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gradall5200

gradall5200

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Im looking for a knife for a guy I work with. he currently carries an old buck 110 that is beat down pretty bad. We primarly work in the mud and water and use our knives a ton! I told him Id find him a new one, he dosent have a problem with the 110 I just wanted to see what else was out there along the lines of a large folder sheath knife. And he does like the sheath too. Fixed blade really isint an option. Any suggestions for a comparable knife for the money? Possibly something with a little more grip but not comprimise the size or toughness??? Thanks fellas- Joel
 
For near the same money as a 110...

Kershaw Tyrade is big but flat and has big strong liner lock.

Spyderco Delica/Endura is both light yet tough but still has the lockback design if he likes that.

Benchmade Griptillians are a great value also and have the Axis lock system and good steel.

That's just a few off the top of my head. All have pocket clips but could carry any in a sheeth with or without clip.
 
The Buck 110 is my all time favorite knife, but I don't carry or use one (but I keep buying them for some reason).

I don't really have a suggestion on what knife to get, but a feature that you may want to look for given your work environment. Try to look for a knife with open construction (ie. no backspacer) so that it'll be easy to clean and less likely to have the lock compromised by any debris that gets in there.

Or just get another 110... can't go wrong there at all.
 
Keep the 110

It's a great knife and if he doesnt mind sheath carry, why change?

Show him the Buck Custom Shop and let him build a 110 with his own personal flavor. :thumbup:
 
What's his preference? Contemporary or Classic(al)? The Buck 110's still around (and will be decades later, naturally - a testament to its design), but you guys might like the Spyderco Chinook (a real tank, probably as rugged as the 110) or the Military / Paramilitary (a good Spyderco in terms of weight, blade, and overall ruggedness - despite the name, it's not to be associated with the other *ugh* "uber - tactical commando" designs).

Spyderco's Liner, Compression, and Ball Bearing locks offer smooth one - handed opening and a fairly secure blade. Can't say the same for traditional Lockbacks.

I'm not familiar with Benchmade models, but the Axis lock is said to be just as smooth and maybe more secure.
 
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gradall5200 said:
...along the lines of a large folder sheath knife.
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Missed that part. I also have a Buck Kalinga Pro Folder, which I find really comfortable in my hands (more than its fixed - blade version). It's a large sheath (the sheath's lousy!) folder (the knife itself is excellent). Smooth one - handed opening, uses a Liner Lock; open construction, no backspacers, easy to rinse and clean.

Most of the Spydercos seem to be descendants of the Clipit line, and are primarily pocketknives.
 
It is more then a 110 but a Spyderco Salt series might be appropriate for the wet conditions. A yellow handled one would be easier to spot if dropped too. They run $50+ tho.

A Browning Ice Storm (made by Mcusta) can be had for $30-40 on this forum, great knife and pillar construction makes for easy cleaning of mud. Something to consider in that environment.
 
My favorite BIG folder. Custom made by Gene Anderson




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Well my favorite big production folders are either more expensive (Beretta/Fox Harsey - large version) or out of production and very hard to come by (the Outdoor Edge Magna - production version of the Kit Carson M4 design).

If he wants to keep with the 110 theme but get better steel and an axis-lock, the Harley-Davidson Hardtail by Benchmade is a natural choice!

Some other tough but not crazy-expensive options would be:

Benchmade Barrage, Griptillian
Kershaw Lahar
Kabar Dozier Bobcat
KA-BAR Large Dozier Folding Hunter
Buck Strider 881
Cold Steel Lawman or Voyager
CRKT Crawford Natural (large version)
CRKT Hammond Cruiser
Ontario Retribution
Timberline Worden
Spyderco Tenacious, Endura

Honestly for your guy I'd say a CS Large Voyager might be just the ticket - very tough, strong lockback that will be grippier than the 110 but shares the same general shape.
 
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In that $30 big knife category, get a Byrd Cara Cara in G-10. It's alot of knife for the dollars. I would recommend Dremeling a bit of the lock back release so it's difficult to disengage.
 
What would he think of the Cold Steel Pocket Bushman? I don't have one, but the reviews give it high marks for strength.
Bob
 
5.56 said:
Keep the 110

It's a great knife and if he doesnt mind sheath carry, why change?

Show him the Buck Custom Shop and let him build a 110 with his own personal flavor. :thumbup:
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QFT (quoted for truth).
This is also my suggestion.
He'll be comfortable with the tool, and feel proud of it because he got to choose its characteristics.
 
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As KeithAM said, he Ti handled 110 patterns are VERY nice also (with a very secure grip). And, if you put a "one-armed bandit" on there, you have a one-hand-opening Buck 110, which is, simply put, the beesknees.
 
The Kabar Dozier Bobcat, or something from their Mule series of knives would be excellent!:thumbup::D
 
A new $30 110 with sheath from Wal-mart will do the trick. Stick with what works.


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