Buck 110, Legend and Fact

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Stainz said:
the Buck 110, also available as the 'Alaskan Guide 110' from Cabela's at $65 in S30V. Mine is a keeper—maybe even sharper than the standard 110, but known more for it's edge retention. Actually, you have to go a ways to beat a $26 Wally World Buck 110—their heat treatment is legendary. Made in the USA, of course.
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I've heard similar praise from other Buck 110 owners and would love to get the Cabela's s30v version soon (though I wish they'd just polish the blade instead of emblazoning it with the "Alaskan" logo).

Anyway, does anyone have any photos of the wood-handled and stag-handled Buck 110 (s30v) models they can post? Also, if I get a standard 110 with finger grips and the s30v model, can I switch blades without too much work?

Finally, anyone have any negative views on the s30v knife offered by Cabela's? Just curious.
 
Confederate said:
I've heard similar praise from other Buck 110 owners and would love to get the Cabela's s30v version soon (though I wish they'd just polish the blade instead of emblazoning it with the "Alaskan" logo).

Anyway, does anyone have any photos of the wood-handled and stag-handled Buck 110 (s30v) models they can post? Also, if I get a standard 110 with finger grips and the s30v model, can I switch blades without too much work?

Finally, anyone have any negative views on the s30v knife offered by Cabela's? Just curious.
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I have some...
IMHO - beautiful knife!

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Those are - regular Buck, BG42 custom Buck, Cabela's Buck (CPM S30V), Bass Pro Buck 110 (CPM 154 (not 154CM))

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Thanks, Vassili.
 
Nice photos! Also, glad to hear about the logo removal. I like black blades, but I'd love a silvery polish like the standard blade.

Speaking of the standard blade, can heat treat actually make a Buck 110 420HC blade as good, or better than a Cold Steel Large Voyager blade with either AUS8 or VG-1?

Also, how does Buck's s30v steel stack up to other manufacturers' s30v, like Kershaw's, Spyderco's, etc.? Is there any significant difference? (I know Buck's heat treat is supposed to be very good.)

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Most Buck HT is done under the direction of Paul Boss. IMHO anything he HTs is good as gold. Buck 420HC is the best in its class due to him. I would put the Buck 420HC up against any CS AUS, V, or VG steel any time. I own many CS products but Buck just does it better. Always has, always will.
 
It's funny, I still don't have a 110. I got a 055 and I love it.
How do you guys like the finger groove version? I like the look of it but does it fit the hand well?
 
Confederate said:
I've heard similar praise from other Buck 110 owners and would love to get the Cabela's s30v version soon (though I wish they'd just polish the blade instead of emblazoning it with the "Alaskan" logo).

Anyway, does anyone have any photos of the wood-handled and stag-handled Buck 110 (s30v) models they can post? Also, if I get a standard 110 with finger grips and the s30v model, can I switch blades without too much work?

Finally, anyone have any negative views on the s30v knife offered by Cabela's? Just curious.
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Negative views on the Cabelas 110 AG? Nope never ;) Its a great knife especially for the money! You may be able to switch out the blades if you have the tools and skills necessary. Or if you are willing to pay some to do the swap. Just try the 110AG as is you will like it ;)
 
Liam Ryan said:
It's funny, I still don't have a 110. I got a 055 and I love it.
How do you guys like the finger groove version? I like the look of it but does it fit the hand well?
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I had previously avoided buying 110FG because i have medium to small hands and i figured the grooves would not feel "right".
I used to target shoot and most of the "standard" sized finger grooves on gun grips (Hogue and Pachmyr) were uncomfortable to me.
Meaning the grooves on gun grips were too big, deep and wide for my fingers.
I figured the Buck grooves might be the same so i bought the plain 110 first.

But lately i've been thinking/fantasizing about buying a Buck custom 110 and wasn't sure whether i would buy the non-grooved or try the grooved version.
I like the look of the grooves better but had never handled a 110FG.
Recently i found a 110FG for a really good price on ebay so i bought it.
I figured if i ever was going to buy the custom version it would be better to know for sure which kind i would want.
Better to buy the less expensive version first just to get a feel for the finger-grooves before i commit to a custom version.
I'm glad i did.
The 110FG is a Great knife, very comfortable, the finger grooves fit my fingers perfect!
And i have buddies with big hands who also like the feel of the 110FG.
To me the grooves are just deep enough, not too shallow or too deep and are not "sharp".
If i ever buy that custom 110 it will definitely be one with finger grooves!
 
Well, I ordered two Alaskans without finger grooves and they felt just fine! The knives are first rate quality, but I can't find the thumb studs anywhere, and I've looked through the whole box and in the leather sheath!:D

These really are exceptional knives and I urge anyone else out there who may be putting it off to stop, and order at least two immediately (if you order one, you'll just have to turn around and order another one, so I'm saving you money by telling you this). I put it off for too long, but when so many people say so many great things about a knife like this, it's bound to be great.

For the price ($68), I don't think one would need to buy a custom Buck. I might prefer finger grooves, but not enough to spend the extra $$$ on. I'm even going to keep the logo.

BTW, tholiver, I know what you mean by the Pachmayr grips with the finger grooves. I bought some for my Ruger Security-Six and I just can't get the right grip on the thing. Now they're kicking around in a drawer somewhere.
 
Confederate said:
BTW, tholiver, I know what you mean by the Pachmayr grips with the finger grooves. I bought some for my Ruger Security-Six and I just can't get the right grip on the thing. Now they're kicking around in a drawer somewhere.
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The security Six is a nice gun!
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.357 is about my favorite revolver caliber!

Yeah I find the Pachmyr finger grooves combined with a covered backstrap makes the grip very uncomfortable. I really like the un-grooved presentation style grips but they don't make the presentation style with an open backstrap. I'm not that crazy about covered backstraps on revolvers as they increase the distance to the trigger. Recoil doesn't bother me too much as i used to shoot mostly .22 and .357 and occasionally .44 mag. Anything heavier than a .44 and i can see a real advantage in a rubber covered back strap.
At one point I even emailed Pachmyr to ask if they are ever going to offer presentation style without a covered backstrap. After a week or so i got a return email saying my email would be forwarded to the research department, that was the last i heard of it.
I still prefer rubber grips but i'm starting to appreciate grips of wood as well. At least with wood grips you can "tweak" them to suit your hands.
I cut out some rough maple grip shaped blanks a couple of years ago, i figure some winter i'll finish shaping them! lol.
 
Confederate said:
Well, I ordered two Alaskans without finger grooves and they felt just fine! The knives are first rate quality, but I can't find the thumb studs anywhere, and I've looked through the whole box and in the leather sheath!:D

These really are exceptional knives and I urge anyone else out there who may be putting it off to stop, and order at least two immediately (if you order one, you'll just have to turn around and order another one, so I'm saving you money by telling you this). I put it off for too long, but when so many people say so many great things about a knife like this, it's bound to be great.

For the price ($68), I don't think one would need to buy a custom Buck. I might prefer finger grooves, but not enough to spend the extra $$$ on. I'm even going to keep the logo.
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Yeah they are really nice and at a great price as well!
Cabelas own S.I.R in Canada and S.I.R is now selling the 110 Alaskan for a similar price. I'll definitely buy one eventually.

I still want to eventually get a Buck custom shop 110 though.
I'm thinking a 110FG with BG-42 blade, brown elk horn grips, nickled bolster and pins!
:)
 
You'll love the 110 finger groove with a BG-42 blade! I have one that I sent in under the now extinct blade exchange arrangement and got a BG-42 put on. It's hands down my favorite carry piece, and the stable includes a Ritter Grip with an M2 blade. The feel of the 110 with finger grooves is superb and the BG-42 steel with Buck's heat treat is just awesome!
Bob
 
1 out of 5

Buck 110 Alaskan guide, December 29, 2006
By EcIl from Illinois


"Bought two knives. One for display one for carry . After just four days of carry and no heavy use only to cut open some Christmas packages knife handle started to come apart from fram. Beautiful knife but for the price would only use it as a collectors piece. I have used buck knives for most of my life. This is the first Buck I have ever been disappointed in. I own the Alaskan Guide Vanguard and love it. But can not recommend this knife."
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I think his was a dud, I wouldnt hesitate to buy it but just givin you a heads up.
 
tholiver said:
The Security-Six is a nice gun!
...At least with wood grips you can "tweak" them to suit your hands. I cut out some rough maple grip shaped blanks a couple of years ago, i figure some winter i'll finish shaping them! lol.
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Yes, the Security-Six was great. I have a beautiful six-inch stainless with nary a scratch on it, and I wouldn't even think of trading it for a Sebenza. Or even two. The thing about putting off buying things like this Buck 110 is that it, like any good deal, can be there one minute and gone the next. I put off getting a small Beretta pistol a few years ago. Then one day I woke up and it was no longer available. The remaining models were super inflated in price.

Buck makes custom knives, but I can do just fine with the Alaskan. I'd love to be able to afford the BG-42 blade, the finger grips, horn scales and such, but that'll have to come later.

(This is a bit off topic, but imagine trying to come up with grips for this! No one can design something that will fit everyone. My dad "fixed" my car seat years ago and it took me weeks to get it back where I wanted it!)

3wolves said:
I think his was a dud, I wouldnt hesitate to buy it but just givin you a heads up.
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I agree. It's unfair of the user to dump on the knife after all his favorable experiences. But why does the stag gripped version cost well over twice what the standard version cost? That doesn't seem right.
 
Yes that was a dud. I got a replacement and have been using it for over a year with no problem. I asked Cabelas to edit the review but they never did.
 
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