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Terry Hertzler

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I've been collecting and using knives since I bought my first (admittedly crappy) knife for 10 cents from a gumball machine when I was eight years old. That was the mid-1950s, and I've never stopped being fascinated by knives--even made a few over the years. As a kid playing mumblety-peg, I learned about knife balance and throwing. As a soldier in Vietnam, I carried my first serious knife, a Buck 102 fixed blade. Over the years, I've owned many dozens of knives, including several Buck knives as well as hand-made customs and other factory knives featuring a wide variety of blade steels--spring steel, 1095, D2, M4, ATS-34, ZDP-189, S30V, S35VN, and more--from makers such as Case, Swiss Army Knives, Spyderco, Benchmade, Emerson, Chris Reeve, Kit Carson, Bob Dozier, Eugene W. Shadley, and more. I have a half-dozen EDC knives that I rotate through, and I like them all. But sometimes makers such as Buck are dismissed because they may not seem as cutting-edge (pun intended) as some other makers. One of my most recent purchases is a custom Buck 110 with S30V steel and stag scales. It's a beautifully made knife and one of the most iconic designs created in my lifetime. It may not offer one-handed opening or a pocket clip, but I don't mind at all. And sure, it's no light-weight, but neither am I (and I do own some very light-weight pocket knives, including Spyderco's terrific Calypso Jr. in ZDP-189). I admire the 110 and Buck's continuing commitment to craftsmanship and the creation of fine knives (and no, I don't work for them, nor are they paying me). There are many types and styles of knives available to users and collectors today--no one design or steel is best. It's like music--appreciate what you enjoy and find compelling, and leave the rest for others to appreciate. Knives are essential and important tools that can be admired for both their utility and their beauty. Enjoy.
 
I collect and use mainly Buck Knives and like to hear positive stories such as yours and your experience with collecting and using Buck knives as well as others. Their standard production knives are some of the best knives made in the USA in their price range and their customs are absolutely fantastic.

Thank you for posting your story.
 
I've owned a few Bucks, I ended up selling them off. They were made ok, but I barely used them and they developed some issues. Both my 110's had blade play in all directions and some pretty uneven grinds I had to fix myself. My 119's cross guard became really loose and the knife was never used hard. With that said, I've thought about getting another 119 to replace the one I sold. For the price and the design it's a great knife. Also from what I've heard the older Buck knives were far superior in quality to the current production models.
 
Buck has several solid designs although i'm preferential to their fixed blades. My first ever knife was a 119 I received as a gift from my father. I recently purchased a buck 118 personal in d2 steel, and it's a pretty awesome knife.

If you want a 110, and don't want to gamble on quality control, either make sure you handle the knife before you buy it at a brick and mortar store, get one from the custom shop, or buy an older one from the 70's or or 80's. Buck's newest stuff has been pretty hit or miss. (Vantage series/Marksman are hits, spitfire not so much)
 
Big fan of my old Buck 110. Great blade, great edge. Heavy in hand as I like it. No play. Used.
 
Will this redux have the same ending? :D

Never had a 110 but used the 119 a few times dressing deer and have fond memories of it.
 
I have only purchased two Buck knives over the years. First one was a 112 Ranger with black scales. I loved that knife. It was stolen out of my Ford while it was in the shop for a brake job.
That knife was replaced with another 112 with wood scales. I have never really warmed up to the second knife like the first one.

I have noticed that there are three little dots next to the model number. Does anyone know what these dots mean? I am still a Noob on much of this stuff.
 
there's just something about a nice clip point on a 110, that's why I always carry one in my truck as a back up folder.
 
Silvanus said:
I've owned a few Bucks, I ended up selling them off. They were made ok, but I barely used them and they developed some issues. Both my 110's had blade play in all directions and some pretty uneven grinds I had to fix myself. My 119's cross guard became really loose and the knife was never used hard. With that said, I've thought about getting another 119 to replace the one I sold. For the price and the design it's a great knife. Also from what I've heard the older Buck knives were far superior in quality to the current production models.
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I've had no problem with the fixed blades, but my 110 experience was the same as yours.
 
Hmmm. First time poster posts on a subject that got personal and was closed yesterday. Looks like a duck, walks like a duck, must be a penguin. Lets all jump in and reiterate our positions!

Oh, yeah. Welcome to the forums!:D
 
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I checked all of my 17 110's this morning and found one with slight blade play.Called Buck in Idaho and talked to a nice lady in the warranty dept. She said send it to us and we fix any problem.
They will fix it and once more the sun will shine in the sky again. BTW,I've bought other brands that had this issue as well.Buck stands behind their knives 100% Do something stupid and break your 110 blade or even wear it out after decades of use and they install a new blade for $10. If the blade is defective they will replace it for free.
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