Howdy, Claes!

My very first Buck knife was the Ranger 112 And, like you, I also fell in love with the size and shape of it. It would be several years before I finally purchased the iconic 110. Then I became obsessed with it, as well!

As far as I know there were a limited number of 112's that Buck made back in 2006 for the BCCI (Buck Collectors Club International) that were almost exactly as you described as your dream knife. If I recall there were 175 made?

They were really sweet, too! Sambar stag with finger grooves - Nickel silver bolsters and pins - S30V "drop point" blade!<----WOW!

I have only seen pictures of these custom Collectors Club knives. I have never actually held one in my hand. But I know they are out there. Of course, if you find one, you can expect to pay a pretty hefty price for it since Buck claimed that they would not be making anymore custom 112's.

That's about all I know. Good luck in your quest to find the ultimate knife!

Cheers!

Hi Claes!

Congratulations on your new 112 Ranger, it's a great knife.

You're right, the "Custom Shop" at Buck's website doesn't give the option of customizing a 112.  Only the 110 Hunter, the Alpha Hunter (fixed blade), and the 500 series... 501, 503, 505

Maybe one of the 500's would suit you.  They're lockbacks like the 112.  You can customize with stag scales and upgrade the steel to S30V.

Here's a link, although I think you already have it:

http://www.buckknives.com/index.cfm?event=customKnife.build

Hmmmm, I wonder if they will ship a custom to Sweden, you might want to contact them first.

Mike

you must try ebay

Claes, unfortunately Buck doesn't offer the 112 Folding Ranger as a choice in their online Custom Shop. I wish they had the 55 model as an option (half size of the 110). A must buy is their DVD video. It's$20, but for members it is only $8. USA Dollars. Not sure if it is region free or USA/Canada only.

Ok! Sounds like a perfect christmasmovie;-)!

About 'the perfect knife' I'll keep looking on ebay and other sites. The most important features for me are the nickel silver bolsters and staghandles. I can go with the 420 Hc. IIt's also a nice blade and as someone said-Image is everything:-D

Of course! When you cant find one yourself, maybe Santa has one in his sack:-D!

Got a Buck 301 Stockman**, SMKW 110 50th Anniversary, and a 55.

BuckKnives.com now has available their 110 Folding Hunter 50th Anniversary Knives. Two versions; Regular Handle and Finger Grooved Handle.

I got the Hoodlum from my wife for Christmas. Nice knife!! I Love it. It adds very nicely to my Buck knives collection. I am just in the process of taking pictures of some of the interesting ones in my collection and will post them soon.

Currently using the Buck Vantage Pro.  Amazing value for money on these production folders.  Did a short review on my blog here.  Enjoy!

I just got this single blade Buckkote model #180

Nice one Paul

2015 Debut: 'Red Steel' Compadre Series Coming From Buck Knives

Three implements from Buck Knives will debut at the Outdoor Retailer trade show this week, including a knife, a hatchet, and a “chopping froe.” They will go on sale in 2015.

Each is made in the USA. The tools are all treated with a red powdercoat finish for rust and corrosion resistance.

Compadre camp knife

The 104 Camp Knife has full-tang construction and a 5160 steel blade that’s 9.5 inches long. Its handle is made of walnut. It will cost $80.

A hatchet, the 106 Compadre model, has a 5160 steel head and a walnut-dymondwood handle. It comes with a leather sheath and weighs about 24 ounces. MSRP when available will be $120.

Compadre Hatchet

Finally, the 108 Compadre Chopping Froe is, Buck cites, a multi-purpose wood working tool. Its 9.5-inch steel blade was built for clearing brush and heavy wood chopping.

Chopping Froe

But the machete-like tool, which measures almost 17 inches long, weighs less than 2 pounds. It will cost $160 when Buck ships to consumers and stores in early 2015. —Stephen Regenold

http://gearjunkie.com/buck-knives-compadre-series

I'm a bit interested in that hatchet. Hope it chops well.

Buck® Buffalo and Honey Jasper Skinner

OK, that is a beautiful Buck!

Awesome looking knife Jan

Bantam is a good knife!

That's a sharp looking collection of Buck's you've got there, Dave!

Do my eyes deceive me or do I spy an automatic third from the left?

Ron cooper, that is *not* an automatic (although I wish I had one in my collection) that is a Buck 110 Master series, what looks like a push button is actually the Master Series badge

Buck 120 General

Thanks, David, for your response. When I saw that picture I thought it looked like a left handed automatic. Now I know what it really is.

Cheers, mate!

Ron, you're more than welcome! I'm here to help.

Cocobolo-Handled Buck 120....newest addition to my collection

Cabela's Alaskan Guide® Series Mini Alpha Knife by Buck Knives®  87.99 now

Hi All,

New to the group.

Been carrying a 110 for years, and much to my delight my grand daughter presented me with a 112fg for Christmas with a custom sheath---

She's a good kid!!!!!!!

Colin,

I would say she is a keeper!!  Congrats and welcome

Congrats Colin!  Sounds like a real good kid!

2015 SHOT Show Sneak Peak - Buck 119 Brahma

NICE!

Both of my Buck 120's, Dymondwood Top Phenolic Bottom

LIFETIME MEMBER OF BUCK COLLECTORS CLUB HAVE ALL HARLEY KNIVES MANY WERE MADE BY BUCK EITHER IN 110S OR BOWIES UP TILL 100TH ANN. HAVE WORKSHOP BOWIE AND OTHERS AND QUITE A FEW OLD CUSTOM SHOP

In this picture I have a 30th anniversary green 110 with Chucks picture, a custom finger grooved 110 with nickel posters and indigo wood scales, a 119, a pathfinder, I also have a 40th anniversary finger grooved 110.  I would like to get some information on a titanium or aluminum partially skeletonized scales/handle 110, I seem to have seen once upon a time.

Hello to all the Buck Enthusiasts on IKC.   Before I begin, let me say I do not actively collect Buck Knives,   I came across the knife pictured below on Ebay a couple weeks ago and bought it without investigating (always a bad idea)  Right after completing the deal I realized the knife was going to ship from China!  Strike Two!

When it arrived I realized that it was actually a very solid, extremely well made knife.  Definitely on par with other bucks I've purchased that were made in China (For instance my Buck Whittaker.)

My question:  Is this knife a Buck or not.  The person selling clearly stated it was made in China yet the blade says Buck U.S.A.  The box is identical to other Buck Knives I've bought.  And, as i said the quality it there.  But is it actually knife made by Buck?

The knife is 3.5 inches closed.  It has a 2.5 inch blade.  While it is not too obvious but the lanyard hole can act as flat head screwdriver or small pry.  And the back end is cap lifter

A clearer view of the blade markings  BUCK  U.S.A.   X44

and the laser etched Buck  and the words Buck Jabes Cutlery?

Hard to see but the very thick liner lock.

As I said, the knife is rock solid.  But as I've never seen it before I'm curious if it is legitimate Buck.

funny thing is,  I spent $5 for the knife.  It is well worth about twice that with no problem, regardless is it is a genuine Buck or a Buck Rogers!  So if it is a counterfeit, the guy is the in wrong business!

Remember that Buck didn't stop A L L production of their knives from the Orient just a large percentage so there are legitimate models being produced in China (PRC) to this day.

Since Buck has never had it listed in their catalogue then what you've got is a 100%, genuine, authentic, piece of Chi-Comm rip off fake/forgery/counterfeit regardless of how well made it is.

Report it to Buck but then again, they can't do sweet all about it as China doesn't recognize copyrights, trademarks etc. from other countries and will tell them to go stick it.

I found an image of it via Google and it is listed as a X44 and made or exported by the biggest rip off on the Internet, Ali Express.  A company noted for it's failure to provide the item in the first place, failure to honour their guarantees or warranty and have more hate sites and pending law suits then any company in the history of marketing.

Everything listed here is pure fake.

http://www.aliexpress.com/folding-buck-knife_reviews.html

Check out this off site of Ali:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/515751

A genuine Buck model 110 Anniversary (Marked US Army) for $33 and a Damascus version---which is probably just acid etched--for $50.

Tobias -- the quick answer is no.  Someone took the Kershaw 8700 design & but it in Buck packaging.  Buck doesn't rip off Kershaw designs -- however, since the original Kershaw knife was made in China, there' s a good chance this knife was made in the same factory & sold directly to the US market.  

Thing is, it's probably not a bad knife, quality-wise.   BUT, there's a decent chance the Chinese government is subsidizing the sale, potentially in efforts to sink US manufacturers, in this case knife manufacturers.  

Also, I'm pretty sure a Buck knife will not say "USA" unless it was actually built in the US (if they're made elsewhere, they will indicate that country & not say "USA").

So, at this point, might as well see how it performs & get back to us on that!

I assumed almost from the get-go that it was not a true Buck simply because of the Buck/USA blade stamp.   I've also run across fake  5-11, Kershaws, and Gerbers.   Had it not been a boring late night and had I checked on where it was coming from I'd have never bought it.  I never buy knives that ship from China because nine times out of ten they turn out to be fakes.

I figured I'd check with the Buck guys here because at least you're not ridiculed when you do something stupid.  My only thought was it may have been a knife Buck had made at one time in China and this was overstock being sold.  From the way it sounds here it was NEVER a Buck design.

After some minor alterations I feel I can now use the knife and not feel like I'm insulting Buck.    The BUCK/U.S.A. has been removed.   As the wood marking clearly states Jabes Cutlery, I can live with that and if I ever opt to sell it I will not do it in a Buck Knives box and  tell the  buyer it is knock-off of a Kershaw 8700 Series knife.  That said, I seriously doubt I will sell it but I will put it to good use.