If you work outdoors on a farm, ranch, whatever, as many of us do, doing real work, not just fidget-flipping and opening Amazon packages, getting tired and sweaty and dirty, then forget old vs. new, tacticool features, paramilitary looks, and just TRY this knife. When you just need to get real work done for years on end without stop, that's when this knife shines.
Really good comment, I agree , I carry a 110 everyday and use it for whatever I need. I also amused at some of these basement warriors with the paramilitary knives. The only thing these guys are going to ever cut ... is themselves.
@@happysingle6240 Yea imagine gatekeeping something like knives. Who cares what people do with their knives as long as they support the industry and have fun whether its fidgeting and opening amazon boxes or working on a ranch. We should be encouraging more people to carry knives even those who work in office settings instead of being a fud making fun of people.
When my brother served in the german airforce, he went to Fort Bliss, Texas and he sent me a Buck 110 as birthday present...that was 1984 and I still wear it until today and it never disappointed me. I only had to replace the leather pouch because the leather at the tip becomes too thin.
I have the buck 112 I paid 100 pounds for it about 2 months ago. I love it I've not used it I just got it as I didn't have it in my collection. I have other bucks too but my 112 is my favourite
just got one in 1 month, but heared about it over 10years , when i hold it in my hand, the beauty and quality is something you can touch and smell and hear, i cut my finger slightly by accident last night, be careful, when play with it. the first sight of the real one, looks bigger than i feel about, i bought a gerber fast 06(which also a great knife), one month later, i ecounter it again at a outdoor gear shop, i took a better look, and make a decision get one, as a birthday gift to myself--- I leave outside US. Buck 110 is one of the icon of US. only when you hold one in hand, the weight tell you some history abuout it. if i got a child in the future, i shall pass it to them a gift. Nice review, nice to hear your story too.
As a teenager my real first pocket knife was the Buck 110 with the titanium handle. I have had a dozen folders since then. At the age of 53, I own this Ebony Buck 110 since today and I still loved it more. Such a classy and timeless masterpiece of craftmanship.
I have a small horse ranch in southern Arizona and a good folder is an essential tool - used daily for a multitude of reasons. From cutting open hay bales to trimming leather tack, etc., I've never found a better knife than the beautifully crafted and classic Buck 110. At around $60, the fit and finish, as you noted, are impeccable! And it holds a razor shap edge well ( if it DOES get a lil less sharp, a few licks on a stone bring it right back to life!) I've tried them all - from cheap to expensive - and I seem to always come back to my old trusty Buck. Yes, it is slower to get into service than a knife with a clip and so on...but we take things slow on a horse ranch! I love, And it's AMERICAN MADE! I LOVE my Buck 110.
I've had mine since my 21st birthday when my parents bought it for me in 1993. The brass has turned green and the case died many years ago. It locks up just fine and I've reprofiled the edge
Good review. I'm glad to see that younger folks are appreciating this knife. I got my first 110 back in the late 60s which I have since passed down to my grandson. I now have a collection of customs, both in clip and drop point blades and S30v blades. It may not be as fast to deploy as other EDC knifes, but you can't beat it when it comes to construction. It's one hell of a knife.
I’m still carrying it now, and don’t plan on stopping. I’ve got a smaller quicker knife for light tasks but I feel like the 110 might as well be a fixed blade compared and love having a tank on hand. I did actually buy a custom one, went s30v, elk handle, stuck with the brass and pins and an engraving. I’ll feature it on this channel when it arrives
Buck does a phenomenal heat treat on their blades. My 112, which is the slightly smaller version of the 110, has better edge holding than a Benchmade with S30V I used to own.
Welcome aboard the Buck Train! Now you just need a lever action 30-30 and some Herman Survivor boots and your back to the 70's! Joking aside, I gave my boys 110's last Christmas and they were amazed with the old school tech.
Waitaminute, I've carried a 110 since 1986, I drive a Dodge truck, and my rifle is literally a Winchester 94, but I've never heard of Herman boots, I gotta check that out.
I own a older 110 made in 2001 and a much newer S30V version, Remington bullet knife bucklock pro, 2 case Makos (one spearpoint and a standard clip point) and a older colonial coyote 3 inch lockback. The general design is still very functional and i think most people could easily get by with a simple carbon steel or 420HC/440c. I often carry and use my traditionals more then my modern folders which i tend to always have on me paired with a traditional. Right now i am actually carrying a full sized carbon steel case Sodbuster in my back pocket and a case 1095 carbon steel trapper in my front pocket and they are getting me through my day with no problems.
my favorite folding knife in said price range, of course you could get a bone handle PA knife works engraved bone or antler with Japanese surgical steel for double the cost but for the basic folding knife in a perfect all around size? its the Buck all day long for me, my next will be the finger carved in ebony . . and the wood really natters here cuz these are easily 250 year knives, they can last a LONG time, some 50yr old ones look new today, even the used ones, mine looks the way i bought it and its cleaned fish, game, in all climates, carved this and that and is still in real good shape.. very well made knives and they haven't cheeped out on the process today, they are still very well made, they have changed the layout some 2 pin to 3 pin so forth but still very tight tolerances, very good AAA materials and craftsmanship is spot on... a guy can never go wrong fora folding type utility knife, hale I'll cut a steak up with it that's how much I trust the metal as being very clean.. great knives
I still have my Leatherman. I still like it. I have a 110 with a G10 handle someone gave me. It's nice for camping but I think I want one of the old school looking ones. (Edit: I just went and ordered one from Buck) I had a clone in the 80s and I have another in a drawer. When I think pocket knife the brass and ebony 110 comes to mind.
Back in 1967 l purchased my first Buck 110 for 18 dollars and I still have it. I have had 1 reblade put in it through the years and it works real well.
Glad you liked the 110. I'm from the UK, so we aren't steeped in the legend of the Buck brand. I first heard of Buck knives in the early 80's as an 11 year old, reading a paperback. The anti hero Hells Angel in the book used his Buck knife to defend himself as well as survive in the wild. Since then, I always wanted a Buck knife. Finally got a Buck Squire, in the 90's. I now have a 119, a 110, the Squire, and a Canoe. All of them are still going strong, and will outlive me 😎
Got my first one in 1978. Never used the sheath much. Always carried it in my hip pocket beside my wallet. Common way of carry back then. It cost about $22.00 back then as I remember. Still have it. Lots of wear and abuse through the years, but it still works perfectly. Just wish I knew what happened to the sheath. Haven’t seen it in over thirty years.
I carried a buck or a buck clone for more then 25 years. I’m left handed so back in the late 80s to early 90s. Every fixed blade was leather an all came right hand only. Back in the 80s we didn’t have bushcarft it was wilderness survival. The knife everyone used the Buck110. I’ve used it to do anything you need a knife to do. Very good at game processing. As a first construction worker then diesel mechanic everyone that carried a knife on the job usually had a buck. In Ranger bat in 1990 most people had a buck 110 the guys with money had coldsteel fixed blades but they were very expensive then. Anyway it’s still a great knife. I carry a lockback myself just nowadays I carry a coldsteel voyager an a broken skull.
You kids seem to think anything that isn't weird looking with all kinds of holes and black metal and knobs and buttons ona knife don't make it a good knife! The Buck 110 was first sold in 1964. I have one of the first Buck 110s I bought in 1964. It has always been a great knife and is a lot better than the Garbage I see for sale today!
The Buck 110 is objectively a great knife. I personally love it. But make no mistake; there are knives today made better in every single way. Advancement in technology is why the Buck 110 came about, and I attribute a lot of what’s happened today in the knife world to the influence of the 110. It’ll always be a classic, but the “Best” knife is based on individual situation and perspective.
@@TheOpinionariumI’ve cut raw leather with my 110. I live in Spokane Valley WA 20 minutes from the Buck plant in Post Falls ID. Their store is amazing.
Ryan, really appreciate this video!! Mr. Castillo nailed it, the Ol' 110 is more than just a pretty face!! Not to mention one of the most copied designs in the world! It's no light-weight in more ways than one!! Thanks to all those who weighed in with positive comments! Blsgs, Enjoy your Labor Day, gg
I know this is an older video but I'll add to the comments... I picked up an older Buck 110 with a broken tip probably over 30 yrs ago.. I didn't know about the Warranty so I reprofiled the blade and used it as is for a while.. I have a somewhat extensive collection of useful knives..some not so useful. . Either way I used other knives. . About 10 yrs ago I started riding with a motorcycle association (not a club).. Since I always carry a knife, I had to find a "pocket knife" that could stand up to the scrutiny of Law Enforcement in several traveled states.. plus I didn't trust one with a pocket clip to stay with me, so I wanted a belt case.. I ordered from Buck a 110 with a semi serrated blade(never saw one before).. I added a clip on thumb stud for one handed opening.. It is a heavy knife.. I carry lots of goodies in my pockets so when not in the case I couldn't carry it.. I thought about adding a pocket clip(but not for pocket carry) I usually carry a knife inside my waist band by my hip.. No one ever notices it there, clip is behind my belt.. I had to figure a way without drilling and tapping for a clip.. I purchased a cheap IWB magazine holder.. I now have the best of both worlds a heavy duty one hand opening knife that doesn't need a outside belt case and doesn't take up restate in my pocket. It is also legal (with the belt case) to carry in most US jurisdictions..
Good evening 🌠 Nice to meet you, I'm Japanese. I love the Buck 110 too! I've been using the stag handle for 27 years. I finally bought a new 110 recently because the blade had worn out. It came with a nylon case instead of a leather case. It's a really great knife ✨!!
You just can't beat a Buck 110 for a solid, do it all kind of knife. Love mine. This was THE knife to own when I was growing up and it's just as good today as it was then.
Had a Buck phase about a year ago, the oldies with "three pins" (and other silliness). I like 'em a lot. The only serious lock-back competitor out there is the *Tonic* , an 'Inset-ball backlock' design from a guy named Colin Maisonpierre.
I have the 110 but I also have the 112 which I prefer more. It's just more compact and comfortable to wear on my belt. No matter what your preference they are great knives.
As a kid (12 to 16yrs old maybe) when me and my buddies went into the woods, either fishing or shooting squirrels, there wasn't anything but a buck or a case xx on your belt. I'm talking about '78 to maybe '83? . There was nothing to consider. That's what there was. I've still got all my knives from back then, of course I've collected many more knives over the years, but my case is what I'll keep carrying when I get the button on the sheath replaced
Ryan, I am so glad you are discovering the merits of the Buck 110! Over the decades it was one of, if not the most copied designs in history! Yes, it is old-school, but when you compare the price with others, it is a really a pretty good deal! Still made in the U.S.A.! Blessings, gg🙏✝️❤️🇺🇸🙋☝️
Oh yeah, I've just pressed the trigger for a 110. It's been years since I kind of hovered around it, always finding better reasons to buy something else, something modern, something with a fancy lock or a fancy blade steel . I even contemplated the Pro version in S30V (I like s30v) and micarta but.. I finally was drawn to the Classical, old school look . I wanted to have the legend. And thus, boom. Buck 110, en route to me ! (I will still buy the Pro someday lol)
I find myself in the same situation almost exactly. Prolly gonna buy a 110 tomorrow after putting it off for years and always going for other knives. I was also considering getting the S30V custom, but I think the classic is really just where it's at.
420 steel is good. Snobs say otherwise but i bet they haven't been hunting fishing working ect for 20+ years with no complaints with their super steels.
420 is definitely serviceable. It’s easier to sharpen and, working in a kitchen myself, I understand the value of steel that is less hard and easily sharpened. So many people want a knife that never dulls, but the harder it is, the harder it falls. The result is many super steels tend to chip instead of deflect, leaving possible issues that can’t be sharpened out in heavy use cases. A softer steel (my preference is 154cm as a mid ground. Not soft, just not through the roof either) is easier to work on, and imo, better for any kind of hard use. If you’re just opening boxes and cutting tape/paper, those everlasting gobstopper steels are fine
Most of the super steels are horrible in real life scenarios. What good is the extra 30min use if the steel is so hard you can't sharpen it outside without too much of an effort.
The Buck 110 is The Working Man’s knife. And that is for a reason. All these new knives are more for show like a sports cars, they’re showy and open fast.
I agree to a certain extent, there are certainly exceptions, and many of them. Anything with a standard button lock is a tape cutter. But, knives like the Spyderco PM2, The Microtech LUDT, etc. there’s a point where you can accept that most folding knives in general are not meant for heavy abuse, some (like the 110 and those I’ve listed) can. But a pocket knife isn’t Meant for that, not even the 110. A pocket knife is for cutting tape, paper, cardboard, string, a lot of people use them for food prep etc etc. But a folding knife seldom can truly replace a full fixed blade when it comes to proper hard use. The truth is most of us don’t Need a knife that sturdy, that’s why we turn to pocket knives. And I understand the perspective too, because I wouldn’t ever use a pocket knife for food prep- mine’s a tool. If I want to prep food, I’ll get a Chef knife, etc. I’m a cook afterall and that’s what I go for by nature. And yes there’s a growing, massive culture of people who get these knives and will never really need a hard use knife, office workers, so on so forth. In the kitchen my knife gets through large zip ties, I cut openings in boxes for ease of access and I open and break down thousands upon thousands of boxes. I find more uses as I go, but I know there are some who don’t get anywhere near as much use as I, and some who get ten times as much. Were all different and all have different needs/uses when it comes to knives and tools. So objectively, the 110 is a great knife, to someone who doesn’t need a knife fast and who needs it to handle a large amount of abuse. But in my situation, I reach for my faster pocket knives every time, because my work environment calls on me to be as fast as I can be at times
What most people don't know is, your heat treatment on a knife blade is one of the most important things even compared to the metal itself. The heat treatment done perfectly, on a mediocre or subpar steel makes it perform way better almost transforming it into an even better Steel.
I think a 110 should be a part of every collector's stash. It's a knife with historical significance, being the OG and all. I carried one every day for a decade, and for the most part loved it. That being said, I have to admit that I never choose it for daily carry anymore. There are too many modern knives which weigh less, have better blade steel, torx screws, one handed opening, and a plethora of lock mechanisms that beat the 110. Oh, and many of them are more affordable. And as far as the "made in USA" thing, it's a non issue for me. After all, neither metallurgy or steel cutlery were invented here.
I agree! I think it’s a great knife, and I carry a custom 110 with s30v on my hip as a hard use knife, but seldom use it day to day. Currently delving into Spyderco, which I never thought I would, but I got a PM3 in a trade and I have to say, it’s something else. The 110 is great though and I love having a few in my collection. They are old timey tanks and definitely still have their place
Saw my first 110 in 1974. Wanted one from that moment. I like the Buck 110 even more these days. I doubt many of the "modern" knives will have that sort of longevity.
I've carried my Buck 110 since 1977. If I were to lose it I would order another one just like it. I have other good quality knives but the Buck always ends up on my belt.
I keep my custom 110 on my belt as a heavier duty knife and use flipper as my primary, because it’s faster and I have to break down boxes all day. I’ll admit I haven’t had to break it out often but it’s nice having it just in case, it’s not the only redundancy in my edc lol
Gerber uses 420HC for the Strongarm knife which has been in many videos showing how tough it is. Buck's 420HC makes a great blade. Takes a wicked sharp edge and cuts like a demon. That's what this knife is for so, just sayin.
I had one when I was 10 years old. It was the early 80's. Times were different back then. I would flip it open a lot and throw it around till the lock broke where it locks the blade. My uncles had one, my cousins and a few of my friends. It was cool till they started selling throwing stars and Butterfly knives. A couple of years later First Blood Rambo was out and the survival knife was the craze back then.
I was messing around with mine one night and had my pointer finger in the path of the blade when it was snapping back into the handle and man it fricken sliced me good….it was brand new, when I got it about a year ago from Meijer’s here in Michigan….bought it for about $50…they’re selling them now at the same meijers for like $68 now….of course I moved and seemed to have misplaced it somewhere….i did beat the shit out of it one night I was camping with the family. I somehow managed to make it where the knife doesn’t snap into the handle anymore, but does still click open fine…I was beating the back of it with a log trying to split some small logs and went too hard I guess….was using it and messing around shaving some kindling for the fire too….thing is still super sharp after going at it pretty hard lol
@@johnj6689 I have a 2022 year 110 in my pick up I use on my small farm it's easy to sharpen and holds a decent edge ,it doesn't hold the edge my 79 does but it's still a rugged tough knife for every day heavy use I also am a knife collector ,and have tried a different bunch of knives ,the buck is the toughest I have used .
It's a great knife, just not a fidget toy. Buck specifically designed it for skinning and camping. Because I'm not a big fan of stainless steel, I found a very similar (really a copy) competitor's knife, the Schrade Old Timer OT-7. They're unfortunately Asian now, but I found an old Schrade USA OT-7 in 1095 carbon steel. Really nice. I added a screw-on thumb stud for one handed opening for less than 5 bucks. 420HC is fairly tough for a stainless steel, but not nearly as good as 1095. I can keep my knives dry and greased. I'd rather have the performance. The particular knife I got was off of eBay in a 3 knife set and was just a ride-along with the Camillus navy rigging knife I was looking for. It's really old, probably from the 70's or 80's, but the original owner didn't oversharpen it, so it has about 90's of the blade life left and just some light rust I cleaned up with naval jelly, steel wool, polish, break-free and grease. Real easy to sharpen with hardly any burr complications.
belt sheath is great, get some dickies work pants and you'll love it, no more scratching up your knife and it's always in the exact same spot and if your smooth you'll have it out quicker then a pocket clip knife, also, no more pocket lint on your knife and hollow grind beats flat grind all day long.
Packaging matters almost nothing to someone who’s going to use an item. I unbox a lot of stuff but I’m here to talk about an edc item, not about the plastic/paper it came wrapped in. You can keep a knife for life but why waist breath on some packaging that’ll be in the garbage soon enough?
The one problem with this design is that it can be "overclosed" so that the edge near the tip makes contact with the frame and ends up dull. There are plenty of designs out there that don't even allow this to happen. It's just a worry I don't need.
Benchmade, Spyderco, etc, etc, are just expensive replacements for a Stanley utility knife! Used primarily to open cardboard and packages! When you got game or fish or any work to be done grab a buck 110!
So ryan, a million buck users might be right. 😅 don't mind us, we just don't want to say, we told you so. 😅😅 My first one cost $19. Lost it, next one was $29. 😢
You're the first guy I've seen suggest this was a suitable pocket carry. "I will know really fast..." Why didn't you "find out" BEFORE you did the video ???? You didn't tell us how easy it is to sharpen or how great the Paul Bos heat treatment is. You didn't mention the date stamping on the tang.....that it was American made or the history of the knife. You took the most celebrated knife in the history of knife making, used up 14 minutes of my time and told me almost nothing. There are literally HUNDREDS of Buck 110 reviews on RUclips. Go watch a few to see how a thorough, efficient knife review is done. There are 2 approaches that are used. The short and superficial or the long and detailed. Long and superficial is the worst of both worlds and what you have given us here.
I still carry one on my hip as a back up tank knife. I haven’t had to use it much but it’s solid and dependable. I haven’t had any rust issues and despite fidgeting with it semi-often the action is still as smooth as it was out of the box. Still solid recommend for anyone looking for a really solid knife, who doesn’t mind a larger knife and a slower open/close system
Are you 1 of those tactica-cool guys that have to have at least 15 different folding knives even though they're just folding knives ? Gotta have the latest and greatest cool steels?? Gotta have minimally at least 10 different companies producing these cool steels ?? Maybe the Buck 110 didn't want you either. 😂But I'm glad you've seen the light. Now go and buy 10 of them. 1 for every 5 years of production... at least.
It’s obvious you thought you’d manage to be insulting lol. No im not into “Tactical” stuff. I carry a pocket knife because I use it everyday, I work in a kitchen. In a tactical situation, I have a Ruger on my side. No I’m here on RUclips reviewing stuff because it’s a hobby, and because I might as well be kind and share my knowledge and experience on what I have gotten to try out. I’ve found that modern supersteels come with too many draw backs. They give up toughness for long edge retention, which is great if you’re an office worker that cuts tape all day. I’m not. So to come full circle - Are you one of those guys that gets online and tries to make other people feel bad because you either don’t have anything better to do or you yourself don’t feel so great and you just wanna bring other people down to your level?
Well if he WAS interested in current trends, he could acquire the 110 in CPM Magnacut and nickel silver handles and carbon fiber scales. Won't get you to the flippy fidget nervous knife toy stage, but its still a hell of a knife. So I don't see everybody's constant bitching about this topic in EVERY comment section on YT. 😂 Its a knife. Use it, sharpen it, hone it, enjoy it...😂😂
If you work outdoors on a farm, ranch, whatever, as many of us do, doing real work, not just fidget-flipping and opening Amazon packages, getting tired and sweaty and dirty, then forget old vs. new, tacticool features, paramilitary looks, and just TRY this knife. When you just need to get real work done for years on end without stop, that's when this knife shines.
Really good comment, I agree , I carry a 110 everyday and use it for whatever I need. I also amused at some of these basement warriors with the paramilitary knives. The only thing these guys are going to ever cut ... is themselves.
Truth be told, Sir! 🫵🏻
@@happysingle6240 Yea imagine gatekeeping something like knives. Who cares what people do with their knives as long as they support the industry and have fun whether its fidgeting and opening amazon boxes or working on a ranch. We should be encouraging more people to carry knives even those who work in office settings instead of being a fud making fun of people.
I love my Leatherman
Good camping knife if you don’t want to take a Bowie
When my brother served in the german airforce, he went to Fort Bliss, Texas and he sent me a Buck 110 as birthday present...that was 1984 and I still wear it until today and it never disappointed me. I only had to replace the leather pouch because the leather at the tip becomes too thin.
It’s an heirloom straight out of the box. It’s a thing of beauty.
I have the buck 112 I paid 100 pounds for it about 2 months ago. I love it I've not used it I just got it as I didn't have it in my collection. I have other bucks too but my 112 is my favourite
just got one in 1 month, but heared about it over 10years , when i hold it in my hand, the beauty and quality is something you can touch and smell and hear, i cut my finger slightly by accident last night, be careful, when play with it. the first sight of the real one, looks bigger than i feel about, i bought a gerber fast 06(which also a great knife), one month later, i ecounter it again at a outdoor gear shop, i took a better look, and make a decision get one, as a birthday gift to myself--- I leave outside US. Buck 110 is one of the icon of US. only when you hold one in hand, the weight tell you some history abuout it. if i got a child in the future, i shall pass it to them a gift. Nice review, nice to hear your story too.
One of the greatest feelings a man can experience is unboxing a brand new buck 110 or 112. Such a beautiful tool.
As a teenager my real first pocket knife was the Buck 110 with the titanium handle. I have had a dozen folders since then. At the age of 53, I own this Ebony Buck 110 since today and I still loved it more. Such a classy and timeless masterpiece of craftmanship.
I hear so many stories of people inheriting their grandpa's Buck. I can't wait to pass mine on!
I have a small horse ranch in southern Arizona and a good folder is an essential tool - used daily for a multitude of reasons. From cutting open hay bales to trimming leather tack, etc., I've never found a better knife than the beautifully crafted and classic Buck 110. At around $60, the fit and finish, as you noted, are impeccable! And it holds a razor shap edge well ( if it DOES get a lil less sharp, a few licks on a stone bring it right back to life!)
I've tried them all - from cheap to expensive - and I seem to always come back to my old trusty Buck. Yes, it is slower to get into service than a knife with a clip and so on...but we take things slow on a horse ranch! I love, And it's AMERICAN MADE!
I LOVE my Buck 110.
I've had mine since my 21st birthday when my parents bought it for me in 1993. The brass has turned green and the case died many years ago. It locks up just fine and I've reprofiled the edge
Good review. I'm glad to see that younger folks are appreciating this knife. I got my first 110 back in the late 60s which I have since passed down to my grandson. I now have a collection of customs, both in clip and drop point blades and S30v blades. It may not be as fast to deploy as other EDC knifes, but you can't beat it when it comes to construction. It's one hell of a knife.
I’m still carrying it now, and don’t plan on stopping. I’ve got a smaller quicker knife for light tasks but I feel like the 110 might as well be a fixed blade compared and love having a tank on hand. I did actually buy a custom one, went s30v, elk handle, stuck with the brass and pins and an engraving. I’ll feature it on this channel when it arrives
Good to hear, Enjoy!! gg
Buck does a phenomenal heat treat on their blades. My 112, which is the slightly smaller version of the 110, has better edge holding than a Benchmade with S30V I used to own.
Welcome aboard the Buck Train! Now you just need a lever action 30-30 and some Herman Survivor boots and your back to the 70's!
Joking aside, I gave my boys 110's last Christmas and they were amazed with the old school tech.
45-70 preferably!
Waitaminute, I've carried a 110 since 1986, I drive a Dodge truck, and my rifle is literally a Winchester 94, but I've never heard of Herman boots, I gotta check that out.
I still have my knife, but i really miss the boots. Can't find anything like them now.
@@ricardocastillo5485 they were great boots and work shoes. Not expensive either. Herman's where american made almost the standard for work shoes.
I own a older 110 made in 2001 and a much newer S30V version, Remington bullet knife bucklock pro, 2 case Makos (one spearpoint and a standard clip point) and a older colonial coyote 3 inch lockback. The general design is still very functional and i think most people could easily get by with a simple carbon steel or 420HC/440c. I often carry and use my traditionals more then my modern folders which i tend to always have on me paired with a traditional. Right now i am actually carrying a full sized carbon steel case Sodbuster in my back pocket and a case 1095 carbon steel trapper in my front pocket and they are getting me through my day with no problems.
my favorite folding knife in said price range, of course you could get a bone handle PA knife works engraved bone or antler with Japanese surgical steel for double the cost but for the basic folding knife in a perfect all around size? its the Buck all day long for me, my next will be the finger carved in ebony . . and the wood really natters here cuz these are easily 250 year knives, they can last a LONG time, some 50yr old ones look new today, even the used ones, mine looks the way i bought it and its cleaned fish, game, in all climates, carved this and that and is still in real good shape.. very well made knives and they haven't cheeped out on the process today, they are still very well made, they have changed the layout some 2 pin to 3 pin so forth but still very tight tolerances, very good AAA materials and craftsmanship is spot on... a guy can never go wrong fora folding type utility knife, hale I'll cut a steak up with it that's how much I trust the metal as being very clean.. great knives
I still have my Leatherman. I still like it. I have a 110 with a G10 handle someone gave me. It's nice for camping but I think I want one of the old school looking ones. (Edit: I just went and ordered one from Buck) I had a clone in the 80s and I have another in a drawer. When I think pocket knife the brass and ebony 110 comes to mind.
Back in 1967 l purchased my first Buck 110 for 18 dollars and I still have it. I have had 1 reblade put in it through the years and it works real well.
The 110 defines the saying " IF IT AINT BROKE DONT FIX IT "
The Buck 110 is a legend. It will last you a lifetime if taken care of and not abused.
Glad you liked the 110.
I'm from the UK, so we aren't steeped in the legend of the Buck brand.
I first heard of Buck knives in the early 80's as an 11 year old, reading a paperback. The anti hero Hells Angel in the book used his Buck knife to defend himself as well as survive in the wild.
Since then, I always wanted a Buck knife. Finally got a Buck Squire, in the 90's.
I now have a 119, a 110, the Squire, and a Canoe.
All of them are still going strong, and will outlive me 😎
Yes, bucks grow on you! There is nothing quite like them.
Got my first one in 1978. Never used the sheath much. Always carried it in my hip pocket beside my wallet. Common way of carry back then. It cost about $22.00 back then as I remember. Still have it. Lots of wear and abuse through the years, but it still works perfectly. Just wish I knew what happened to the sheath. Haven’t seen it in over thirty years.
Hi Mike,
You paid to much for a 110. I paid $19 for mine.
Take care fellow traveler!
I wore the front right pocket out of every pair of work pants I own from carrying the 110 up front. Now I stick it in my back pocket next to my wallet
The reason the one pin is steel is because it’s the pivot pin for the lock bar and goes all the way through,, not just holding the scales on.
I carried a buck or a buck clone for more then 25 years. I’m left handed so back in the late 80s to early 90s. Every fixed blade was leather an all came right hand only.
Back in the 80s we didn’t have bushcarft it was wilderness survival. The knife everyone used the Buck110. I’ve used it to do anything you need a knife to do. Very good at game processing.
As a first construction worker then diesel mechanic everyone that carried a knife on the job usually had a buck. In Ranger bat in 1990 most people had a buck 110 the guys with money had coldsteel fixed blades but they were very expensive then.
Anyway it’s still a great knife. I carry a lockback myself just nowadays I carry a coldsteel voyager an a broken skull.
You kids seem to think anything that isn't weird looking with all kinds of holes and black metal and knobs and buttons ona knife don't make it a good knife! The Buck 110 was first sold in 1964. I have one of the first Buck 110s I bought in 1964. It has always been a great knife and is a lot better than the Garbage I see for sale today!
The Buck 110 is objectively a great knife. I personally love it. But make no mistake; there are knives today made better in every single way. Advancement in technology is why the Buck 110 came about, and I attribute a lot of what’s happened today in the knife world to the influence of the 110. It’ll always be a classic, but the “Best” knife is based on individual situation and perspective.
I’m a weirdo. I LOVE the smell of the leather sheath
@@TRG916 me too! Lol
@@TheOpinionariumI’ve cut raw leather with my 110. I live in Spokane Valley WA 20 minutes from the Buck plant in Post Falls ID. Their store is amazing.
Heck yeah!
Ryan, really appreciate this video!! Mr. Castillo nailed it, the Ol' 110 is more than just a pretty face!! Not to mention one of the most copied designs in the world! It's no light-weight in more ways than one!! Thanks to all those who weighed in with positive comments! Blsgs, Enjoy your Labor Day, gg
I know this is an older video but I'll add to the comments...
I picked up an older Buck 110 with a broken tip probably over 30 yrs ago.. I didn't know about the Warranty so I reprofiled the blade and used it as is for a while..
I have a somewhat extensive collection of useful knives..some not so useful. . Either way I used other knives. .
About 10 yrs ago I started riding with a motorcycle association (not a club).. Since I always carry a knife, I had to find a "pocket knife" that could stand up to the scrutiny of Law Enforcement in several traveled states.. plus I didn't trust one with a pocket clip to stay with me, so I wanted a belt case..
I ordered from Buck a 110 with a semi serrated blade(never saw one before)..
I added a clip on thumb stud for one handed opening..
It is a heavy knife..
I carry lots of goodies in my pockets so when not in the case I couldn't carry it..
I thought about adding a pocket clip(but not for pocket carry) I usually carry a knife inside my waist band by my hip.. No one ever notices it there, clip is behind my belt..
I had to figure a way without drilling and tapping for a clip..
I purchased a cheap IWB magazine holder..
I now have the best of both worlds a heavy duty one hand opening knife that doesn't need a outside belt case and doesn't take up restate in my pocket.
It is also legal (with the belt case) to carry in most US jurisdictions..
Good evening 🌠 Nice to meet you, I'm Japanese. I love the Buck 110 too! I've been using the stag handle for 27 years. I finally bought a new 110 recently because the blade had worn out. It came with a nylon case instead of a leather case. It's a really great knife ✨!!
You just can't beat a Buck 110 for a solid, do it all kind of knife. Love mine. This was THE knife to own when I was growing up and it's just as good today as it was then.
if u dont have atleast 2 buck 110s are u really a collector?
I use mine not abuse it, some times I sharpen it or clean it. It still looks good
Had a Buck phase about a year ago, the oldies with "three pins" (and other silliness). I like 'em a lot. The only serious lock-back competitor out there is the *Tonic* , an 'Inset-ball backlock' design from a guy named Colin Maisonpierre.
bestech is chinese :/
@@enzoswoodshop1052 Yeah but Colin isn't.
I have the 110 but I also have the 112 which I prefer more. It's just more compact and comfortable to wear on my belt. No matter what your preference they are great knives.
As a kid (12 to 16yrs old maybe) when me and my buddies went into the woods, either fishing or shooting squirrels, there wasn't anything but a buck or a case xx on your belt. I'm talking about '78 to maybe '83? . There was nothing to consider. That's what there was. I've still got all my knives from back then, of course I've collected many more knives over the years, but my case is what I'll keep carrying when I get the button on the sheath replaced
Ryan, I am so glad you are discovering the merits of the Buck 110! Over the decades it was one of, if not the most copied designs in history! Yes, it is old-school, but when you compare the price with others, it is a really a pretty good deal! Still made in the U.S.A.! Blessings, gg🙏✝️❤️🇺🇸🙋☝️
Oh yeah, I've just pressed the trigger for a 110.
It's been years since I kind of hovered around it, always finding better reasons to buy something else, something modern, something with a fancy lock or a fancy blade steel . I even contemplated the Pro version in S30V (I like s30v) and micarta but..
I finally was drawn to the Classical, old school look . I wanted to have the legend. And thus, boom. Buck 110, en route to me !
(I will still buy the Pro someday lol)
I find myself in the same situation almost exactly. Prolly gonna buy a 110 tomorrow after putting it off for years and always going for other knives. I was also considering getting the S30V custom, but I think the classic is really just where it's at.
@@Sanguivore So? Bought it? =)
@@TheOneAndOnlySame Yep! :D Just purchased it, LOL. It's on my hip as we speak! Bought our last one we had in stock.
@@Sanguivore Nice. Ho do you like it?
This is a knife that you can trust and that will not let you down in any situation
420 steel is good. Snobs say otherwise but i bet they haven't been hunting fishing working ect for 20+ years with no complaints with their super steels.
420 is definitely serviceable. It’s easier to sharpen and, working in a kitchen myself, I understand the value of steel that is less hard and easily sharpened. So many people want a knife that never dulls, but the harder it is, the harder it falls. The result is many super steels tend to chip instead of deflect, leaving possible issues that can’t be sharpened out in heavy use cases. A softer steel (my preference is 154cm as a mid ground. Not soft, just not through the roof either) is easier to work on, and imo, better for any kind of hard use.
If you’re just opening boxes and cutting tape/paper, those everlasting gobstopper steels are fine
Most of the super steels are horrible in real life scenarios. What good is the extra 30min use if the steel is so hard you can't sharpen it outside without too much of an effort.
Nothing to decide. Everyone needs a buck 110.
I live in East Tennessee too. 🤘
Johnson City? :)
@@ANARCHY-nr2lq Maynardville
I will always prefer the 112. It's a better size. Love Bucks heat treat on their steel though.
The Ranger? Yeah it's a great carry and more practical.
The Buck 110 is The Working Man’s knife. And that is for a reason. All these new knives are more for show like a sports cars, they’re showy and open fast.
I agree to a certain extent, there are certainly exceptions, and many of them.
Anything with a standard button lock is a tape cutter.
But, knives like the Spyderco PM2, The Microtech LUDT, etc. there’s a point where you can accept that most folding knives in general are not meant for heavy abuse, some (like the 110 and those I’ve listed) can. But a pocket knife isn’t Meant for that, not even the 110.
A pocket knife is for cutting tape, paper, cardboard, string, a lot of people use them for food prep etc etc.
But a folding knife seldom can truly replace a full fixed blade when it comes to proper hard use. The truth is most of us don’t Need a knife that sturdy, that’s why we turn to pocket knives.
And I understand the perspective too, because I wouldn’t ever use a pocket knife for food prep- mine’s a tool. If I want to prep food, I’ll get a Chef knife, etc. I’m a cook afterall and that’s what I go for by nature.
And yes there’s a growing, massive culture of people who get these knives and will never really need a hard use knife, office workers, so on so forth.
In the kitchen my knife gets through large zip ties, I cut openings in boxes for ease of access and I open and break down thousands upon thousands of boxes. I find more uses as I go, but I know there are some who don’t get anywhere near as much use as I, and some who get ten times as much. Were all different and all have different needs/uses when it comes to knives and tools.
So objectively, the 110 is a great knife, to someone who doesn’t need a knife fast and who needs it to handle a large amount of abuse.
But in my situation, I reach for my faster pocket knives every time, because my work environment calls on me to be as fast as I can be at times
What most people don't know is,
your heat treatment on a knife blade is one of the most important things even compared to the metal itself.
The heat treatment done perfectly, on a mediocre or subpar steel makes it perform way better almost transforming it into an even better Steel.
I think a 110 should be a part of every collector's stash. It's a knife with historical significance, being the OG and all. I carried one every day for a decade, and for the most part loved it. That being said, I have to admit that I never choose it for daily carry anymore. There are too many modern knives which weigh less, have better blade steel, torx screws, one handed opening, and a plethora of lock mechanisms that beat the 110. Oh, and many of them are more affordable. And as far as the "made in USA" thing, it's a non issue for me. After all, neither metallurgy or steel cutlery were invented here.
I agree! I think it’s a great knife, and I carry a custom 110 with s30v on my hip as a hard use knife, but seldom use it day to day. Currently delving into Spyderco, which I never thought I would, but I got a PM3 in a trade and I have to say, it’s something else.
The 110 is great though and I love having a few in my collection. They are old timey tanks and definitely still have their place
Buck is the godfather of lock back knives.
Saw my first 110 in 1974. Wanted one from that moment. I like the Buck 110 even more these days. I doubt many of the "modern" knives will have that sort of longevity.
I've carried my Buck 110 since 1977. If I were to lose it I would order another one just like it. I have other good quality knives but the Buck always ends up on my belt.
I keep my custom 110 on my belt as a heavier duty knife and use flipper as my primary, because it’s faster and I have to break down boxes all day. I’ll admit I haven’t had to break it out often but it’s nice having it just in case, it’s not the only redundancy in my edc lol
Gerber uses 420HC for the Strongarm knife which has been in many videos showing how tough it is. Buck's 420HC makes a great blade. Takes a wicked sharp edge and cuts like a demon. That's what this knife is for so, just sayin.
I had one when I was 10 years old. It was the early 80's. Times were different back then. I would flip it open a lot and throw it around till the lock broke where it locks the blade. My uncles had one, my cousins and a few of my friends. It was cool till they started selling throwing stars and Butterfly knives. A couple of years later First Blood Rambo was out and the survival knife was the craze back then.
I was messing around with mine one night and had my pointer finger in the path of the blade when it was snapping back into the handle and man it fricken sliced me good….it was brand new, when I got it about a year ago from Meijer’s here in Michigan….bought it for about $50…they’re selling them now at the same meijers for like $68 now….of course I moved and seemed to have misplaced it somewhere….i did beat the shit out of it one night I was camping with the family. I somehow managed to make it where the knife doesn’t snap into the handle anymore, but does still click open fine…I was beating the back of it with a log trying to split some small logs and went too hard I guess….was using it and messing around shaving some kindling for the fire too….thing is still super sharp after going at it pretty hard lol
They can definitely take a beating, sounds like you might’ve bent or pushed the back spring out of alignment
I have reached out to Buck three times for warranty over the last 2 months with no response.
Their warranty is a bit different, www.buckknives.com/about/behind-the-blade/bucks-forever-warranty/
I have been carring the same 110 since 1979 ,properly serviced it will last you a lifetime ,its like a 57 chevy it only gets better with age !!!
There's also a very large contrast in edge retention between the 440C on your 1979 era 110 and the soft 420HC they've been using since the 1990's.
@@johnj6689 I have a 2022 year 110 in my pick up I use on my small farm it's easy to sharpen and holds a decent edge ,it doesn't hold the edge my 79 does but it's still a rugged tough knife for every day heavy use I also am a knife collector ,and have tried a different bunch of knives ,the buck is the toughest I have used .
@@larryreece1427 Yeah that's because 420j2 and 420HC are pretty hard to break and rust. Massive price difference though.
The Buck 110 is the fixed blade that folds.
The fixed blade is the folder that doesn't fold.😅
I use both, love them.
It truly is amazing they developed a heat treat for 440 steel thats this good
I just ordered a 110 today, because it was on sale for $80 (instead of $130) in a Swiss onlineshop 👍
There are 110s with pocket clips.
Great review! The 110 should be in every knife guy’s collection. Check the Buck autos..
Maybe not a everyday carry knife for most people but still worth getting one. It satisfies some male desire
It's a great knife, just not a fidget toy. Buck specifically designed it for skinning and camping.
Because I'm not a big fan of stainless steel, I found a very similar (really a copy) competitor's knife, the Schrade Old Timer OT-7.
They're unfortunately Asian now, but I found an old Schrade USA OT-7 in 1095 carbon steel. Really nice.
I added a screw-on thumb stud for one handed opening for less than 5 bucks.
420HC is fairly tough for a stainless steel, but not nearly as good as 1095. I can keep my knives dry and greased. I'd rather have the performance.
The particular knife I got was off of eBay in a 3 knife set and was just a ride-along with the Camillus navy rigging knife I was looking for. It's really old, probably from the 70's or 80's, but the original owner didn't oversharpen it, so it has about 90's of the blade life left and just some light rust I cleaned up with naval jelly, steel wool, polish, break-free and grease. Real easy to sharpen with hardly any burr complications.
Good video review of the Buck 110
This is a masculine folder in world of feminine hypebeast knives.
Swiss Army is the OG of multitools, and the Swiss Tools smoke the competition.
Mora is nice too
belt sheath is great, get some dickies work pants and you'll love it, no more scratching up your knife and it's always in the exact same spot and if your smooth you'll have it out quicker then a pocket clip knife, also, no more pocket lint on your knife and hollow grind beats flat grind all day long.
The 110 costs €125 in Europe
what's the point of reviewing an out of the box product? I never understood why people do that?
Packaging matters almost nothing to someone who’s going to use an item.
I unbox a lot of stuff but I’m here to talk about an edc item, not about the plastic/paper it came wrapped in. You can keep a knife for life but why waist breath on some packaging that’ll be in the garbage soon enough?
If you had to pick a folder for your life to depend on, make it a Buck 110 or 112.
The one problem with this design is that it can be "overclosed" so that the edge near the tip makes contact with the frame and ends up dull. There are plenty of designs out there that don't even allow this to happen. It's just a worry I don't need.
does it open one handed ?
yes you can, YT has videos about it.
@@dasfaultier8551 is it fast to opewn like a gerber gator
@ öhm... i dont know how fast the Gerber Gator opens 🙈🤣
you can open it
-with a Kwik tump stud
- quick drow sheath
- Blade crip trick
🤔
Benchmade, Spyderco, etc, etc, are just expensive replacements for a Stanley utility knife! Used primarily to open cardboard and packages! When you got game or fish or any work to be done grab a buck 110!
So ryan, a million buck users might be right. 😅 don't mind us, we just don't want to say, we told you so. 😅😅
My first one cost $19. Lost it, next one was $29. 😢
You're the first guy I've seen suggest this was a suitable pocket carry.
"I will know really fast..." Why didn't you "find out" BEFORE you did the video ???? You didn't tell us how easy it is to sharpen or how great the Paul Bos heat treatment is. You didn't mention the date stamping on the tang.....that it was American made or the history of the knife. You took the most celebrated knife in the history of knife making, used up 14 minutes of my time and told me almost nothing. There are literally HUNDREDS of Buck 110 reviews on RUclips. Go watch a few to see how a thorough, efficient knife review is done. There are 2 approaches that are used. The short and superficial or the long and detailed. Long and superficial is the worst of both worlds and what you have given us here.
How's the love 6 months in?
I still carry one on my hip as a back up tank knife. I haven’t had to use it much but it’s solid and dependable.
I haven’t had any rust issues and despite fidgeting with it semi-often the action is still as smooth as it was out of the box.
Still solid recommend for anyone looking for a really solid knife, who doesn’t mind a larger knife and a slower open/close system
Holy crap without noticing it My comment is sort of related To the guy below me comment.. 😂😂😂😂😂 . I swear I didn't copy I read it after. Kick-ass.
Are you 1 of those tactica-cool guys that have to have at least 15 different folding knives even though they're just folding knives ? Gotta have the latest and greatest cool steels?? Gotta have minimally at least 10 different companies producing these cool steels ?? Maybe the Buck 110 didn't want you either. 😂But I'm glad you've seen the light. Now go and buy 10 of them. 1 for every 5 years of production... at least.
It’s obvious you thought you’d manage to be insulting lol. No im not into “Tactical” stuff. I carry a pocket knife because I use it everyday, I work in a kitchen. In a tactical situation, I have a Ruger on my side.
No I’m here on RUclips reviewing stuff because it’s a hobby, and because I might as well be kind and share my knowledge and experience on what I have gotten to try out.
I’ve found that modern supersteels come with too many draw backs. They give up toughness for long edge retention, which is great if you’re an office worker that cuts tape all day. I’m not.
So to come full circle -
Are you one of those guys that gets online and tries to make other people feel bad because you either don’t have anything better to do or you yourself don’t feel so great and you just wanna bring other people down to your level?
Well if he WAS interested in current trends, he could acquire the 110 in CPM Magnacut and nickel silver handles and carbon fiber scales. Won't get you to the flippy fidget nervous knife toy stage, but its still a hell of a knife. So I don't see everybody's constant bitching about this topic in EVERY comment section on YT. 😂 Its a knife. Use it, sharpen it, hone it, enjoy it...😂😂
If you turn your head away from the mic, speak louder or stop speaking. It’s what a professional would do if making video reviews.
boring
They suck, I dare you to do a torture test, I have owned at least 6 of them over the years, and every one of them, the tip broke off.
@@billybudd45 that’s why you don’t use a knife to pry stuff.
Is a crap knife ! no quality,no matter what everybody say....
Let us know why then !!! Don't just leave it at that.