In 1978 I joined the military, and I purchased a Buck 110 that same month. That knife was on my hip on multiple deployments around the world, and accompanied me from the desert, to north of the arctic circle. It has never failed me, and I keep it razor sharp. It is the best knife I have, and still use it regularly.
I got my first one in 1973 and I have had a Buck 110 and a Swiss Army Knife of some sort with me almostevery day since. My older Buck Knives from the 70s were made of 440C steel instead of the 420HC used today. It was harder, kept an edge longer, but much harder to sharpen. I usually carry a 110 Slim Select now in town. But for anything outdoors I have a standard 110 but with the S30V blade. Fancy for me but that and my Swiss Champ give me a lotbof choices when it's time to help my great grandson cut up his waffle.
Sadly, my 74 year old father lost his 1980's era 110, so you know what I had to do for Father's Day 2022: a brand new 110. You'd have thought I bought him a new truck when it arrived! He has called me twice already telling me how much he loves it and what he has used it on! Happy Father's Day Dad!
In Basic, our Drill Sgt. lost his somewhere along the line. On graduation, we presented him with a new one. He was moved to tears. Thank you, Drill Sargent Quesenberry! I'll see you at Fiddlers Green.
A real man's knife. My uncle used to carry his 110 on his belt everywhere he went, and I always admired it. When he passed some years ago, I inherited the knife. Looking forward to passing it on to my son one of these days. It's one of my most treasured possessions, sort of a link across the generations among the men in our family.
I’m 60 years old, and the Buck 110 was a rite of passage when I was a teenager. It could do it all, and they were very affordable. In fact, all knives were affordable back then. My wife and I have sunk thousands into knives over the past decade, but I’d be happy with just my two Buck 110 folders.
Buck used to make good knives. For the last twenty five or so years though they've downgraded to some of the cheapest and shittiest quality knives on the market, and for high prices. I've got an old ass Buck 110 from the late 60's though and it's really quite nice.
@@HotCoco_ I've got three 110s I got in the last five years and they are all great knives. Two I purchased new and one few years old I got used with a broken tip and Buck replaced the whole knife for free (and I live in the Czech Republic so it was quite a treat to get a free replacement from the USA). No knife quality nor customer service complaints from me.
My dad died this year at 68 from cancer. I have his buck 110, which he bought in 1978 in Philadelphia. Still has the original receipt, box and leather pouch.
@@loneranger6016 Thanks Brother. My dad carried a buck stockman (similar as you describe) everyday for the last 10 years. We gave this knife to my sisters' son, as we know Dad would have wanted his Grandson to have it. As we say here in New Zealand, Kia Kaha - be strong.
I have a Buck 110 that is about that age. I don’t know the exact year because it’s on its second blade (a 2006 blade). It has field dressed well over 100 deer over all the years across 4 generations. It’s one of my most prized possessions
I've had my Buck for 52 years now and she's still going strong. In my six years in the Coast Guard it was the knife of choice. I just love my Buck. When I hear "Buck knives" the first thing I think about is the jet black handles of the fixed blades.
I still have my first buck. I bought this in 1969. Got right before I went into high school. Still a great knife and used it when I was in the military.
All these wonderful 110 stories. When I was a kid, I wanted one, because that's what the Duke boys had. My father got me the 112 instead. I was so disappointed, I felt like I was short changed. As time went on, I bought my own 110, the 500 series, and various other Bucks. As time has passed, that 112 is bu far my favorite. "Father's know best" in my case. I have several different offerings of the 112, and it's my primary EDC. Having a 3" blade usually makes it acceptable to get in sporting events.
Hello from Spain! I collect knives, pocket knifes, etc. I have had the Buck 110 for 5 years, and since then it has accompanied me on every trip to the forest. Good steel, good ebony wood, good finishes in general. I am delighted with her. God save America!
Wow ... DCA, this may be one of the best episodes of KC I've seen. As a (biased) old guy, I hear a lot of younger guys always talking down Buck. But this was a fantastic display showing just how influential the 110 and 112 have been to the industry, even with modern knives. I'm even more pleased that Buck has updated versions of these classics for 2021/2022 (along with the 50thYr of the 112). The most surprising fact to me is the Endura/Delica comparison to the 110/112. Thanks for the tribute ... enjoyed the entire "spread".
Puma has been making a whole family of Buck 110-like knives for decades. I have one that my older brother gave me that I treasure. I got it sometime in the 1980s, and it's still a great carry today. I don't carry it too often, as he's gone, and it's pretty important to me to not lose it. Gonna get another one soon just to have a daily-able version.
When I was in high school, some 35 years ago, a friend of mine taught me how to flick a Buck 110 open with one hand. This was waaaaay before the one-hand operated modern marvels. Long live the classic Buck 110!
Mazel tov DCA, I truly like this episode, especially for the history teaching moments. I never understood why Buck knifes seem to be a little underrated in the knife world, given the fact that Buck created the greatest knife icons of all times with the 110 and the 119. Keep up the good work!👍
Love the 110! That's the knives I carried while in the Navy. Carried the sheath upside down so it, with a slight tug fell in my hand. Got it to open one handed without a stud. Then the 112 came out, which was developed for the Navy to be used aboard ship.
I find it interesting I have over half these knives… and yes, a Buck was my very first knife (I’m the same age as the 110). I never realized I liked a certain style. My favorites are slim 110s for big jobs, 112 for medium jobs, Viper Turn for medium “dainty” jobs, and Buck 500 series for small jobs. I have the new Micarta/aluminium Ranger and everyone wants one who holds it.
Though I have many knives, the Buck 110 was my second knife. My Pop's gave it to me when I was 10 in 1974. It was my woods knife, bushcraft knife, hunting knife, food prep knife, utility knife and just about every other kind of knife I needed it to be. The lock never failed on me, neither did any other part. My knife got stolen in the late 80s. I just bought a Buck 112 Slim Pro with S30v blade and micarta scales. Boy is that thing surgically sharp. I've been thinking lately about getting the Buck 110 Ultimate Hunter Drop Point in either CPM-20CV or CPM-S30V. Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲
From Grandpa to dad to son to grandsons it's timeless. Perfect and that blade shape and durability is iconic. Before all this knife craze it still and always will stand alone.
Great review of the progression of Lock-backs. My first was a Schrade in the early 1970’s. It looked like the Buck, however was slightly less cost. I have many of the super steel knives and quite honestly the Buck 110 still holds it’s own. Minus the current trend to beat them to death. Thanks again for the great content! Much appreciated
I have a Buck 55 with black walnut scales, and I love it. My dad was a woodworker, and his favorite wood to work with was black walnut, so this knife also has sentimental value. It's solid performer and an all around great pocket knife for me. I generally prefer carrying knives all the way in my pocket rather than using a pocket clip, so I appreciate the size. It also doesn't scare my friends if I pull it out during a party or something, haha. I would love to pick up a 110 at some point. That would suit well as a knife to take along when I hike or backpack. I really enjoy the classics. :)
I have my dad’s Buck 110 (1974-80 version). When I got this from my dad, I gave my 110 (with the plastic handle) to my daughter (14 at the time). These are more than just great knives, they are family heirlooms.
Great video review, thank you David! I picked up the full size 4" Benchmade Crooked River a couple of weeks ago and it's drop dead incredible in every way. The wow factor straight out of the box is insane. The premium materials, design and craftsmanship all come together so perfectly. Hands down my favorite Buck inspired knife and in my opinion a legit must own.
The first time I saw the Crooked River I thought, cool, Benchmade modernized the 110. I use a full size Crooked River as a hunting knife and it is pretty much perfect. I also use a 110 from time to time and I think they are pretty interchangeable in that role.
@@arrowheadguys7637 It's so funny you mentioned it not being your style. I say that because I'd never owned a knife with a similar locking mechanism as the Crooked River and also because I straight up can't stand orange colored anything on a knife. But this knife just blew me away when it arrived.
@@davidsapir3764 I love lockbar (axis) knives, have quite a few. I'm not a fan of lockback or liner/frame locks. I just prefer something I can open and close quickly with one hand and put away, in my line of work thats a must have. Button locks are also a favorite, you should check those out, Civivi has a bunch and I'm a big fan of all the ones I've tried thus far.
@@arrowheadguys7637 I can tell you I'm a lockbar believer now, but I'm still getting used to it and frequently try to close it with an imaginary liner lock. I have several Civivi knives and hell yeah one of them is a Conspirator button lock, great knife.
I have a 110 finger groove. It is such a classic, so beautiful and yet so practical and capable. What a great idea for a really interesting video. I think I might have to buy that Boker Optima now. Thanks David.
When I was a kid, back in the late 70s and early 80s a Buck 110 was not just a knife it was the knife to have. A right of passage from boy to man. One dealer in the small wv town had Buck and sold dozens of them 25 dollars plus tax . Not near what they are now.showing up on my first day of high school with a Buck on my belt( was allowed then) was fitting in with the group of boys that I hung out with. We all had Buck knives and we were ready to hunt,fish, whittle, cut rope, and all the farm boy dutys.but never thought about cutting someone, the punishment at school and home was the reason we never thought about it. My Buck has been a trusted friend and companion for over 44 years. I'm a knife collector and have many knives. Cheep knives,expensive knives,and gifted knives. But when the job has to be done, I reach for my Buck
Just another old knife guy putting in his two cents! Very happy to read all the wonderful, positive, nostalgic stories! Nice to hear how we are bound together by our experiences with this beautiful, iconic tool! Blessings, Happy Holidays everyone, gg✝️🙋❤️☝️🇺🇸
Greetings from nova Scotia, Canada; first off I love your chanal, I am A long time collector of knives, I was a ships cook for years and years, and knives are my tools of the trade. My father gave me a buck 110 around fourty years ago, it is STILL my go to knife, for every day use. Thank you for the great memories you called up, and also thanks again for the great video. Keep them coming. Blessings
My dad gave me a Buck 110 on my 16th birthday and I still have it today. Carried the 110 for years eventually replacing it mid 90's with an Spyderco Endura. These days the 110 only comes out on my birthday I enjoy the nostalgia. Like most people I've adapted to the times and carry a modern lightweight folder.
I carried a Buck 110 for almost 20 years from the 70s-90s. I still own one but now prefer a light knife until it is time to quarter up a deer then the 110 comes back out.
My twin brother of mine and I, in the 1960’s were given knives as Christmas gifts. I was given Gerber Lamb handled Folding Hunter and my brother a Buck 110. I was jealous of his, but with time, I came to love the Gerber. But I’ve been collecting knives all my life and about 3 years ago, I finally bit the bullet and bought a used 110. Now I own lots of 110’s and 112’s, old and newer. I love them all.!
@@redrustyhill2This is true. Some people abuse knives in the name of bush craft or survival. I think the buck 110 would work for bush craft and maybe even survival, but like i said, dont baton the blade or use it for prying.
This line is why I enjoy DCA so much. “It has Thumbstuds, which allows you to open the knife one handed, with your thumb, as you would have guessed.” Just amazing! Great video as always DCA and Co.
I lost my favorite pocket knife on a date when I was 16, and my neighbors asked me to take care of their horses the fallowing weekend. I took the cash they gave me and went to the hardware store and picked up a Classic buck 110 folder that I still carry in my pocket every day. the only issue I ever had was I accidentally broke off the tip while trying to get a broadhead out but, a little work with a file and it’s good as new! Great knife!!!
I live in Australia and I own a 2005 buck 110 and a Spyderco Endura the sad part is I can't carry any of them because of the strict knife laws and regulations
I've had Buck 110s and Schrade LB7s since the mid 80s. The Buck 110 has been my most used knife in the kitchen for 30+ years. I just bought a 110 drop point directly from Buck, and I tell you what- it's awesome.
I purchased my 110 a few months before joining the Navy in 1976. I carried it with me my whole tour using it to open oil cans and generally abusing it, and went literally around the world with it. After that I worked in construction and again went around the world using it. Eventually the leather pouch began to show signs of wear and tear so around 2000 I retired it, and it rests in a display. I still take it out from time to time to polish the brass and condition the leather. When I do it brings back so many memories, some good, some not so good, but lots of memories. Best knife I own, blade wise and quality.
Iv got my buck knife from a Christmas present when I still lived at home with my parents. I’m in my sixties now and it still looks nice. I was never mean to it. Opening letters, boxes, cutting rubber tubing stuff like that. Sits on my table right next to my recliner.
My favorite 110 style/inspired knife is my Schrade Golden Bear. It was my first grown-up knife I got for my 15th birthday in 1997. Still have it, although it's been put away since it's now pretty much irreplaceable.
I have a 110 from the initial 2014 anniversary production. It's been around the world with me together with a 2013 Vanguard. Although these days I avoid wood and leather in the tropics. It is basically a non-threatening knife ideal when you are with non-knife people. It has it's second belt sheath, has been sharpened and the brass polished many times yet doesn't look its age.
My brother gave me this knife as a best mans gift on his wedding day. Our father carried the 110 everyday for as long as we could remember. My grandfather had the smaller version and has had it since the early 70s. The blade was sharpened so may times over the years that the blade was almost a toothpick by the time he was 98 years old. Hey, the depression years made him use everything till there was nothing left of it. I love these knives and I’ll always have one on my side. When not holstering the 110 I have a Case Copperhead for my pocket.
I was at the park with my wife and 2 yo son yesterday, and I was pushing him on the swing. My wife was taking pics and looked down by my foot, and she noticed a tip of a knife sticking out of the snow. She went down and dug it out and pulled out the Buck 110 auto. I looked at it and thought no way. It looked to be buried in the snow for a few months, I pushed the button, and it flicked out with no issues. I cleaned it up when I got home and it is in perfect condition no rust or damage other than some gouge marks on the tip of the frame, whoever owned it used it to open his beer bottles. Other than that, it is in perfect condition and SUPER sharp. I feel bad for the guy and would love to return it to him, but I have no way of finding out who lost it. So I guess I just came up on a really nice knife. I'll keep it till my son gets old enough to carry a knife and give it to him and tell him the story.
Buck (those made in the USA) is a good knife. I have a few in my collection - which consists mostly of Case knives. I was at an auction this past weekend and won the bid on a small toolbox. In that box was a Sears Craftsman 1927 NIB. I did not know that knife was in there. Apparently nobody else did either. The auctioneer mentioned it briefly so I bid $20 and got the box. I immediately looked up the value of the knife. Anywhere from $75 to $100. It’s now in my collection
I have a model 110 that I purchased in 1972. It is still my go to hunter for field dressing deer/elk/antelope. Paired with a wide belly skinner and field saw, I can make quick work of any mid- sized game animal
I'm surprised that the Puma Game Warden was overlooked... German made with Solingen steel, exotic woods for handles, along with a lanyard hole. It gave the 110 a run for it's money with GI's stationed in Germany back in the day, when the Russian bear was still Red.
I’m not a young buck (haha), and I started my collection years ago with slip joints, but I’ll admit I never even considered a Buck 110 in modern times. Until very recently, Buck’s pin construction prevented disassembly, it didn’t have a pocket clip so knife would sit in the bottom of a pocket, did not have thumbstuds, hole, or flipper so required two hands to open and the lock requires two hands to close. I like the classic scale options but the steel is not comparatively great either. Other than nostalgia, if you grew up with one (I didn’t), it had very little to recommend it over modern designs and materials. My collection of hawkbill slip joints rarely make it into my pockets these days. Of course none of this matters if you love 110! There are knives for all preferences, genres, and uses which is why collecting is so much fun. I may have to get a modern version of the 110 and check it out first hand. If I’ve learned anything collecting knives, it’s that my opinions change. Cheers!
The buck 110 was my first knife in my deer hunting which i have retired. In my senior years I go with my Cold Steel slrI lite, American lawman. and extra large Vaquero cols steel. Great video.
I picked up the Buck 110+ and for the money and made in USA, it really is an excellent option if you just want a knife to use and not care about how hard you use or want to leave it in the truck etc. 👍
I have a a lot of respect for the classic gentleman's type of pocket knives. But I definitely like the newer type of pocket knives. And I like carrying pocket knives that scare people. I am a the type of guy that I really don't care what people think when I pull out a scary looking pocket knife. My daily type of pocket knife to carry is the Kershaw XCom folding dagger type of pocket knife. I basically like the shock factor when people see me pull out a big scary looking pocket knife. So when someone asks if anyone has a pocket knife to open some and I pull out some big scary looking pocket knife. That makes my day.
This is the video I needed 3 months ago. I was searching for a lock back, like a 110, but not a 110. I ultimately bought a Beretta "hunting folder" with a checkered olive wood handle and a steel bolster. Looks to be made for Beretta in Maserin. Seems to be 110 inspired, but the blade is more of a drop point. I was considering some Boker knives, but they are crazy expensive.
As a guy who carried one to work, in a toolkit, evrry day and then in a belt sheath on Sats., I'm hurt at the lack of mention of the offerings from Puma! I absolutely wore OUT two of them and started on #3 in a 45 year career in I/T! Installing new gear, and processing parts shipments were impossible without one, or even a larger option from Schrade! In the day of smaller slipjoints from Case & cetra, having a real cardboard slayer was sn imperative. Bucks were great, but significantly MORE competition existed than you touched on!
Love my 110, gave one to my son for his 16th birthday. But very much like the look of the Recon 1. Let’s be honest I work in construction everyday, I’m renovating at home, and I fish salt and freshwater, my 110 has me covered……..but wet still like to see Recon. Great video, and great info…
I purchased a Buck 112 back in '76 for a military school I was attending. I looked at the 110, wanted a knife that I could carry everywhere without having trouble with open carry laws. I lost that knife 2 years later when I left it on the roof of a car and drove off never to be found again. My second 112 sort of lasted about 15 years. After 3 blade replacements and 2 frames I decided that I was too hard on the 112 and switched to Leatherman's. After toasting a couple of them my now open carry is a Mora Craftline Carpentry Chisel which meets the open carry laws and I think that I have finally met my match for a cutting pry bar. It also works for door hinge cutouts and lock strikes and most anything that needs whacked off. I still have the 112, broken frame in 3 places and needing a new blade as a reminder of better times. I do have a few 110's. One is a 1968-9 model and I have a 1970-1 which are examples of the various blade shapes over the years. If I needed them I would break them out, nowadays they just sleep in drawers dreaming of better times to come.
I carry a Spyderco Endura every day, It is extremely versatile/ durable. The skeletonized FRN handles make disassembly necessary after deer hunting season. My wife walked past the Endura (emerson wave) that was sitting on the counter and was like something is stinking up the kitchen. When I disassembled the Endura there was chunks of deer stuck between the metal and FRN even after being washed and oiled, hence the bad smell.
I believe what drives a fair amount of Buck Model 110 sales is nostalgia - I'm not an exception to that fact. I owned an early "clone" when I was about 7 or 8 years old in the mid 70's purchased at a discount store (Rink's) and owned the "real thing" when I was a teen mostly due to the show "The Dukes of Hazzard" where them Duke boys wore folding knives on their belt. I carried a 110 most of my high school days without any issues. I don't know what happened to that knife - probably was lost in a move or was "borrowed" by a room mate but I purchased a new Model 110 about 20 years and it has (mostly) been in my safe as knives with pocket clips and multi-tools make most of my regular man-ccessories... I also have a Case Hammerhead given to me by a co-worker - he knew I was interested in knives and thought I'd appreciate it. It's in fair condition and it's stored next to my 110 - interesting to see how similar yet different they are...
I bought the buck knife in the mid seventies and still have the same knife today. I did shorten the blade a bit cutting the wall paper around an outlet in germany. The tip got zapped off with the 220 volt german power. I have used the buck knife as a hammer, as a can opener, and as a steak knife and so much more
I’ve had a 110 and a 112 Ranger, awesome knifes. Tough, stay sharp, everything still tight on both knives. Have to polish the brass every now and again. I run the over a diamond steel about once every six months or so, and a pass or two through a sharpener every couple years.
Good video! The classic 110 has a heavy end which was meant to sit, as I understand it,in the palm of the hand when skinning game, especially deer or elk...the worse thing that could happen, is having one's hand slide down into a very sharp knife while inside the cavity of a large deer....hence you needed a rugged knife which was fairly easy to clean, & could accomplish other heavy tasks as needed...also, it would have been nice to have seen the Schrade 'Cave Bear' & the 'Golden Bear' to compare & contrast...thanks!
If my memory is functioning today I think I bought mine when I was in the Army at the Ft. Meade PX around 1972. My wife rediscovered it a few weeks ago and did a wonderful cleaning u.p to an almost like new condition. Now it lives in my new Ram Promaster camper van.
In 1978 I joined the military, and I purchased a Buck 110 that same month. That knife was on my hip on multiple deployments around the world, and accompanied me from the desert, to north of the arctic circle. It has never failed me, and I keep it razor sharp. It is the best knife I have, and still use it regularly.
Love it. Thank you for your service! Thank you for sharing.
How many times you going to tell that story on videos
I got my first one in 1973 and I have had a Buck 110 and a Swiss Army Knife of some sort with me almostevery day since. My older Buck Knives from the 70s were made of 440C steel instead of the 420HC used today. It was harder, kept an edge longer, but much harder to sharpen. I usually carry a 110 Slim Select now in town. But for anything outdoors I have a standard 110 but with the S30V blade. Fancy for me but that and my Swiss Champ give me a lotbof choices when it's time to help my great grandson cut up his waffle.
@@rooster4354 as many times as he needs to, it’s a cool story
@@rooster4354 Dont be so rude
I have a 110 slim that a dog chewed on the handle. That dog is gone and that knife is a wonderful pocket full of memories of a greatly missed dog.
Right in the feels
I also got.an old us made.shrade outback that.had rubber handle.and.my beloved late.dog chew d the handle and now I have his dental impressions
Did you kill him
@@charlespalmer7775 chuck, chuck, chuck
What caliber did you use to put it down?
Sadly, my 74 year old father lost his 1980's era 110, so you know what I had to do for Father's Day 2022: a brand new 110. You'd have thought I bought him a new truck when it arrived! He has called me twice already telling me how much he loves it and what he has used it on! Happy Father's Day Dad!
Good for you! Take care of dad!
Right on, bladed brother!
Yeah, us boys and our pocketknives 😂 Never grow old, it's a trap!
In Basic, our Drill Sgt. lost his somewhere along the line. On graduation, we presented him with a new one. He was moved to tears.
Thank you, Drill Sargent Quesenberry! I'll see you at Fiddlers Green.
Bikers and Vets are one of a kind when it comes to certain things.
Fiddlers Green reference? You must have been at Fort Knox.
"Sergeant"
A real man's knife. My uncle used to carry his 110 on his belt everywhere he went, and I always admired it. When he passed some years ago, I inherited the knife. Looking forward to passing it on to my son one of these days. It's one of my most treasured possessions, sort of a link across the generations among the men in our family.
Back in the years I gifted my dad a Schrade knife. He passed away this July, so I took the knife after him...
I intend to pass mine on. In my case, it will go to my oldest daughter.
Cap.
I’m 60 years old, and the Buck 110 was a rite of passage when I was a teenager. It could do it all, and they were very affordable. In fact, all knives were affordable back then. My wife and I have sunk thousands into knives over the past decade, but I’d be happy with just my two Buck 110 folders.
Buck used to make good knives. For the last twenty five or so years though they've downgraded to some of the cheapest and shittiest quality knives on the market, and for high prices. I've got an old ass Buck 110 from the late 60's though and it's really quite nice.
@@HotCoco_ I've got three 110s I got in the last five years and they are all great knives. Two I purchased new and one few years old I got used with a broken tip and Buck replaced the whole knife for free (and I live in the Czech Republic so it was quite a treat to get a free replacement from the USA). No knife quality nor customer service complaints from me.
I just purchased my first 110 in Tamworth ,NSW,Australia .Manufactured this year in the USA... Thanks for encouraging me to find one .
If there’s a knife hall of fame, the 110 is in there.
Yeah
My dad died this year at 68 from cancer. I have his buck 110, which he bought in 1978 in Philadelphia. Still has the original receipt, box and leather pouch.
@@loneranger6016 Thanks Brother. My dad carried a buck stockman (similar as you describe) everyday for the last 10 years. We gave this knife to my sisters' son, as we know Dad would have wanted his Grandson to have it. As we say here in New Zealand, Kia Kaha - be strong.
@@loneranger6016 thanks for sharing your story, I lost my dad 5 years ago at age 63 and I understand your pain. Stay strong my friend.
@@astondriver Rest in peace to your dad my friend, stay strong.
That's a treasure to have from your father. My condolences and cherish your memories
That’s amazing! I have my great-grandfather’s knife that he bought in the 70s. It’s one of my most prized possessions and I often carry it
My Grandfather gave me a Buck 110 for Christmas in 1974 when I was 10. I still have it and use it every deer season.
I have a Buck 110 that is about that age. I don’t know the exact year because it’s on its second blade (a 2006 blade). It has field dressed well over 100 deer over all the years across 4 generations. It’s one of my most prized possessions
Regardless of subject matter it is a rare treat to listen to a narration in educated English, Thank you!
In the 60's and 70's the buck 110 was so popular and influential that the name buck became synonymous for any rear lock back knife
This is true, just like a Xerox was a paper spit out by any copier machine. I don't think they challenged that misidentification like Coke did though.
Not many young age people call jeans "levis". Not many old people do either, in fact.
@markgriggs3636 That still holds true today. The 110 still has an incredible reputation for dependability and durability.
I have had a Buck 110 for over 40 years and it's never let me down ! ..a great knife, thanks Chuck.
I've had my Buck for 52 years now and she's still going strong. In my six years in the Coast Guard it was the knife of choice. I just love my Buck.
When I hear "Buck knives" the first thing I think about is the jet black handles of the fixed blades.
Same! The handle!
I love my buck but I wouldn’t want it in the coast guard. I think I’d sink with it in my pocket lol.
I still have my first buck. I bought this in 1969. Got right before I went into high school. Still a great knife and used it when I was in the military.
All these wonderful 110 stories.
When I was a kid, I wanted one, because that's what the Duke boys had. My father got me the 112 instead. I was so disappointed, I felt like I was short changed. As time went on, I bought my own 110, the 500 series, and various other Bucks.
As time has passed, that 112 is bu far my favorite. "Father's know best" in my case. I have several different offerings of the 112, and it's my primary EDC. Having a 3" blade usually makes it acceptable to get in sporting events.
Hello from Spain! I collect knives, pocket knifes, etc. I have had the Buck 110 for 5 years, and since then it has accompanied me on every trip to the forest. Good steel, good ebony wood, good finishes in general. I am delighted with her. God save America!
Wow ... DCA, this may be one of the best episodes of KC I've seen. As a (biased) old guy, I hear a lot of younger guys always talking down Buck. But this was a fantastic display showing just how influential the 110 and 112 have been to the industry, even with modern knives. I'm even more pleased that Buck has updated versions of these classics for 2021/2022 (along with the 50thYr of the 112). The most surprising fact to me is the Endura/Delica comparison to the 110/112. Thanks for the tribute ... enjoyed the entire "spread".
Out on a run 40+ yrs ago, found this on the side of the road, picked it up and still have it today, amazing knife
Puma has been making a whole family of Buck 110-like knives for decades. I have one that my older brother gave me that I treasure. I got it sometime in the 1980s, and it's still a great carry today. I don't carry it too often, as he's gone, and it's pretty important to me to not lose it. Gonna get another one soon just to have a daily-able version.
When I was in high school, some 35 years ago, a friend of mine taught me how to flick a Buck 110 open with one hand. This was waaaaay before the one-hand operated modern marvels. Long live the classic Buck 110!
Mazel tov DCA, I truly like this episode, especially for the history teaching moments. I never understood why Buck knifes seem to be a little underrated in the knife world, given the fact that Buck created the greatest knife icons of all times with the 110 and the 119. Keep up the good work!👍
Love the 110! That's the knives I carried while in the Navy. Carried the sheath upside down so it, with a slight tug fell in my hand. Got it to open one handed without a stud. Then the 112 came out, which was developed for the Navy to be used aboard ship.
I find it interesting I have over half these knives… and yes, a Buck was my very first knife (I’m the same age as the 110). I never realized I liked a certain style. My favorites are slim 110s for big jobs, 112 for medium jobs, Viper Turn for medium “dainty” jobs, and Buck 500 series for small jobs. I have the new Micarta/aluminium Ranger and everyone wants one who holds it.
But they don't want for the price it is!
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$130 for a Micarta scaled knife is pretty average.
I want to try that new 110 hunter in aluminum and micarta, I dig the TRX because it’s so slim but that is awesome.
Wait, you where around when wheels where square?
@@PrivateEyeYiYi depends. I’ve seen plenty of micarta scaled knifes for $30-$50.
Though I have many knives, the Buck 110 was my second knife. My Pop's gave it to me when I was 10 in 1974. It was my woods knife, bushcraft knife, hunting knife, food prep knife, utility knife and just about every other kind of knife I needed it to be. The lock never failed on me, neither did any other part. My knife got stolen in the late 80s. I just bought a Buck 112 Slim Pro with S30v blade and micarta scales. Boy is that thing surgically sharp. I've been thinking lately about getting the Buck 110 Ultimate Hunter Drop Point in either CPM-20CV or CPM-S30V.
Thanks for the video my Bladed Brother 👍 ⚔️ ✝️ 🇺🇲
The 110 is timeless, I'll still carry mine over all my others from time to time, something about the weight of it on my belt, just really like it.
My first “expensive” folder was a custom Crooked River. It’s still aesthetically my favorite knife - I love the marriage of heritage and modernity.
My first was a custom mini crooked river. It has my kids names on it.
Go blow Benchmade in a different video
I love the Buck 110, I have been carrying them and variants of it most of my live.( I am 60 now)
From Grandpa to dad to son to grandsons it's timeless. Perfect and that blade shape and durability is iconic. Before all this knife craze it still and always will stand alone.
Great review of the progression of Lock-backs. My first was a Schrade in the early 1970’s. It looked like the Buck, however was slightly less cost. I have many of the super steel knives and quite honestly the Buck 110 still holds it’s own. Minus the current trend to beat them to death. Thanks again for the great content! Much appreciated
I have a Buck 55 with black walnut scales, and I love it. My dad was a woodworker, and his favorite wood to work with was black walnut, so this knife also has sentimental value. It's solid performer and an all around great pocket knife for me. I generally prefer carrying knives all the way in my pocket rather than using a pocket clip, so I appreciate the size. It also doesn't scare my friends if I pull it out during a party or something, haha. I would love to pick up a 110 at some point. That would suit well as a knife to take along when I hike or backpack. I really enjoy the classics. :)
I have my dad’s Buck 110 (1974-80 version). When I got this from my dad, I gave my 110 (with the plastic handle) to my daughter (14 at the time). These are more than just great knives, they are family heirlooms.
I never realized the Endura Delica / 110 112 similarity was a thing. Now that lack of forward choil makes so much sense.
I’ve watched 20 seconds of this vid and I already love this series
Love the respect to history knifecenter always shows, great episode DCA!
hands down my favorite knife of all time. had one since high school.
Great video review, thank you David! I picked up the full size 4" Benchmade Crooked River a couple of weeks ago and it's drop dead incredible in every way. The wow factor straight out of the box is insane. The premium materials, design and craftsmanship all come together so perfectly. Hands down my favorite Buck inspired knife and in my opinion a legit must own.
The first time I saw the Crooked River I thought, cool, Benchmade modernized the 110. I use a full size Crooked River as a hunting knife and it is pretty much perfect. I also use a 110 from time to time and I think they are pretty interchangeable in that role.
Its on my wishlist. Not really my style but I'll buy pretty much any Benchmade that looks good to me...which is most of them.
@@arrowheadguys7637 It's so funny you mentioned it not being your style. I say that because I'd never owned a knife with a similar locking mechanism as the Crooked River and also because I straight up can't stand orange colored anything on a knife. But this knife just blew me away when it arrived.
@@davidsapir3764 I love lockbar (axis) knives, have quite a few. I'm not a fan of lockback or liner/frame locks. I just prefer something I can open and close quickly with one hand and put away, in my line of work thats a must have. Button locks are also a favorite, you should check those out, Civivi has a bunch and I'm a big fan of all the ones I've tried thus far.
@@arrowheadguys7637 I can tell you I'm a lockbar believer now, but I'm still getting used to it and frequently try to close it with an imaginary liner lock. I have several Civivi knives and hell yeah one of them is a Conspirator button lock, great knife.
I have a 110 finger groove.
It is such a classic, so beautiful
and yet so practical and capable.
What a great idea for a really
interesting video.
I think I might have to buy that
Boker Optima now. Thanks David.
I love my finger grooved 110. It really fills the hand.
When I was a kid, back in the late 70s and early 80s a Buck 110 was not just a knife it was the knife to have. A right of passage from boy to man. One dealer in the small wv town had Buck and sold dozens of them 25 dollars plus tax . Not near what they are now.showing up on my first day of high school with a Buck on my belt( was allowed then) was fitting in with the group of boys that I hung out with. We all had Buck knives and we were ready to hunt,fish, whittle, cut rope, and all the farm boy dutys.but never thought about cutting someone, the punishment at school and home was the reason we never thought about it. My Buck has been a trusted friend and companion for over 44 years. I'm a knife collector and have many knives. Cheep knives,expensive knives,and gifted knives. But when the job has to be done, I reach for my Buck
I have a 110 and I remember buying my Gerber Gator back in 91 or 92. Still a great knife. Never connected it as comparable to a 110 until today.
Just another old knife guy putting in his two cents! Very happy to read all the wonderful, positive, nostalgic stories! Nice to hear how we are bound together by our experiences with this beautiful, iconic tool! Blessings, Happy Holidays everyone, gg✝️🙋❤️☝️🇺🇸
I really miss these. Growing up, high school, in the 80s, every guy had one of these, or a schrade, on their belt.
I was born in 1995 so this is well before my time and you’ll have to excuse my ignorance… knives were allowed to be carried inside of schools?
@waholoopesorry74 yep. And we had our rifles and shotguns jn racks in our trucks jn the student parking lot
@ very cool!
Greetings from nova Scotia, Canada; first off I love your chanal, I am A long time collector of knives, I was a ships cook for years and years, and knives are my tools of the trade. My father gave me a buck 110 around fourty years ago, it is STILL my go to knife, for every day use. Thank you for the great memories you called up, and also thanks again for the great video. Keep them coming. Blessings
Greeting from nova scotia aswell !!!!
My dad gave me a Buck 110 on my 16th birthday and I still have it today. Carried the 110 for years eventually replacing it mid 90's with an Spyderco Endura. These days the 110 only comes out on my birthday I enjoy the nostalgia. Like most people I've adapted to the times and carry a modern lightweight folder.
I carried a Buck 110 for almost 20 years from the 70s-90s. I still own one but now prefer a light knife until it is time to quarter up a deer then the 110 comes back out.
My twin brother of mine and I, in the 1960’s were given knives as Christmas gifts. I was given Gerber Lamb handled Folding Hunter and my brother a Buck 110. I was jealous of his, but with time, I came to love the Gerber. But I’ve been collecting knives all my life and about 3 years ago, I finally bit the bullet and bought a used 110. Now I own lots of 110’s and 112’s, old and newer. I love them all.!
The Buck 110 is a fantastic knife. Just dont hammer on it, or pry with it. For cutting skinning, gutting, scaling, its really good. Solid belt knife.
That goes for any folding pocket knife
@@redrustyhill2This is true. Some people abuse knives in the name of bush craft or survival. I think the buck 110 would work for bush craft and maybe even survival, but like i said, dont baton the blade or use it for prying.
My step grandfather and his son both had these on the family Orchard in Australia. They were dirty but extremely hard working knives.
This line is why I enjoy DCA so much. “It has Thumbstuds, which allows you to open the knife one handed, with your thumb, as you would have guessed.” Just amazing! Great video as always DCA and Co.
Had my Buck 110 for many years, still serving me well.
My 110 slim select is my go to edc! Great bang for your buck 😆
First stand alone knife i owned. After I got sick of the cub scout Swiss army knife, I got a buck 110.
The buck 110 i have carried fo for fifty years, I bought my second 110 last year.
I lost my favorite pocket knife on a date when I was 16, and my neighbors asked me to take care of their horses the fallowing weekend. I took the cash they gave me and went to the hardware store and picked up a Classic buck 110 folder that I still carry in my pocket every day. the only issue I ever had was I accidentally broke off the tip while trying to get a broadhead out but, a little work with a file and it’s good as new! Great knife!!!
They provide lifetime warranty so if you like you could just send it off to buck and they'll replace the blade.
Ten bucks will get you a new blade, installed by Buck. Go for it!
I live in Australia and I own a 2005 buck 110 and a Spyderco Endura the sad part is I can't carry any of them because of the strict knife laws and regulations
The Buck 110 is an American icon.
Not anymore. Now they're wobbly trash.
I like this kind of design, the 110 is a beauty. Very informative video, thank you KC.
I've had Buck 110s and Schrade LB7s since the mid 80s. The Buck 110 has been my most used knife in the kitchen for 30+ years. I just bought a 110 drop point directly from Buck, and I tell you what- it's awesome.
I purchased my 110 a few months before joining the Navy in 1976. I carried it with me my whole tour using it to open oil cans and generally abusing it, and went literally around the world with it. After that I worked in construction and again went around the world using it. Eventually the leather pouch began to show signs of wear and tear so around 2000 I retired it, and it rests in a display. I still take it out from time to time to polish the brass and condition the leather. When I do it brings back so many memories, some good, some not so good, but lots of memories. Best knife I own, blade wise and quality.
Got a 110 as one of my first knives too. Never compared my crooked river to it. I feel enlightened thanks Dave.
Just ordered a 112 auto
Thank you KC you guys rule !
Iv got my buck knife from a Christmas present when I still lived at home with my parents. I’m in my sixties now and it still looks nice. I was never mean to it. Opening letters, boxes, cutting rubber tubing stuff like that. Sits on my table right next to my recliner.
My favorite 110 style/inspired knife is my Schrade Golden Bear. It was my first grown-up knife I got for my 15th birthday in 1997. Still have it, although it's been put away since it's now pretty much irreplaceable.
I have a 110 from the initial 2014 anniversary production. It's been around the world with me together with a 2013 Vanguard. Although these days I avoid wood and leather in the tropics. It is basically a non-threatening knife ideal when you are with non-knife people. It has it's second belt sheath, has been sharpened and the brass polished many times yet doesn't look its age.
My brother gave me this knife as a best mans gift on his wedding day. Our father carried the 110 everyday for as long as we could remember. My grandfather had the smaller version and has had it since the early 70s. The blade was sharpened so may times over the years that the blade was almost a toothpick by the time he was 98 years old. Hey, the depression years made him use everything till there was nothing left of it. I love these knives and I’ll always have one on my side. When not holstering the 110 I have a Case Copperhead for my pocket.
I was at the park with my wife and 2 yo son yesterday, and I was pushing him on the swing. My wife was taking pics and looked down by my foot, and she noticed a tip of a knife sticking out of the snow. She went down and dug it out and pulled out the Buck 110 auto. I looked at it and thought no way. It looked to be buried in the snow for a few months, I pushed the button, and it flicked out with no issues. I cleaned it up when I got home and it is in perfect condition no rust or damage other than some gouge marks on the tip of the frame, whoever owned it used it to open his beer bottles. Other than that, it is in perfect condition and SUPER sharp. I feel bad for the guy and would love to return it to him, but I have no way of finding out who lost it. So I guess I just came up on a really nice knife. I'll keep it till my son gets old enough to carry a knife and give it to him and tell him the story.
Buck (those made in the USA) is a good knife. I have a few in my collection - which consists mostly of Case knives. I was at an auction this past weekend and won the bid on a small toolbox. In that box was a Sears Craftsman 1927 NIB. I did not know that knife was in there. Apparently nobody else did either. The auctioneer mentioned it briefly so I bid $20 and got the box. I immediately looked up the value of the knife. Anywhere from $75 to $100. It’s now in my collection
I have a model 110 that I purchased in 1972. It is still my go to hunter for field dressing deer/elk/antelope. Paired with a wide belly skinner and field saw, I can make quick work of any mid- sized game animal
Very informative show. I enjoyed it very much. I just purchased a used 100 year anniversary 110.
I'm surprised that the Puma Game Warden was overlooked... German made with Solingen steel, exotic woods for handles, along with a lanyard hole. It gave the 110 a run for it's money with GI's stationed in Germany back in the day, when the Russian bear was still Red.
Well let me give you the simple answer why it wasn't on the list--Knifecenter doesn't stock it.
Puma Backpacker would also give it a run for its money.
What a trip. I have one of those. I didn't know how many people had those. They look almost identical except the blade is thinner.
The Game Warden is a beautiful knife!
I’m not a young buck (haha), and I started my collection years ago with slip joints, but I’ll admit I never even considered a Buck 110 in modern times. Until very recently, Buck’s pin construction prevented disassembly, it didn’t have a pocket clip so knife would sit in the bottom of a pocket, did not have thumbstuds, hole, or flipper so required two hands to open and the lock requires two hands to close. I like the classic scale options but the steel is not comparatively great either. Other than nostalgia, if you grew up with one (I didn’t), it had very little to recommend it over modern designs and materials. My collection of hawkbill slip joints rarely make it into my pockets these days. Of course none of this matters if you love 110! There are knives for all preferences, genres, and uses which is why collecting is so much fun. I may have to get a modern version of the 110 and check it out first hand. If I’ve learned anything collecting knives, it’s that my opinions change. Cheers!
Buck has an excellent warranty.
I've carried and used my Buck 110s and Schrade LB7s since the 80s and never needed to disassemble any of them.
Carried one in my pocket in Vietnam. And a Randall made on my belt.
The buck 110 was my first knife in my deer hunting which i have retired. In my senior years I go with my Cold Steel slrI lite, American lawman. and extra large Vaquero cols steel. Great video.
Good video DCA! I really enjoy this video series!
Recon 1 all the way. Not just the clip point version, all of them. Absolute goat
Good show, great theme, very instructive, thanks!
Splendid video DCA!!! Thank you!!!
I picked up the Buck 110+ and for the money and made in USA, it really is an excellent option if you just want a knife to use and not care about how hard you use or want to leave it in the truck etc. 👍
Bought mine in 1976 at the PX in Fort know. It's in PERFECT condition
I have a a lot of respect for the classic gentleman's type of pocket knives. But I definitely like the newer type of pocket knives. And I like carrying pocket knives that scare people. I am a the type of guy that I really don't care what people think when I pull out a scary looking pocket knife. My daily type of pocket knife to carry is the Kershaw XCom folding dagger type of pocket knife. I basically like the shock factor when people see me pull out a big scary looking pocket knife. So when someone asks if anyone has a pocket knife to open some and I pull out some big scary looking pocket knife. That makes my day.
This is the video I needed 3 months ago. I was searching for a lock back, like a 110, but not a 110. I ultimately bought a Beretta "hunting folder" with a checkered olive wood handle and a steel bolster. Looks to be made for Beretta in Maserin. Seems to be 110 inspired, but the blade is more of a drop point.
I was considering some Boker knives, but they are crazy expensive.
You get what you pay for, but yes the price is considerably higher. -DCA
@@knifecenter I'm going to tell my dad I only spent $100 on the knife. He wont see it that way.
For years back in the 1970's I carried a Puma Folding Hunter that also had brass bolsters and wood scales.
Still have a puma master, got it around 80's
I haven't seen one since 1986 lol.
As a guy who carried one to work, in a toolkit, evrry day and then in a belt sheath on Sats., I'm hurt at the lack of mention of the offerings from Puma! I absolutely wore OUT two of them and started on #3 in a 45 year career in I/T! Installing new gear, and processing parts shipments were impossible without one, or even a larger option from Schrade! In the day of smaller slipjoints from Case & cetra, having a real cardboard slayer was sn imperative.
Bucks were great, but significantly MORE competition existed than you touched on!
KC pretty much focus only on what they offer for sale. Might not always be the case, but I've not yet seen it.
Hi DCA.! Nothing can ever comes close to the OG Buck 110. Cowabunga.!
Love my 110, gave one to my son for his 16th birthday. But very much like the look of the Recon 1. Let’s be honest I work in construction everyday, I’m renovating at home, and I fish salt and freshwater, my 110 has me covered……..but wet still like to see Recon. Great video, and great info…
I purchased a Buck 112 back in '76 for a military school I was attending. I looked at the 110, wanted a knife that I could carry everywhere without having trouble with open carry laws. I lost that knife 2 years later when I left it on the roof of a car and drove off never to be found again. My second 112 sort of lasted about 15 years. After 3 blade replacements and 2 frames I decided that I was too hard on the 112 and switched to Leatherman's. After toasting a couple of them my now open carry is a Mora Craftline Carpentry Chisel which meets the open carry laws and I think that I have finally met my match for a cutting pry bar. It also works for door hinge cutouts and lock strikes and most anything that needs whacked off.
I still have the 112, broken frame in 3 places and needing a new blade as a reminder of better times. I do have a few 110's. One is a 1968-9 model and I have a 1970-1 which are examples of the various blade shapes over the years. If I needed them I would break them out, nowadays they just sleep in drawers dreaming of better times to come.
Carried one for years. A more rugged and reliable folder I can not imagine
One of your best videos, thank you David.
I carry a Spyderco Endura every day, It is extremely versatile/ durable. The skeletonized FRN handles make disassembly necessary after deer hunting season. My wife walked past the Endura (emerson wave) that was sitting on the counter and was like something is stinking up the kitchen. When I disassembled the Endura there was chunks of deer stuck between the metal and FRN even after being washed and oiled, hence the bad smell.
Love the classic 110/112, but the Buck Sport with pocket clip, micarta, thumb studs and S30V is one of my favorites
My favorite all-time working folder is the CS Recon 1 ... figures.
I believe what drives a fair amount of Buck Model 110 sales is nostalgia - I'm not an exception to that fact. I owned an early "clone" when I was about 7 or 8 years old in the mid 70's purchased at a discount store (Rink's) and owned the "real thing" when I was a teen mostly due to the show "The Dukes of Hazzard" where them Duke boys wore folding knives on their belt. I carried a 110 most of my high school days without any issues. I don't know what happened to that knife - probably was lost in a move or was "borrowed" by a room mate but I purchased a new Model 110 about 20 years and it has (mostly) been in my safe as knives with pocket clips and multi-tools make most of my regular man-ccessories... I also have a Case Hammerhead given to me by a co-worker - he knew I was interested in knives and thought I'd appreciate it. It's in fair condition and it's stored next to my 110 - interesting to see how similar yet different they are...
Great video for comparison and contrast. I learned some good stuff.
I bought the buck knife in the mid seventies and still have the same knife today. I did shorten the blade a bit cutting the wall paper around an outlet in germany. The tip got zapped off with the 220 volt german power. I have used the buck knife as a hammer, as a can opener, and as a steak knife and so much more
I’ve had a 110 and a 112 Ranger, awesome knifes. Tough, stay sharp, everything still tight on both knives.
Have to polish the brass every now and again. I run the over a diamond steel about once every six months or so, and a pass or two through a sharpener every couple years.
Very well done ,, thank you ,, the k-bar mule looks good you might have changed my mind on the 110.
My Buck 110 is a special knife to me and will always be.
Good video! The classic 110 has a heavy end which was meant to sit, as I understand it,in the palm of the hand when skinning game, especially deer or elk...the worse thing that could happen, is having one's hand slide down into a very sharp knife while inside the cavity of a large deer....hence you needed a rugged knife which was fairly easy to clean, & could accomplish other heavy tasks as needed...also, it would have been nice to have seen the Schrade 'Cave Bear' & the 'Golden Bear' to compare & contrast...thanks!
That is sweet!!! I have the 113 Ranger in Ebony wood. Love to have one like this one!!!
Excellent work comparing other knives to the BUCK 110.
Another great one DCA! Thanks! My alternative to the 110 is the Pena lannys clip- a little smaller but u can see the influence!
If my memory is functioning today I think I bought mine when I was in the Army at the Ft. Meade PX around 1972. My wife rediscovered it a few weeks ago and did a wonderful cleaning u.p to an almost like new condition. Now it lives in my new Ram Promaster camper van.