2022 Knives Listed on Buck Website...and then Delisted...Live Again!

Sounds excellent, I might need to get me one of those eventually.

As far as the prices go, the 110 Hunter Sport seems alright considering that for 2021 they had another Aluminum Frame 110 that cost $100 more.
I'm not sure what's up with some of the other crazy prices, but there's always the possibility that they're wrong and that's part of the reason why they were taken down. If someone screwed up somewhere and new products were listed ahead of schedule, then there's a distinct possibility that the prices are all wrong too.

Otherwise, I would like to know what rare/precious metal that 112 Ranger Vintage Legacy Collection knife is handcrafted from, because it sure as heck isn't the 440 Stainless Steel that Buck was using back in the day. (Of course, it's probably just an ordinary Buck 112 with some custom engraving on it or something.)
In the catalog the steel is actually listed as 440C for the knife. (Edit...oops J Jeff of the North beat me to it)
 
112 Ranger Vintage Legacy Collection knife is handcrafted
I don't think it's a material issue. I think the fact that Buck has to handcraft each one. They have CNC machines that they use now, I forget what the cost is to program one, but it's was high. Also, those who can do that kind of work have been there for a long time and are earning much more than the regular production worker.
 
That 110 sport aluminum take apart has me licking my chops a little. While I like s30v well enough I would rather have s35vn or s45vn for the finer edge they take. Maybe they’re saving those for the limited edition offerings.
 
Yeah likin that 112 Ranger myself. Love the folding hunter/skinner types. Checked out a Puma Warden recently. Looks like I will have to pay a lot more than I did for that Buck Alpha at $50 6-7 years back! Always great to see new offerings.
 
2021 Legacy not so cheap already ...

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I don't think it's a material issue. I think the fact that Buck has to handcraft each one. They have CNC machines that they use now, I forget what the cost is to program one, but it's was high. Also, those who can do that kind of work have been there for a long time and are earning much more than the regular production worker.

Okay, but here's the $361.99 question... Is there any tangible benefit to a handcrafted model that makes it worth the extra $302 over the standard $59.99 CNC machined 420HC Buck 112 Ranger knife?
 
Okay, but here's the $361.99 question... Is there any tangible benefit to a handcrafted model that makes it worth the extra $302 over the standard $59.99 CNC machined 420HC Buck 112 Ranger knife?
No. Go ahead and purchase the cheapest knives that appeal to you and leave the fancy stuff for those of us that appreciate something special.

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Okay, but here's the $361.99 question... Is there any tangible benefit to a handcrafted model that makes it worth the extra $302 over the standard $59.99 CNC machined 420HC Buck 112 Ranger knife?
I do not think its worth that kind money…if it were $150 -175 I buy it.
For that kind of money think of the custom shop 112 you can get made,
Stag handle or Bufflo horn, sv 30, brown leather sheath, engraving, and $ 175 back in your pocket..
I have a lead on real original 112 1972 micarter in great shape for $120 bucks….why would I buy this?

Hey, I bought the 112 Koa with tax it came to $269…and that price was crazy…
This is better than the Koa BOTM? No way
 
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So those are going to be handmade? That's cool!

Folks don't value craftsmanship anymore.
It's always a race to the bottom. Buy it at a discount price and then have ocd and pick it apart.

I don't work for free, and I can do things apprentices will probably never learn. Things change. Do we need the old way? That's subjective.
I've been on historical restoration projects, and workmanship cannot be created as the folks with those talents no longer exist. That's a loss. A big loss.

I probably will not buy one myself. But I appreciate the hell out of the folks that have the talents to create such pieces.

The things that society places value on never ceases to amaze me.
There are far too many people that have never had dirt under their fingernails, or blisters on their hands.
Pride. sigh.

Thanks.
 
Sounds excellent, I might need to get me one of those eventually.

As far as the prices go, the 110 Hunter Sport seems alright considering that for 2021 they had another Aluminum Frame 110 that cost $100 more.
I'm not sure what's up with some of the other crazy prices, but there's always the possibility that they're wrong and that's part of the reason why they were taken down. If someone screwed up somewhere and new products were listed ahead of schedule, then there's a distinct possibility that the prices are all wrong too.

Otherwise, I would like to know what rare/precious metal that 112 Ranger Vintage Legacy Collection knife is handcrafted from, because it sure as heck isn't the 440 Stainless Steel that Buck was using back in the day. (Of course, it's probably just an ordinary Buck 112 with some custom engraving on it or something.)

naw the pricing is in the 2022 catalog. both msrp and map. its high no doubt about that. no mistake on price as to why put up and taken down

Okay, but here's the $361.99 question... Is there any tangible benefit to a handcrafted model that makes it worth the extra $302 over the standard $59.99 CNC machined 420HC Buck 112 Ranger knife?
once they are gone the flippers will sell them for more and someone will buy them. see it everytime I sit and ponder who would pay that amount. maybe you and I wouldn't, but someone will.
 
So those are going to be handmade? That's cool!

Folks don't value craftsmanship anymore.
It's always a race to the bottom. Buy it at a discount price and then have ocd and pick it apart.

I don't work for free, and I can do things apprentices will probably never learn. Things change. Do we need the old way? That's subjective.
I've been on historical restoration projects, and workmanship cannot be created as the folks with those talents no longer exist. That's a loss. A big loss.

I probably will not buy one myself. But I appreciate the hell out of the folks that have the talents to create such pieces.

The things that society places value on never ceases to amaze me.
There are far too many people that have never had dirt under their fingernails, or blisters on their hands.
Pride. sigh.

Thanks.
I've seen some of your metal work.....you're worth the higher dollars. some great stuff. that copper roof front area ya showed us one time was incredible.
 
For that kind of money think of the custom shop 112 you can get made,
My understanding of the present Buck Custom Shop now is that it is on the regular production floor. The parts are the same as regular production as are the workers.
So those are going to be handmade? That's cool!
I don't know that for sure Gary, that is just my opinion based on my understanding of how things work now and what this new vintage knife is said to be. They don't use the square 112 brass frame anymore. No 440c being stamped out, so they will have to have that blade steel to make it or have it made No nail nick, not a big thing but different than what they do now. Limited production so limited profit. All this is going to add cost.
 
I see prices like this and wonder who would spend that kind of money on a knife? It must be madness. Then I think about some of my knives that haven't seen daylight in years and question my own judgement. Maybe I need to clean house, I'll start with my knife drawer.
 
I do not think its worth that kind money…if it were $150 -175 I buy it.
For that kind of money think of the custom shop 112 you can get made,
Stag handle or Bufflo horn, sv 30, brown leather sheath, engraving, and $ 175 back in your pocket..
I have a lead on real original 112 1972 micarter in great shape for $120 bucks….why would I buy this?

Hey, I bought the 112 Koa with tax it came to $269…and that price was crazy…
This is better than the Koa BOTM? No way

My sentiments exactly, you can get something cheaper and nicer with from the custom shop, so it just doesn't appeal to me.

I've had no shortage of dirt under my fingernails, blisters on my fingers, calluses on my palms, sweat on my forehead, and blood leaking from wounds all over my body gained through hard work to put money in my wallet. Frankly, I just don't have enough disposable income to spend my hard-earned money on a knife that was made using methods which require significantly harder labor to produce, yet have no tangible intrinsic value to offer in exchange.

Sorry, but as hard as I've worked over the course of my life, breaking my back just hasn't given me some romantic sentimental attitude towards hard work that makes me want to pay more money for something just because it was made by hand.
In fact, I would honestly rather take a CNC Machined Buck and work it over myself than pay $300+ extra for something that might be a bit smoother from the factory due to hand-fitting. To me, that's more special, because it was the work of my own bare hands, not someone else's, and all it cost me was time which I would enjoy and ultimately consider well spent.
 
yes I’ll agree, it’s a fantastic 112 hand made and all, I can appreciate the craftsmanship that goes into a fine made knife but that’s a lot of overtime to pay for a 112 and it doesn’t improve the performance over the production models in the same materials. I don’t know maybe the collectors will be excited about it and maybe pay that to say they have one.
 
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