I have a Buck 110 made 74-80 traded a brand new 1999 model to my friend for his old one back in 1999 I have used the old one squirrel and deer hunting I used it on my very first deer in 2007. Just bought a brand new Buck 110 from their site had a 25% discount they sent me for accident sending me the wrong hunting knife they sent the correct one. I used the 25% card and bought my new 110 just got it have not had a chance to use it yet but I do have it on my belt. With discount it only cost me $60.29 instead of $80 the new one is 420 HC steel my old one from 74-80 is made from 440C steel I have no trouble getting the old 440C steel sharp at all and have no trouble getting the 420HC sharp either. My brand new one by referring to date code on blade my new one is a 2012 model year. The BUCK 110 is a tank if you take care of it the knife will take care of you with proper sharpening and keeping it oiled it will stay looking good even though it gets used for hunting. When I talked to Buck customer service rep they told me when storing it to keep it out of the sheath so it does not draw moister and it will keep it like new and keep the leather sheath treated twice a year with leather conditioner it will cost $10 for a big bottle and will last a long time. I am going to buy my 16 year old cousin a 110 as a birthday gift this year that way he will always have a good USA made hunting knives that will last him a long time .Would you recommend this to a friend? Yes

I couldn't believe there was only one review for this classic lock-back folder! The Buck 110 has been around for ages and I have used mine for hiking, hunting, camping, and field dressing game from squirrel, rabbit, to several Buck deer! Sure, the new rage is the fast, one handed operation liner-lock knives but for pure strength and versatility the Buck 110 beats them all. The blade is sharp and stays that way and it locks up like a bank fault and the thick leather sheath belt pouch is top quality like the knife and will last a lifetime. This lock back 110 will be handed down to your son and then your son will hand it down to his son. The guy that lost his Buck in the trash (review below) is STILL crying his eyes out! I can assure you and I'd bet my house that he ran out and bought a new one. Once you have a Buck 110 you can't live without it, trust me. They are that good!

The first knife I've ever owned I've had it for going on six years now and still use it. The lock is the strongest one I've ever seen on any knife and its sharp too. Its also extremely reliable my dad was a trash man and that's were he found it in the trash and to this day its still one of the best knifes that I own completely and totally worth the price listed above. Buy it up now.