Buck 112 Ranger Pro Legacy Collection Is $90 Off: The Iconic 1972 Silhouette, Modernized
Deals on genuinely good knives are rare; deals on limited-edition knives with real heritage are rarer still. Buck's 112 Ranger Pro 2024 Legacy Collection has quietly dropped to $250 from its usual $340 — a $90 discount on a USA-made, limited-edition folder that modernizes one of the most iconic silhouettes in American knife history. For anyone who has admired the Buck 110 but found it too beefy for everyday carry, this is the version that solves the problem, and the price makes the argument even easier.
The story starts with the original 112 Ranger, introduced in 1972 as the smaller, more pocket-friendly sibling to the legendary 110 Folding Hunter. Where the 110 is a heavy, belt-carry classic, the 112 was designed to ride in a pocket, and that purpose-built compactness is why it remains a favorite of EDC-minded Buck fans half a century later. The Legacy Collection edition honors that heritage: the 3.0-inch blade, sturdy back lock, bolster handle construction, and even the leather sheath all stay true to the original design.
The modernization is where this knife earns the 'Pro' in its name. The blade shape has been updated from the classic clip point to a modern drop point, and the steel jumps to S45VN — a premium stainless that holds an edge far longer than the 420HC of the original while remaining easy to sharpen in practice. The handle scales are upgraded to Richlite, a dense paper-and-resin composite with a scalloped profile that looks classy and improves grip. It is the same knife your grandfather carried, with the materials your knife-collecting friend would spec.
Comparing it with the current EDC folder market, the 112 Ranger Pro Legacy is an interesting counterpoint to the flood of liner-lock flippers from China. It is a back-lock, two-hand-open traditional at heart, which means it is not the fastest to deploy — but it offers the rock-solid lockup, USA-made quality, and lifetime warranty that budget imports cannot touch. At $250 it is still an investment, but for a limited-edition Buck with S45VN and this much history, it is a compelling one. Limited runs do not last, and this one is already discounted.