A New 110fg Owner - It Just feels right!

[pinetree]

I got a 110 for my birthday with a nylon sheath. A wooden knife belongs in a leather sheath. Well I replaced it with a 110fg that arrived today! I don't know why I waited so long. The fit, finish, blade to handle ratio, everything is spot on! I had a Duke way back, 20+ years ago (grew legs in the fraternity house) but never a 110.

I got into traditional slip joints and have tried several other locking knives and none were just right. I even tried a Spyderco Endura - nice, very functional, but it wasn't for me. Sold it and got the 110. It should be a must have and I am very happy.

I opted for the finger grooves as it looked sleeker and I really like the grip. The wood is beautiful with dark strips. It may be 420hc, but my Big Sky has been deer hunting with me for 10years and the 420hc and it's heat treatment have performed great. I know have a woodsman trio, well quatro, my Big Sky, the 110 a Norlund camp hatchet and one of my trad. slippies. I don't have any Bucks slippies, but that will change.

I hate to say it, but with the cheaper products from overseas, my general impression of Buck had taken a step towards Gerber. I miss them.

tjg
PS, the Hartsook, though small is very functional and useful.

 

[Buckaholic]

I really like the 110FG
It's a great knife and will last your lifetime PineTree

Try a 112FG...you'll love it too

 

[110 Dave]

yep i found out years ago that dem bucks grow legs and walk a lot if'n ya dont keep yer eye on them!
gald yo is back with a new buck!!!
got picts?

 

[batosai117]

I picked up my 110 today actually from wally world and it is great and sharp right out of the box. I kind of felt guilty putting my finger prints all over it, the box was sealed so nobody else (customer wise) has ever touched it. I can't wait to put it to use and try it out camping. I'm kind of glad that this knife in particular is of 420HC since it is highly corrosion resistant and buck has a great heat treatment so the edge will last for a long time. I believe this is going to be the second or third one that I've owned in my short 21 years. I had one stolen when I went on a boy scout summer camp when I was 12, go figure, scouts honor my ass. I myself am an eagle scout so stealing somebodies knife is out of the question. I believe that I gave my dad the next one that I received about 5 years ago for work. Now I finally got it from wally world and I will keep a close eye on this one.

 

[110 Dave]

... I believe this is going to be the second or third one that I've owned in my short 21 years.
I myself am an eagle scout ...
I believe that I gave my dad the next one that I received about 5 years ago for work. ....

I have the honor then of letting you know that to the Buck Family
YOU ARE SOME ONE SPACIAL INDEED!!!!
The Buck family has a pointedly good feeling for the Scouts!
the Buck 500 is only made for limited editions and
ONLYfor sale to Eagle Scouts
with free engraving of your important personal information!
send a email to Joe Houser or to Chuck Buck or to CJ Buck !!!!
in this put your name - troupe number - date of award of Eagle Badge
and they will tell you what the price is ...
belive you me it is jest bearly above a yard sale price!!!
belated congrats ! my brother's two boys both made Eagle and
Buck helped me made sure they both got one!!!

 

[Buckaholic]

the Buck 500 is only made for limited editions and
ONLYfor sale to Eagle Scouts
with free engraving of your important personal information!...

Decaf or anyone got a pic of one of those?

Goose.
Eagle Scout, 1973

 

[batosai117]

I never knew that, I knew that there are those 'standard issue' swiss army knives for eagle scouts, but I didn't know that buck made one! That would be awsome, thanks a lot for that info. I'll be sure to check this out, and congradulations on your nephews and you too buckaholic, J.

 

[HOE3]

Dave,

My son, now 40 years old, made Eagle Scout many many years ago. Would love to see one of those special Buck 500s. Reckon I'll check in with Joe to see if I can get one ordered for him. PICs please!!!!

 

[batosai117]

I found the 500 under the limited edition link on the buck home page, but it isn't the eagle scout version, but I'm sure it will have the same stat's without the mastodon handle:

The Buck Duke 500:

Category End Use: Limited Edition
Weight: 4.3 oz. (122 g)
Handle Material: Mastodon Ivory (probably going to be different for eagle scout knife)
Carry System: Distressed leather sheath, Black
Blade Steel: 420HC Mirror Polished
Blade Length: 3 1/8" (7.9 cm)
Blade Shape: Drop point
Knife Type: Folding, Lockback
Length Closed: 4 1/4" (10.8 cm)

 

[110 Dave]

Dave,
My son, now 40 years old, made Eagle Scout many many years ago. Would love to see one of those special Buck 500s. Reckon I'll check in with Joe to see if I can get one ordered for him. PICs please!!!!

HOE guess what
there is not time limit on ordering one for any Eagle Scout !!!

I found the 500 under the limited edition link on the buck home page, but it isn't the eagle scout version, but I'm sure it will have the same stat's without the mastodon handle:
The Buck Duke 500:

the eagle scout verson is NOT an advertised knife it is some thing that the Bucks do... it is part of what the Buck Knives company is about and reflects that they belive also in what scouting stands for!

i did not have time for pictures as i had the knives go stright to my brother to give to them and man did they snatch them up!!!
yes the ones i got had the birch wood handle on them...
it is the bolsters that each one is engraved personaly ...
on each of the 4 bolsters in turn, front side=
BSA eagle logo on front
on rear the name of the scout
on back side troupe name and number on one and other date of award...

the rest of the knife is like on the web site.
the engraveing is NICE and basicly you pay less then the cost of the engraveing alone!!

you dont have to email ...
you can call the store and do it that way!!!

 

[Richard Gross]

I have a Buck 500 that needs some work. It is about 10-15 years old. Still have the sheath as well. Think I will request some engraving on mine when I send it in for service. Thanks for the info.

Richard Gross
Eagle Scout 1954

 

[batosai117]

Hey 334Dave, I hope you don't mind, but I started a thread called "Calling all Eagle Scouts" on the buck forum and it explains a little bit about the custom buck 500 for eagle scouts. It would be nice if you could explain a few details on the thread about ordering and getting the knives. Thanks ahead of time, J.