Buck 110 -- Biggest and still popular?

MTHall720

MTHall720

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In the Buck lineup of lock back old school folders is the 110 the biggest? I mean longest blade? Looks to me like the 110 still has a huge following.
Is that correct? Any particular years that are considered the best quality, or all well made?
 
I just bought one a couple weeks ago and they are still very well made. Nice and sharp from the factory locks up like a vault and has surprisingly good edge retention. I figured the 420 steel would dull quickly but after a couple afternoons of whittling it's still sharp enough to shave my arm hairs. You can also get a thumb stud for it pretty cheap on evil bay, even comes with the little allen wrench to put it on.
 
IMO the 110 is still a good knife overall, and the 420 HC steel is very serviceable. Also I hear Buck's warranty is great. It's also priced fairly at around $30. On the other hand, it's bulky and HEAVY! I find one handed open to be better, and if I'm going to carry a lockback, I prefer a mid-lock as it's easier to close for me and there's less likelihood of the blade tip contacting the backspring/lock when closing. All in all it's not a bad knife, but there are better choices today for something you are going to carry with you all the time.
 
mr. dependable buck 110; a 110 model is always included in my gear bag when i go to the sierras...and i don't care if it takes two hands to open; i never care about a "fast deployment" either; i just care to get it open to use.
 
I had a 110 for a few days and hated it. Pocket knives have come a long way and the 110 wasn't up to par IMO. Different strokes for different folks.
 
Great and proven design. Easy one hand opening, either by thumb pressure or whipping it open with the blades inertia.

I don't own one though. I love its Spanish counterparts with their ergonomics and prettier handles too much.
 
This may be better in the Buck forum.

Keep in mind that the 110 really isn't a pocket knife, it's a folding sheath knife. Mine is from the late '70s and is 440C instead of the current 420HC. The new ones do seem to have a large following. It's also available in S30V in the Alaskan Guide model.

Many people know more than I do ....

Mark
 
The Buck 110 is one of the greatest folding knife designs ever.
Yeah, it is a bit bulky and heavy, but that bulk and heft makes it a fantastic work folder.
Thinner pocket-clip knives are handy and quick to deploy, but they often cause blisters and chew up the user's hand after hours of cutting.

The Buck 110 is a great American classic....

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The Buck 110 is my favorite knife to carry and collect. In it's factory form it is a folding sheath knife, that may be a little heavy for pocket carry. I've tossed the Brass on my EDC in favor of Titanium and Carbon fiber handles. A little more modern with classic styling.

I think The Buck 110 is one of few American icons that is still made like they made it 40 years ago. How many products can you say that about? You won't here "They don't make em like they used to" when talking about the Buck 110

I think the favorite steel offered in the 110 is the BG-42

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There is no more of an iconic American folding knife than the Buck 110. Simple materials that just work and continue to work for decades.

I inherited my 110 from my cousin , who had it and used it to the point where the blade was very worn. Sent it in to Buck and they replaced the blade and polished her up. Nobody does that anymore , especially the fancy shmancy knife companies , but then none of those get used like a 110 either , do they ? :)

Tostig
 
The Buck custom shop puts out some very high quality and beautiful using knives.You should give them a look,I dare ya!
 
Wow, those are some nice 110s !

I still have my very first Buck 110. It got whacked on accident while it was folded and broke the blade in half. I sent it to Buck and asked if they could repair the knife and I would cover the charge since it was not fault of the knife. Buck never contacted me. They just put a new blade in the knife and sent it back to me completely free of charge! Gotta love a company like that!
 
The Buck 110 is one of my all time favorites. I have been fortunate enough to own 110 knives in: 440C, 425M, 420HC, CPM 154, S30V and BG-42. They all have great looks, great ergonomics and great performance in common.

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I love the Buck 110. Have one in my back pocket right now. It's strong & rugged, impossible to kill (within reason), and stays sharp very well. It's a great knife, a classic with a classic feel. I recommend that everyone try one; if you feel like you "need" a "better" steel, the Buck Custom Shop will make you one with S30V.

Gobbo_the_civet said:
I love its Spanish counterparts with their ergonomics and prettier handles too much.
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Got any more info on these? Send a link?
 
allenC said:
The Buck 110 is one of the greatest folding knife designs ever.
Yeah, it is a bit bulky and heavy, but that bulk and heft makes it a fantastic work folder.
Thinner pocket-clip knives are handy and quick to deploy, but they often cause blisters and chew up the user's hand after hours of cutting.

The Buck 110 is a great American classic....
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...looking at those pics makes me want to order one at the custom shop with nickle bolsters and rivet-less...
 
Gobbo_the_civet said:
Great and proven design. Easy one hand opening, either by thumb pressure or whipping it open with the blades inertia.

I don't own one though. I love its Spanish counterparts with their ergonomics and prettier handles too much.
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I'm not familiar with the Spanish ones. What are some of the brands?
 
I think the favorite steel offered in the 110 is the BG-42
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There were a bunch of us that loved that BG42 custom models but unfortunately they stopped carrying and using it even in the custom shop. I believe they stopped production of the CPM 154 110's sold from Bass pro maybe? That leaves the 420HC with the S30V Alaskan and custom shop option as the only upgrade. I don't believe 13C has made it into the 110 line yet but I'm hoping it does. It's not anything like BG42 but it'll take a great edge pretty easy.
 
the greatest folding knife ever made. Id buy 10 of these rather than a sebenza.
 
It's a nice knife. Can't quite take the place of modern knives though. No pocket clip, and very difficult to open and close with one hand, even though they have an attachable thumb stud made for that knife in particular. Cut myself something fierce when I tried closing it with one hand, it's stiffer than most AO knives. It's really a knife for those who enjoy a traditional knife and won't mind the two-hand operation. Though it does give more of a rock solid impression than my Spyderco Endura, and could probably handle much harder use than it at the same price range. Wouldn't want to EDC it, but it would be right up there with my ZT 0301 if I need to cut a tank open or something.
 
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