Buck 110 folder

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dsteel

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I received a buck 110 folder as a gift in 1989. Last year I lost it. The new models don't seem to be as heavy duty. Has there been a change or am I dreaming. Is there anywhere I can still get one of the older models with the larger frame?
 
I have an older 110. I think early 80's. The handle edges are completely square, which makes the handle look bigger, but I don't think it actually is. I don't know if it was still square in 89, rounded, or halfway.
 
I think today's Buck 110s are every bit as heavy duty, but there has been some rounding of the scales and bolsters to make the newer ones more ergonomic. They're definitely easier on the hands.

If you want an older Buck though, they're bought and sold every day on eBay. I bought two older Buck "two dots" with the squared edges there.
 
Guyon said:
If you want an older Buck though, they're bought and sold every day on eBay. I bought two older Buck "two dots" with the squared edges there.
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So you're the guy that outbid me on those! :grumpy: I'll get even. :D
 
Buck contoured the edges of the 110 in 1983 for a more streamlined feel, so a 1989 110 would be identical to a brand new one.
 
LFH said:
So you're the guy that outbid me on those! :grumpy: I'll get even. :D
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Not unless you're rehashing events from two or three years ago. :D Honestly, I've had the two-dots for quite a while.

The 440C is good stuff and well worth trying out.
 
To me the older squared bolsters make the knife feel like a brick of brass and wood. But I actually like that. ;)

The newer rounded handles are easier on the hand, though.

One thing is for sure, Buck made a lot of 2-dots and there are always some on fleabay, ranging from NIB to broken blades and locks. Nicked up but solid 2-dots seem to go pretty cheap. I'm about to acquire my 4th one, this one is supposed to be MIB, but we'll see. I stayed up and bid impulsively. :o I really gotta quit doing that. I mean, I need to buy some Christmas presents for my wife and kids, right? :confused:
 
KeithAM said:
I really gotta quit doing that. I mean, I need to buy some Christmas presents for my wife and kids, right? :confused:
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Kids! Wife! OMG, I'm, outta here....:eek: :eek:
 
I've got one of the older "squared" ones---if it weren't for sentimental reasons it would have been long gone---it has been long retired already. I've owned it since it was new in 1975.

I bought a new one in 1989---much improved ergonomics over the older one and comparable to the new one---only with better wood for the handle material.

Have bought 3 new ones recently---at just over $20---they are an unbelievable deal and value----and will even go as far saying that they are the best value for dollar CURRENTLY available from ANYONE.
 
the older folding hunter has a strighter spine in line with the blade and i LIKE IT that way!!!
the newer ones are ok and i like the rounded edges of them...
whish i could get both!!! hay a 50th anversity verson with both features and AL in gold on the steel would be the bomb !!!
older looks with newer feel and steel!
440 is fine with me but i like the new steels fine also and the s30v and BOS treatments are the bomb also!
 
334dave said:
the older folding hunter has a strighter spine in line with the blade and i LIKE IT that way!!!
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That's one thing I don't like about the new ones. The spine of the blade drifts upward. It's slight, but there. Someday I might get around to grinding it straight.
 
KeithAM said:
To me the older squared bolsters make the knife feel like a brick of brass and wood. But I actually like that. ;)

The newer rounded handles are easier on the hand, though.

One thing is for sure, Buck made a lot of 2-dots and there are always some on fleabay, ranging from NIB to broken blades and locks. Nicked up but solid 2-dots seem to go pretty cheap. I'm about to acquire my 4th one, this one is supposed to be MIB, but we'll see. I stayed up and bid impulsively. :o I really gotta quit doing that. I mean, I need to buy some Christmas presents for my wife and kids, right? :confused:
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I'm trying to bid on those 110's that I don't have. I want to get a good three dot and four dot as well as a no dot. I already have a good clean two dot and the model from 1968. The search goes on!!! :D
 
I could be way off, but; the last Buck folding Hunter I looked at new around 91 or so, was dull as heck, It was not like the originals I had. I was disappointed and bought the Scrade folding hunter instead.
 
lumper20 said:
I could be way off, but; the last Buck folding Hunter I looked at new around 91 or so, was dull as heck, It was not like the originals I had. I was disappointed and bought the Scrade folding hunter instead.
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Were you looking at a display model? All of the new Bucks I have bought lately, and thats a lot, have been hair shaving sharp. I have very recently bought 420 steel, BG42, and S30V steel.

Like I said, all have been shaving sharp out of the box...
 
I was a little surprised that the Alaskan Hunter S30V wasn't all that sharp out of the box. It just took one set of passes on the Sharpmaker to leave it hair-jumping sharp, however.
 
Guyon said:
I was a little surprised that the Alaskan Hunter S30V wasn't all that sharp out of the box. It just took one set of passes on the Sharpmaker to leave it hair-jumping sharp, however.
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Same for me, but it was on a well-worn, hand-held diamond rod.

It's sharper than crap now, with no real re-profiling necessary.
 
We really do need to form our own gang ... we can go around intimidating the Spyderco gang because ours cut better. :D
 
I'm not sure what hair raising sharp means but I could shave the hair off my arm with my S30V cabela's right out of the box. :thumbup:
 
My latest 110 wasn't very sharp either, but the grinds were perfect so it wasn't a big deal to sharpen it. The 301 I bought this summer was frightening though.
 
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