Winner...And Still Heavyweight Champion...The Venerable Buck 110

[akeegan]

 

[Ishrub]

Not sure if crosslinking is allowed but it would seem silly to repost.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ta-re-made-Buck-110s-in-Paua-Paua-amp-Buffalo

 

[r8shell]

I think that's the version I have- 1972-74 but the bolsters on mine look a lot flatter/ more squared off on the edges. A co-worker gave it to me in the mid '80s. His buddy had processed a deer with it and he said it was 'messed up' It was dull and dirty (dried blood and such) There wasn't anything wrong- I just cleaned it and sharpened it and he said "That's cool- keep it" I never carry it because it is a little heavy for me and I don't really like brass. But I respect it!

 

[Magnaminous_G]

 

[tikkidaddy]

The BUCK 110 is w/out a doubt an american classic. Id love to see a 110 w/ excellsior grade pearl grips.

 

[THE_LONGBOW]

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[tikkidaddy]

beautiful...old fashioned quality w/new matls. Is there a 110 w/polished g10 scales?

 

[THE_LONGBOW]

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[Shiny Bolster]

I just ordered one from bean for 33.96.

 

[Stone Knifeworks]

Here is one I did in Copper with a Chip Flinted Blade.
Heath
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[i2ookthablu1]

Damn Heath you are doing some very nice work mate thanks for the pics.

 

[Stone Knifeworks]

Damn Heath you are doing some very nice work mate thanks for the pics.

Thank you.

 

[Zehshlo]

These are only a few of my favorites. I have a pile of them, factory & customized... enjoy...

WOW!!! Those are some excellent fotos of some fantastic custom work. Thanks.

 

[hohenstreetroa]

Zehshlo,

Blade forums user ID "Redrummd" made these knives. He does incredible lapidary work, primarily on Buck 110 knives. Check out his forum...

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/878-Art-In-Stone

 

[Ishrub]

The BUCK 110 is w/out a doubt an american classic. Id love to see a 110 w/ excellsior grade pearl grips.

NZ Paua Abalone.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ta-re-made-Buck-110s-in-Paua-Paua-amp-Buffalo

Australian South Sea Pearl and Paua




I also have one in plain Australian South Sea Pearl and another in Mammoth molar.

 

[hohenstreetroa]

NZ Paua Abalone.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ta-re-made-Buck-110s-in-Paua-Paua-amp-Buffalo

Australian South Sea Pearl and Paua

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I also have one in plain Australian South Sea Pearl and another in Mammoth molar.

Gorgeous knives! Those three make a beautiful set.

 

["stroker 8"]

My 1990 110 has served me well through the years, from being at my side in the Navy to the present where I use it all the time. I have 3 total 2 with FG's and 1 without. A true Classic Knife thats been duplicated but never surpassed. What year did Buck introduce this knife, the late 1960's?

 

[i2ookthablu1]

1964 is the birthyear of the greatest ever folding hunter :thumbup:

 

[Buck knives I like]

With the discussion of the workmanlike 301 recently and my offline conversations with 300Bucks, I thought it might be a good time to reintroduce the heavyweight champ as it were.

Standing 4 7/8" and weighing in at a massive 7 3/8 ounces, the venerable Buck 110 still appears ready to take on all comers aspiring to take the crown.

My only example is this (late 90's as I recall) version which was assembled with a Master Series BG-42 blade, Frenchwood (laminated) scales and polished nickel silver bolsters. Probably (to this day) the sharpest production knife out of the box I've ever received:

Feel free to share images of your own version of the king of beasts.

Beautiful knife.

 

[TARFU'D]

Next up is my first knife purchase "with my own money" at the age of 12 (37 years ago)....my Buck 110 with a well worn sheath and for comparison in the next picture is a Case XX XChanger I received as a 15 year anniversary gift from a company I worked for... over 16 years ago...Still carry the Buck every time I go fishing!!!!! Broke the tip off the Buck years ago and re-ground the point to the current shape..