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Buck 110 Folder
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Yeah, it looks good. My dad has a schrade look alike that has scrimshaw scales and i liked it but i knew the buck was the original so i bought one. Im not so hard on knives but i hate sharpening them, and i cut things like string, paper, cardboard, whittle all different kinds of wood and cut other random things around the house. I want to know if it will hold its edge for all that and for how long and if its a knife that takes little maintenance, any problems youve had and what i shouldnt use it for.
go with the buck 110. if you want lighter, go with the bucklite. it has a clip. you can't drop-open it like the 110, but its just as good a blade. Its so ubiquitous, it'll hardly get a second glance. If you're a jeans person, you'll hardly notice the weight, IMHO. It will bang around in slacks, or cargo pockets.
walmart has them for like 29 dollars. I've seen the bucklite from 18.00 to 20.00. at that prise, you can get two.
let us know how it works out
walmart has them for like 29 dollars. I've seen the bucklite from 18.00 to 20.00. at that prise, you can get two.
let us know how it works out
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It's a classic... and a user. I don't even feel bad about loaning it to my best buddy.
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haha. I tried making a flint knife before. Came out allright, just didnt look like a knife lol. So i take it that the 110 is indestructable and can take all the abuse i can throw at it?
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Looks like Danbo found another use for the Buck 110... a boat anchor! I've found that it adds a little 'oomph' to a punch when you wrap your fingers around a closed 110. All of this and it's made in the USA, too!
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No knife is indestructible but the Buck 110 is pretty tough, within the obvious limits.
Buck has maintained the original design with continual improvements over the years, rather than replacing it with a new, untested version. Its popularity rests on its proven capabilities.
Get one, push it as hard as you think it should go, replace it when you've overdone the pushing, and then you'll know what constitutes abuse from your point of view.
Buck has maintained the original design with continual improvements over the years, rather than replacing it with a new, untested version. Its popularity rests on its proven capabilities.
Get one, push it as hard as you think it should go, replace it when you've overdone the pushing, and then you'll know what constitutes abuse from your point of view.
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I got mine at harrys army and navy in new jersey for a pretty good price, it was either that or the kershaw leek but i liked the look and feel of the 110 better, although the leek was a nice knife also.
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How long before you had to resharpen the blade? What were you doing with it before you had to sharpen it? Tip still on? lol
Carry that 110! I only replace my current 110 abuser when it gets so ugly that it makes me look good by comparison....
Camping trip or city to city? There may be some local ordinances that may need to be researched depending on state/city. If you don't look like trouble or act like a bonehead most LEOs seem to overlook a belt carried lockblade.
If your trip is woodsnweeds.....you are well set and will not be disappointed.
For reference as per law check out the Knife Laws subforum.
For a more 'concentrated' Buck enthusiast opinions on this knife see the Buck subforum under the 'Manufacturers' heading.
......and the rest of y'all quit whining about the weight...great for driving nails, tent pegs and bustin' teeth. Pocket carry is really only an issue if yer not wearing jeans, aka 'Texas armor'.
Here's one of my rants from another thread, praising the Buck 110:
Where to begin....
I suppose it really depends upon how you use your knife.
If you just need a sharp object to open the mail or cut the occassional loose thread, then you really don't need more than a simple $3.00 dollar "box-cutter" (and replacement blades are very cheap too so you don't even need to buy a sharpener).
But if you want cutting performance (not chopping, not prying, but cutting), then the Buck 110 is very hard to beat.
It's all about the design....
The Buck 110 is simply one of the best designed knives of all time.
Consider the handle:
The handle is nearly perfect in size and shape.
It fills the hand just enough without being to wide or too narrow, and there are no sharp edges to the handle that might cause a blister or hot-spot.
The Buck 110 handle was made for long term comfort for hours of cutting.
I've never known anyone who thought that the Buck 110 handle was uncomfortable to hold and to use.
In thread after thread concerning the subject of "comfortable knives to use" the Buck 110 is always named and recommended.
And the Buck 110 handle is secure in the grip too.
And if does not need to rely upon "traction grooves" or rough texture...the design of the handle itself makes it secure in the grip.
Even covered with deer blood, it is secure.
Consider the lock:
The lock-back design has proven itself to be reliable, safe, and long-lasting for nearly forty years.
The lock-back is even used in many of today's most modern folders (like the Spyderco Manix).
Is it the strongest lock on the market?
No.
But it is more than strong enough for a folding knife of its size.
I have never known anyone to break the lock on a Buck 110 without doing something that they knew they should not have been doing with a folder.
It simply will not "just break" with normal folder use.
Consider the price and origin:
The basic Buck 110 can be had for about $30.00 dollars....and it's a USA made knife!
There are very few USA made folders, of equal design in comfort and performance and durability, for that price.
The Buck 110 is truely the working man's folder.
No one is ever ashamed to be seen with a Buck 110.
Consider the performance:
The blade geometry and design of the Buck 110 is simply fantastic!
The precise needle sharp tip and the high hollow-grind, combined with that comfortable handle makes for an incredible cutting machine.
Even the basic Buck 110 with 420HC blade-steel will out cut many knives with superior steel.
And when you step up to a Custom Shoppe 110 with BG-42 or ATS-34, or the Cabela's Alaskan Guide 110 with S30V, you have a knife that can stand toe-to-toe ,for cutting performance, with any folding knife its size....bar none!
Oh yeah, and it's beautiful too!
To address a few concerns....
It has no pocket-clip:
True.
But this not necessarily a negative.
Pocket-clips are handy to be sure, but they also have their drawbacks:
The can cause hot-spots and blisters (especially during long-term cutting).
They can scratch furniture and damage things too.
They can catch on things and dislodge the knife from your pocket.
And they advertise that you're carrying a knife.
On the other hand, the belt sheath is not only secure and comfortable, but it also protects your folder from being affected by pocket debris (lint, coins, keys, etc...).
I've carried pocket-clip folders for years and the clip always catches more than its fair share of abuse.
Still, if you simply must have a pocket-clip, one can be added aftermarket.
It is not a "one-hand-folder":
Well, this is simply not true.
I, and plenty of other folks, use our 110's with one hand all the time, everyday.
It just takes a little practice.
No, it's not as quick to deploy as a dedicated one-hander, but it is not slow by any means.
It's not like opening a Victorinox Soldier, or getting to the blade of a Leatherman SuperTool....
I can draw my 110 from it's sheath and have it open in my hand in about 4 seconds.
And I've never known of any situation, where I needed to cut something, that a couple of seconds made a difference....and if a few seconds DID matter, it would be better to carry a fixed-blade anyway.
It's heavy:
Yeah, the Buck 110 is a little heavy, but not to the extreme.
It is only about 1.5 oz heavier than a Spyderco Manix.
About 2.5 onces heavier than a Spyderco Police.
And only about 3.5 oz heavier than a Spyderco Military.
And the weight and heft give a certain inertia to some cuts....like a nicely weighted golf club.
Enjoy that Buck 110!
Where to begin....
I suppose it really depends upon how you use your knife.
If you just need a sharp object to open the mail or cut the occassional loose thread, then you really don't need more than a simple $3.00 dollar "box-cutter" (and replacement blades are very cheap too so you don't even need to buy a sharpener).
But if you want cutting performance (not chopping, not prying, but cutting), then the Buck 110 is very hard to beat.
It's all about the design....
The Buck 110 is simply one of the best designed knives of all time.
Consider the handle:
The handle is nearly perfect in size and shape.
It fills the hand just enough without being to wide or too narrow, and there are no sharp edges to the handle that might cause a blister or hot-spot.
The Buck 110 handle was made for long term comfort for hours of cutting.
I've never known anyone who thought that the Buck 110 handle was uncomfortable to hold and to use.
In thread after thread concerning the subject of "comfortable knives to use" the Buck 110 is always named and recommended.
And the Buck 110 handle is secure in the grip too.
And if does not need to rely upon "traction grooves" or rough texture...the design of the handle itself makes it secure in the grip.
Even covered with deer blood, it is secure.
Consider the lock:
The lock-back design has proven itself to be reliable, safe, and long-lasting for nearly forty years.
The lock-back is even used in many of today's most modern folders (like the Spyderco Manix).
Is it the strongest lock on the market?
No.
But it is more than strong enough for a folding knife of its size.
I have never known anyone to break the lock on a Buck 110 without doing something that they knew they should not have been doing with a folder.
It simply will not "just break" with normal folder use.
Consider the price and origin:
The basic Buck 110 can be had for about $30.00 dollars....and it's a USA made knife!
There are very few USA made folders, of equal design in comfort and performance and durability, for that price.
The Buck 110 is truely the working man's folder.
No one is ever ashamed to be seen with a Buck 110.
Consider the performance:
The blade geometry and design of the Buck 110 is simply fantastic!
The precise needle sharp tip and the high hollow-grind, combined with that comfortable handle makes for an incredible cutting machine.
Even the basic Buck 110 with 420HC blade-steel will out cut many knives with superior steel.
And when you step up to a Custom Shoppe 110 with BG-42 or ATS-34, or the Cabela's Alaskan Guide 110 with S30V, you have a knife that can stand toe-to-toe ,for cutting performance, with any folding knife its size....bar none!
Oh yeah, and it's beautiful too!
To address a few concerns....
It has no pocket-clip:
True.
But this not necessarily a negative.
Pocket-clips are handy to be sure, but they also have their drawbacks:
The can cause hot-spots and blisters (especially during long-term cutting).
They can scratch furniture and damage things too.
They can catch on things and dislodge the knife from your pocket.
And they advertise that you're carrying a knife.
On the other hand, the belt sheath is not only secure and comfortable, but it also protects your folder from being affected by pocket debris (lint, coins, keys, etc...).
I've carried pocket-clip folders for years and the clip always catches more than its fair share of abuse.
Still, if you simply must have a pocket-clip, one can be added aftermarket.
It is not a "one-hand-folder":
Well, this is simply not true.
I, and plenty of other folks, use our 110's with one hand all the time, everyday.
It just takes a little practice.
No, it's not as quick to deploy as a dedicated one-hander, but it is not slow by any means.
It's not like opening a Victorinox Soldier, or getting to the blade of a Leatherman SuperTool....
I can draw my 110 from it's sheath and have it open in my hand in about 4 seconds.
And I've never known of any situation, where I needed to cut something, that a couple of seconds made a difference....and if a few seconds DID matter, it would be better to carry a fixed-blade anyway.
It's heavy:
Yeah, the Buck 110 is a little heavy, but not to the extreme.
It is only about 1.5 oz heavier than a Spyderco Manix.
About 2.5 onces heavier than a Spyderco Police.
And only about 3.5 oz heavier than a Spyderco Military.
And the weight and heft give a certain inertia to some cuts....like a nicely weighted golf club.
Enjoy that Buck 110!
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AllenC, well said!!!!!!!
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Consider it a survival feature. When your boat anchor comes loose, tie on your 110 and toss it in.
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Starting to sound like a good instinctive buy.
And Buck is a great company to work with.
I totally abused my 110 in the oilfields in Wyo. Cut metal banding w/ it, used it as a hammer and did any thing else you could imagine to kill a knife. Finally the lock back broke. The blade flopped back and forth like a flag in the wind. I stuck it away in a drawer for a few years and finally decided to get it fixed. The wood on it was pretty and the knife had sentimental value to me, so I sent it off to Buck and asked them to fix it, but keep the original wood and send me the bill.
A couple weeks later, I get my knife back w/ a brand new blade, the lock fixed, the brass bolsters polished and the nicks and dents taken out. The same old wood was polished up and pretty as ever. There was a note that said 'thank you for purchasing a Buck knife". Not a penny charge.
Yeah, a 110 will hold up to a lot of abuse and Buck will back up their knives.
I totally abused my 110 in the oilfields in Wyo. Cut metal banding w/ it, used it as a hammer and did any thing else you could imagine to kill a knife. Finally the lock back broke. The blade flopped back and forth like a flag in the wind. I stuck it away in a drawer for a few years and finally decided to get it fixed. The wood on it was pretty and the knife had sentimental value to me, so I sent it off to Buck and asked them to fix it, but keep the original wood and send me the bill.
A couple weeks later, I get my knife back w/ a brand new blade, the lock fixed, the brass bolsters polished and the nicks and dents taken out. The same old wood was polished up and pretty as ever. There was a note that said 'thank you for purchasing a Buck knife". Not a penny charge.
Yeah, a 110 will hold up to a lot of abuse and Buck will back up their knives.