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I recently succeeded in convincing a friend of mine to purchase a Buck 110 (it helped that Wal-Mart markets them for less than $30 here in the Denver area). I told him about the history of Buck Knives and the 110 (info learned here on this forum over the years - thanks to all who contribute their knowledge!).
Subsequently, I showed him my 112FG and we began to speculate about why, exactly, the 112 was introduced; after all, the 110 is clearly a super seller with, I believe, over 14 million sold to date.
The obvious answer is, "People wanted a slightly shorter 110," but I wonder if there might be more to the story. Anyone have any information on how the 112 came to be?
SIDE NOTE: When my buddy bought his 110, I purchased one, too. Interestingly, it came not with the standard 110 leather sheath but with a Cordura sheath that can be work either 'upright' (normal configuation) or sideways. The sheath was labeled "426," which is know is a now-discontinued 110-size Bucklite.
Subsequently, I showed him my 112FG and we began to speculate about why, exactly, the 112 was introduced; after all, the 110 is clearly a super seller with, I believe, over 14 million sold to date.
The obvious answer is, "People wanted a slightly shorter 110," but I wonder if there might be more to the story. Anyone have any information on how the 112 came to be?
SIDE NOTE: When my buddy bought his 110, I purchased one, too. Interestingly, it came not with the standard 110 leather sheath but with a Cordura sheath that can be work either 'upright' (normal configuation) or sideways. The sheath was labeled "426," which is know is a now-discontinued 110-size Bucklite.