Well my new Buck 112 has finally arrived from " Knives and Tools" based in the Netherlands and I am not disappointed . I know to most of the Guys in the US this is not ground breaking news but I thought I would share my views .
First of all I did request from the supplier that there should be no blade play either way , and Ive got to say the blade is solid as a rock . It also sits perfectly central between the brass liners ( something else I insisted upon ). There are no blemishes on the blade or handle . A really nice engraving in classic script was etched into the blade ( My Regimental details ) and does look good . There are no rough edges and the Dyamond wood scales actually look quite classy after a quick polish . I insist on looking after my knives and so I finish them off with a good coat and polish with Museum grade " Renaissance "micro crystalline wax polish . Its a shame because I do intend to change the scales soon but am a little reluctant to do so because they look great . The blade itself is not too tight but not too slack either when opening and closing , so everything seems perfect .
I think knives are emotional things for their owners and when you have been used to owning or using them for most of your life , then I think you know when you are holding a quality piece of kit , and to me the 112 It has that feeling of something well made , something with a bit of weight behind it , something that you know will not let you down , and something that feels " JUST RIGHT " in your hand . I knew after I had bought one for my Grandsons 13th Birthday ( sort of coming of age present ) that I had to have one to add to my small collection . I have to say that the only other knife that I have in my collection that feels as solid and quality and on par with the 112 is a "Puma" 4 Star Stag handled back lock which of course was made in Germany .
For me The Buck 112 and 110 are as iconic to the US as the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima , the Kennedy years or indeed the Stars and Stripes itself ! So well done Buck , and always remain American .
Mike
First of all I did request from the supplier that there should be no blade play either way , and Ive got to say the blade is solid as a rock . It also sits perfectly central between the brass liners ( something else I insisted upon ). There are no blemishes on the blade or handle . A really nice engraving in classic script was etched into the blade ( My Regimental details ) and does look good . There are no rough edges and the Dyamond wood scales actually look quite classy after a quick polish . I insist on looking after my knives and so I finish them off with a good coat and polish with Museum grade " Renaissance "micro crystalline wax polish . Its a shame because I do intend to change the scales soon but am a little reluctant to do so because they look great . The blade itself is not too tight but not too slack either when opening and closing , so everything seems perfect .
I think knives are emotional things for their owners and when you have been used to owning or using them for most of your life , then I think you know when you are holding a quality piece of kit , and to me the 112 It has that feeling of something well made , something with a bit of weight behind it , something that you know will not let you down , and something that feels " JUST RIGHT " in your hand . I knew after I had bought one for my Grandsons 13th Birthday ( sort of coming of age present ) that I had to have one to add to my small collection . I have to say that the only other knife that I have in my collection that feels as solid and quality and on par with the 112 is a "Puma" 4 Star Stag handled back lock which of course was made in Germany .
For me The Buck 112 and 110 are as iconic to the US as the raising of the flag on Iwo Jima , the Kennedy years or indeed the Stars and Stripes itself ! So well done Buck , and always remain American .
Mike
