your squared model is perfectly normal for that year . I have a few old ones as well with the more squared handle. And it makes it all the more classic in my opinion.
Good video. Love my old 110 however I never liked the finger grooved grip version, always the standard. I have a 112 I love even more. I also prefer the old school nail nick rather than the quick flip chingaderra. But then I'm an old crusty bastard that way. Mahalo!
I had a buck 110 for years and I loved it..I don't have it now I don't know what happened to it..I have a buck master 184 that I've had for years now I'm never going to get rid of it it's a heavy knife and I don't use it I've had it since I was in my 20s I'm 61 now
I bought a Buck 112 new in 1996 and is date code stamped for 1996. Mine came with a nylon snap sheath which I didn't like but I got it a Buck leather sheath instead. Of course the knife still functions great.
The 110 truly is a classic. I've got a 110, 503 & 373 - hope to order a customized 112 at some point (no pun intended). I'm collecting to hand down. Great video on such a great knife!
Bought a new Buck 112 Ranger with finger grooves in 1989, it's 2023 and it's sitting here on the table in its third leather case next to me as I type....
This is old. But, it's not 440 steel. It's 425! They switched to 425 in 1981 to 1992 then switched in 92 to what they use today which is 420. Any buck before 81 is 440 stainless
I have 2000 buck 110, my 12th bday present. My dad has a 80’s Buck stockman 4” made by Camillus with the carbon springs. I swear 440 from the late 70 and 80’s was 60hrc at least.
I inherited my grandfather buck 112 that is dated between 74-80! Honestly feels like I have a piece of history and I cherish it deeply. The thing is still running like a dream too, hasn’t missed a step!
I was gifted a Buck 112 Ranger when I was 9 years old (1980) it is a 2 dot, so I believe it was manufactured sometime in the late 70's. This knife is what started my obsession with all knives. Thanks for sharing.
Sir your videos are very informative. I came across what I’m told was a vintage John Deere buck knife my Gf’s grandpa purchased as a teen in the 40s or 50s and I can’t find any info on it anywhere, would I be able to send it to you and see if you had any insight?? 🙏🏻 thank you for your content
Looks pretty much the same as my brand new 1 but definitely Looks different from my 1970s one. You can definitely see it at the rounding of the ends and the pins
I have my original 1973 110 that I carried everyday for over 20 years, I just recently purchased a new one to add to my extensive modern knife collection. I own Benchmade, ZT, Henderer, Spyderco and many other brands but for hard use outdoor knifes I still rely on my timelines American classic the Buck 110.
The Buck web site does not list a star in the date codes. 2021 is an upside down T with a dot under it. That green G10 is handsome, as is the drop point.
