Buck Knives 112 Ranger Hunting Knife with Sheath, Brass Bolsters, 5.6 oz

Bought this knife for work after somone kept telling me my 110 was too big. But this knife and for the price is just a smaller 110 and does everything the 110 can do but smaller and a little less heavy. It is a very sturdy knife it has a back lock mechanism the knife still has no blade play. It comes with a sheath that goes on your belt. The knife is easy-to-use its one im more comfortable handing off to somone with less experience in knives and I have always loved the wood-style handle on the buck knives.

My first Buck knife, will not be my last. The weight and wood and brass, oh my! And the steel just dominates on so many levels, great sharpness and edge retention. In my opinion, Buck should ditch the case thats included, nut zero complaints about the knife! Very audible and perceived weight to the opening mechanism. so a knife this sturdy rides caseless as the king of my EDC!

I purchased Several Buck knifes on a recent Vacation from Australia to the US. The last time I was in the US was 33 years ago as a 5y kid. At that time my Father purchased a Buck 110. I spoke to him the other day and he mentioned he is still using that knife same 110 every day on the farm. I got the 112 as felt it would be a better size knife to carry every day. A good balance between being a solid heavy folder with a respectable blade that will get the job done.Though wont result in people gasping when you open it out in public to peal a apple. the 112 is just a perfect size. On saying that. Once I had the 112. I kind of felt like I was missing out on something by not owning a 110. So I purchased three 110's. One for myself and two I gave away as gifts. What I found was out of the box was the 112 was sharp but not (silly sharp). Two of the three 110's were about the same but boy one of the 110's was so sharp out of the box you only have to gently/slowly run it over your arm and all the fine hairs just peal off with it like a hot knife through butter. The 110 had a much smoother action to it when opening than all three of the 110's. As if the contact between the radius as the back of the blade and the locking arm was a polished smooth surface on the 110. Where The 110's felt notchy and you could actually see this if you looked carefully (hopefully they will improve with use) The flex spring to unlock the knife on the 112 was smoother to and just easier to press down. Both the 112 and the 110's locked out with a reassuring snap! that you never get tired of experiencing. Though all the 110's had some blade play up and down and a minute amount side to side if you try hard enough (though nothing to complain about) Though the 112 was as solid as a rock in all directions. So perhaps some slight QC issues overall on some knifes slipping through. Though the foundations for the knife a great and if you can get one built on a Wednesday VS a Friday afternoon then they are a impressive knife for the money. My advice would be to open a few up in a bricks and mortar store and get a feel for how nice some can be and don't settle for anything less than razor sharp and a solid blade when locked out. I have kept the razor sharp 110 to use as my hunting knife and the 112 as my every day knife. Overall he 110 is just a handsome looking knife with a great feel that will never go out of style. I hope they both last as long as my old mans 33 yo 110. Kurt

Just got this. The knife is great. Solid, hefty, smooth, and super sharp. A joy to my ears when it slices through a piece of paper.I'm really pleased to see the Buck still keep the quality of made in USA.

It's a Buck. The 112 Ranger is a shorter, handier version of their larger 110 Hunter. Like almost everything worth money, this knife is made in the US. This knife is small, but hefty. It's all brass, wood and steel. You'd be hard pressed to find a more sturdy folding knife for the money. However, their adherence to the classic design has its caveats. Those who are used to a quick flip-open design might find the more methodical opening of the 112 to be too slow for them. Typically, these knives require both hands to open safely, though you can put a Kwik-stud on the blade for a one-handed option. I recommend doing that. As I mentioned before, this knife is also heavy. The weight is not absurd, but someone used to a lighter carbon fiber or nylon handled design might be turned off. My final gripe is the steel. 420HC is fine. It's beyond sufficient. Holds a good edge for a while, and it's one of the toughest blade steels you can get, with Buck doing one of the best heat treatments on the market. However, if you manage to knock the edge of your blade against something that chips or rolls it, you're in for a rough time. 420HC is hard to sharpen - it just is. Even as someone with years of experience with all manner of blades and steels and grind angles and types of stones, etc etc, I still have trouble with it. Now, this still might be me. I personally doubt it's me, but take it with a grain of salt if you're confident in your stones and your hands. All that said, here's the kicker - I still love this thing. It's beefy, it's sharp as heck, it fits my hand just right, it sits on my belt out of the way, and it just plain looks sexy. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat, and I highly recommend anyone who's on the fence to just go for it.

What can I say about the 112 buck knife that hasn't already been said? When I opened the package, which was shipped to me in a box, the knife was beautiful. Shiny brass bolsters, butter smooth opening blade and the satisfying snap of the blade lock when the blade opens fully. Surely not the most expensive or exotic knife out there. But that's not why I bought the knife. I have one that I bought in 2016. I have carried it a lot. I did put it away for the last 2 years in order to carry other knives in my collection. I left it in the leather case and it caused ugly green patina and etching on the brass bolsters. after a few hours with a dremel tool and buffing tip, the knife now looks very good, but there are etched markings on the brass that won't buff out. It looks practically new, besides the marks, and I still pocket carry it. I decided to purchase a new one so that should I choose to retire this one, I would have a new one to replace it. Fit and finish on the new knife is perfect. Blade has a nice satin finish. The blade doesn't wobble or have any play open or closed. This is the type of knife that you remember your father having in his pocket. It forces everyone around you to look at you when you pull the cutting instrument from your pocket. It is very impressive looking and I find a certain satisfaction in handling it. The blade is wicked sharp right out of the box, and I am able to keep a razor sharp edge on it. Like I before stated, it's not an exotic steel. 420 HC is a great pocket knife steel. Holds an edge decently and is fairly stainless. Like any knife, you should clean and oil it regularly, at least inspecting it once a week. If you keep it sharp, it will do the work for you so you don't have to force your cut. The ebony wood scales are striking, in that you can still see the wood grain. The leather sheath is very well made and will work well for belt carry. Just be sure to not leave your knife in the sheath if you plan to store it away for any length of time. It may seem heavy for pocket carry, but that is how I choose to carry it. I could have bought the finger groove one, but didn't think it was really that much more appealing. If you are looking for a first time knife buy, or a seasoned knife lover, you can't go wrong with this knife. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.

This knife is awesome. It has an incredibly sharp blade that really retains it edge. It feels heavy. It's big enough to use outdoors, but not too big to use indoors. It feels solid. I use it as a general purpose pocket knife, and it's great for that. I think it may be a little too small to skin a deer, but would work great with smaller animals or fish. I looks great and feels like there's many years of use in it's future. Two complaints, one much smaller than the other. First is the pin choice. If you look really close in the picture, you'll notice that there's 3 brass pins and 1 steel. I'm guessing the locking mechanism is too strong for a brass pin, but why not just use 4 steel pins then? It's purely cosmetic. The second issue, somewhat more noticeable, is how much work it takes to get the illustrious shine it has in the product picture. I understand that brass will change color. The knife gets ever so lightly wet sometimes, so it's not a surprise that it comes dull with fingerprints all over the place. However if you want the knife to keep the shine, you need to buy some steel wool to keep it up. Your local supply store(Ace, HomeDespot, and even Walmart) all sell the stuff for less than $5. Be sure to buy a fine grade 0000 or 000. Overall, It's a great knife. The amount of maintenance to keep the knife looking good is what keeps it from getting 5 stars. Update; After a few months with it, it's still the sharpest knife I own. To keep it look as picture, it needs to be cleaned atleast once a month, but other than that it's been a real man's knife.

I admit it, I'm a bit nuts about knives. My wife (bless her heart) looks with bewilderment that I justify "needing" yet another knife. My collection consists of USA and Swedish made knives from Buck, Kershaw, Morakniv, Becker, Ontario, and Case knives. I've had a Buck hunting knife for 30+ years. About 15 years ago I bought a Gerber Gator serrated folder and the serrations folded over when I ripped through the rib cage on a buck (deer, that is). Back to Buck. You just can't go wrong with the USA made Buck knives. Maybe the China models are good too, but I have non to compare. My job doesn't allow me to carry a big knife on my hip so my Pathfinder, Special, Frontiersman and 110 folder don't get used most days. EDC has been Kershaw Skyline, Leek and Junkyard Dog. All of those Kershaw's have sandvik steel (junkyard dog has D2 steel and sandvik) but they all have rust pits and they're not exposed to moisture other than sweat. I tried to love Case knives this past few years, buying at least 8 and using them for a short while. While they are pretty to look at their action has been below standards and the stainless steel is truly soft. So soft that I can get a curl on the edge after one stroke on my steel sharpener. The Junkyard dog takes a dozen or more to get it remotely that far. I haven't been able to put a curl on that blade. Buck blades (420HC) are the perfect blend for me. They're easy to sharpen and stay sharp a reasonably long time and they don't rust. Morakniv's are also great, affordable knives made with Sandvik steel like the Kershaw's but Mora's haven't rusted like my Kershaw's. So the Ranger 112 was my next attempt EDC with a Buck. It's still a bit large in the front pocket of my Dockers but I'm going to carry it anyways because it's a great sized knife. The handle is substantial and quality materials. If your needing a one handed action, keep looking. This knife requires two hands. Which is fine with me. I like messing around with my knives and the more hands I have on them the better. For a one handed lightweight blade my favorite is the Kershaw Skyline. My bugout bag has a Becker BK9 and Light My Fire Morakniv. For now the Buck Ranger is happily along for the ride. Maybe next year I'll try the 55. I wonder if there's a knife therapy class somewhere!? :)

In meiner Messersammlung hat noch ein hochwertiger EDC-Folder gefehlt. Ich habe mich für das 112 Ranger entschieden, weil es gerade für ein EDC nicht ganz so einschüchternd wirkt, wie das klassische 110 Folding Hunter. Das Messer ist extrem hochwertig verarbeitet, die massiven Messing-Griffschalen mit den Ebenholz-Einlagen sind wahre Handschmeichler und einfach zeitlos schön. Viele bemängeln oft das Gewicht dieser Messer; ich finde das aber sehr angenehm, man hat richtig was in der Hand. Die Klinge ist sauber ausgeschliffen und sehr scharf (hab mich gleich mal ordentlich damit geschnitten). Wenn man in die Tasche greift, legt es sich einem in die Hand wie ein guter, alter Freund. Ich habe, wie man auf den Fotos sieht, eher große Hände, das Messer liegt mir aber trotzdem perfekt in der Hand. Der Preis ist mit 80 - 90€ im Vergleich zu früher schon stattlich, allerdings sollte einen dieses Messer ein Leben lang begleiten und noch dazu bekommt man ein perfekt verarbeitetes Echt-Leder Etui zu jedem Buck. Laut Date Code auf der Klinge wurde mein Exemplar in 2023 gefertigt und nun war nach einem Jahr die Schmiere für die Klingen-Action aus der Fabrik schon etwas bröselig. Einfach mit ein bisschen WD-40 ausgewaschen, dann hat das auch wieder gepasst. Jedem, der noch Zweifel am Kauf hat, möchte ich empfehlen, sich ein paar Interviews mit CJ Buck, dem derzeitigen CEO von Buck Knives anzuschauen. Wenn man sieht, wie viel Herzblut und Passion in diesem Produkt steckt, versteht man auch den Dauer-Hype um Buck Messer. Klare Kaufempfehlung!

Excelente navaja, bien centrada la cuchilla y segura con muy buen filo , acabados y peso equilibrado ..es una pieza para conservar, usar y disfrutar. La funda de cuero es muy buena y es importante que sea de cuero rígido para evitar abolladuras y que se caiga o extravié accidentalmente...,Vale bien lo que representa.

「大きすぎず、手頃なサイズ感で」という所を重視するのであれば 112が良いかと思います。110は想像より遥かに大きく感じるかと思います。 （画像は身長181cm男性の平均より少し大きめサイズの手です） 私のところに来た112の特徴は以下でした。 ・ハンドル部分の黒檀は「真黒」に近い縞の無い黒檀でした ・箱出しで産毛が剃れました ・箱出し状態で金属カスが可動部にかなり付着していました ・真鍮部分は日を追うごとに変色していきます（味が出て素敵） ・レザーシースはオイリーで革の臭いがとても強いです（日を追うごとに臭いは減少します） ・想像より重い ・ハンドル下部から見たおしりのプロポーションが素敵 一度歯ブラシ等を使い流水で固着した黒い金属カスを洗い流し、 よく乾燥させた後、可動部にメンテナンスオイル、黒檀ハンドルにアマニ油を塗布しお手入れしました。 その重量感、佇まいから所有欲をとても満たしてくれます。 キャンプやトレッキングに持ち出す予定です。重いけど。

Wonderful Buck knife. The ebony handle made in conjunction with Taylor Guitars is a special touch that this woodworker very much appreciates

Muy buena la Reyna de las Navajas..