Buck 110 Advice Please

For a good, no-nonsense pocket knife, they are hard to beat. They are not sexy like some of the new, whizbang folders. Nor do they really appeal to the mall ninja crowd. And they are about as far from tactical as you can get. But they last for decades. They hold an edge. And they have a very good, very reliable locking system. I personally like the 501 model a bit more for aesthetic reasons, but the 110 is a true classic.

-Mb
 
i had a knockoff before my knife madness really kicked in

and i used it alot

until it broke

and then i bought another, just the same

and used that till it broke :D


haha yeah actually i'm also interested in the real thing :p
 
I will put it this way,If you buy one you will be posting your praise for it within a couple of days.they are well made,durable and a steal for the price I have 5 110's and 4 112's I love them.
 
I'm going against a lot of conventional wisdom here, but no.

There are too many good, strong, light knives out there that open quickly. The Buck 110 is heavy, too heavy, and it has most of the weight in the base. It's well made and is a decent outdoor knife, but for an EDC, I recommend a Cold Steel Voyager or, if you have a few extra $$$, a nice Benchmade. I carry lots of Voyagers and they are decent knives with a good sharp blade and a Zytel handle that a gorilla couldn't break.

But if you like the 110 and decide to go with one, I'd drop by Cabela's and get their Alaskan Buck 110 with an S30V blade. S30V is considered by many to be the best steel available for a knife, period, though VG-10 has its following.
 
thundermoon said:
Have Never Owned One, Heard Lots About Them, Would You Recommend Them?

Thanks,

Thundermoon
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Have used one for years. For a spell in the early '70s I carried one actually in my jeans pocket. But it works much better carried in its pouch.

A well-made American knife. Every knife person should own one just because it is such a classic, but it is also a GREAT user.
 
Am I the only one that was shocked to see how big it really was? When I first saw it online I figured "hmmm that would make a nice EDC". Then I saw it at walmart and was blown away about how huge it was. I always figured it was like a Buck 55 sized knife. I wish they made the 55 in a variety of steels like with the 110...
 
Its a classic. In fact its interduction created a revolution in the in the knife industry. Its hard to beat as it may just be the best knife design ever marketed to the mass public.

It is big and heavy but I like that, but if that is a concern try the 112 or the look to the 500 series (the 500 Duke is a personal favorite of mine, its been discontinued but available on EBAY).

Also, I believe you can't call yourself a "Knife Guy" unless you own a least one 110. If you want to be real sporty go with the 110 in a premium steel. Those are available through Bass Pro Shop (154cm), Cabelas (S30V), and the Bucks Custom Shop (S30V and some other nicer 420HCs).

Go forth a get the nicest 110 your budget will allow. You won't be disappointed and if you don't loose it, you'll have it 40 years from now and it'll still be a solid capable knife. Just my 2 cents worth.
 
Has stood the test of time, which is the toughest test of all. I have one that I bought in 1982. Except for a broken tip, it is in excellent condition. :confused:

It's probably something that would be fixed under warranty even now, but the knife has a lot of sentimental value so I keep it as is.

They are big and heavy and it's not something you'll want to pocket carry. However, the 26 year old leather pouch is still in great shape. I admit mine doesn't get used very much anymore, but I still bought a newer one about 5 years ago.

As a tool for the job, they are great. For a convenient pocket carry knife, there are other Buck knives as mentioned.

Up until about a year ago, I had knives but was not "in to" knives as I had no idea that there were so many different makers and flavors. Now I love the new as well as the old. Quality never goes out of style, so go ahead and buy that Buck 110. :)
 
I have 2 of them, a AG 110 and a custom with BG 42 steel. Although I agree they are two heavy for everyday carry as a pocket knife, I find they are an excellent backpacking, camping and hunting knife and a good knife for around the house.

The strengths are good looks, value, high quality, and a great company.
 
I currently have mixed feelings about "the Buck".

I think the design is a classic, but an antequated classic. Not bad, but there are better knives out there.

The 110 and its progeny are generally heavy for their respective size, use pinned together construction, and have a serviceable steel blade.

That said, I still think everyone should own one, if for no other reason than to have as a base reference.

Currently, I have a ti handled, BG42 bladed version. Not the base version, true, but the knife reminds me of all the Buck 110 and similar knives I've owned in the past and why I rarely wish to carry such anymore.

Get one. At worse, you'll get a good knife to keep in the car tool kit.
 
if you don't have one run, don't walk to the local wally world and pick up one. it weighs a metric ton but it will do anything you need to do. and all for less than $30. if you like that then you can go on bucks web site and order a semi custom with nice scales and a hooky dooky steel. as you can tell i like them.
 
Sure, at 7.2 oz, they are actually heavier than the 55, the 503 Prince, and the 301 Stockman combined. It's heavy construction and 3.75" blade are required - it is, after all, a 'Folding Hunter'. It's not a pocket slippie or Gent's knife - or a tacti-cool automatic knife - it's a worker. You betcha it's a must have for anyone who likes and uses knives. It is the 'deal of the century' at Wally World - actually less than $25 here - several cents less than the fine, but dimunitive by comparison, 503 Prince they also stock (That's a great 'Gent's knife'!). They have collector's tin variants pre-Christmas - for $30 - leftovers often closed out at half that. No matter which one, it's a 'made in the USA' bargain - it's MSRP being $64. Okay, the sheaths are imported - as is the metal tin.

Sure, it's available in 'upgrade' steels - I have the AG110 in S30V and two 'Custom Shopes', one in BG-42 and another in teardrop Damascus. Believe me, the standard 420HC is supurb. When you do dull it, and you can take the edge off of any steel, you can re-edge it easily with ceramic sharpeners - like the Spyderco 'Sharpmaker'. Re-sharpening S30V for the typical knife guy can be a new career. Get the base 110 - it'll do everything you want a larger knife to do. I carry one in my back pocket quite often - like earlier today - at church!

Stainz
 
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