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Buck 110 Folding Hunter Pro

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Jonathan Tayag
Buck 110 Folding Hunter Pro

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If you were to picture a classic pocket knife like the one your grandpa used to carry, chances are it'd look a lot like a Buck knife. The Buck 110 hunting knife is as traditional as they come, but that also means it isn't exactly on the cutting edge when it comes to features. That all changes with the new and improved 110 Hunter Pro. It's a fresh take on a classic with new materials and construction, resulting in a modern gent's knife that doesn't compromise what made the original so great.

The familiar design of the original 110 returns with the Pro. But instead of wood grain on the handle, the Pro features jet-black G10 scaling. G10 helps you get a solid grip on the knife, even in wet conditions. It's also more durable and than traditional wood panels. And while G10 is often aggressively textured on modern EDC knives, the scales on the 110 Pro are smooth enough to keep in line with its gent's knife styling and to slip in and out of your pocket without snagging.

The centerpiece of this knife is the upgraded 3.75" clip-point blade. Instead of softer 420HC, the Pro sports premium S30V stainless steel. At 59.5-61 RC, S30V is harder than 420HC at 58 RC. This means the Pro can get sharper compared to the regular 110. The blade on the Pro is also more apt to keep that sharp edge longer through daily use. The addition of S30V is a big upgrade that thrusts the 110 into the modern era. It's still a gent's knife, though. Opening the blade on the 110 Pro remains a two-handed affair via nail nicks on either side of the blade.

Despite the upgrades, the new 110 Pro wouldn't look out of place in your grandfather's vintage EDC. It's built with better materials. Think of it as a heirloom knife you'd be comfortable actually using as a daily driver. Grab one for your EDC at the link below.

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About the Author
Jonathan Tayag is secretly an information technology and corporate security expert who prefers to moonlight as a creative event and commercial photographer whenever possible. His varied experience and substantial travels have led him to seek, without even thinking about it at first, the best gear for the best use at the best price available. Before the concept of EDC (everyday carry) firmly took hold, Jonathan already spent untold amounts of time optimizing for the best-in-slot pieces of gear, from cameras and lenses to pocket knives, pens, and bags and packs. In November 2015, Jonathan joined EverydayCarry.com and has since written numerous articles and guides to help impart his knowledge to the community as a whole.

Jonathan's photographic works have appeared on numerous online websites, print, video, and television outlets for over a decade. Jonathan's previous clients include Blizzard Entertainment, Red Bull, ESL, Razer, and several other endemic and non-endemic esports sponsors and brands. His work also features heavily in online competitive gaming communities, especially those of the StarCraft and Fighting Game genres. You've likely seen his work if you've spent time in a stream or in-game chat over the years.

Discussion (3 total)

Doug French ·
Hah. Worst knife imaginable, Annoyingly heavy, hard to open and only barely holds an edge.. I threw mine in the trash the day I received my Kershaw Leek.

Hah. Worst knife imaginable, Annoyingly heavy, hard to open and only barely holds an edge.. I threw mine in the trash the day I received my Kershaw Leek.
Nate ·
Thanks for featuring thIs knife, it’s awesome!

On a side note, it drives me nuts when people call it a “gents knife.” It may look classy, but it’s huge, heavy, and most definitely a hunting knife... not something I would drop in my slacks for an evening out. Ever. It would turn sideways and look rediculous. But it can clean a deer or gut a fish like a pro!
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