110 is a Bargain

Rotte

Rotte

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Think about it for a moment.

Quality components, exceptional function, Made in USA, and can be found for around $40.00.

The Buck 110 would have been worth a King's ransom when the country was founded, now it can be had for the cost of an oil change. I'm hard pressed to think of many other durable goods that have as much value, maybe a Lodge cast iron skillet will last longer and be more useful. Otherwise the 110 remains a phenomenally good deal.
 
I've often thought this myself.The 110 runs about the same as it did when I was a teen. I'm now 40 and everything else has skyrocketed except for the 110. I realize the handle material is different then back then but its still a heck of a deal. Heck even the custom 110 from Buck (which I havent picked one up yet) is still reasonable when compared with other knives of its size. I honestly dont know how the 110 sells for what it does.
 
I have bought four this year. One for myself, three for gifts. The last three were all purchased under $35 with a leather sheath, shipped (amazon). They have all come sharper than any other knife I have bought. It's not the sexiest knife, but it's a beast and takes a very nice edge.
 
I like both the 110 & the 112 for value and how they both hold up to just about anything you want to use them for.* I have 10 of the 112's that I had the Bolsters Engraved and every time I show someone one of the knives they just seem to be amazed at the way it looks.! Going to thin the herd here before to long though as I just have way to many knives (never thought I would say that) and I have to let someone else appreciate them.
 
The venerable 110 is a true classic and still one of the best bangs for your Buck (sorry, that just slipped out).:D
 
True, It depends on how their taken care of as to which will last longer, the cast iron skillet or a 110. Either way, very useful and of good value. DM
 
You are spot on Rotte. That's why i have about 10 of them. My wife doesn't understand why i have so many of the same knife.
Clay
 
raiderfan1890 said:
I have bought four this year. One for myself, three for gifts. The last three were all purchased under $35 with a leather sheath, shipped (amazon). They have all come sharper than any other knife I have bought. It's not the sexiest knife, but it's a beast and takes a very nice edge.
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Absolutely positively true.

A better deal cannot be found!
 
Quality components, exceptional function, Made in USA, and can be found for around $40.00.

The Buck 110 would have been worth a King's ransom when the country was founded, now it can be had for the cost of an oil change. I'm hard pressed to think of many other durable goods that have as much value, maybe a Lodge cast iron skillet will last longer and be more useful. Otherwise the 110 remains a phenomenally good deal.
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Agreed...in fact I have a hard time not buying more, just because it's such a good knife/deal, that I fear might not be available some day. I only paid $29.99 for most of mine. A couple I paid $19.99, and the rest weren't much over $30.
 
The 110 is a fine deal as far as I'm concerned and a flagship of american cutlery. The Bucklite as others have mentioned is a grand deal as well and somewhat of a flashback in it's self IMO.
 
OK fellas (and gals), I've got a Lodge fry pan and several 110s and I'll see which one lasts the longest. Expect a field report sometime next millenium.

-sevensix
 
I have something of a love/ambivalence relationship with my 110.

In the field, I'm prone to reach for something lighter. In town, I find it's too much blade to be deployed around non-knife people, never mind the weight. I think people find the clip point scary too.

Mine remains under utilized compared to my other Buck lockbacks
 
My father's Buck 110 made a huge impact on me when I was a kid. Got a custom 110 a few months ago in buffalo horn and I was freakin blown away. The fit and finish is spot on, the grinds are perfect, and the s30v came screamin sharp. All for less than half what the most novice custom maker charges. It just can't be beaten for value.
 
I hear alot of people talk about it being too heavy to carry around. I dont fully understand this. I hardly even notice it there on my belt and I carry one everyday. Heck I even wear mine to church in a suit. As far as sheeple are concerned I think the 110 is such an American icon that so many folks have worn that many folks dont even give it a second look.
 
My older USA Shrade Old Timer and Buck 110 do feel like customs compared to most knives remotely near their price range. I have always wondered how they were able to keep the price so low. It should cost at least $100.
 
Kyhunt, I've lived equal parts of my life in rural settings and urban/suburban settings. I think it's true that folks in rural settings (or on job sites) won't give a 110 a second look, but IME they'll definitely give it a second look in urban/suburban settings.

Today I have my 110 in my pocket and my Opinel #10 is riding as back up in my daypack. I'm carrying my 110 because it makes me happy but if I need to use a knife in the office today, I'll probably go out of my way to get the Opinel. I've trimmed the blade down to a drop point and it looks like a big steak knife at this point. Very tame looking. My Opinels tend to either draw interest or complete non-notice by suburban sheeple, but not so the Buck 110. FWIW, my classic 112 seems to be less off-putting to Sheeple. Ditto my 500.

Regarding being "in the field", for me, this typically means "wearing a pack" of some sort. I've not found a way to carry a holster of any kind with a pack that has a hip belt. For hunting, the 110 goes along but rides in my fanny pack. For backpacking, hiking, climbing, ski touring and such, I want the knife in my shorts/pants pocket so the thin, light Bucklite Max gets the nod (the Opinel does well there too).

Don't get me wrong. I love my 110....

...most days. On other days, it gets a pass for either a smaller knife like the 112 or a lighter knife like the 486.
 
Buck knives and cast iron skillets do seem to go together.

Took a fishing trip with a group of co-workers to Lake Guerrero Mexico. Huge amounts of fish caught. Had a big fry in camp one night and the next day when we got in from fishing. The young camp boys came running to show us how they had cleaned up that filthy old cast iron skillet.
They must have spent hours at the edge of the lake in the sand with it. Shined like a new silver dollar. They were so proud I just had to laugh and give them an extra tip.
Took me forever to get it re seasoned.
We did have to be careful and not lay a knife down anywhere for very long.
 
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