New to me 112 Ranger

[TGBTG7701]

I picked up an older 112 single dot one each side of number. I have to ask myself after 30+ years of collecting and carrying pocket knives, why didn't buy one before now. This is a great knife, I always heard "they are hard to sharpen" nope very easy. They are heavy, see why they offer so many sheath options. These are some durable knives, built to last and last. I found a winner here, going add a 110 to the collection.

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Back when your two-dot 112 was new Buck sold an Arkansas stone that I believe was softer than the 440C steel of the knife. I think that greatly contributed to the "hard to sharpen" reputation that you still hear people talk about today. With modern diamond stones that problem has gone away, but not everyone has gotten the message! Glad you found your 112, I know you'll enjoy it!

 

[TGBTG7701]

I made about 5 to 6 passes each side on quality Diamond stone, then the ceramic sticks, knife sharpens extremely well.

 

[pjsjr]

Back when your two-dot 112 was new Buck sold an Arkansas stone that I believe was softer than the 440C steel of the knife. I think that greatly contributed to the "hard to sharpen" reputation that you still hear people talk about today.

I don't know if the stone was softer, but, the 440C and buck's grind on the early knives made them hard to sharpen for me.

 

[Bastler]

Welcome to the forum. Buy a 110 to go with your 112 and you won't really need any other knives.

 

[Mitch110]

Buy a 110 to go with your 112 and you won't really need any other knives.

Except many many more 110's and 112's in different flavors

 

[stevekolt]

Congrats on the 112! Personally, I much prefer the size of the 112 over the 110.

 

[rhino]

Congrats on the 112! Personally, I much prefer the size of the 112 over the 110.

I like the shape of the 112 handle more, but the size of the 110.

In a dream world, I'd have a 112 handle with a 4.25-5 inch blade.

 

[Bill Siegle]

When I was a kid my Brother gifted me a Bucklite in the Ranger size. That knife is still here and ready to work! Just this week I finally added a proper brass 112 to my stable and I’m loving it! It’s literally a perfect design IMHO

 

[Alberta Ed]

Buck's old 440C blade were about impossible to sharpen -- I wore my first 112 Ranger out by over sharpening on a carborundum hone, which was all I had then. I think 420Hc is a big improvement over 440C, and now you can get a 112 in S30V, like my Custom Shop 112.

 

[Mitch110]

Might as well add a 55 to your lineup !

 

[bucksway]

In the last 10 years I have noticed more folks using and collecting the 112..It really IS equal to the 110 in actual use! I used to say the 112 was the 'Redheaded Stepchild' of Bucks folders because for many years Buck did not give us nearly the choices the 110 had in handles, blade steels and basic configurations. Prior to 2005 it was difficult to find a 112 with just a nickel silver frame! LE's with cutouts gold etched or upgraded steels and particularly drop points were also hard to find. To this day you still can't get a DP 112 or serrations in the Custom shop. But all that started to change and now the 112 is getting the respect it deserves..