110 with S45VN

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I have Buck 110s in 440C - 420HC - Damascus - 5160 - D2 - BG42 - S30V - S35VN - S90V - CPM154 - CM20. Hopefully S45VN in the next run. That's a pretty good variety. Some of these required a special factory order by someone willing to take the risk. If we haven't seen a new steel on a 110 I think it probably doesn't make sense... yet
 
Got one
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sportingspecialist said:
Heck,I never received an email.I get regular emails from Buck but not this time.

Congrats to the new owners.
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A shot in the dark here but check your Spam folder. It wouldn't be the first time that a critical message was wrongfully sorted. I quit my career of 25 years over one but thankfully my manager at the time intervened and I'm still employed with that same organization.
 
When Buck uses a new steel for the iconic 110 ,especially a short run like this, it IS a big deal to collectors. I'm sure the paperwork will have a COA that will likely state the number made too. Buck is good about things like that. I'm STILL working on setting up my phone so when I get a email from Buck it screams, vibrates and starts to flash a warning..
 
I was sitting in front of my computer and missed it. I need someone to come over and whack me upside the head apparently.

What gets me is I really like the knife. The nickel silver and ebony especially. The steel too of course.
 
Skelator88 said:
I couldn’t say, as I don’t use any of my knives. They are all “Sit and look pretty” . The world will always be out with the old in with the new. Business will always be left in the dust if they do not move with the times.
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Yet here we are with companies like GEC making knives in 1095, Case making knives in basic stainless, and Buck mostly producing knives in similar steels to what they always have.
No everything has to be "latest and greatest" to actually be GREAT.

I never said you didn't use your knives, but if you want to own that then whatever. I'm talking about across the board though.

You go ask people that use their knives as work knives like sportsmen (hunt and fish), people in agriculture and farming, the trades, outdoors like camping, etc what knives they've used the most throughout their lives, and what they have in their pocket right now, and you won't get much carbon fiber and titanium or the latest and greatest supersteel.

When I come to companies like Buck, I think its great they offer variations of materials for handles and blades, but I think its really attractive that they mostl offer materials that have worked for a lot of people for a long time. So long they haven't had to change the recipe every few months to keep their fans like a lot of "modern companies" do to stay relevant. Its become expected in the industry from a lot of companies that modern knife enthusiasts follow, and I'll agree with you if they stagnate they will loose a big part of their fan base, but they kinda put themselves in that position. I don't think people that buy Buck or several traditional brands look for the same types of things, so they have a lot of fans without the need to chase it, because they've stuck with what works while still occasionally offering new designs and steels. The Slim Pro is a good example of that.
 
While there is collector value for a new steel in a 110, there is no reason for a user to get excited being that S35VN, S30V, and S45VN are all pretty much the same performer. There will be people touting the advantage of each, but in reality, there is no real difference other than very minute.
 
Daniel said:
While there is collector value for a new steel in a 110, there is no reason for a user to get excited being that S35VN, S30V, and S45VN are all pretty much the same performer. There will be people touting the advantage of each, but in reality, there is no real difference other than very minute.
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After reading the articles about it with the graphs and specs they do look close in comparison. One article said it was supposed to be easier to machine and have a nicer finish while the edge retention was close to s30v. I’m thinking they must do most of the machine work before hardening and heat treat then just the final finish and sharpening to be able to achieve the desired edge holding characteristics. I don’t know enough about knife manufacturing steps to be sure but seems logical in a head scratching kinda way. Maybe someone with the knowledge could elaborate on it. Thanks
 
I'm canadian,I got an email,immediately tried to get one,all gone,just like every other time I try ,seems like they are gone before I get an email.
 
Daniel said:
While there is collector value for a new steel in a 110, there is no reason for a user to get excited being that S35VN, S30V, and S45VN are all pretty much the same performer. There will be people touting the advantage of each, but in reality, there is no real difference other than very minute.
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very true. s30v while isnt as exciting still has the specs to be the best performer of the bunch for the most part. All debatable of course on what ya want more. heat treated done right of course, and Buck Bos system does that.

I like that Buck jumped into one of the newest versions of this powdered steel pretty early. for those of you that have got one it's a piece of history. even if they make it again....it ain't the first bunch made like y'all have.
 
jbmonkey said:
very true. s30v while isnt as exciting still has the specs to be the best performer of the bunch for the most part. All debatable of course on what ya want more. heat treated done right of course, and Buck Bos system does that.

I like that Buck jumped into one of the newest versions of this powdered steel pretty early. for those of you that have got one it's a piece of history. even if they make it again....it ain't the first bunch made like y'all have.
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True that JB
It’s part of history
 
I really like Buck doing runs like this.. Some of my favorite 112's are Web specials and/or build outs. In the past a few resellers would grab up most then double or triple the price but Buck put a stop to most of that and have tried to make it fair by putting limits one buyer could buy at a time. The fact that this 110 sold out so quickly with S45VN is a good indication to Buck that it will sell well with other runs of 110's and of course other models too. Since my 112 in S35VN proved to me super steels really ARE super I personally look forward to a 112 in this steel! For the longest time I never would actually use any of my 112's in S30V or S35VN or even my LilJack in D2 till kossex made me a Custom I just didn't realize they are great steels for every day use. Not by a huge amount over 420..but better.
 
bucksway said:
I really like Buck doing runs like this.. Some of my favorite 112's are Web specials and/or build outs. In the past a few resellers would grab up most then double or triple the price but Buck put a stop to most of that and have tried to make it fair by putting limits one buyer could buy at a time. The fact that this 110 sold out so quickly with S45VN is a good indication to Buck that it will sell well with other runs of 110's and of course other models too. Since my 112 in S35VN proved to me super steels really ARE super I personally look forward to a 112 in this steel! For the longest time I never would actually use any of my 112's in S30V or S35VN or even my LilJack in D2 till kossex made me a Custom I just didn't realize they are great steels for every day use. Not by a huge amount over 420..but better.
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I agree
I am also waiting for 112
 
Jeff of the North said:
A shot in the dark here but check your Spam folder. It wouldn't be the first time that a critical message was wrongfully sorted. I quit my career of 25 years over one but thankfully my manager at the time intervened and I'm still employed with that same organization.
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Thanks,I did check my spam folder.

I don't know what happened,perhaps one of those unexplained incidents.
 
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