What SS is used in the Buck 110?

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I have a Buck 110 that is probably 25 years old but is still as dependable as new. What a great knife and all time classic.

I was wondering what metal is used in the blade. I read somewhere that it is 420HC? I'm not familiar with that designation, so can someone tell me more about it or give me something to compare it to.

Anyway, I'd just like to know for sure what metal is used in this blade. Although it's a classic hollow ground design, it has never chipped, dented, etc. although it's been used extensively. And, that's why it's so popular.

Thanks!
 
If it's 420HC, I just read another thread below that was really helpful. It's a discussion comparing 420HC to 154CM blade steal.

Now I just need to know for sure if the Buck 110 uses 420HC... thanks again.
 
Here is a date code chart to help you know for sure when it was made.

BuckDateCodesSmall-1.jpg


And here are the dates for when Buck used certain steels.

Before 1981.- 440C
1981 to 1994.- 425M
After 1994.- 420HC
 
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