Buck Knives 110 Folding Hunter

The Wave+ uses 420HC stainless steel for all blades and tools — a high-carbon stainless that holds an edge better than standard 420 stainless while resisting corrosion. The needle-nose and regular pliers are wire-cutters with replaceable cutting inserts — when the cutting edges dull (which takes years), you replace the inserts rather than the whole tool. All tools lock open in both directions with a liner lock, preventing accidental closure. Leatherman backs the Wave with a 25-year warranty. Made in Portland, Oregon since 1983. Users on r/BuyItForLife report 15-25 year lifespans on their original Wave models.

The ProTac body is machined from 6061-T6 aircraft aluminum and anodized to military specification (MIL-SPEC A-8625 Type III hard anodize) — this is the same surface treatment used on aerospace components and is far harder than standard anodize. The single Cree LED is a 350-lumen output with a certified 50,000-hour lifespan. IPX7 waterproof rated (submersible to 1 meter). The dual-fuel design accepts either one CR123A lithium primary battery or one AA battery — universal battery compatibility that works anywhere in the world. Streamlight backs all ProTac products with a lifetime warranty.

The PM2 uses CPM S30V powder metallurgy blade steel — an alloy with a fine carbide structure that maintains a working edge 3-5x longer than standard stainless knife steel. The Compression Lock places the lock mechanism at the spine of the handle rather than the liner, creating a fundamentally stronger locking geometry that is also ambidextrous. The full-flat grind (from spine to edge) makes the PM2 an exceptional slicer — the blade thins toward the edge on both sides with no secondary grind. The G10 handle scales are bidirectionally textured and will not crack, absorb moisture, or degrade. Spyderco offers repair services and spare parts.