Name/Title
Buck Folding Hunter (Model 110 Grooved) - OriginalEntry/Object ID
50; Full Code: 50.7.11-KN-NBTags
Knife, EDC, FoldersDescription
Item Description: Buck 110 Folding Hunter (Finger Grooved Variant)
This artifact is a Buck 110 Folding Hunter, specifically the Finger Grooved variant. Introduced in 1964, the Model 110 revolutionized the industry by proving that a folding knife could possess the Structural Certainty of a fixed blade. This specimen documents a transition in ergonomic philosophy, where the traditional straight handle is modified to provide a high-friction mechanical lock with the user's hand.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (Clip Point Geometry): A 3.75-inch blade forged from 420HC stainless steel (standard for modern production) or 440C (if pre-1981).
Geometry: Features a radical "Crescent Tip" or Clip Point. This design thins the tip for precision "Administrative" tasks while maintaining a thick spine for heavy-duty piercing.
Operational Logic: The hollow grind creates a very fine primary edge, optimized for slicing and skinning, while the crescent shape allows for better control during detailed point work.
The Hilt (Brass and Crelicam™ Ebony): * Architecture: Constructed with heavy brass bolsters and liners. This provides the necessary Frame Rigidity to support the locking mechanism.
Finger Grooves: Unlike the standard smooth handle, this variant features rhythmic undulating grooves. This provides Tactical Indexing, ensuring the hand stays locked in the optimal position during high-pressure longitudinal or vertical inputs.
The Mechanism (Mid-Lock): A robust lock-back design.
The Physics: A spring-loaded rocker arm engages a notch on the blade's tang.
Mechanical Certainty: This mechanism effectively eliminates the risk of accidental closure, allowing the tool to be used for heavy-duty tasks that would cause a standard slip-joint to fail.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Buck Knives USADate made
circa 2008Dimensions
Dimension Description
5"Length
3-1/4 in
