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Buck Quietly Dropped The Ultimate EDC Expression of the Most Iconic American Pocket Knife

The venerated American knifemaking brand finally gives its legendary Folding Hunter a thorough everyday carry update.

Close-up of a folding knife handle with a metal clip, brass bolsters, and dark wood grip on a patterned fabric.Buck Knives
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By Sean Tirman

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There’s an argument to be made that the Buck 110 Folding Hunter is the most iconic American folding knife ever made. And it’s not just iconic, it’s also timeless.

It even made a recent appearance in season two of Amazon Prime’s retrofuturistic post-apocalyptic Fallout show.

The thing is, for all its legendary prowess, it’s never been particularly carry-friendly. That is, until now, with the release of the Buck 110 Slim Heritage Elite (and its companion knife, the Buck 112 Slim Heritage Elite).

Knife with a polished steel blade and a handle featuring dark wood and brass bolsters.
At first glance, this might look like a classic, standard 110 Folding Hunter, but it has some tricks up its sleeve.
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A legend intact

Purists need not worry. This new expression is not a hard departure from the knife that made Buck famous. Rather, it’s a largely faithful reinterpretation.

Even a cursory glance at its silhouette can solidify that. For instance, it retains the same gently curved handle and signature clip-point blade shape.

It’s even the same size overall (in profile), with the same 3.75-inch blade length.

Slim silver knife blade with a gold and black handle on a brown background.
The knife’s handle is far slimmer than the standard version, making pocket storage a much simpler prospect.

In fact, much of the other signature elements also remain, like its brass bolsters, the positioning of its back lock, genuine ebony handle scales and so on.

All of that said, there’s quite a lot that has changed, and virtually all of it for the better, especially if you’re an EDC fanatic.

Tattooed hand holding a black and brown folding knife clipped to dark denim jeans pocket.
This version of the 110 finally gets a pocket clip as a standard feature.
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Better than ever? You decide

So what are the differences? Well, the handle’s bolsters (available in brass or silver) remain, as does the position of the back lock. However, the handle’s overall thickness is reduced quite a bit, making this a much more pocket-carry-friendly option.

To further that, it also comes standard with a pocket clip — a major boon to EDCers everywhere, as the traditional knife boasts no such clip.

Folding knife with a black handle and stainless steel blade resting on a brown leather wallet on an orange fabric surface.
The 112 (above) launched alongside the 110, offering a shorter, thicker option for those who want it.
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And yet, the largest upgrade isn’t one you can glean at a glance. The blade has been upgraded to arguably the most popular, beloved super steel of the moment: MagnaCut. (The standard is 420HC, for reference.)

All that said, the 110’s over 8.5-inch length makes it a big ask for pocket carry. If it’s too big for you, fret not: it also launched alongside the 112 Slim Heritage Elite, which is built with the same materials, mechanisms and slenderness, albeit at a shorter 7.25 inches.

Availability and pricing

The Buck 110 Slim Heritage Elite Knife is now available on the brand’s site with either brass or silver bolsters for $205. The Buck 112 Slim Heritage Elite Knife is also available in the same two options for $185.

About the Author: Sean Tirman is an associate editor at Gear Patrol who specializes in EDC, cannabis and outdoor gear.

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