Buck A fair review of the 110 and 420HC

How do you feel about 420HC and the 110?

  • The 110 is deservedly a classic, but has been eclipsed for practical purposes.

  • The 110 is deservedly a classic and hasn't been eclipsed.

  • The 110 is not really a classic, in my opinion.

  • Buck's 420HC was good in its day, but its day has passed. It's a budget steel now.

  • Buck's 420HC is not a budget steel, because the BOS heat treatment has kept it relevant.

  • Buck's 420HC is a budget steel; they're just being cheap by still using it.


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I bought my first 110 in 67 and carried it through most of 68 and 69 in Viet Nam. Buck collectors probably know the steel used during that period but I have never been sure. I would touch it up on a hard Arkansas before each mission without any complaints about edge holding.
440c..which was mainly a bearing steel and one of the best cutlery stainless steels back then. still a decent steel overall....
 
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