Would Teddy Roosevelt have liked a Buck 110?

Nix · **on:** March 03, 2019, 07:42:04 PM

OK, strange question, I know.

Yes, I'm asking for a very hypothetical answer. But this is MTo! We have the expertise to answer these crucial questions.

Here is why I ask: I came across a photo of a knife reported to have belonged to a former US President, outdoorsman, and conservationist, Theodore Roosevelt.

This knife is on display at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota.

Yes, North Dakota is a real place. The park is actually divided into a South unit and a North unit. Both units are worth visiting. I did some camping in the North unit....nearly got trampled by some frisky bison there. While these parks are not as well known as some other National Parks, I highly recommend a visit if you get the chance.

But, back to our important question.... Here is a picture of the knife from the museum:

Now, I've not seen this knife in person. I can't find any more details on it. I can't tell you the exact size of the knife. I can't even guarantee that it belonged to Teddy. However, assuming this is all accurate and the above pictured knife did belong to Teddy, I find myself wondering....

Would Teddy have liked a Buck 110?

I can't tell for sure, but the photographed knife seems to be about the size of a 110, maybe a 112. I may be mistaken, but it also looks like this knife is a lock-back. Someone correct me, if it is not. I don't know.

However, when I look at this knife I think, "110". It certainly seems like a 110 precursor. Maybe somebody here will know more about this knife, it's history, it's manufacture.

So I have to ask: would Theodore Roosevelt have liked a Buck 110? What do you think?

ducttapetech · **Reply #1 on:** March 03, 2019, 07:46:14 PM

I think he would, be i could also see him liking flippers and OHO knives.

Nix · **Reply #2 on:** March 03, 2019, 09:00:45 PM

I have to agree....

styx · **Reply #3 on:** March 03, 2019, 09:13:53 PM

i'd say yes. he was a practical guy

Max Stone · **Reply #4 on:** March 03, 2019, 09:20:04 PM

Not a folder, but he was given a highly decorated knife the last day in office. Sold a few years ago for over $400k...

https://blademag.com/blog/knife-brings-world-record-price

Nix · **Reply #5 on:** March 03, 2019, 09:26:04 PM

Interesting knife.

A bit pricey for my budget, but I like it.

Max Stone · **Reply #6 on:** March 03, 2019, 09:37:50 PM

Presidential knives are interesting. The night Lincoln was assassinated, the contents of his pockets were preserved. Below is the knife, a William Gilchrist 6 bladed pattern we now call a Congress. Lincoln stated he carried the knife because his glasses had a bad habit of loosening, and he used the knife to retighten them. I guess there were no multitools around in the 1860s?

Greg Jones · **Reply #7 on:** March 03, 2019, 09:57:08 PM

With everything I've read and seen about him, I voted yes

Frankki · **Reply #8 on:** March 03, 2019, 10:02:05 PM

That museum knife of Theodore Roosevelt's looks to be a folding bowie, which tend to be quite big. The handle folds, so you can use it either as a long knife, or as a slightly more compact version when folded. It is, I bet, much larger than a Buck 110. If we assume that the handle is about 4-5 inches long, as would be normal for a large hunting knife, and compare that estimate to the size of the blade... it's a big knife!

That said, I see no reason why T.R. would not have liked a 110.

Nix · **Reply #9 on:** March 03, 2019, 11:17:22 PM

You may be right!

ducttapetech · **Reply #10 on:** March 03, 2019, 11:47:12 PM

I know it is a fixed blade, but I am thinking he would like the Buck 119.

Nix · **Reply #11 on:** March 03, 2019, 11:53:56 PM

I need a Buck 119.....

ducttapetech · **Reply #12 on:** March 03, 2019, 11:58:38 PM

Quote from: Nix on March 03, 2019, 11:53:56 PM

I need a Buck 119.....

Yes you do

ducttapetech · **Reply #13 on:** March 03, 2019, 11:59:26 PM

Nix · **Reply #14 on:** March 04, 2019, 12:14:04 AM

Aloha · **Reply #15 on:** March 04, 2019, 12:25:28 AM

Without question IMO. He commanded the Rough Riders and they were equipped with some very famous Bowie Knife ( Tiffany and Co ). I believe he would have loved a pocketable sturdy blade like the Buck 110. Certainly the humble 110 would have been much different than his fancy Bowie. The 110 is a no nonsense tool I believe he would have been very satisfying as an every day blade for him.

David · **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2019, 12:42:06 AM

I'm quite confident TR would have loved the Buck 110!

Nix · **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2019, 01:19:20 AM

I agree with you guys!

LoopCutter · **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2019, 01:23:27 AM

Yes, it is very likely TR would have loved the 110 for his EDC pocket knife

I know I like mine

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Nix · **Reply #19 on:** March 04, 2019, 01:30:41 AM

But you might be biased, Loopy.....?

Aloha · **Reply #20 on:** March 04, 2019, 03:09:52 PM

Correction to my post above. The Rough Riders were not issued Tiffany and Co bowies

. The knife Max showed is the knife I was referring to. It was presented to him as Max states and quite incredibly done might I add.

I stil stand by TR would surely have liked the 110. I can see him with it strapped to his belt on hunting trips, even day to day.

magentus · **Reply #21 on:** March 04, 2019, 05:42:38 PM

The only way we can know for sure is to send one back in time and ask Teddy what he thinks about it.

I will volunteer to be one of a team of brave Chrononauts to carry out this important task.

Who's with me?

Nix · **Reply #22 on:** March 04, 2019, 05:44:52 PM

I volunteer Don Pablo to go with you.

He's young and likes adventure and stands a better chance of surviving into the present day to report back if things go wrong. Not that they would.... just sayin'....