Buck 112 Ranger Pro 2024 Legacy Collection: The EDC-Friendly 110 Alternative Is $90 Off
Buck's most famous and iconic knife is the 110 Folding Hunter, no question. But that knife is a bit on the beefy side for everyday carry, which is exactly why the brand created the 112 Ranger back in 1972: similar styling in a smaller, more pocket-friendly package. Now an elite version of that knife, the Buck 112 Ranger Pro 2024 Legacy Collection, is on sale for a whopping $90 off, dropping from $340 to $250. For a limited-edition, USA-made Buck with modern upgrades, that is a rare price for a knife that does not go on sale often.
The silhouette and many of the mechanisms remain largely true to the original Ranger: a 3.0-inch blade, a sturdy back lock, the bolster handle design, and even the leather sheath it ships with. However, this version has some very modern, premium upgrades. The blade shape is a modern drop point instead of the original clip point, and the steel is upgraded to S45VN — a significant step up from the standard Buck steels, offering better edge retention and corrosion resistance while remaining easy to sharpen. The handle scales are also elevated, featuring Richlite construction with a scalloped design that looks great and offers better grip than the original's smooth wood.
What makes this version special beyond the materials is the package. Like other Buck knives, the 112 Ranger Pro is made in the USA and comes with the brand's lifetime warranty, which helps boost its overall construction quality and longevity. The 2024 Legacy Collection status means it is a limited-edition offering, so it will not be around forever — and certainly not at a discount forever. The $90 off brings a genuinely premium version of an American classic into more realistic reach, but at $250 it is still a significant purchase that should be made deliberately rather than impulsively.
Compared with the standard 112 Ranger, the Legacy Collection version costs several times more but delivers the S45VN steel, the Richlite scales, and the collectible status. Compared with a modern titanium-frame folder at the same price, it offers the timeless American heritage, the lifetime warranty, and a design proven since 1972. The honest tradeoff is that the back-lock, bolster construction feels traditional rather than modern — which is precisely the point. For collectors and fans of American knife heritage, this is the version worth owning, and at $250 it is the right time to act.