Hi Chopper.  The current 110's scales are laminated, stabilized, stained, Obeechee wood.  If my memory serves me 1992 was the last year that the solid Ebony was used as scales on the 110.

Mike

Chopper, I'm glad to hear you got to talk with Joe Houser.  He's the "Man".  I've had the pleasure to meet him a couple of times at the Oregon Knife Collectors Show in Eugene, Oregon.

Did you purchase the 112 new or used?  Enjoy your 110 and 112, both are great knives.

Here is a historical data sheet that Joe put together for the 110 and 112.  It shows the different variations and info necessary for dating the knives.  It's in word ".doc" format.  If you aren't able to open it let me know and I'll convert it to a PDF for you.

110_112DataSheet.doc

Mike

I emailed the Data Sheet off to you, let me know if you can open it or not.

Mike

This is the five year model I accidently gave away for a christmas present and nobody will admit getting it so i can't indian give it. Nobody gets nothing till somebody comes forth. Just kiddin, a card laid is a card played or something.

 The El Cajon Red Bone I put away to protect myself from myself.

Kirk, I still have mine. I really like that El Cajon red bone. Do you need to accidentally  give another one away?

Buck 110 , machined nail mark, 1968 or later

Buck 110 stamped nail nick, 2nd ver, 1968 or later

Gary, those are beautiful.

It's hard to beat an ol' 110 from days gone by.

Here is the one I have.

Johnny, Nice old buck.  A real work horse.

Congrats on the 110. There have been times in my life when it was my only knife, or at least the only one I knew of its whereabouts. It could always be found  On my belt, in a leather sheath , not  some nyloxdura whatever. An additional benefit of such mode of carry is when you start getting fat as a hog, your lard  lops over and rubs irritatingly  and reminds you to quit showing off at the "All you can eat Ribs Joint". The largest knife we carry in our pockets here in Idaho is the 3 5/8 stockman. It is the right size to sit flat deep in the pocket, so it 1.doesn't fall out while riding or falling off your  horse or motor sickle and 2.does not spoil the overall appealing appearance presented by  a sixty near seventy  something year old cowboys in tight fittin levis.

I use a cheap nylon sheath that came with one of the newer ones. It has loops that allows it to be carried sideways, making for a very easy access pull. I like the leather sheath too, I just never seem to use it as much.

I just read a post from JP at Sharpfans that Chuck Buck had suffered a heart attack and was being treated in hospital. Please offer your prayers for this good knife man.

 He autographed my 110 I carry at a show just while back.  kirk

This is one of my latest creations.

That is world class beauty!

This is a 9/11 Buck 110

This is the marble display box for the buck 110, 9/11

Freddy, those Bucks are nice!  I love the turquoise.

Been collecting knives for man years, I have well over 50 pocket knives, some very expensive, but this 110 was my father's only knife. I inherited it when he passed away and will hand it down to my son some day. Yes, it does looks like new.

James , I would trade all my knives or guns for one of my fathers or grandfathers. There were times a Buck 110 was my only knife . I started late and have been only been  collecting  a few years. Everytime a knife  is delivered I think about what I know they would say. "You bought  a knife? What happened to the one you had? If you lost it , or let someone walk off with it I ought to kick your behind. I won't but, son you have it easy".

LOL Ken ......I can hear that in my head

any idea when is the Buck 110FG Folding Hunter with Finger Grooves introduced? i understand that the original Buck 110 does not come with finger grooves.  is this version added very early in Buck110's history?

Christian, I really like the KOA Flame Wood. Also I have one with Indigo Royal Wood and it looks great.

Christian,

When I go to buck and look at the custom shop all I see is Asian water buffalo and cherry.  Is there a link that gives more choices?