ok so i am going to write a 110 book

Odd as it may sound, you might want to include (towards the end) a discussion of the Spyderco CO1 Worker. I wouldn't want to declare the death of the 110, but I think it must be noted that the arrival of pocket clip, one-hand opening and a move towards drop point marked the end of the supremacy of the Buck 110 as the "working man's knife".

Cultural attitudes changed and pocket carry has become more preferable than belt holster carry in most places. So is the appeal of one hand opening on the job site, no matter how some of us may feel about it.

Maybe the positive way to say this is that in the post-Spyderco world, the Buck 110 is free to be what it's name says it is, a "Hunter". Not a "Worker", but a "Hunter".
 
bertl said:
Dave,
You asked for suggestions and you are getting plenty here, plus those sent by e-mail. I think your first problem is going to be determining the focus and level of detail, what to include and what to leave out. If you include everything, it will be a massive and long term undertaking. You can always do volumes 2, 3, 4 ...
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yes bertl that is why I asked here as I wanted to get a idea of level of data and focus that many would want to see
... and
well and as to how many pictures might be needed LOLOLOLO
 
DeSotoSky said:
My take on the history of antique collectable books, particularly pottery, someone masses a huge collection, writes a book/value guide, and then cashes in. Please avoid the value guide.
Other than that, pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures pictures ....did I mention pictures?
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ugh .. I had no thought of "cashing in" as .. well
I don't think that out side of buck collectors that many would take the time to read it
and as to the value of a knife... I had no thought of putting in values as they change so much
and my idea of value is not insurance value tho that is a important number in case of loss ..
rather I am more along the lines of
I need cash asap so how much can I get for it Now type ...
that to me is real world worth tho many will disagree with me ...
 
Dave,
DO IT! The 110 really needs/deserves a book and while I don't think it will make you a ton of cash we're not here for that.

You have a lot to offer and if you don't get it to paper/electron it would be a loss to the community.

Books can be more easily done than ever before, or even done all on electrons if need be.

As much as it pains me to say it (given you're hillbilly writing style :-), I will be happy to give it the first non-pro edit.
I won't be able to comment on content but will work to get the context right.

PM me if you're going to do it and I'll help along the way.

Again, I hope you do it.
 
I'm much more of a knife user than a collector and while I've been aware of the Buck 100 since about 1972 or so it wasn't until about 8 or 9 months ago that I finally got one. Got one for my son too. I would buy a book on the 110 if it were available. Please proceed to write.
 
GREAT IDEA. I agree with JB4570 and all the other suggestions. Include the ways the knife has been customized by both the factory and in the aftermarket. Including the knives that used the 110 style blade such as the 111 or 560 and even the 112. And as previously stated. Lots of pictures. Of course you have to use Rich's idea and make a limited edition of 110 hardcover books all signed by the writer, The Buck clan, and the people who helped in providing information etc. Those last few signed hardcover 184 books brought $249.95 each. And with Buck hinting about coming out with a limited edition set of 110's with I believe 4 of the different variations this year what a great time to write a book on them. Put me down for one of those limited edition signed hard covers.
 
i would buy it,

i have sililar suggestions pictures, models, changes, amount made, limited editions. maybe even contact buck to do a limited run for pre ordered booked and offer pre orders on this forums to us :) it could help with start up costs. and everyone could use another 110 in their life
 
gedlicks said:
GREAT IDEA. I agree with JB4570 and all the other suggestions. Include the ways the knife has been customized by both the factory and in the aftermarket. Including the knives that used the 110 style blade such as the 111 or 560 and even the 112.
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^^ This ^^

Great suggestion.

IMO, the amount of customization (and knock-offs) serves to cement the argument that the 110 is iconic - beyond being a classic even.
 
Dave,

Step one. Fix you up a photo box, studio, etc. Something with quality lighting that you can take good photos with a tripod....Remember, "enough light, hold it steady". You don't need to farm this out, as it would not be good having to go back and forth with someone. Get a new camera if needed, one with at least 10 mpg screen and a macro setting for close-up photos of tangs etc. Fix up and learn to take photos with good lighting, no reflections in bolsters, no dust or lent or fingerprints, etc. Something you can repeat the same quality (top) over an over. Have all the knives in the same position with the same background. You can do fancy art photos to be included in history writing. (If the editors let you.ha) An then store them in an organized form on the computer and make a backup at the same time. A backup you do not keep plugged in to an electric line, as that can be struck by lightning.

Then take photos and fix up a new 110 reference for the 23 or so production knives listed in the 110 forum top thread.

This would be a starting point to expand out from. Sort of like a family tree. Then start organizing the written history stories using the reference time line and throw in the interesting stuff after you got all that down.

So now all you got to do is get to work.

CH/300
 
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Great idea! The 110 is definitely THE iconic knife for a gentleman of a certain age.

I would be delighted to buy a book on 110, and there are few with the knowledge that you display.

I would like to see information about the beginnings - why Buck decided on a folder, and how those discussions came about.

Then the challenges they faces when they began production - and why the subtle changes occurred over the years.

I am not asking for much, am I ?

Thanks!

best

mqqn
 
I would certainly purchase a book on the 110, it`s my all time favorite, and I`m always on the lookout for more information about it.
 
Lots of good comments and suggestions but I think a book like this would end up being massive , so maybe a set of books , I would start with a book on the vintage bucks 110s then in another book to cover the LE knives or the BCCI knives and my personal favorites the buildout knives ,

Another thing to start with might be to use this website and start a thread on each of the variations on the 110 and have people post pictures of just that version of 110 then start with the another version on a different thread , something to think about .
 
Lots of good comments and suggestions but I think a book like this would end up being massive , so maybe a set of books , I would start with a book on the vintage bucks 110s then in another book to cover the LE knives or the BCCI knives and my personal favorites the buildout knives ,

Another thing to start with might be to use this website and start a thread on each of the variations on the 110 and have people post pictures of just that version of 110 then start with the another version on a different thread , something to think about .
 
D-Rig your idea is useful. But for Dave or anyone else thinking about photos for a books vs. forum remember......Here photo sizes are limited to 800 or less mp on the wide side. Also, submitted photos come in all shapes, colors and sizes so some are good some bad. Book publishers will want photos of high quality and detail. Smaller 'pixeled' photos will work but only in a pinch if nothing else is available. If you want to bat in the big leagues you better be able to hit the fast ball.

Anyone wanting to be the "expert" in the knife world better have fancy photos. I am not a knife expert or ever intend to be. I may be limited by my equipment on my photos, but I can see a good one when it appears. Some of you guys are pretty darn good. 300
 
Right on Dave! The more info the better, in my opinion. It'll be worth the wait!
 
I got news for you Dave. People are fickle.......If you say, "I am going to climb Mt. Everest." Folks at least expect you to go to India............Think about what I said of doing it in pieces. Pieces that you can cut down and do articles for the BCCI newsletter and even here. I still think if you do a fancy photo and description of the knives listed in the 110 reference thread you will be making a great start. We can put it in place of Joe's list, I bet he won't mind. Then it that can be your core your can expand into the written history and on to all the variations. I can tell you from limited experience, just jumping in someplace and starting writing will be confusing. Make an outline, make a plan of attack. Get five knives out every day an write just about those. This is a mountain to climb, why do you think I have never done a history of the 301, its a semi-mountain and I just haven't had the courage to travel there.
Divide and conquer........................... Just my opinion. 300
 
I totally agree with using Joe's list and I'm sure there are many others who would like to see each knife that corresponds with each version and variation thats on Joe Housers list .
 
Dave is BUCK Knives doing a book on the 110 for the 50th Aniversary like was mentioned at the BCCI 25th or has changed since you are finally writting one?
 
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