My First Buck (the 112) reviewed.

Someone spit in your drink did they? This is not "the real world" this is:

1) the internet
2) A hobby for most here
3) Not something in which prizes are awarded anyway.

You have sour grapes? enter your own review. You can even mention in it that the other review hosted on the website was hopelessly incompetent and therefor you felt the social duty to enter yours.

Otherwise why not just let this rest?
 
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Old Buck110 lost the argument long ago, he's just trying to cover that up by snorting and snarling.

:D
 
Yes, and I've already said it before, although some might find my light use of knives too light, they represent MY real world scenario and I suspect that of a lot of others as well.

I'm fine with people testing knives. However that's not what I do. I use them, I collect them (to a small degree) and a do the reviews that I host based on that experience.

If you or anyone else feel that it should be different, too bad. This is as real world as it gets for me.

However...I REALLY would like to host reviews done by you or anyone else on the website. If you ever have the time/indication to do so, please don't hesitate to let me know.

Regards
LX
 
I am brand new to Buck knives and have tried to make sure that was known in each of my few posts. Also don't post a lot since have't had anything more then what others have stated to contribute.

Never gave much thought beyond how the knife felt in my hand, served the purposes I had and was within the budget I felt was enough.

Started looking on this board after being gifted a 184 and older 110 and wanting to know more about them. Only Buck I had ever purchased was a 450 Protege on clearance. After reading more about the different models and great customer service I decided give Buck a real try and bought a couple more. Then from this board learned about the "web specials" and picked up a several of those for my first nice knives. Would post some quick comments on what I had gotten and for the most part think generally always thanked the guys with way more knowledge then I did for taking the time to give me some tips.

Was even asked to give a review/observation/impression or whatever ya wanna call it on the Vanatage and took it as a kind gesture and welcome to the fold with my impressions even as a newbie are welcomed so I did.

Since then I've bought about 60 or so new ones and use them constantly. Started keeping some notes on each one from a user stance (still very ignorant of the historical aspect) and was thinking it was time to up my membership so I could post some pics and do a "newbie review" of these models from my perspective.

After reading this thread am glad I haven't. I'd welcome any comments on me getting the blade steel wrong or type of this/that and thank em for the correction and learn from it. I'd welcome input on an impression being "wrong" since I was using the wrong knife for the jobs that it wasn't designed for it. But if I'd get 3 pages of it being a hack job and that I copied/pasted and whatever; man that's just a bit much from what i've read in the review. there's a time for resolving differences over a cup of coffee and a time for taking a walk out back. think this guy deserves a cup of coffee and a discussion about any errors not a walk out back.
 
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I am brand new to Buck knives and have tried to make sure that was known in each of my few posts. Also don't post a lot since have't had anything more then what others have stated to contribute.

Never gave much thought beyond how the knife felt in my hand, served the purposes I had and was within the budget I felt was enough.

Started looking on this board after being gifted a 184 and older 110 and wanting to know more about them. Only Buck I had ever purchased was a 450 Protege on clearance. After reading more about the different models and great customer service I decided give Buck a real try and bought a couple more. Then from this board learned about the "web specials" and picked up a several of those for my first nice knives. Would post some quick comments on what I had gotten and for the most part think generally always thanked the guys with way more knowledge then I did for taking the time to give me some tips.

Was even asked to give a review/observation/impression or whatever ya wanna call it on the Vanatage and took it as a kind gesture and welcome to the fold with my impressions even as a newbie are welcomed so I did.

Since then I've bought about 60 or so new ones and use them constantly. Started keeping some notes on each one from a user stance (still very ignorant of the historical aspect) and was thinking it was time to up my membership so I could post some pics and do a "newbie review" of these models from my perspective.

After reading this thread am glad I haven't. I'd welcome any comments on me getting the blade steel wrong or type of this/that and thank em for the correction and learn from it. I'd welcome input on an impression being "wrong" since I was using the wrong knife for the jobs that it wasn't designed for it. But if I'd get 3 pages of it being a hack job and that I copied/pasted and whatever; man that's just a bit much from what i've read in the review. there's a time for resolving differences over a cup of coffee and a time for taking a walk out back. think this guy deserves a cup of coffee and a discussion about any errors not a walk out back.
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Good point, wings. The internet is full of mediocre reviews and misinformation. On this forum you can sift through and find some very good info. My own intent wasn't to slam but to offer constructive criticism, which the OP can either take or leave. He chose the latter. It's OK.
 
LX, I think when you edit the review, add ebony and 425Mod steel you'll gain a lot.

I couldn't help but notice that you gave a Rough Rider locking folder with 440 mystery steel a score of 8.5 while the Ranger got only 7.83 (even though the Ranger had far better steel and ebony scales and is built like a tank and has a forever warranty).

:D

Pay no mind to the whiners, but do make the changes that will make us all proud of your effort.

Thanks.
 
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BG42EDGE said:
LX, I think when you edit the review, add ebony and 425Mod steel you'll gain a lot.

I couldn't help but notice that you gave a Rough Rider locking folder with 440 mystery steel a score of 8.5 while the Ranger got only 7.83 (even though the Ranger had far better steel and ebony scales and is built like a tank and has a forever warranty).

:D

Pay no mind to the whiners, but do make the changes that will make us all proud of your effort.

Thanks.
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I will do, however not all the reviews on that website are done by me. The Rough Rider is one that I didn't do.

The site is meant to be a platform for anyone who wants to write a decent review with pictures instead of the

"I got this knife, it's sharp, it was fairly priced, it's got good steel, I like it" reviews that I so often see.

I'm with you though, I prefer the Buck.
 
I appreciate that. I mistakenly thought you did all the reviews.

I also appreciate that a couple of little changes mean significant proofreading and rewriting in other parts of your review, so I'm a little more patient than some. Actually, I'd like to see you take your time about it and make it into a larger project.

Your review of an older (and substantially different) 112 presents you with the opportunity of acquiring a contemporary 112 (not too expensive on e-Bay) and doing a comparison review with the old one. With pictures of old and new and comparisons of the 425Mod vs. the 420Hc and the ebony vs. the mystery plywood in the contemporary version, you could add a lot.

For an even bigger project, you could acquire one of the early 112s in 440C and add a third dimension of comparison.

If you then added in the U.S.S. Ranger history of how Buck came to make the 112 in the first place, you'd have a really awesome final product. You could also add some historical detail on the various versions and variations of the 112 and the meanings of the various tang stamps. A few e-mails back and forth with Joe Houser and you'd be on your way to a magazine article rather than a simple review.

Good luck and I applaud your efforts. More people should be doing this type of thing because there are a lot of people out there looking for accurate and comprehensive information.
 
howdy lx_e...
first i can not give a non partisan review
i like buck better then any other knife company and nthe n
flag ship knife of thirs is the 110
now what you rote-
your article strikes me as more of a first impression and first use review
not an in depth testing review
the knife is obviously new to you and you like it ..
( most do )
opinions stink so do rear ends
mine = i think the 112 is a girls knife ...
not that it is sissy but that it fits girls hands better then a 110 does
styleing is better on the 112 then the 110
the hook makes for greater safety in my use testing..
data is needed but need to be relevant..any thing else is entrainment
good points =well written better then i does
facts missing or in consistent
truly your review should be include current or recent production
old school = in my testing i find i like the 3 dot year blades best.
testing results should be referenced if some one else did them
your own use should be stated as your onion
as to me being an pussy
some like me some dont
well it was pointed out that a lot of folks know me
and incorrectly seen me as representative of the BCCI
and at some shows i fould this to be true..

i did not know this so i scaled my fire back a lot
removed the bcci reference and my life number from my sig
now i temper what i wright as
such that to some i am seen as a bcci rep
i need to reflect the ideals of the bcci
some times it is hard to quench the fire
i miss crossing words with many of my friends here
but like steel quenching brings out the temper of the steel
make no mistake there is still fire ....
but i put it to use else ware now

one day when i am single i may really run to be on the board of the BCCI
then i will tone it down more i guess ...or not...
i would rather be known as a bcci buck cheerleader then
grumpy old man on the forum..

as some said your article has good points and parts need work
there is a lot of DATA out there give credit were you find it ..
i have forgotten more then i recall but if you have questions on the 110 or 112 email any of us old timers here to ask...
or jest ask here...
keep typeing ..
 
If I ever get the chance I'd be more than happy to do some comparing.

As for the size of the 112 vs the 110, I work in an office enviroment so I prefer something that I can slip in my pocket that doesn't feel like a brick.

btw, I updated the review by now.

Enjoy and I'm always open for comments (although that doesn't automatically mean I'll agree).
 
LX_Emergency said:
Got me my first Buck knife in a trade.

A review can be found here (along with pics)
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Hi LX,

I just read your review and would like to thank you for posting it, I also liked your photo's.

One thing that is incorrect on your review and you most likely did not know, is that the bolsters on your 25th anniversary 112 are Nickel Silver, not Brass. I wanted you to be aware of this because factory 112's with Nickel Silver are more uncommon than the Brass version's.

The 112's were also not made in 1963 like the banner on the blade etch show's. However, I challenge you LX to try to find out the true date that the 112 was issued and post it here in your thread (guys don't give him the answer, let him have fun on the research for it).

Thank you LX
jb4570
 
think we have a new one infected with buck fever?
btw LX_E check out a buck 500 good office pocket knife!
 
Very interesting comments from Buck on the name Ranger 112 and reason for the shorter blade wrt the 110.

When I was in the Navy (1966-1970) the only knives allowed on ships were folding with a blade that was a sheepsfoot style, no pointed blades. The knives were limited to those personel actually working on a ship's deck crew and had a reason to use the knife as a tool.

We were allowed to have a Buck 110 and they were sold in all of the Navy Exchanges however, it could not be worn on duty etc. When off duty and involved in outdoor activities away from the ship or base, the knife could be worn/used. The 110 was often carried rather than a large fixed blade when required for on shore assignments, Vietman bases and river patrols etc.

If the crew members of the aircraft carrier Ranger did get into a fight and used the Buck 110, the responsibility should fall back on the Commanding Officer for allowing the knives to be carried by the crew.

Regards,
FK
 
laat ze maar ouwehoeren gozer :) (look it up on translate.google.com if you don't understand it. dutch->english)
Good effort! Let's focus on the positive here..
Buck_110 said:
Nobody benefits from erroneous information.
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actually, we learn by making mistakes. Try to learn to count to 110 before reacting... It was all with good intent here. No harm done.

thanks bg42edge for showing us some US courtesy, highly appreciated :D
 
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You're welcome, Zyhano.....it takes all kinds, and we've got them all on this forum.

:)

And FK.......I was based at a couple of places in Westpac in '66-'67 and I do recall seeing many sailors off the ships wandering around base with knives in flap sheaths on their belts....those I recall seeing out of the sheath were mostly Bucks and the big Case folding hunter was also popular.

Apparently the rules were not always that rigid. Us shore sailors (at least us white-collar workers) didn't carry knives, so I didn't have occasion to hear if there were any rules that applied to me.
 
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