Rough Edge EDC: New Buck knife won’t leave side anytime soon
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Surprise, surprise, surprise.
I got a new favorite EDC pocket knife.
I may be getting a little snarky when I paraphrase Jim Nabors from the classic 1960s TV comedy “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” but I really do have a new pocket knife that may not leave my side for a good while.
The knife in question is a Buck 110 Folding Hunter LT (or Buck 110 Light, as it is often called). It is a lightweight version of Buck’s quintessential 110, which set the knife world on its head more than 50 years ago.
When I was young, I carried a classic Buck 110 from my teenage years until I was in my 30s, when I lost it during a group camping trip. (Still think it got permanently borrowed by one of the people on the trip I didn’t know so well).
Now, all these years later, I am rediscovering my love for Buck.
What is EDC? Here is a look at some daily carry items
I have wanted to get a Buck 110, but the classic wood and brass bolster version is pretty weighty. I just have mixed feelings on whether this iconic knife would be a good everyday carry.
Anyway, earlier this year I picked up a Buck 112 Slim Select, which is the littler brother of the 110 but with a black nylon handle instead of wood.
I immediately fell in love with that knife and it became one of the knives that I rotate as my main everyday carry.
Now, enter the Buck 110 LT. This is a lightweight version of the classic 110. Again, this is made of molded plastic, like my 112 Slim Select.
It is definitely lighter than the classic version but still has a substantial feel to it. It is super sharp, has a grippy handle and just feels like it is up to most cutting tasks.
Rough Edge EDC: Custom slip makes for simple carry solution
Here is what the Buck website has to say about the Buck 110 LT:
“The 110 Folding Hunter LT knife is perfect for those who want a full sized folder in a lightweight package.”
Making this knife even more special to me: It was a gift from my good friend John over at J.O. Ventures Outdoors.
Regular readers of this space know that John and I have teamed up on several projects where he created custom-made leather sheaths and slips for at least nine of my knives.
We are in regular contact via email and messaging on YouTube and Instagram. We have even talked twice on the phone.
Anyway, I recently sent him a Victorinox Sentinel as a gift. The last project he did for me, I thought he didn’t charge me enough for the quality of work I received and I wanted to thank him for his craftsmanship but also his friendship and mentorship.
Well, he, in turn, sent me the Buck 110 LT. He had an extra one and asked me if I would like it. Didn’t have to think too long about saying “yes” to that offer.
Rough Edge EDC: Resurrecting 2 pieces of ‘forgotten gear’
He sent it along with a leather sheath he made and a paracord lanyard he added to it.
Just a great gift from an amazing friend.
A quick shout-out to a few YouTube channels that have really helped me rediscover my childhood fascination with Buck: Knife Delights, HT’s EDC, Baxters Blades “Tired Tiger” and Bryan’s Knives.
Tom at Knife Delights does some amazing research into the history of Buck and has a whole dedicated playlist of videos devoted to Buck.
The others offer a wide range of knife and EDC content, but definitely feature the world of Buck quite often.
Another bit of news: I restarted my monthly subscription to Log + Jotter notebooks. For those of you who are unfamiliar, for $5 a month, you get a single pocket-sized notebook (3 ? inches by 5 ? inches, same size as Field Notes).
Each month, you get a unique notebook that is only available on a subscription basis. The only other way to pick them up is through a place like eBay on the secondary market.
It is always a surprise what you get and it can be fun to guess what the theme will be each month.
This month, it has a travel or airplane theme. It also marks the anniversary of their first edition back in 2017, when the company says it started out with 80 subscribers.
Subscription notebook service comes with unique designs, versatile for everyday carry
You get a choice of paper. I prefer the dot graph-style paper. It allows you to write some notes but also make a quick sketch, though I’ve never been much of an artist.
Also, I wanted to give a shoutout to my good friends at Junkin Genius. A couple of months ago, they sent me two hanks to check out. I’ve been carrying the camping theme hank with a great flannel backing almost every day.
I also got one of their older models, with a beautiful Southwestern theme. This one comes with a micro suede backing, which they no longer make.
This week, I am using the Southwestern hank as the backdrop to show off my new Buck 110 LT, its sheath, my Buck 112 Slim Select and my new Log + Jotter notebook.
Here are some links so you can explore the products mentioned in this column.
Chicago Knife Works (have found Buck cheaper here than on their own website).
Here are some YouTube channels I find entertaining, fun and informative about knives and EDC gear.
Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTSM 9 News.
Solve the daily Crossword
