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1990 110 Hunter

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When I was in the Coast Guard in 1978-1983 I owned a 110 Hunter and for a long time now have wanted one for my collection.I recently purchased a 110 Hunter on ebay thinking it was an old model. When it arrived I realize that it was older but not that old. Realizing there was probably a way to date a buck I looked on Buck's site and discovered the dating method. I found out it was a 1990 version. Considering that a new one can be had for about $30 can anyone tell me approximately what this is worth. I got a brand new one for Christmas so I was considering giving the old one to a friend or keeping if for future trading.
 
There is no additional value for its age. However, all is not lost. It's a good candidate for you to send in to Buck for a blade upgrade. For $35 they will replace the blade with a brand spanking new BG-42 blade, which will then make your 1990 110 an even greater knife. Send it attention to Joe Houser, who is their head of customers relations and a moderator here on the forum. You won't be disappointed! :D
 
If it's in mint NIB condition, it's probably still only worth the price of a new current production one, unless you find someone that collects mint 110's and wants one for each year and doesn't have a 1990, then you might get a little more.

If it's used, but really nice still, 15.00-20.00 is the most I give for one if it's really nice, usually to send it in and have a premium steel blade installed.

oops, I see Mike and I were answering at the same time!

PS, are you specifically wanting one from the 1978-83 timeframe?
 
I'll second the notion of sending it in for a BG-42 blade! I've had 3 changed (110,112,560) and they are my favorites. The 110 is my primary carry knife.
Bob
 
The Last Confederate said:
If it's in mint NIB condition, it's probably still only worth the price of a new current production one, unless you find someone that collects mint 110's and wants one for each year and doesn't have a 1990, then you might get a little more.

If it's used, but really nice still, 15.00-20.00 is the most I give for one if it's really nice, usually to send it in and have a premium steel blade installed.

oops, I see Mike and I were answering at the same time!

PS, are you specifically wanting one from the 1978-83 timeframe?
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Hi, I'm not sure if this is the best way to reply to your posting, I'm a new member, but yes, I am interested in owning a 78-83 110. When I was a deck hand this knife was the coolest knife to have on your belt! Any suggestions?
 
Again, I'm not sure if I'm responding properly but what is the advantage of the BG-42 blade and does the brand new 110 I got for Christmas have this blade. (I hope rdg sees this question)
 
Kidherder said:
Again, I'm not sure if I'm responding properly but what is the advantage of the BG-42 blade and does the brand new 110 I got for Christmas have this blade. (I hope rdg sees this question)
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Kidherder,
BG-42 is a premium steel that is very hard, and keeps an edge very well. All Buck 110's come with 420HC steel blades which is also very good for a standard blade due to the heat treatment Buck uses. Look on ebay at some of the used 110's that are being offered. Finding one from the years you mention is going to be like a shot in the dark, but just keep looking. Check out the Buck website and it will tell you how to tell what year the knife was made. Then it's just a matter of asking the seller for the information. Best of luck in your search. I know full well the sentimentality related to ones knives.
Mike Kerins, USN (ret)
 
Kidherder said:
When I was in the Coast Guard in 1978-1983 I owned a 110 Hunter and for a long time now have wanted one for my collection.I recently purchased a 110 Hunter on ebay thinking it was an old model. When it arrived I realize that it was older but not that old. Realizing there was probably a way to date a buck I looked on Buck's site and discovered the dating method. I found out it was a 1990 version. Considering that a new one can be had for about $30 can anyone tell me approximately what this is worth. I got a brand new one for Christmas so I was considering giving the old one to a friend or keeping if for future trading.
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Sir,


You cannot sell on BFC without a paying membership.
KVC
 
lenmattsen ...

Do you have some photos of the blades on those you have sharpened?

What did you use to do it? Did you use a belt grinder and regrind the hollow grind to make the whole blade thinner, or did you just work on the edge itself?

I ask because I've been working away (with stones) on a couple of two dot 112s and I'm reaching a point of diminishing returns. I wish I'd had someone reprofile the whole blade before I started!
 
Wow... :eek:

How many ways has this thread gone wrong???

- promoting a business
- advertising knives for sale

Ah-ha!!! It's good to see that the Mods are on their toes!!! :D
 
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