just a quick question about my folding hunter

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stubellos

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i hope i dont get flamed for asking a stupid question. i am very new to the knife collecting hobby and this has been bugging me. what kind of steel is used in the blade of my buck folding hunter model #110?
i have looked in a bunch of different places but have not been able to find the answer
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not that its really that importiant to know
i was just curious after seeing all the different kinds of steel used in knives.
thanks for the info.
 
If it is a newer one (I think after 1993) it is 420HC. Before that they were 425MOD and before that they where 440C
 
Stu,

Welcome to the forums! You can feel free to ask any question you like around here. This is a great bunch of folks.
Jeffo is correct in his answer. If you have a 110 now, tell me what the blade stamp says and i should be able to tell you the type of steel used.

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Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123
 
Stu,

Welcome to the forums. And please don't ever worry about being flamed. We're all pretty well mannered.
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John Foresman
Lifetime member Buck collectors club
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Member AKTI
 
Stu,
Welcome to the BUCK forum in particular and Blade Forums.Com in General
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Dan
 
thanks for the nice welcome all.
i geuss i am just used to other forums full of idiots heheh.
i dont have the knife on me right now but i did just buy it a few weeks ago and the 1 stamp i remember for sure on the blade is
110U and of course the buck name.
thanks again for any info and the warm welcome to this forum
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Stu,

A Folding Hunter model 110 with a "U" date code, which is the code for 1998, has a blade of 420 high carbon steel.
Now that one was kind of easy, You got anything better!
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Take care,


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Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123
 
thanks a lot joe i am working on some better questions? how about some advice on tactical folders and fixed blade knives.
i am into fishing and camping and outdoor activities in general and want to get a good quality knife without having to break the bank. i am in the 50-100 dollar range and have looked at a few models but would like some advice on what to look for. i dont want to waste my money on a knife that sounds nice on paper but falls short under moderate use.
any tips greatly appreciated
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