History of the Buck 110

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  • čas přidán 28. 02. 2023
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  • @willbart1236
    @willbart1236 Před 10 měsíci +13

    I was a teenager in the 1970s. Most people do not understand how iconic this knife actually is.
    In the 70s, people did not have the disposable income like they have today. It was a status symbol among boys and young men. It was the knife to have. I have carried one on my belt for most of my life. These nights are incredibly rust resistant. I worked on a boat for four years. Saltwater environment. I had it out every day. I would rinse it off with fresh water and put it away. Didn’t even dry it. Not a speck of rust. Ever.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 10 měsíci +3

      Holds up to work and the test of time!

  • @thesandman6478
    @thesandman6478 Před 10 měsíci +23

    Been carrying the same 110 since 1975 with no complaints what so ever, it was a birthday gift from my dad at fifteen

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 10 měsíci +2

      That is an awesome gift and knife tale as well! Thanks for sharing

  • @tennesseesmoky9012
    @tennesseesmoky9012 Před rokem +12

    What an excellent example of American manufacturing success. Your correct, the Buck 110 is an iconic knife. For many, this was a first knife. For so many others, this was a must have knife. Growing up, all of the guys had a Buck 110 on the belt holding up their blue jeans. It was a camp knife, a farm knife, a hunting and skinning knife, a good knife for filleting some crappie, a multipurpose tool to fit so many needs.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +2

      An icon of the knife world for sure

  • @kjgas6945
    @kjgas6945 Před rokem +16

    Buck knives are a True American legend!! Thank you TC!!! And thank you Smoky Mountain knife Works!!👍🏻👍🏻🤠🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +2

      Thanks for watching KJ!

  • @thecelt471
    @thecelt471 Před rokem +6

    The Buck 110 was the knife we carried in the US Navy Seabees. We used it for everything from stripping wire, opening c ration cans, living out in the bush etc. Best knife to own and I still carry it when hunting, hiking, camping etc.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +2

      A great all a round knife that can stand up to any task you throw its way! Thank you for your service

  • @patdavis8416
    @patdavis8416 Před rokem +4

    Purchased my first 110 in 1971 while I was at Ft Bragg still have it!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem

      That is an awesome knife tale! Thanks for sharing with us

  • @nathanhollingsworth413
    @nathanhollingsworth413 Před 11 dny +1

    I still have the 110 dad gave me many years ago , I bought my son a custom 110 when he graduated OSUT from the U.S. ARMY . I currently carry a 112 custom with a drop point blade rather than the clip point

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 8 dny

      A classic across generations

  • @richardpcrowe
    @richardpcrowe Před 8 měsíci +6

    Carried a Buck 110 from 1966 to 1972 (I spent an aggregate of 32 months in Vietnam).
    I did everything with this knife and carried it in lieu of the standard Navy-Marine Corps KaBar. It was a lot sharper and lighter in weight than the KaBar.
    It never rusted and was my faithful friend. I gave it to buddy when I left Vietnam for the last time. I think that my copy was produced at the Buck factory in San Diego, California.
    I purchased one with a polymer handle but, I enjoyed the wooden handle model because of its looks.

    • @kriskabin
      @kriskabin Před 4 měsíci

      Thanks for your service in Vietnam. That was very generous of you to give your 110 away to another soldier; class move.👍👏

  • @whammofammo7346
    @whammofammo7346 Před rokem +12

    This is very well done! Thanks guys. Buck 110 was my first knife and I wish with all my heart I still had it. I know exactly where its at sadly its encased in concrete.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +3

      Think of it as a knife time capsule! But seriously thanks for watching and we are looking forward to doing more of these

  • @Nightdiver20
    @Nightdiver20 Před rokem +2

    Been carrying mine for 20 years. It's done everything I've ever asked of it and when the blade chipped from doing something I shouldn't have, Buck re-bladed and got it looking like new for $10. Just can't beat it.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +1

      One of our favorites!

  • @VenaticFishing
    @VenaticFishing Před 11 měsíci +2

    I work in union as a electrician 🇨🇦and just got a package for my birthday custom buck 110 with engravings was cool to learn some history on it

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 11 měsíci

      Thank you for the work that you do and we are glad you enjoyed it!

  • @TheLastRanger
    @TheLastRanger Před rokem +2

    My favorite mullet wearing CZcamsr at SMKW. Love the Buck 110 and the 112.

  • @ElmarDertnig
    @ElmarDertnig Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thank you SMKW-Team for that video! The Buck 110 was definitely a milestone in my knife addiction and the classic one is my favorite! Every time I hold it, I can feel the states, even here in the heart of Europe❤

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for watching and if you ever find yourself in East Tennessee please stop in and see us!

  • @dhn.
    @dhn. Před 4 měsíci +2

    I have two 110 I inherited from my father and father in law. I think I also have a third 110 laying around somewhere. I am about to order a 112 soon.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Hard to be the 110 or 112

  • @staceyroberts9177
    @staceyroberts9177 Před rokem +5

    The Buck 112 came about due to an altercation between two sailors, which involved a Buck 110. The Navy reduced the allowable carry knife to a three inch blade, thus came the 112.

    • @staceyroberts9177
      @staceyroberts9177 Před rokem +1

      I also believe that the 112 is also known as the Ranger which is the ship that the two sailors belonged to.

    • @armandcouture4655
      @armandcouture4655 Před 10 měsíci

      Both true!

  • @GromMolotok
    @GromMolotok Před rokem +3

    The Buck 110 was my first serious knife. I got it as a young Boy Scout. I'd had just novelty and promo knives before that. That particular knife is long gone, and now my only 110 is the Open Season model. From SMKW of course.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching Grom!

  • @franka9760
    @franka9760 Před rokem +7

    What a coincidence! I just got my Buck 110 today!
    I look forward to your knife history series. Please put the Spyderco Paramilitary series on your list. Thanks in advance!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +1

      We are looking forward to more of these and thanks for the suggestion!

  • @AJ_CARTER77
    @AJ_CARTER77 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Found a vintage one in a golf bag in a pond only a tiny bit on rust but basically brand new

  • @propblast82nd
    @propblast82nd Před rokem +5

    Been carrying a Buck110 over 50 years

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem

      🙌🙌🙌

    • @Last_Chance.
      @Last_Chance. Před rokem +1

      As you should

    • @jonsmith2963
      @jonsmith2963 Před rokem

      Do you have to worry about knife laws since the blade is over three inches?

    • @propblast82nd
      @propblast82nd Před rokem

      @@jonsmith2963 No , blade limit is 4 inches in my area . It’s never been an issue even when I was working .

  • @kriskabin
    @kriskabin Před 4 měsíci +1

    Colter Wall sings about the Buck, too.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 4 měsíci

      It is an icon to be sure

  • @steelmademance8167
    @steelmademance8167 Před rokem +4

    Buck 110!!!

  • @radar468
    @radar468 Před rokem +2

    The 110 has been my go to for 33 years.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

  • @jamesjerome7227
    @jamesjerome7227 Před 12 dny

    Love mine. I have 2 110s & 3 112s. Finger grips on all but my original 112

  • @slinkybandinky2775
    @slinkybandinky2775 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for making this video on my favorite knife of all time. Not because I used it to skin a Buck, but it was the knife I carried as a Bos’n mate in the Navy and for all the boys in 4th division. We kept them very sharp in case we needed to cut a line quickly. It was stout enough to get the job done and I still have several of them as well as the 112

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching and thank you for your service

  • @kennykamensky993
    @kennykamensky993 Před 10 měsíci

    Buck 110 is a legendary knife I have many buck knives never had a problem with them I’ve had some from the early 70’s and they are still like new great USA made products

  • @stevemastbaum
    @stevemastbaum Před 7 měsíci +1

    Have a Buck 110 it was my grandfather’s. I’ve had it since the mid 70’s, it’s at least 50 years old by my estimation. The older square type 110.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Those old square bodies hold a special place in our hearts

  • @haveaknifeday6253
    @haveaknifeday6253 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Legendary Classic

  • @carlosbrites8201
    @carlosbrites8201 Před 10 měsíci

    A real Legend Knife.Thanks-

  • @behindthespotlight7983
    @behindthespotlight7983 Před 10 měsíci +4

    EVERY man should have a Buck 110, a Buck 119, a Leatherman Wave and a Colt or Springfield 1911 in .45ACP.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 10 měsíci

      That is a good line up for any EDC

    • @davids9549
      @davids9549 Před 10 měsíci +1

      You are indeed blessed! Here in the UK the only one of those which wouldn't get us locked up is the Leatherman...

  • @craigm2484
    @craigm2484 Před rokem +2

    Awesome knife my Grandfather gave me two knifes when I was a kid . The 110 was the 1st the 2nd was a big Ridged heavy brass with finger grooves . I also got a WW2 Morse divers knife in the bronze / brass sheath original leather strap on it honestly never used I've only taken it out 5 times to look at it . I want that 110 auto 👍🏻 Have a Good day Everyone .

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching Craig!

  • @davidbaize4825
    @davidbaize4825 Před rokem +1

    Great video TC!!! Hope to see you and Greg April 7th in the afternoon when I next visit the store. I have a 110 and 112. Looking to get the automatic 110 next😁👍.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching and safe travels!

  • @mikereese15
    @mikereese15 Před rokem +1

    Awesome. Thanks TC

  • @mikecurtis2585
    @mikecurtis2585 Před rokem +2

    Great Classic design! One of my favorite patterns!!

  • @Ryland35767
    @Ryland35767 Před rokem +2

    The old Buck 110s that were made with 440C were very hard and many people had a problem sharpening. Personally, I liked the 440C Buck 110. Did not hear the sharpening complaint after 420HC was introduced. Also, the hard 440C was rough on Bucks machinery. That means Buck used a cheaper steel that was easier to sharpen and easier on their equipment. The consumer didn't appear to care about the cheaper product.

  • @Mrfreshpoptarts
    @Mrfreshpoptarts Před 7 měsíci +1

    Bucks alway come from the factory extremely sharp too

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 7 měsíci

      Always ready to work from the moment you open the box!

  • @donc5220
    @donc5220 Před rokem +2

    Ive got that Green Select lite in the mail should be here tomorrow .

  • @skylazart
    @skylazart Před 9 měsíci

    Very very cool to know more about this o knife history. Thank you

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 9 měsíci

      Thank you for watching!

  • @jamesevans9621
    @jamesevans9621 Před rokem +1

    Love the 110 I ordered one from the custom shop in drop point love it

  • @po2313
    @po2313 Před rokem +1

    I own several of this model, including one still in the blister pack which shall remain unopened. Awesome knife.

  • @carlbunner5515
    @carlbunner5515 Před rokem

    My local walmart, had the buck 110 120th aniversary in collector tins on sale for $21.00 .... i bought 3 of them . Couldnt resist.

  • @joekasperek1086
    @joekasperek1086 Před rokem +1

    My dad taught me to skin my first deer with the original Buck 110 and I think I still have it somey thx TC ❤️❤️❤️

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching Joe!

  • @williamwilliams7706
    @williamwilliams7706 Před rokem

    One of my favorite knives. The only knife I need in my deer hunting pack. It will never rust or rot and it is always shaving sharp..

  • @herbertreid7353
    @herbertreid7353 Před 3 měsíci

    Got a buck 11o for xmass awesome knife

  • @stevemastbaum
    @stevemastbaum Před 7 měsíci +1

    Always wondered why the titanium 560 wasn’t just called a 110. Other than the finger grooves and material seems the same to me.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for watching Steve!

  • @cemetarygates2800
    @cemetarygates2800 Před rokem +3

    Good stuff TC. My dad taught me how to sharpen knives with this one some 45 years ago. The Buck 110 is legendary.!

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching CG!

  • @topbananafrosty8739
    @topbananafrosty8739 Před rokem +1

    Fun fact the first weapon you get in the video game Yakuza Kiwami 2 is a Buck 110 (obviously not called that and the brass is replaced with a silver metal for copyright reasons) and that's what led me to this video.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem

      That is awesome! We love video games.

  • @1joshjosh1
    @1joshjosh1 Před 5 měsíci +1

    BUCK 110 4 life MO-FO's.
    Wooooooooooooow.

  • @TadDactical
    @TadDactical Před 8 měsíci

    Love em. I bought a 112 with the micarta and s30v 👍👌 . I don't think there's a tougher edc knife on the market.

  • @holmes1978
    @holmes1978 Před rokem

    What were the two sounds ?

  • @geico1975
    @geico1975 Před rokem +1

    HA! Love the T-shirt, guess it's suppose to be a take on the older 1970's - 1980's Atlanta Braves T-shirts?

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +1

      www.smkw.com/smkw-blades-t-shirt

  • @robertfinneide5044
    @robertfinneide5044 Před rokem +2

    I thought they made the 112 because of the Navy implementing a rule about blade length on ships making it impossible to carry the 110 on ships.

  • @RJB
    @RJB Před rokem +1

    What's your number one selling knife?

  • @hichamtata4774
    @hichamtata4774 Před rokem +3

    Hello mon ami 🇺🇸🫡 Buck l'un des fabricants de couteaux les plus célèbre Au monde superbes couteaux des couteaux très robustes Au look classique mes qui fait son effet au fan de couteaux 😍 qui aime avoir des couteaux avec une histoire 🇺🇸

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +1

      Un couteau de travail avec style qui a gardé la tête baissée et a fait le travail, puis le monde l'a remarqué au lieu d'être un éclair dans la casserole

    • @hichamtata4774
      @hichamtata4774 Před rokem

      TC le poète du couteau 🫡 respect

  • @MrAlexH1991
    @MrAlexH1991 Před 6 měsíci

    Aren’t they gonna start running a line of these knives in Magnacut?

  • @dhawk6896
    @dhawk6896 Před rokem +1

    I have a bucklite 110/ 426
    With finger grooves great knife
    Would like history
    Of the folding hunter pattern

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!

  • @wickedsteve
    @wickedsteve Před 10 měsíci

    I am not a country music fan but very curious to listen to the songs mentioning this great knife.

    • @kriskabin
      @kriskabin Před 4 měsíci

      Check out Colter Wall; he mentions his "old Buck knife" in one of his songs.

  • @miguelterivel9918
    @miguelterivel9918 Před rokem +2

    pour moi le buck knife 110 c'est le meilleur couteau du monde selon moi.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem

      Un bourreau de travail classique qui peut résister non seulement à n'importe quel travail lancé mais aussi parce qu'il n'a pas changé

  • @Jeremy-Two
    @Jeremy-Two Před rokem +2

    History of the Cold Steel Recon 1, please.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!

  • @vicferrarisgarage
    @vicferrarisgarage Před 6 měsíci

    What is the + mark after the 110 stand for?

    • @kriskabin
      @kriskabin Před 4 měsíci

      Those various symbols represent the year it was manufactured. Google Buck's chart of symbols.

    • @vicferrarisgarage
      @vicferrarisgarage Před 4 měsíci

      @@kriskabin awesome thanks ☺️

    • @vicferrarisgarage
      @vicferrarisgarage Před 4 měsíci

      @@kriskabin 1991 thanks

  • @jamescooper2618
    @jamescooper2618 Před 9 měsíci

    You forgot the Bucklite from the late 80s. A 110 with plastic handles.

  • @chuckhiccox8086
    @chuckhiccox8086 Před 11 měsíci +1

    As far as I’m concerned, Buck has never been able to improve the 110 . They have though made a lot of knock off versions of the 110 , but how do you improve perfection ?

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 11 měsíci

      The 110 is Iconic!

  • @Hoggy1963
    @Hoggy1963 Před rokem +2

    SWEET

  • @evanschneider9717
    @evanschneider9717 Před rokem

    What songs have the buck 110 in it? I’m making a Spotify playlist

  • @gregbarry5875
    @gregbarry5875 Před rokem +1

    I think you said the blade was 3.25 inches. Did you mean to say 3.75 or was the original version shorter than the current one ?

  • @goatmodegaming
    @goatmodegaming Před 6 měsíci

    I just got my first Buck 110 from my grandpa who just passed away, it’s from 1980-1981, obviously used but still in very good condition. How do I tell whether it’s 440 or 420?

    • @kriskabin
      @kriskabin Před 4 měsíci

      Research the date stamp symbol next to the 110 stamp on its blade. Get on Buck's website to their symbols chart to see when your knife was built. Knowing when it was manufactured will let you know what steel was used. If your 110 has those squared off handle corners, it's probably 440c; the HARD steel!

    • @goatmodegaming
      @goatmodegaming Před 4 měsíci

      @@kriskabin yeah thanks the only problem is that I know it was manufactured either 1980 or 1981 but they changed the steel in 1981 so it could be either. What exactly do you mean by squared off handle corner?

  • @ilijabosnjak76
    @ilijabosnjak76 Před rokem +2

    Was looking at Buck 110 for years, I have knock offs and they never let me down either,but I always wanted The Original,,Sooo sale came at Cabelas Canadian as I am Canadian and finally got myself Alaskan Guide in S30V with nice Rosewood or Cherry scales.. I don’t think I will ever use it,it’s gorgeous and using it just feels,,,wrong…Being a knife lover I have quite a substantial collection and addiction never stops 😂…Have fun fellas…

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před rokem

      Thanks for watching and sharing your knife tale!

  • @ralphmitchell3435
    @ralphmitchell3435 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Bought my 110 in 1978. Still have it.

    • @SMKWcom
      @SMKWcom  Před 10 měsíci

      Love when a good knife gets put to use and stands the test of time!

  • @chrisgiven4313
    @chrisgiven4313 Před rokem +1

    👍

  • @ib0oo0
    @ib0oo0 Před 7 měsíci

    why is it called 110? what is 110?

  • @rjpeiffer8819
    @rjpeiffer8819 Před 24 dny

    The 110 is a 3.75 not 3.25 blade

  • @bronco1199
    @bronco1199 Před 9 měsíci +2

    I used the 112 slim for a season at work. Dirty, nasty work I stalling drainage systems. Cold weather, hot weather, wet weather, dry weather. That Lil sucker took all abuse I threw at it. Tough, light, easy to sharpen and good in hand

  • @ZANDZULU
    @ZANDZULU Před 21 dnem

    Why Buck Change 440c to 420hc? 440c is much better than 420hc....

  • @Vladimiravs
    @Vladimiravs Před rokem +1

    +

  • @blueduck9409
    @blueduck9409 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Buck makes a fantastic knife. The 110 is the flag ship knife.