What are the must-have Buck knives?

[rlewpolar]

Just purchased my first Buck knife (Buck 124) and I am really impressed. It is really well put together and a classic, timeless design. Even the sheath is quite good. I’m thinking of adding more Buck knives to my collection but wanted to get some opinions on what are the classic, must-have ones. I’m more into fixed blades these days and have more folders than I know what to do with but I’m open to suggestions in both formats. Thanks

 

[el gigantor]

I'd say it's hard to argue that, if you're considering Buck, you need a 110 in your life.

 

[dogstar]

A 301 or 303.

 

[Enzo’s Woodshop]

Buck 119 for sure. One of the most dialed-in designs out there IMO. Buck 110 as well.

 

[HexY3co]

Buckmaster, 124, 186 in titanium.

 

[Enzo’s Woodshop]

Buckmaster, 124, 186 in titanium.

he already has a 124

 

[Veldara]

I'm a firm believer that every citizen should be issued a 110 along with their ID.

 

[Lesknife]

The 110 and 119 are probably the most popular models and the most iconic of the Buck knives. If you’re a serious Buck fan or collector you got to have at least one of each.

 

[Whitedog]

In addition to to the already mentioned knives any of the 500 series.

 

[1911bphil]

110 and a 112 are both lockback folders. A 105, 113, 119, and 120 are fixed blades. If you can find a 301, 303, or 307 get them. They are slip joint knives. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

 

[rlewpolar]

110 and a 112 are both lockback folders. A 105, 113, 119, and 120 are fixed blades. If you can find a 301, 303, or 307 get them. They are slip joint knives. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

Thanks. I see a consensus forming and I’m leaning towards both the 110 and 119

 

[dogstar]

Thanks. I see a consensus forming and I’m leaning towards both the 110 and 119

Can't go wrong with those. When you become an old gentleman, circle back to the slip joints.

 

[Enzo’s Woodshop]

Thanks. I see a consensus forming and I’m leaning towards both the 110 and 119

If you like the 124 you’ll like the 119. Phenomenal blade. It’s accompanied me along hundreds of miles worth of hiking / camping.

 

[CVamberbonehead]

Another vote here for the 110 and 119.
However, the 119 is kinda similar to your 124 so let me throw in a wild card to the mix. The 105 Pathfinder is a little shorter and is a very cool knife. Just the right size for most anything you might need to do, and not too bulky or heavy. The thin blade cuts like crazy and it even looks nice. lol

 

[jbmonkey]

besides 119, 110...

not talking long gone models.....rather currently available models...the 104. ya need a Buck in 5160 steel.

 

[Alone]

Another vote for the 110 Folding Hunter.

"Iconic" is an understatement, in my humble opinion.

 

[Olumin]

110, 119 & 124 make a pretty good trio. Of cause there's the variations 112 & 120 if you like those better.

 

[rlewpolar]

Another vote here for the 110 and 119.
However, the 119 is kinda similar to your 124 so let me throw in a wild card to the mix. The 105 Pathfinder is a little shorter and is a very cool knife. Just the right size for most anything you might need to do, and not too bulky or heavy. The thin blade cuts like crazy and it even looks nice. lol

Uh oh, I’m in trouble. That 105 in Cocobolo is making my private parts tingle

 

[Alberta Ed]

A 110 and a 112, too (preferably from the Custom Shop), along with a 119, a 105 Pathfinder and a 103 Skinner. That should pretty well cover anything you need to cut.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

103, 105, 110, 119, and 124 are really the bare minimum of Buck knives that every American should own…..