New Buck 112 Ranger Lockback

[Modoc ED]

A lot of us have been posting about the new GEC Lockback Knives we have gotten what with the latest release of them from GEC. Well, I thought it'd be neat to see one of Buck's versions of the lockback knife. I think we lose sight of the fact that the Buck lockback knives fit nicely in the traditional knife category.

This is a new (to me) Buck 112 Ranger Lockback knife that I received in the mail this week. It was made in 2008. Although sold to me by my dealer as second hand, it is in mint condition and as NIB. The blade is 3" while the knife closed is 4". The handle material is Birchwood. The fit and finish of this knife is excellent.

 

[knarfeng]

Nice.
That Buck 420HC takes a fantastic edge and holds it really well.
I've measured the hardnesses of 3 Buck 420HC blades on 3 different knives. All have measured 59.

And it's a good looking knife, too.

 

[Grateful]

I have a finergrooved 112 and like it alot. When I think lockback Buck is always the first name to come to my mind.
Jim

 

[black mamba]

Right on, Frank. The Bucks I have gotten recently with the new edge geometry in 420HC have been as sharp as any factory edges I've seen, with the possible exception of some Spydercos in super steels. In a stainless, popular-priced, American made knife, they are DARN hard to beat. Most all of them will just roll hair off your arm.

 

[338375]

I love the 112's and have had some great ones.... I have sold them all though, because I can't get use to wearing a sheath on my belt

 

[GRIM 62]

Those 112s are really sweet knives!Just wish Buck would include them in a custom shop offering.Oh,nice score on that 112!

 

[Modoc ED]

I love the 112's and have had some great ones.... I have sold them all though, because I can't get use to wearing a sheath on my belt

Buck makes a line of the 112s with what they call "echolite" handles. They are very light. So light that it makes carrying a 112 with them in your pocket almost un-noticeable.

 

[mqqn]

Hi Ed -

The Buck Ranger is one of my all-time favorite knives, I had a couple back in the 70's when that was just what you had (unless you had a 110).

Here are my .112. and a 112+ model - the only ones I own today:

best regards -

mqqn

 

[Modoc ED]

Both nice knives "mqqn". I've got one of the "no nail nick" .112. knives too. This is it.

 

[coyote711]

Buck makes a line of the 112s with what they call "echolite" handles. They are very light. So light that it makes carrying a 112 with them in your pocket almost un-noticeable.

That looks like an outstanding knife, but I think any potential buyer ought to read this thread on 'em: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=738844

..... but read it all the way through! Looks like the problem is easily fixed, if it happens to work out for others as it did for the OP. At a minimum, it certainly shows Bucks' commitment to customer service to be A1. :thumbup:

 

[Modoc ED]

I've seen that Keith but out of the thousands of those knives made, it's only happened to a few and as you indicated, Buck's Customer Service is second to none. The OP of that thread got his knife back and is as happy as a clam with it and says it works just fine. Just my .02¢ but if you want a light weight Buck 112, the Buck 112 "Echolite" is the way to go.

 

[navihawk]

I think its time for me to get another 110 or a 112. Jeff is right. You get a lot of knife, and probably more knife per dollar than any other knife out there.Ed I likethat old one without a nick. What year was that?

 

[mqqn]

Both nice knives "mqqn". I've got one of the "no nail nick" .112. knives too. This is it.

Hi Ed -

Sweet - I saw that in another thread, I remember the lanyard hole.

best regards -

mqqn (Andy)

 

[Modoc ED]

I think its time for me to get another 110 or a 112. Jeff is right. You get a lot of knife, and probably more knife per dollar than any other knife out there.Ed I likethat old one without a nick. What year was that?

I bought that one in 1975.