The Most Iconic EDC Knife’s Underrated Sibling Gets Its Biggest Blade Upgrade Ever

In 2005, Buck Knives released a variation on its most iconic pocket knife ever, the Buck 110 Folding Hunter. The chief difference between the original and its sibling was the shape of its curvy, more refined bolsters.

To celebrate 20 years of that elegant variant, the brand has released a limited-edition variant called the Buck 111 Folding Hunter 0111BRS-B. While it looks just like its predecessors, this one has a seriously impressive blade upgrade.

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Return of the Buck

The Buck 111 Folding Hunter hasn’t been in production for years. As such, this special release is a chance for knife collectors and EDC fanatics to score it before it disappears back into the brand’s vault.

This particular edition is a twofold celebration. First (as mentioned), it honors 20 years since the knife’s initial release in 2005 (although the forums suggest it may unofficially be much older). Second, it was made to pay homage to the brand’s Idaho facility, which has officially been open for two decades.

Unfortunately, only 1,000 examples of this knife were made. Currently, there are no plans to make or release anything more than that. Once they’re gone, that’s the end of it.

This is a rare chance to score a more refined take on one of the most important knives in EDC and pocket knife history. But the knife’s limited re-release is only a part of the story.

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Bountiful blade

For the most part, this take on the 111 Folding Hunter is true to the original. It’s still made with African Ebony handle scales, still has a back lock and still features a 3.75-inch clip-point blade.

Furthermore, the silver bolsters still feature their signature curve. The whole thing weighs its usual seven ounces and is still proudly made in the USA.

However, the blade steel is a major change. Instead of 420HC steel, as is typical with the standard Folding Hunter, this one gets fan-favorite MagnaCut super steel.

That means this version of the 111 is better in almost every measurable way. It’s tougher, more corrosion-resistant, easier to sharpen and holds an edge longer. It’s just plain better — but that’s no big secret to those familiar with MagnaCut steel.

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Available now

As mentioned, only 1,000 of Buck’s 111 Folding Hunter MagnaCut knives were made. Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

Pick one up on the brand’s site for $175 while you still can.

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Buck 111 Folding Hunter MagnaCut

• $175 at Buck

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