Buck 110 Folding Knife : America’s Knife

By David LaPell

USA –

In 1963 the company board decided they wanted a new folding knife that would be good for hunting but also used for daily chores and work. It had to have a very sturdy lock and a clip point blade that made it very handy for field dressing.

In 1964 Buck unveiled their new knife, christened the Buck Model 110 Folding Hunter, it had a 3 ¾ “ blade with a very easy release and a strong lock. The handles were wood with attractive brass bolsters. The 110 was the first folding knife that was considered to be as strong as a fixed blade. It became an instant hit with hunters and outdoorsman everywhere but also anyone he needed a decent knife that could hold up where other knives wouldn’t.

I first became acquainted with the Buck 110 when I worked for a paper mill when I was 21 years old. One department handed them out to every employee to cut the bands on bails of pulp that came in.

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Source:: AmmoLand