Official Poll: Most Popular Buck Knife Model

Of the classic Buck models listed, which is your favorite?

  • 102 Woodsman

    Votes: 2 2.3%

  • 110 Hunter

    Votes: 43 49.4%

  • 112 Ranger

    Votes: 23 26.4%

  • 119 Special

    Votes: 7 8.0%

  • 055 The 55

    Votes: 2 2.3%

  • 301 Stockman

    Votes: 6 6.9%

  • 303 Cadet

    Votes: 3 3.4%

  • 501 Squire

    Votes: 1 1.1%

  • 836 Selkirk

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    87
  • Poll closed .
Despite having 24 - 110s, I voted for the 112 - have 14 different variations - because I can't legally carry a folding hunter in the pocket in my State. Blades over 3.5" can't be concealed, and I haven't warmed up to the idea of wearing a sheath on the belt. I was torn because I really like the Vantage series, but it's not in the poll. I have 16 different versions to pick from and carry one frequently. One other that I've amassed too many of is the 425 MiniBuck. I always have one on me.
 
The 110 was my dream knife when I was younger and I couldn’t wait till I got my hands on one. My first 110 in 1989 was the Damascus Stag and I still have it. Since then I have acquired a dozen of them. I actually have several favorites including the 112, 501, 303,301,307,vantage pro, Marksman , 117, 104,105, 119, 120,124 but I will always have a 110 around.
 
plb said:
Despite having 24 - 110s, I voted for the 112 - have 14 different variations - because I can't legally carry a folding hunter in the pocket in my State. Blades over 3.5" can't be concealed, and I haven't warmed up to the idea of wearing a sheath on the belt. I was torn because I really like the Vantage series, but it's not in the poll. I have 16 different versions to pick from and carry one frequently. One other that I've amassed too many of is the 425 MiniBuck. I always have one on me.
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The minibuck is an all-time classic
 
If there is an open smooth road, I will probably drive my Aston Martin, but if I am off a paved road or just going to the store, I will probably drive my Jeep. Both of those are designed for a purpose, so one isn't necessarily better, or more favored, than the other. For my normal everyday use a 303 seems adequate—like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, "It's not too big and it's not too small".

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I've loved AND chased and displayed the 112 since 2007 and had at a peak probably over 200.. After KathyJo passed and ever increasing health issues over the last 3 years I'm down to about 80. Some really nice ones left too! The 112 was the "Red Headed" stepchild of Buck folders till about 2015-2016 but since then has come into it's own as a model. More choices in all variants of handle material and steels from the factory. But old habits die hard.. For the VERY first time, just recently, the Custom shop allowed us to order a Drop point blade for the 112..
 
eveled said:
The 110 is so iconic it and every knock off that vaguely looks like it is called a “Buck knife” by almost everyone. Like how tissue is called kleenex.

The 110 is the icon, the 119 is second. The rest are way behind...
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Whether I'm correct or not, this ^^^ is how I feel.

I RARELY use the word "Iconic". However, when it comes to the things like the "Shelby Cobra", the "1911", the "Cummins Diesel", the ".44 Magnum", etc., there are a few staples of "Americana" that actually hit that bar for me. The Buck 110 is one of those, even more so than others. (Again, just my very humble opinion)


As eveled mentioned...

As a child of the 70's, and a teen of the 80's, ANYTHING that even resembled the Buck 110 was referred to as a "Buck knife".


The last time that I checked, which was around a decade ago, Buck had produced over 14 MILLION 110's. For me, the proof is in the pudding.

Your mileage may vary.
 
Alone said:
Whether I'm correct or not, this ^^^ is how I feel.

I RARELY use the word "Iconic". However, when it comes to the things like the "Shelby Cobra", the "1911", the "Cummins Diesel", the ".44 Magnum", etc., there are a few staples of "Americana" that actually hit that bar for me. The Buck 110 is one of those, even more so than others. (Again, just my very humble opinion)


As eveled mentioned...

As a child of the 70's, and a teen of the 80's, ANYTHING that even resembled the Buck 110 was referred to as a "Buck knife".


The last time that I checked, which was around a decade ago, Buck had produced over 14 MILLION 110's. For me, the proof is in the pudding.

Your mileage may vary.
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Well said. My thoughts precisely. I'm 62, so the "Buck knife" absolutely RULED all thru my child/adolescent/young adult years and beyond. Nothing else even comes close in my recollection. If there was a knife sheath on someone's belt? There's a 90% chance it was a Buck 110 or a clone (and those were still referred to as a Buck Knife).
 
I had to vote 110. For me it’s based on the title as others have mentioned. The title says most popular. I think it’s hard to argue with the popularity of the 110. While it might not be as popular today with folks due to lighter options the longevity of it speaks for itself in my opinion.

The 119 in my opinion is a very close second.A lot of folks when they think of a Buck fixed blade automatically think of a 119.

As far as my favorite? I can’t decide. It honestly depends on my mood. The 110 will always be up there because I’ve liked them since I was a kid. Also there’s it much you can’t do with a 110. Large enough for most task I would ever need done but fine tip for detail work with a pinch grip.

The last few years I’ve been on the 119/120 kick as far as using goes.

Then there are times when it’s something completely different. For years it was the Vanguard as my go to everything knife.Then there’s the 105 and 118.



I guess honestly my favorite Buck knife is whatever one I’m carrying at the time. 😂
 
Happy Hippo said:
I think I have some 400+ 112s now. Either I like them or I have a sickness - or both. But I would vote for the 301 on that list too.
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Me too... the most knives of any one pattern I own are Buck 112s. No where near 400, but dozens! Like you, I also have a soft spot for the 301. Its not the most refined stockman: these days they all seem to have gaps and lousy, plasticy handle material. But I just love the way Buck keeps the thicker blade stock on the stockman and I love the grind on that 420HC. It is a workhorse.
 
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