The Most Iconic EDC Knife Ever Gets an Opulent, Handcrafted Makeover

The Buck 110 Folding Hunter has seen a lot of variants over the years, but this especially rare one is extra special.

Closeup of blade of Buck 110 Folding Hunter knife on tan mesh bag

Published January 13, 2025

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Buck Knives’ 110 Folding Hunter dates back over 60 years, making it one of the longest-running folding knife designs. It’s also instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with the EDC and knifemaking space. If it isn’t the most iconic pocket knife of all time, it’s definitely close.

That means any novel iteration of this knife is worth a look, especially for knife nerds. But the latest version, the Buck Knives 110 Folding Hunter January 2025 edition from the brand’s Buck of the Month program, is extra special for numerous reasons.

Buck 110 Folding Hunter knife on tan mesh bag — Each example of this knife’s 750-unit run was handcrafted in Post Falls, Idaho.

Reimagining an icon

The standard Buck 110 Folding Hunter, which sells for $65, has a 420HC steel blade, ebony handle, brass bolsters and a back lock. It’s a respectable knife by EDC and outdoor standards and, as mentioned, has been a staple of the industry for decades.

This new version, however, features some pretty serious material upgrades. The 420HC blade, for instance, has been swapped for S35VN, one of the most popular and reliable mid-to-high-end steels (it’s used in folders from Kizer, OKC, Spyderco, Civivi and others).

Furthermore, the ebony wood handle scales have been exchanged for a contoured, machine-textured Richlite. This composite material is similar to ebony but is much more durable. It’s also commonly used to manufacture architecture, furniture, and musical instruments.

However, those higher-end material swaps are only one part of what makes this knife unique and desirable.

Closed Buck 110 Folding Hunter knife on tan mesh bag — The handle material, Richlite, is commonly used in architecture and the manufacturing of furniture and musical instruments.

A labor of love

Along with the material changes, this knife’s manufacturing process helps set it apart. Each of the 750 examples is handcrafted in Buck’s Post Falls, Idaho, factory.

That means every single one has been built and inspected by actual human craftspeople. Furthermore, they come with a certificate of authenticity to prove it.

While the brand’s other knives are made to high standards, as proven by its long history and sterling reputation, these are all the more extraordinary.

They still, of course, come with the brand’s lifetime warranty, and each is packaged alongside a USA-made, distressed, brown leather sheath.