A Fool And His Money...

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mjjbecker

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You can buy a Buck Model 110. It is well made, come with a lifetime guarantee, holds a good edge and will do most jobs that any one could ask for in a folding knife. The price is not bad either.
So whats with all the commotion regarding ATS34 and BG42 and the various fancy locks and other bells and whistles? Does anyone REALLY need these features or is it just a case of "a fool and his money are easily parted"?
 
A Buck 110 is thick, heavy, generally two-handed opening, and uses a middling steel. (Over the years Buck has used 3 different blade alloys, the current alloy probably gets sharper than the older alloys, but is not as tough as it was way back when.) While it is a very effective folding hunting knife there are ways to improve it for that function and it is not optimal for general city carry.

I like the 110. What excites me is that you can get one made with a BG42 blade for a very decent price at Buck's online "Pete's Custom Knife Shop". You can also dress it up with fancy handle materials. I particularly like BG42 so I think Buck can give you great bang for the buck.

Many people want a trimmer knife made for one-hand opening. They also want a steel that stays sharp longer. This pushes them to more "modern" designs with higher-grade alloys. Most of these are not superior hunting knives, but are better city knives. I've got several of these. However, I gave my son a 110 for his first lock back. I don't particularly want him to have a more concealable folder, and I wanted to teach him how to sharpen a blade. All us Clarks know how to flip open a 110 by holding the blade and dropping the handle.
 
I'm in the fortunate position of already having everything I REALLY need. I also happen to have some left over. If I were using the rent money to buy knives, I'd be a fool.

No offense meant to those here who are using the rent money to buy knives.
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While we're on the subject of needs, I could also eat beans and leafy greens every day for the rest of my life and probably be just as healthy, and the grocery bill would be a lot less. Come to think of it, then I would have more money for knives...
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What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul? The true fool is the one who says.....NO, God. AS for money.....well, some have lots more than others, so who can be the judge of how another man spends what is his....I started making knives a long time ago because i wanted something that was BETTER than you could get across the counter....nowdays things have changed, you can get really good knives across the counter...but in the end, you get what you pay for. When I buy tools, i get the very best there is and dont look back....that is a premise that has served me well for over 50 years.
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I am glad all of your need's can be met with a Buck knife ,I never found much use for em though or for the hundred or so I replaced blades of my on with I think I may have kept on or two but I lost them somewhere along the way I mean no offence,and I hope none was taken but I dont think too much of them

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The Buck 110 is an old design and I find the new features really handy. G10 or Zytel is much lighter than wood and brass. Carrying the lighter knife is much easier and comfortable. Also, new knives do not require a pouch to be hung of the belt. Can you carry a 110 in a suit and tie?

One handed opening has to be experienced to be appreciated. How many times are we caught with one hand holding something or onto something and need to open a knife to cut?

Yes I tend to be a fool and like to try new and "improved" products. Sometimes I find there are real improvements that are worth it, and sometimes it is a waste of money.

Will
 
There was a time I carried a Buck 110. Its been a while. I switched to one hand opening knives and I won't go back. Its flat out more convenient. Also, the Buck 110 is heavy for its size and I prefir to carry less weight.

I will not make an arguement for blade steel, locks or clips. Others can do this better.

The Buck 110 gave me good service and it was well made but I like the later knives more. So that is how this fool got some of his money parted.


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The 110 is a great knife, and can meet most of our needs while its in use. I like them alot but their not my daily carry choice. I already have a multi tool onmy belt so theres no room for a 110 on it. I can't put it in my pocket because it would wear holes in the pockets, and I already have a ton of keys,and a trapper knife in there.So for a good solid folder I prefer one that I can clip in my back pocket. A delica is what I chose for that, same price range as 110, not quite as strong but still very sturdy, and blade thats sharper with better edge retention.thats for everyday prepared for whatever I need to do around the barn or in the hay feild. There are times I would trade things up to include a 110.
I do agree though that you don't spend $300 on a floder because its the only one that can meet your needs. If any one says thats true, they must find being broke a daily need for them. However, I don't see anyhitng wrong with people buying high end knives because they like them or enjoy collecting them. Just don't tell me they're the only knife that can get anyhitng done.

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I was not calling anyone a fool. It was a question about value rather than personal taste. The Buck 110 is a good example to represent a whole category, ( price range ), of utility knives.
 
Well I never owned a knife made by buck untill christmas, before then was sog, spyderco, Myerchen, and a whole bunch of others. But when I had gotten the Buck 110 I was the happiest little toilet in the neighborhood
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, it is sturdy, holds an edge, and is solid. I just wish I had one of those thumbstud things for it though. but I like it.
 
When I worked for Uncle Sam's Canoe Club I carried a Buck 110 every day. It's a big, heavy knife but hard as I used it, it just kept going and going. I just bought another one with a BG-42 blade (nostalgia I guess)I did find them to be a PIA to sharpen with a stone (It was all we had available)Sadly, my original 110 now resides at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean

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Like a lot of folks, I have a sense of nostalgia for my old Buck 110. But they're just too darn heavy for daily pocket carry (just a personal preference, I never did take to belt carry). Instead, I've switched to lightweight Spydie. Gotta admit, though, the options at Pete's Custom Knife Shop are pretty amazing. I already have one on my Xmas list (IF I can wait that long).
 
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