110/112LT Utility knife?

David Nowlin

David Nowlin

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My big box DIY store sells/stocks a few Buck 110 Hunters. I personally think they should drop it and try selling the 110 or 112LT. If your a tradesman and want a great utility knife that doesn’t look like a box cutter then that’s the knife for you.
Light weight, inexpensive easy to keep sharp and you won’t feel too bad if you abuse it or loose it.
Wear it on your belt, in your pocket or drop it in your tool belt or toss it in your tool box it can take it. Your wood scales or brass bolsters won’t care because there aren’t any to ding or scratch up.
Just some thoughts conjured up by another thread.
Daven
 
I say they should carry both and give people the option, I'd wager that many people who buy a 110 might be those who don't want a " plastic handled knife ".
I love the Lt as a nice change of pace, to be able to have a 110 loose in my pocket once in a while is really someth'n else.

Now if they wanna stock a utility folder I say it should be the Utica made Klein electricians knife.
 
I have been carrying a 715 and that takes a lot of abuse. I would like to get something nicer but that knife does so well for what I paid for it.

I prefer the lock back and carry clip. Maybe a 110, 112 light weight with pocket clip. No plastic.

I spend most of my day in aerial lifts or on spider stages. It's difficult to get into your pocket with a harness on. You really can't wear a knife pouch either.

Funny you start this thread as I have been thinking about this topic myself.
 
I think the aluminum 110s are a better lightweight alternative to the Buck plastic knives. I've owned and used 6 or more plastic Bucks and they've all gotten loose with use. I tend to use my knives hard, perhaps.

I carry mine in my right rear pocket in which I've sewn a 2" pocket to hold the knife upright along the outer seam. Easier, more discrete, and more secure than a pocket clip.
 
pinnah said:
I think the aluminum 110s are a better lightweight alternative to the Buck plastic knives. I've owned and used 6 or more plastic Bucks and they've all gotten loose with use. I tend to use my knives hard, perhaps.

I carry mine in my right rear pocket in which I've sewn a 2" pocket to hold the knife upright along the outer seam. Easier, more discrete, and more secure than a pocket clip.
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I like the thought of those. I have yet to see one with a pocket clip.
 
Great read, great opinions and ideas. These threads are like cooking in a crock pot. Fill it turn it on and come back later and hope it all turned out great. Think i’ll let it simmer a little longer.....:D
 
In general, I find rear pocket carry to be easier to access and more secure.

But, as noted, I think there is a clipped version.

More to the point, I hope Buck expands it aluminum 110/112 line up. Would be an ideal option for the custom shop and IMO, Buck should consider moving the chairman series to aluminum.
 
pinnah said:
In general, I find rear pocket carry to be easier to access and more secure.

But, as noted, I think there is a clipped version.

More to the point, I hope Buck expands it aluminum 110/112 line up. Would be an ideal option for the custom shop and IMO, Buck should consider moving the chairman series to aluminum.
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i prefer the clip, on any 110 as an option. like your idear of custom shop aluminum option....also a clip option.:)
 
Yes and make them all one hand opening?
Traditional 110/112 no but the LT’s could come with factory thumb studs like the slims.
Wont hurt the tradition as it’s already non traditional with the plastic
 
jbmonkey said:
there is one. c&c has alum with pocket clip. I own one. pretty useful weight and ease of getting to.
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I hadn't seen those. Thanks JB.
There's a certain 111 I been thinking of returning. It was nice but not what I wanted.
I'll use that aluminum 110 everyday, so that makes more sense anyway. Put a thumb stud on it and it will work well!
I been trying to resist those 110 ebony fg's…………. I guess I may as well take advantage of the sale.

Thanks guys!
 
I have two of the 110 LTs and a 110 LT shield cpm154 from SK that I keep as backup and standby mostly in my vehicles. Then I use my brass and wood Alaskan guide 110 for heavy use camping, fishing and hunting. I have a 110 silver fox I will be rotating in use not to mention a custom 112 s30v for occasional use. Now I have a 110 slim pro that’s being delivered today. Depending on the situation or usage I’m going to be set very well with 110s for about anything that comes along lol.
 
Got em.
of course the 112 ebony was calling to me too so.
 
David Nowlin said:
My big box DIY store sells/stocks a few Buck 110 Hunters. I personally think they should drop it and try selling the 110 or 112LT. If your a tradesman and want a great utility knife that doesn’t look like a box cutter then that’s the knife for you.
Light weight, inexpensive easy to keep sharp and you won’t feel too bad if you abuse it or loose it.
Wear it on your belt, in your pocket or drop it in your tool belt or toss it in your tool box it can take it. Your wood scales or brass bolsters won’t care because there aren’t any to ding or scratch up.
Just some thoughts conjured up by another thread.
Daven
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Good points. Like most of the replies, I'm in the "horses for courses" camp. But I own two LTs, a Paperstone Ecolite, an aluminum framed 110, and three brass and steel numbers. None with a pocket clip, though I did experiment with clips on the LTs using machine screws and Leatherman clips (haven't decided whether to reinstall). It's damn hard to beat the reliability and price of the LT! And if I lose the plain black one (not the Smokejumper--I love that steel!), no harm done. If I can recruit a newb to the hobby or enlighten a young ignoramus, I'd even lend out the plain Jane LT on a permanent basis. As I said some time ago, if the LT catches on, there will be hundreds of thousands of them in tool and tackle boxes a century from now.

Now to pocket my aluminum framed 110. She's my best girl!

Zieg
 
I haven't held a aluminum 110 in hand yet but all who have like it..I thought it was a huge step in the evolution of the 110 and am really happy we at least have the BCCI take apart 112 coming. The LT is a great work knife both 110 and the 112. I might get another 112 and make custom finger grooves. I gifted the one I did have to my grandsons girlfriend and have put off buying another till I found a odd one.
 
bucksway said:
I haven't held a aluminum 110 in hand yet but all who have like it..I thought it was a huge step in the evolution of the 110 and am really happy we at least have the BCCI take apart 112 coming. The LT is a great work knife both 110 and the 112. I might get another 112 and make custom finger grooves. I gifted the one I did have to my grandsons girlfriend and have put off buying another till I found a odd one.
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I like the Aluminum but prefer the clank of the brass or nickel vs the clink of aluminum. Its so light the weight weirds me out. My brain looks at it like any other 110, but when I pick it up it feels out of place.
 
David Nowlin said:
My big box DIY store sells/stocks a few Buck 110 Hunters. I personally think they should drop it and try selling the 110 or 112LT. If your a tradesman and want a great utility knife that doesn’t look like a box cutter then that’s the knife for you.
Light weight, inexpensive easy to keep sharp and you won’t feel too bad if you abuse it or loose it.
Wear it on your belt, in your pocket or drop it in your tool belt or toss it in your tool box it can take it. Your wood scales or brass bolsters won’t care because there aren’t any to ding or scratch up.
Just some thoughts conjured up by another thread.
Daven
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least ya got bucks in your box store. round me nada other than walmarts.
 
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