My EDC Fourth Version, First Variation

Flatlander1963

Flatlander1963

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Of late I've been reducing extras, duplications, and knives that simply don't interest me any more. But there is a Buck knife I'll never loose interest in and that's the 110 Folding Hunter. Frankly I expect this design to endure as long as Man uses a folding knife for outdoor activities.

So, on to my main line of thought. I have a 110 that delights me. A knife that has Custom Shop fit and finish and materials. A version that may actually be the best 110 ever produced...The Fourth Version.

I picked this knife up on eBay some two or three years back without a sheath for $30 to my door. Some previous owner with poor sharpening skills did a little scratching on the left side but not really on the right. :confused: But it is in otherwise excellent condition. It has perferct snap and pop with a centered blade without play. I love the golden stripes in the ebony and the brass spring holder and rocker rivet.

I'm not sure why Buck bulked up the two dots past this knives dimensions but they did? Frankly, this knife is nearly perfect with its 440c blade and profile. If I could only have one Buck 110, this one might be it...Custom Shop quality that was available down at the local hardware store in the early 1970s.

I simply love it.
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+1 g:thumbup: I dont have that exact ver and var but those 440c ebony 110's are my favorites as well. There just is something more regal about them. I think its a combination of the brass, ebony, blade shape and texture appearance of the metal that brings it all together.
 
That's a really nice looking 110 Gordon. My interest in the older 110's was just recently sparked by the gift of a fifth version, third variation to me from imafritz, the top knife in the pictures below.(Thanks again Buddy!) The bottom knife is what was described as a "Type 4B Third Version". Fritz and I have been trying to figure out what it is for sure. The blade is 1/8"+ longer than the one from Kevin and there are other differences (bolster at the butt end) which shows up well in the last picture.

You guys are now going to have some competition for these oldies!

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I love the older 110's too.The 440 c steel is almost as good as the premium steels out today!
 
I may have one of those, too. It has the tip-down "Buck USA" with the brass rocker rivet and brass spacer/spring holder. I sent it to the Buck Spa and it came back looking really nice. I'll put it on my list to post when I get my Canon up and going.
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wolfdog said:
I may have one of those, too. It has the tip-down "Buck USA" with the brass rocker rivet and brass spacer/spring holder. I sent it to the Buck Spa and it came back looking really nice. I'll put it on my list to post when I get my Canon up and going.
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The spa really can make those things look good:thumbup: I've sent some in rough shape and they come back great.
 
I'm starting to think I should treat the old girl to a spa treatment. Danny does great work.
 
Thanks guys for those photos of the older 110's . I really like them and like finding them as well . DM ;)
 
FL, that's a sweet old girl for sure... I have a few old girls that I love too... You just got love the old Bucks... ITE ...
 
Flatlander1963 said:
Of late I've been reducing extras, duplications, and knives that simply don't interest me any more. But there is a Buck knife I'll never loose interest in and that's the 110 Folding Hunter. Frankly I expect this design to endure as long as Man uses a folding knife for outdoor activities.

So, on to my main line of thought. I have a 110 that delights me. A knife that has Custom Shop fit and finish and materials. A version that may actually be the best 110 ever produced...The Fourth Version.

I picked this knife up on eBay some two or three years back without a sheath for $30 to my door. Some previous owner with poor sharpening skills did a little scratching on the left side but not really on the right. :confused: But it is in otherwise excellent condition. It has perferct snap and pop with a centered blade without play. I love the golden stripes in the ebony and the brass spring holder and rocker rivet.

I'm not sure why Buck bulked up the two dots past this knives dimensions but they did? Frankly, this knife is nearly perfect with its 440c blade and profile. If I could only have one Buck 110, this one might be it...Custom Shop quality that was available down at the local hardware store in the early 1970s.

I simply love it.
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Flats, that one jumped on me and reminded me of an old thread quite a few years ago, maybe before you showed up here, donno.

But anywho, Grab a magnifier or borrow the wifes jewlers loupe and look closely where the wood meets the brass at bolsters as well as frame. I am betting this is an example of Buck's old glue methods.
 
Pack, I have one of the ones you mention . Mine also has some type of paper spacer/liner adjustment in there between the wood and handle . DM
 
Flatlander1963 said:
Larry can you explain what I'll be looking for? I'm not familiar with the old glue methods.
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I found the old thread and brought it back to life...

Evidence of handle Adhesive

Look at your one liners, two liners, and three liners that don't have dots or post 86 tang stamps. 110's or 112's
 
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Mine also has the dark vulcanized paper spacers. There are just one or two things different about mine, the shape of the tang at the kick or foot. Makes me wonder. I'll post a photo when I get my Canon working. (It had a defective battery that I'm waiting on for a replacement.)
 
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