Best 110 style knife?

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fishbulb

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I would like to purchase a Buck 110 style "folding hunter" lockback to give as a gift. Besides the genuine 110 I have seen similar models made by Camillus, Schrade, Boker, Puma, Kershaw, and Bear Cutlery. I am currently leaning towards the Puma olive/black designs, as this will probably end up a beater rather than a presentation piece. I have also been impressed with other Puma products.

I would appreciate only recommendations the follow the general look and design of the 110, as opposed to more modern products.

Any recommendations?
 
Go to Buck's web site ( http://www.buckknives.com/ ), and then click on PCKS. This is Buck's "build your own customized 110" area. They make some absolutely sensational knives. Here's a pick of mine. And definitaly get the BG-42 blade option!!!!

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Um, if you are looking for a 110 "style" why not just get the 110? Good knife, low price compared to other stuff in the same range. Can even customize like Buzz said.
 
I have to agree with the others that the Buck custom option is the way to go. You can pick and choose from several blade steels, scale materials, bolsters, etc. In short, you can design your own 110 with whatever features you like best. Of course, you will pay a good bit more than the basic model sells for at Walmart, but still the price won't be unreasonable. I figure I can get one to my liking for under $100.
 
Um, if you are looking for a 110 "style" why not just get the 110?
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I started this thread because I would like to get opinions on how these various similar knives compare. The only reason I put "110 style" is because it seems to be the best known. This is not the same as being the best buy. It is certainly one that I am looking at, but I thought I'd get some input before I buy.

I would like to check Pete's out, but I can't get it to work. I downloaded all the required plugins, and it still won't load up. How long does it take from ordering from PCKS to actually recieving the knife?
 
The Pete's 110 is THE best 110 style knife. No ifs ands or buts about it. I have a standard and two Petes customs. You can check them out on my photos link. Both were absolutely FLAWLESS. If you cant order on line then call Buck. Shirley is great. She'll take care of you.

Later,
Alex
 
For a non-knife person, the 110 is arather large & heavy knife. If it's going to be used, consider the Buck 112 Ranger. same style, smaller package. the finger grooved is nice.
 
There is a very good reason that the 110 is by far the best selling knife ever made. The lifetime guarantee doesn't hurt, either.

Dave
 
I have had a Buck 110 for well over 30 years. It has done just about everything you could ask of a folder and is still in great shape. I would highly recommend that you go with the Buck.

The Puma Earl, Duke and Prince models are very nice as well. The difference being size. Still, I would go with a Buck.
 
I would like to check Pete's out, but I can't get it to work.
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That site seems to be really slow to load. I tried to look at it last night, but after waiting a long time while the screen said "loading", I finally gave up. Probably this is just a temporary problem and will be straightened out soon.
 
Maybe you can find an old titanium handle Buck.
Very durable and much lighter weight than the traditional 110.

For the traditional wood handle 110 style knives, I prefer the Schrade LB7.

Good luck,
Allen.
 
I actually think the Puma clip-point blade shapes are pretty cool looking. They are unique. I've heard some unfavorable things about Puma knives, however.

But everyone seems to like the 110.
 
I am not sure what a person would be getting in a Puma knife. I have never been able to find much concrete information about these knives on Bladeforums. There was one thread asking about the steel Puma uses, but no one could answer it.

Some of the Puma's look nice and some are quite expensive, but I would not buy one until I could find some concrete evaluations of them.
 
I recently purchased a Puma 2 blade bone slipjoint, and I have been very impressed with it so far. Speaking from my somewhat limited experience, I feel that it compares favorably to any other similar knife in the price range. I have handled a Puma 110 clone, and I don't remember any distinct impressions of poor quality.

Still can't get Pete's working for me, but if the prices are comprable to other retailers it looks like the way to go.

Buzzbait, was that "Angry Beaver" engraving done by Buck, or is it an aftermarket job? Either way, great looking knife.
 
A while back I picked up a Puma folder -- I forget the model name -- that was the size of a Buck Ranger, with a black blade and olive-drab composition handle scales. I bought it on sale, so I don't know if it is representative of Puma quality overall, but the black blade had a dollop of some sort of epoxy or something on it, marring the finish. The blade did not lock up properly, either; there was a lot of vertical play when open.

I don't like to base opinions on an entire knife line using a single example, but I think I would be reluctant to buy another Puma without handling it first.
 
fishbulb - I originally purchased the 110 from PCKS without engraving. After the knife had acquired its peculiar name (long story), I sent it back to Buck for the engraving. Buck did a fantastic job, and Joe Houser was a pleasure to communicate with. The quality of the service and sales personnel are reason enough to go with Buck. The fact that they make great knives is just icing on the cake. :)
 
Fishbulb, I believe knives styled like the Buck 110 are referred to as "Trappers." I started liking them after seeing the movie, "The Edge."

I had no idea you could build you own custom 110; I might have to check this out myself. I've always liked the look of it, but always wished I could pay a bit more for a version made of other materials than what was available at Wally World.

B.T.W., that Pete's site requires Flash 5.0 plug-in to work.
 
Camper, the 110 is a folding hunter. A trapper pattern is a two-bladed slip joint folder. Both blades (spey and clip point) open from the same pivot end.
 
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