The old man was a chief boatswain’s mate in the navy for 23 years, and for much of it he used a large double bladed case folder in carbon steel. I never saw a guy so dedicated to a single knife. He kept the blade, scary sharp, using just a common sharpening stone. Even after he retired, he would faithfully take it out, and put a little oil on a rag and wipe both blades down to lightly coat it, and put it away again. I never saw the need for it, but he told me when out at sea in the salt air, you had better do that with carbon steel to keep it rust free, but for him the trade off was that carbon steel kept a good edge for a long time. His best friend was a rigger at the local shipyard here, and borrowed it once to use for a week or two. And, as fate would have it, he was climbing out of a tug boat, and somehow bumped the knife out of the sheath, and it was lost in the river. The firework show was loud and long when he had to come to the old man with his hat in his hands and tell him the knife was lost. The old man was in total shock, saying he had carried that knife for 15 years under all conditions, and never had a problem. It must have hit the old man hard, because even though this guy was my dads very best friend in the world, it still was almost three months before he started talking to him again. Some might say it was just a small inanimate object, but I guess that when you have a tool that you use almost daily for 15 years, and he told me it saved his life at least twice handling lines on the ship, I guess for him it felt a bit like losing a family member. He got over it, but I imagine his heart hurt just a bit when he thought about it...........

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I read that

@johncantrell614

4 жыл бұрын

Donnie B All Day yea, I noticed that I forgot to mention it was a case brand folder. (Had to go back in and add that later) That was my introduction to case knives, and I have always been impressed with the quality.

@martinspalding374

3 жыл бұрын

@@johncantrell614 only yesterday i brought one of them , i hope i get to hang on to mine at least as long as your dad did his 👍

110s still come with the old leather sheath just depends where you buy

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I found out

i have carrying the 110 almost every day for about 15ish years now . good work knife .had a schrade 70t before that. and still got it now

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Some knives are just built to use

I have a 70s buck 110 and a new buck 110 and they are both equal quality. I used to have a 60s as well and it was more squared off wish I still have it. I'm also going to get one with a s30v blade

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

forever knives

Fun video to watch. I've been intrigued by the case 110 variants but haven't yet pulled the trigger on one. I'll remedy that one day. The Case Changer Lockback is an interesting concept for this style of knife. Thanks for another entertaining and informative video.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

They know how to make them sharp

My Buck 110 and its sheath are still in great shape. The sheath is still great.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 ай бұрын

great knives

Ive carried the 112 everyday for about 4 years. All the knives you showed get a thumbs up in my book. Great selection & Video 👍

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

I love 'em all

Very interesting video Bro I allways learn a lot from you my knife Guru 👍🏻

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Thats why you're my bro!

In the Marines from '69 through the '70's the Buck 110 was about universal and you were hard pressed to find an Enlisted Man without one on his belt. (The PX carried only the Buck knives and had great prices.) Pendleton got a New Yorker as their CG and despite there NEVER having been one used in a fight he ordered the the 110's (along with any knife whose blade was more than 3 1/2 inches) be confiscated by the Provost Marshalls. (I had a Buck Ranger Model 112, but to show solidarity with the other Enlisted I quickly purchased a 110, along with the recommendation to my men to slip it in their pockets!) Rarely did anyone search the pockets of Marines. Uncle Henry who had an unconditional replacement guarantee (even when the lock backs were lost) came to our rescue by replacing any of our knives taken many times over. (And more than a few Provost Marshalls when off base got the living jump up beat out of them...) The President (Ford) and Secretary of the Navy wouldn't get involved but the Schrade (Uncle Henry) folks got some Southern Senators involved and Barry Goldwater had precisely one meeting the the Commandant of the Marine Corps and Pendleton's restrictions on knives were history (as was their anti-weapons CG after a year.) Morale went to squat though and re-enlistments went to zero at that time. (Yes the end of the draft had something to do with that as well.) Uncle Henry's became the new normal, with a bunch of Buck 110 loyalists! The Marine fishermen (Matthew 4:19) were big into the red bone handled Frost Bear Claws as the handle held up to water damage better than the wood scales and were so much less expensive than the Buck via mail order. I carried a Lake Folder which was a custom knife purchased from a young Marine who had a new baby to take care of and needed the cash, but my Ka-Bar and later a Morseth (Russel) got the hard use.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think there are any issued folders anymore. I know in the Army, my team got Gerber LMF Infantry blades that are just great

@jamescullum5412

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that story, Marine. God bless America!

@boomschofield3148

Жыл бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay Our Buck 110's & 112's (along with the Schrade's/Uncle Henry's and Frost's) weren't issue folders, they were just so popular that about every Enlisted Marine carried one in it's leather sheath on their belts. The Marine Corps went through a tough time Late Vietnam era when fraggings became more common and many officer's demanded that our weapons be secured in the armory including privately purchased firearms and knives and none were allowed out at all until a mission or an attack. Accordingly morale went to crap. I was a gun nut and a knife collector way back then (still am!) We are talking about more than 50 years ago! I swear it was just yesterday!!!

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

@@boomschofield3148 my fight was only 11 years ago and it feels like I just left

@boomschofield3148

Жыл бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay Gerber MK II's were all over Lang Vei (3rd SF), the MAC V SOG guys had their own SOG knives some Philippian made some Japanese made, the Air Force had their Pilot's Survival knives and of course Marines had their Ka-Bars (with many choosing Randal 1's, 2's or 14's.) Every time you got wounded you'd loose your knife and sidearm (went to another Marine as it should be) so I grew fond of the Garand Bayonet which could be had CHEAP back then...

Thnxs for uploading and sharing this Ka bar EDC 4 M 👍🏻🇺🇸

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

No problem

Great reviews. I have a 40 or 45 year old Case and Old Henry both with nice leather sheaths that are still very nice and functional.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Built to last

@casecutlerykid2095

4 жыл бұрын

Is there anywhere I can buy just the case leather sheath? My grandpa gave me his old case mako and he lost the sheath somewhere

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

@@casecutlerykid2095 I think they sell them right on their website

Hey man you can still get the 110\112 with leather sheaths but I know of you get them at Wal-Mart they come with that crappy nylon junk .

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, they're most commonly found with the nylon. The Case only has the leather. But, I still love my 110s

Nice video. I have the Buck 110 and 112 along with the Case Hammerhead and Mako. I've noticed with each of the Case knives when they're open there's a little side to side play in the blade which doesn't exist at all with the Bucks. They're all close to the same age with light use because I carry fixed blades more than folders. Has anyone else noticed this?

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

I have play in my older 110, but it's a lot older

Great knives and great shirt.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Gotta love ALL the classics! haha

Definitely looking to A Mako in the future gotta haves. It would become part of a belt

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a big Case guy

I found a near-pristine Case Hammerhead in my local flea market, without it's leather case, (I ordered one through Ebay) .I think it's from 50-60s judging from the code on the blade P159 LSSP. I bought it for 7.5 euros, best purchase in years...

@DonnieBAllDay

8 ай бұрын

great knife

I carry a buck 110 in my front pocket for around 4 decades, but I been wearing bib overalls for around that long too,

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

A great blade to carry

I own the Case Hammerhead and just bought a new Case Mako last week. I also own the Case 112, and one of the Old Timers in a smaller size, and aesthetically, the two Case locks are a work of art and beautiful to look at and hold. I bought a Buck 110 and returned it because it was so gritty and filled with black grease/oil. The Uncle Henry-Old Time Schrades and Frosts are not made well, if they aren't made in the U.S. I've seen old Schrade's made in the U.S. and they are so much better made than the China made versions.

@DonnieBAllDay

8 ай бұрын

the Case is a thing of beauty

You can get the Buck 110 Sheath in leather or nylon

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Most commonly found in nylon

I wish Case was still making the Hammerhead, Mako and Shark Tooth.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 ай бұрын

great knives

I just bought a Buck 110 with a 2020 date code and it came with a leather sheath.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

I think its the big box stores that sell the nylon

Where did you get the ocoee river with the blue bone and the SMOOTH bolsters. I can find tooled bolsters everywhere but Im more traditional with a bit less flash. Also I love the what the blind man says lmao.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

I think I got that one on ebay

"If im going to sell you into a knife because of the sheath id sell you the case" Talk about a mind fuck

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

If you're pregnant, it isn't mine.

During my days in the Navy, I used a KABAR 1189 which I still have and like me--its retired now. This was late 70's when I was deck seaman aboard a Navy destroyer. My 1189 looks like the current 110 knife. It is accompanied by a black leather sheath not nylon. I bought it in the ship's store and Kabar was the brand they stocked. Everyone on deck carried a 1189 or a Buck. A few carried fixed blade knives, mostly the Boatswain mates, but us deck apes carried folders on our belts.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

This KA-BAR hunter must be pretty close

@jeffreymalloy589

2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay The Kabar you are showing is close, but no cigar. My "retired 1189" looks exactly like a 110, except with a slightly different grind and my blade has some small cuts in the top of the blade, not sure why. It has the brass ends and wood frame and if I take the polish to it, it shines up like a diamond in a "well you know". Thx for the read.

Most of the time when you buy a buck 110 nowadays it usually has leather sheath if you buy the one with the brass bolsters and all that however the newer ones with lights in the car to scales in the plastic ones they are usually the ones that come with the nylon she’s in my experience

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

I'm learning the nylon sheath is a Walmart thing

@jamesstork5544

3 жыл бұрын

Just recently picked up a 110 at the local Wal-Mart for $34.98(everyday price) and it came with a leather sheath.

I love my camillus no 11 it's now 50 year's old ,talk about sharp and feeling good in hand yes but also 3 n 3 quarter of razor blade...😊 Ps i recently bought it a new brown lether sheath seems it is tougher than leather.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 ай бұрын

50 years old! Thats awesome. I have a slippy from Case thats a '73

@michaelmartin4883

5 ай бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay very cool.

I got a 110 about a month ago from Rural King,Oct/2021 the stamp is 2020, came with US made leather sheath

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

You got the better sheath. I think the Walmart ones have nylon

@r1ckgr1m3s8

2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay yeah buddy!, I was going to get it at good ole' wally too but that was when they jacked the price up to $60.00 got it at RK for $45.00

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

@@r1ckgr1m3s8 I think my dumb ass paid 60, but still worth it

I’m a Case fan and have a Mako that compares to the Buck 112 but I must say I carry a 112 or my 110 more often than the Case. Buck just feels better in my hand. Still have the 2 dot I bought in 1975.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

Its really hard to go wrong with either

They're all great! As far as carry cases go if you want them to last you should condition them just like a good pair of cowboy boots.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

Mako on my hip right now great knife

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

GREAT knife

You can get a leather sheath with a new Buck 110 but it is a few dollars more for the leather.

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

I think the nylon is a Walmart thing

You can get either sheath with the 110.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It seems the nylon ones were a Walmart thing

Ok so i see scrade in the title but it isn't in the list of knives. Did i miss it? I have used a scrade folder since the late 70s hunting and boy scouts abuse. Still a solid knife.

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

Good catch. I put Schrade instead of Uncle Henry

That Cold Steel SR1 is a Beast ,but those others are good knives and Buck & Case are unbeatable.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

I love folder hunters. Hard to beat the classics

I love my buck 110 I love my oldtimer more however my buck i got a four months ago has a black leather sheath my oldtimer has a brown leather sheath with rge cutout belt loop and hols the edge longer than the buck

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

I love both

Only the buck 110 that are sold by Walmart come with the nylon sheath. The rest sold online etc come with leather.

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

So I learned

I remember seeing somewhere that Tru Sharp is 420 j2.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

People have said that and you see 4116 a lot

Would say the Mako is equivalent to the Buck 112.

@DonnieBAllDay

5 ай бұрын

Yes

I'm also a fan of leather belt pouch rather than nylon which i wear out..The Velcro eventually goes or fuzzes up & won't close securely. I carried the original leatherman on belt @ work for 2 decades till a electrician came along & fell in 💘 with it ( laying @work with bolts etc. While i was called away momentarily) still have sheath well worn. Those were tiny & unnoticeable on belt

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

I'm with you

I'll go with the buck every time

@DonnieBAllDay

9 ай бұрын

you won't go wrong

9/16ths is average girth? That makes me feel better.

@DonnieBAllDay

7 ай бұрын

They do that for men

I have a Sears 110 style. I think Schrade made it. It was a deal and a half.

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Such a tried and true design

@Southernguitar74

2 жыл бұрын

I have one as well. The one I bought was still NIB but 50 years old, and I snagged it for $50 maybe 6 months ago at a flea market. It's an awesome blade, and yes, mine was definitely made by Schrade USA.

This is old. But, is a great video. To those who, don't know or been told something else. 420hc only has 45% carbon and is not a high carbon steel! That's what company lie about to make it sound better than what it is. High carbon steel is 80% or more! It's a low carbon steel! 440a has 75% carbon to 80%! So, it is actually a high carbon steel! It has a way, higher potential to hold a edge longer than 420hc could ever hold! That's why, old Schrades stainless steel held a longer edge than any modern buck. The Buck company with it's heat treatment can get the most out of that steel. Only if they'd change to 440a then they'd have a even better 110!

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

I agree

Thanks

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely

The case one might have African BLACK WOOD. Or that ebonyen handle. Good video. The new buck knives are have a problem with the back spring breaking. But the old Buck knife is better and it's harder to sharpen and the edge last longer. So ya I go with case or old Case and old Buck 110. Then the kabar. I wished they would have put a straight pin threw it and peen it and call it good. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts. There all nice knives.

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

I agree on all of that

Any reason you cannot take down the 110 pins yourself? 🤔

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

You can. You can remove them all together for a smooth finish

Whats up my man!!!

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Just gettin shit done my brother! Haha

Buck still Comes with leather sheaths - they just also offer canvas for a lower price.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

I guess the nylon sheaths are a Walmart buy

@DavidV4444

2 жыл бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay yes, it’s strange - at my local Walmart they have ones with the regular leather and ones with nylon, at another Walmart no nylon at all.

You can still get 110s with a leather sheath just bought one as a gift

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Big box stores will most commonly carry the nylon

@stephannelson8780

4 жыл бұрын

Donnie B All Day I think they’re kinda doing away with that though wal mart has been carrying the leather

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

@@stephannelson8780 That's a plus

Where is the Puma Master/Military?

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

Collection is always growing

You can still get a Buck 110 with a leather sheath.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. The nylon are the Walmart sold ones

Case Collectors Club says that Case SS is 420HC

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

Makes sense. Its the reason Buck sells so many

I once had a Hibben folder but I gave it away as a gift... stupid me🙄

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Only give away knives when you have more than one of the same! Haha

While you have some nice blades, I think your reasoning might be flawed in some respects. Yeah the Case knives are pretty, but Me personally, I don't buy a knife for it's beauty lmfao. I prefer durability and functionality over looks. I prefer mushroomed pins over smooth pins because if the glue holding the scales gives out, those scales will not stay in place with smooth pins like they would with mushroomed pins. I have a Warranted Steel Wedge Straight razor made between 1835 and 1845 still has the ORIGINAL BRASS PINS mushroomed over the collars protecting the Buffalo horn scales. But you have some nice blades. 👍

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

Where did the Case blades prove to not be durable or functional? I have a WWII issued and well used blade with smooth pins and no loosening. I think your reasoning might be flawed in some aspects. But I'll tell you what, while mushroomed pins can loosen, I still think they're a great idea.

@richardweilandt3315

2 жыл бұрын

I've had scales pop off when the glue failed and the pins did not keep the scales in place. Remember, it's a knife meant for hard use. Temp changes from hot to cold, wet weather, etc.

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardweilandt3315 correct. I live in New England and use them hard.

Buck would be my choice just because its such a tried and tested knife. I keep telling myself im gonna get one, theyre much more expensive in the uk £100 so $130 so im hesitant to buy

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

Than the Case must be very expensive!

@pitbulls4088

4 жыл бұрын

Donnie B All Day just looked online and surprisingly no there about £70 for a 4inch blade lockback. I still like the buck more because its so iconic

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

@@pitbulls4088 The Buck is iconic, but many don't realize, Case is much older, but this design was done by Buck a few years earlier than Case.

@pitbulls4088

4 жыл бұрын

Donnie B All Day case seems like a solid choice, might go for the case for my wallets sake, considering I spend like half my money on knives haha

@pitbulls4088

4 жыл бұрын

Donnie B All Day oh yeah and i was gonna ask you, do you know if coldsteel still makes the c clips for secure ex sheaths? Cant find them anywhere

I have only a few folders . I honestly never really invested in others because I’m so biased towards the Buck 110 . Must of owned 5 times over the past 4 decades ??? One of my biggest regrets in life ( out of so many haha ) , was trading my very first BUCK 110 back in the 80’s . Oh I wonder what that would be worth now !? ( even though from what I know now I would never part with ). But now I’m going to see exactly what folders I actually have . I don’t have a Case . I don’t have a KaBar . But I do have one in particular that I actually do like a lot ( believe it or not - it’s by Rough Rider ). It’s a beast of a folder I tell you ! Great video !! Awesome Awesome Awesome! The “ Master “ did it again 🤠❤️🙏🔪☘️

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

The best part about the folders is that they're virtually carry anywhere blades. I know that if I'm somewhere that a blade on the belt is frowned upon, I'll always know that what's in my pocket will always keep me from being a victim. Well, that and the fact that I'd smash the guy anyway. Haha

@tubes5150

4 жыл бұрын

Donnie B All Day Damn Straight !! The blade is a last resort ( hopefully haha ). But for Linda and the kids ??? A First Resort ! ( yeah - even they have one tucked in their cars ). Trust no one !!

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

@@tubes5150 Hell yeah

Tell them which one killed a brown bear

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen a black bear, Kodiak and Griz killed by knife, but not a brown

By the way, the Buck 110 all day

@DonnieBAllDay

2 жыл бұрын

Worth loving

One more thing ..... My dogs always run inside the house when I’m doing a knife video . They literally get out of the way when I’m setting up . It’s not that I’m telling them to go inside - it’s a knee jerk reaction - every single time !! And if the back door just so happens to be shut , Leo ( my youngest and biggest dog ), will start crying for me to open the door . I’m going out on a limb here ... But when they see me go outside with a big Bowie , they want NO parts of it ! It must scare them ( especially My Leo ). Hahaha- They ain’t stupid ! And I don’t blame em ! ( haha- I just had to share that when I heard Rosco ).

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

That damn Roscoe will wander in front of a knife throw if I don't keep him away. Haha

@tubes5150

4 жыл бұрын

Donnie B All Day Hahahahahaha.... Love Rosco !!!!❤️🤠

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

@@tubes5150 My favorite idiot

@tubes5150

4 жыл бұрын

Donnie B All Day Hahaha.... Linda is always saying that about our Leo . “ what a freakin weirdo “! Ever see a dog not come out of his ( OUR ) room , because he is insulted ??? Oh My God ! You say one thing to him that doesn’t go his way , and he will go in there and just sulk for hours ! And ya can’t mention the word “ Ear “!! Oh no ! He had surgery on his one ear and we will never be forgiven haha ! He is supposed to be receiving treatments and once you mention it ( just talking about it in the living room ), he gets up abruptly and heads into our room . He thinks “ They ain’t putting that shit in my ears again -- no way “!! Yeah - the nut will show teeth when I go near his ear with that medication. Scares me ! That is a tricky situation. He ain’t having it . That is what we call “ a dilemma “. Nicest dog in the world but you can’t go near his ear . He is just like Warren from “ Something About Mary “. “ Pork and Beans “!!!! Hahahahaha

@DonnieBAllDay

4 жыл бұрын

@@tubes5150 Roscoe growls that deep growl when he gets caught doing something wrong. So I just get real close and growl bigger! he hates that! haha

Smkw..sfill a leather sheAth...i replaced a sheath for my 1971 ..110

@DonnieBAllDay

3 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of a good leather sheath

Measuring them all off Camera . I can't.... Ha ha ha

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

uhhhh.... Yeah

@chickeastwater9883

Жыл бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay I kept trying to look Ha ha ha Happy Holidays !!

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

@@chickeastwater9883 that's the dumbest thing I heard all day. I know that because I do that shit all the time! Haha! No matter how far I move, I can't see what's in the room they're entering on the move screen! Haha! Merry Christmas

@chickeastwater9883

Жыл бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay I wanted to see, the knives being measured. I don't care, what's in the room.

Your video would have been better if you had the camera focussed on the knives.

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

they're shy

@happyhippo4664

Жыл бұрын

@@DonnieBAllDay Thanks for having a good sense of humor about it. After I sent the comment I thought it may have been a little rude.

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

@@happyhippo4664 If we can't mess with each other in the name of a good laugh then watch the point

The shape of that case is the ugliest looking lockback I ever seen!

@DonnieBAllDay

Жыл бұрын

The edge profile is among the prettiest though

Tom Sizemore look alike talk alike. Great thing. Or is the late great Tom Sizemore your copy ? Either way, great. I bet you get that a lot.

@DonnieBAllDay

8 ай бұрын

So funny. People say it all the time, but I just don't see it