A Collector's Book Series

The Stories Behind
the Blades

Name: Legends in Steel, Volume I: The Buck 110 Folding Hunter
Author: Dr. Patrick Jones

Deep-dive collector's companions for the iconic knives that shaped American outdoor culture — their history, their variants, and what makes them worth owning.

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The Library

Legends in Steel — Collector's Companions

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Each volume traces a knife's complete production history — variants, markings, and what makes certain editions remarkable.

Legends in Steel · Vol. I

Buck 110 Folding Hunter

Paperback · eBook · Audiobook

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Legends in Steel · Vol. II

Buck 119 Special

Paperback · eBook

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Legends in Steel

The Othello

Paperback · eBook

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Legends in Steel

Western L40

Paperback · eBook

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Legends in Steel

Guide to Knife Maintenance

Paperback · eBook

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Legends in Steel

EKA Three Crowns Gentleman's Knife

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Legends in Steel

K.J. Eriksson No. 28 Camp Knife

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Legends in Steel

R.J. Richter Swedish Hunter

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About the Series

What This Series Is

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Written for collectors, carriers, and the curious — for anyone who believes a good knife has a story worth knowing.

Deep History

Each volume traces a knife's production timeline — the changes, transitions, and decisions behind every generation.

Collector Reference

Identify variants, date a knife by its markings, and understand what makes certain editions notable.

Plain Language

Written for the people who actually carry these knives, without unnecessary jargon.

Legends in Steel Rescue

Rescued. Restored. Rehomed.

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Sometimes all a knife needs is someone who recognizes its value.

Every knife has a story. Let’s make sure it continues.

These vintage knives have been found, cleaned, restored, and are ready for a second life. Each one comes with its history intact and a new owner who appreciates what it took to get there. Books from the Legends in Steel series are also available in the shop.

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Collector Care

Knife Care & Maintenance

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Keeping a Buck 110 in top condition doesn't take much — but using the right products for each part of the knife makes a real difference. These are the supplies worth having on hand, whether you're doing routine care or bringing an older piece back to its best.

Recommended Supplies

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Renaissance Wax Long-term metal & finish protection View on Amazon ↗

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3-IN-ONE Oil Lockback spring & pivot lubrication View on Amazon ↗

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Mineral Oil Wood & stag handle conditioning View on Amazon ↗

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Microfiber Cloth Safe surface wipe-down View on Amazon ↗

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Steel Wool Fine bolster & blade polishing View on Amazon ↗

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Flitz Polish Brass & nickel silver bolster shine View on Amazon ↗

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Nitrile Gloves Handling without skin oils or prints View on Amazon ↗

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The Author

Dr. Patrick Jones

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Dr. Patrick Jones

Author · Collector · Outdoorsman

Dr. Patrick Jones is an educator, author, and lifelong outdoorsman with a genuine appreciation for American-made tools and the craftsmanship behind them. His work spans education, technology, and publishing through Olympus Academy Press. The Legends in Steel series brings together his love of outdoor culture and his commitment to giving collectors the real information they need — written in plain language, without the fluff.

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