At Buck Knives, lots of new models come from the continuing evolution of the company’s legendary 110 Folding Hunter and 112 Ranger. This year Buck is introducing the 110 Hunter Sport ($144.99) and 112 Ranger Sport (135.99). These feature 3 ¾-inch and 3-inch clip-point blades, respectively. They’re made with S30V steel, aluminum handles with canvas Micarta inlays and Torx screws instead of rivets. These are much lighter than the old models. The Hunter Sport weighs 4.6 ounces and the Ranger Sport is 3.9 ounces. Each features dual thumb studs for one-handed opening and a deep-carry pocket clip.

Newest Buck 110

Buck 110 Hunter Sport

Buck Knives Goes Light With 110, 112 Slim Pro TRX

The 110 Slim Pro TRX and 112 Slim Pro TRX models also feature S30V steel, clip-point blades the same length as the Sport models, and dual thumb studs. The handles are G10 and are available in black, orange or OD green. These are the lightweights of the line, coming in at 3.3 and 2.8 ounces, respectively. The 50th Anniversary 112 Ranger ($84.99) is available too with the traditional brass bolsters, wood handle scales, and a special 50th Anniversary shield.

Slim Buck 110

The Buck 110 Slim Pro TRX won’t weigh you down.

New Buck Knives Legacy Collection Models

In the “get-em-while-you-can” category are Buck’s special releases in the company’s Legacy Collection. This year, there are five knives in the Legacy Collection that will be available only in 2022. They are the 112 Ranger Vintage Tribute Knife (361.99), 212 Fixed Ranger ($352.99), The 250 Saunter ($159.99), 501 Squire ($259.99), and 842 Sprint Ops Pro (304.99).

Fixed-Blade Ranger Offered Too

The Fixed Ranger is a fixed-blade knife with S45VN steel, 3 5/8-inch blade, ironwood handle with brass guard and pommel. The Saunter is a slip-joint model with drop-point 2.5-inch blade of S35VN steel and marbled carbon fiber handle scales. The Squire is a lockback design with 2.75-inch drop-point blade and black burlap Micarta scales. The Sprint Ops Pro has a flipper opener and a liner lock. It’s 3 1/8-inch drop-point blade is made with S45VN steel and has a depression on the spine for the user’s thumb. It has OD green Micarta scales.

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