Buck 110 Folding Hunter Knife

Introduced in 1964 by Al Buck in San Diego, the lockback design essentially created the modern locking folding knife category. The 3.

75-inch 420HC stainless steel blade is cryogenically treated for improved edge retention and corrosion resistance, and the lockback mechanism provides a rock-solid lockup that inspired decades of imitation. The handle uses Macassar ebony Dymondwood scales with brass bolsters and liners — a combination that develops character with age without sacrificing structural integrity.

Buck manufactures the 110 in Post Falls, Idaho and backs it with their Forever Warranty — a true lifetime, transferable warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the knife exists, regardless of who owns it. Buck will also sharpen and repair 110s at their factory for a nominal fee.

At approximately $55, the 110 occupies an exceptional value position for a USA-made knife with a forever warranty. The 110 is the knife that grandfathers pass down, that hunting guides carry as backup, and that sits in tackle boxes across the country.

Sixty years of continuous production have made it an American standard.