BP or Cabelas , or custom 110.

kyhunt said:
Thanks David Martin. that kind of makes me lean more toward the custom shop.

SonnyD. The Colt I was referring to was the Buck Colt 703( I think the # is correct.) Unfortunately I dont have any Colt revolvers.:D
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Sorry my Friend, my mistake.
Regards Sonny
 
kyhunt said:
I currently carry a Cabelas stag s30v 110 almost everyday. Itdoesnt see alot of hard use, just light cutting stuff and animals during hunting season. I'm looking to replace my regular 110 for rougher work, camping, etc. My regular 110 I've had for about 6 years and snapped the blade the other day. I'm not planning on sending it in due to partially it was my fault for breaking it. BP prices on the 110 are cheaper but I have no experience at all with the CPM 154. But I did notice that the custom shop no longer carries the CPM 154. Had considered just getting a basic custom (wood handle, s30V) done but the BP are tempting for the price.
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You might also consider that BCCI members have the opportunity to purchase a special "user" plum paperstone 110 with S30V for December delivery.

My order is in.
 
I EDC a BassPro 110 in CPM 154 and am very happy with it. Can't tell much difference in day-to-day use between it and S30V (ref. BM Mini-Rukus). It is easier to sharpen than S30V, takes a very fine edge (hair topping), and the shiny coating (titanium/aluminum/nitride?) is very hard. I think it's the same stuff they use in artificial joints. The rosewood panels are rather plain but not unattractive. Can't tell if they're a laminate or not.
 
I would get the BP 110 over the Cabelas AG. And as mentioned before, you can always get a Custom later. Never know when the BP model goes away.
 
oregon said:
You might also consider that BCCI members have the opportunity to purchase a special "user" plum paperstone 110 with S30V for December delivery.

My order is in.
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Is this in a new newsletter I haven't seen yet? My order will be in when I get the info. :)
 
oregon said:
You might also consider that BCCI members have the opportunity to purchase a special "user" plum paperstone 110 with S30V for December delivery.

My order is in.
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:eek: I don't even have the new newsletter yet! I checked the site, and its not up there yet either.

What do I have to do to get on the "preferred BCCI Member mailing list" LOL :D ;)
 
wolfdog said:
Is this in a new newsletter I haven't seen yet? My order will be in when I get the info. :)
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Yes it is. June 2010 issue. I have a PO Box and the newsletter was found in it Saturday.

The special plum paperstone 110 is being called a "using version" of the annual members only model. I found it irresistable. No nail nick, S30V drop point, finger grooved, NS barehead frame, no rivets, black leather sheath, LE box and bargain price shipped.

I ordered it now for delivery in December because there is still time between now and then that I could be good and actually deserve a Christmas present...

There is a terrific Yellowhorse LE 112 offered, also, that is so beautiful on the printed page as to have cast a spell on me at first glance. So be warned for those who believe in magic.

Joe Houser's terrific history of Hoyt Buck's lucite knives is alone worth a lifetime membership.

I am so happy that I am a member (blessings to ITE for your encouragement to join BCCI). Outstanding work everyone. Thank you kindly.
 
Ah! I checked in my pile of mail (I was away for a few days) and found the newsletter. Don't know when it arrived.

Both the drop point 110s look nice. Especially nice that they let you order any number of paperstone S30V 110s! Now to just decide how many...:)

There are a lot of nice BCCI Bucks offered in this issue!!
 
Posting this for David Martin:

CJ Buck said:
I remember back in the early 80's when 154cm was a good upgrade from 440C and then ATS-34 was the same recipe as the 154cm only better processed. I am liking the S30V we currently use because at 60-60.5rc we are getting the same edge retention results as 154cpm at almost a full degree of hardness less...so less brittle.

Without too much detail I think 154cm and 154cpm are the same recipe only the cpm is a powdered metal process that ensures a more accurate mix of all the elements in each knife blank and thus a more controllable grain structure. If you think about a couple of ton melt and the random mixing of elements in the 4-6 ounces of steel for your knife blade you get the point about controlling mix.

As in all blade steels it is a personal compromise with edge retention (hardness), ductility and corrossion resistance. Usually you get to choose any two of those three.

If you can get more hardness from less carbon, or more wear resistance from say vanadium so it does not have to be as hard to hold that edge then you can try to maximize all three attributes above and get a blade that will resist rust, hold an edge and not be too brittle.

Did I mention the importance of the heat treat in all of this? Starting with the right mix of elements is key and then the proper heat treat is required to get the performance out of those elements. Heat treat actually creates molecules and then aligns them in a solid grain structure. Kershaw used a great analogy a while back about baking a cake requiring all the right ingredients but also the right processes. We have been doing our own heat treat and working with Paul Bos since the late 60's. That is how much it meant to my father and we will continue to do our own heat treat. It is just too important to trust to anyone else.
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http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=642366
 
Why not find a 110 in 440C on e-Bay?

You could find one in mint condition for less than you'd pay for these new powdered steels.

It may take a few minutes longer to sharpen, but I'd prefer the old 440C.

If you want to fancy it up, there are craftsmen on this forum who do great work at reasonable prices.

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Great Post everyone....
I'm on the same boat.....cant really make a decision so I'm going to buy both.

Thx
Cleber
 
Just have to say for the price the AG 110 is a great knife.It comes in an LE box,nice sheath,s30v steel that's razor sharp.Fit and finish is truly outstanding.I have a custom 110 that's so cool,but not near as good a user as the AG110.I like the AG110 so much that I bought two,plus I just got an AG Vanguard.That too is a super quality knife!They all have the Bos logo!The best blade steel to date imho.
 
Cleber said:
Great Post everyone....
I'm on the same boat.....cant really make a decision so I'm going to buy both.

Thx
Cleber
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That is always the best option!! :D :thumbup:


skyhorse said:
Just have to say for the price the AG 110 is a great knife.It comes in an LE box,
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Its a fantastic knife, but none of mine (rosewood) came in a limited edition box? Did they change something on the newer ones, or do you have a stag one?


skyhorse said:
s30v steel that's razor sharp.The best blade steel to date imho.
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:thumbup: Definately!! ;)
 
Kinda partial to CPM154, use it when I make my own blades if only for the reason it seems to be less fussy to sharpen, although I must say I do like Bos cooked S30V.

As for corrosion resistance, my next CS Buck will be in nickle because my brass bolstered Bucks seem to need alot of Brasso and TLC. A good reason to fondle your Bucks I guess, but I can't take 'em to work (H2S) due to the fact I'll be buffing them more often than usual. The H2S is hell on the brass, even if you leave them in the kitchen and in your lunch pail.
 
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