Buck 110 or FRN Endura

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I wanna keep my knives to the minimum numbers so that way I will have more chance to use them on a daily basis. Since the above two knives are in the same class in terms of size and feel, IMHO, I intend to keep only one. What's your take on this? Which one will u keep?
 
I like Buck knives, but I LOVE Spyderco knives. They are awesome, awesome knives. So, I would recommend the Endura.
 
The Buck 110 and Spyderco Endura can both be had fairly inexpensively as far has good knives go, I would own both since thay have different benefits.
BUT, if I had to choose only one, it would definatly be the Endura. The Endura having a pocket clip almost makes the decision by itself, but I also require the one handed opening of the Endura.
 
How do you expect to accumulate a decent number of knives with an attitude like that? Keep them both.

(I have the 110 and the Endura, plus about 220 others.)

-Bob
 
The pocket clip and one hand opening would cause me to favor the Endura as well. The Buck is very solid though, and a timeless design. Also, if you are in need of serrations, the Endura is the way to go.
 
The 110 and the Endura are both classics. 2 of the best selling knives ever.

What the choice really comes down to is your prefered method of carry. I would favor the Endura since it's slim and has a pocket clip. Despite Being 5" closed, the knife dissappears in a pocket.

If you prefer sheath carry, obviously the 110 would be a natural choice.

If you're indifferent to how you carry the knife, the decision is a bit of a toss-up. The FRN scales of the Endura, while durable, have a feel that many people consider "cheap". The Brass/wood of a 110 will feel much more substantial and solid. Think of it as comparing a heavy old revolver to a Glock. Beyond that, the Endura gets the nod for blade steel. The 420HC of the Buck isn't junk, but the VG-10 of the Endura is vastly superior.
 
This is a no brainer. Endura all the way. As mentioned:

-One hand opening.
-Pocket clip.
-Better blade steel.
-Seki craftsmanship.
-Serrations if needed.
-lanyard hole.

The 110 is fine for nostalgia's sake. Knives have been made like that for lots of years and they've been in daily use, hard use. But the Endura is thinner, lighter, and intended for one-handed emergency deployment.

Not much of a contest here. ;)
 
Planterz said:
The 110 and the Endura are both classics. 2 of the best selling knives ever.

What the choice really comes down to is your prefered method of carry. I would favor the Endura since it's slim and has a pocket clip. Despite Being 5" closed, the knife dissappears in a pocket.

If you prefer sheath carry, obviously the 110 would be a natural choice.

If you're indifferent to how you carry the knife, the decision is a bit of a toss-up. The FRN scales of the Endura, while durable, have a feel that many people consider "cheap". The Brass/wood of a 110 will feel much more substantial and solid. Think of it as comparing a heavy old revolver to a Glock. Beyond that, the Endura gets the nod for blade steel. The 420HC of the Buck isn't junk, but the VG-10 of the Endura is vastly superior.
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What Planterz said!

Personally, I have two Buck 110's and an Endura. The Buck 110's go on huntng trips and one stays in my truck, the Endura goes everywhere else.
 
Two completely different knives. You can't go wrong with either. For the prices they go for, you could easily get both.
 
You can't go wrong with either.

If your primary interest is cutting and slicing things, the Buck 110 will outperform the Endura in my experience. While the Endura may stay marginally sharp longer due to more expensive steel, the Buck 110 in 420HC is not as bad as some think because it has an incredibly good heat treatment.

Enduras usually come sharper in the box, but a Buck 110 can be made sharper (better edge geometry) than the Endura fairly easily. It slices a variety of materials noticeably easier, and continues to do so even when it doesn't "feel" sharp.

The strengths of the Buck 110 are superior edge geometry and its heat treatment. If you think the 420HC steel is a handicap, you can send your knife to Buck and they will replace the blade with one made of BG-42 (for $35 which includes return shipping) and that concern is history, while still having the same edge geometry and quality of heat treatment. You can also get one with a CPM S30V blade from Cabela's.

The Endura is light, handy, and convenient. The Buck 110 is a better cutting tool (in my opinion). It also just feels better in the hand to me.
 
You REALLY need to look into the Cabela's Buck 110, it has a s30v blade and a nice cordovan leather sheath, all for about $60!:eek: :thumbup: Yep, it's kinda heavy, it's kinda hard to open (i.e. no thumbstud), and it has a certain biker/outdoorsman look to it... but it's a classic. The Paul Bos treated s30v and edge geometry cut like a frickin' lazer! I'm going to guess... www.cabelas.com
 
Tok said:
I wanna keep my knives to the minimum numbers so that way I will have more chance to use them on a daily basis. Since the above two knives are in the same class in terms of size and feel, IMHO, I intend to keep only one. What's your take on this? Which one will u keep?
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You mean you already own both and want to get rid of one?

Well, I feel the Endura is a better overall knife, especially for everyday carry, but I do not feel a knife knut can be without a 110 in his collection. It is a classic.

The 110 also costs so little that I don't think selling it is worth losing it, and I feel every knife fan should own one.

But I don't think you should get rid of the Endura either, as it is a great EDC knife.

If you want to get rid of one so that you can use the other more often, then just EDC the Endura and store the 110.
 
Different knives. I prefer my 110 hands down but still carry my serrated Endura ALSO around the ranch.
 
rhino said:
If your primary interest is cutting and slicing things, the Buck 110 will outperform the Endura in my experience.
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What is the edge thickness and angle of a stock Buck 110.

-Cliff
 
Cliff Stamp said:
What is the edge thickness and angle of a stock Buck 110.
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I don't have the tools to measure it properly, but my mark I eyeballs tell me "thinner than the Endura."

I had to hog quite a bit of metal from my Endura to get it close to being as thin as a current day 110, and it still does not slice as well. There was no reprofiling necessary for the 110. Just a few strokes on the primary bevel, then a few to establish a micro bevel and bingo!

For those interested in a Alaskan Guide Buck 110 w/ S30V blade
 
Thanks for all replys, folks.

Hair said:
You mean you already own both and want to get rid of one?

Well, I feel the Endura is a better overall knife, especially for everyday carry, but I do not feel a knife knut can be without a 110 in his collection. It is a classic.
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That's my pain, man, haha. This is starting to give me a headache. I might as well keep both.

Merry Christmas, btw!!
 
The 110 is a slightly better slicer due to blade geometry, but the Endura out performs it in every way other wise, and is a damn good slicer to boot. I have both, and I think Rhino is vastly exaggerating the 110 VS. the Endura.
 
I love the 110 for the classic feel of it, the endura is nice and I own one of them. If I were you I'd keep em both, you only live once man and ther both inexpensive.
 
I would wait until the new Endura 4 is available.
Since it has dual steel liners, it is probably more comparable to the 110.

Allen.
 
Either knife is great. Can you get them both. As I KNOW, you WILL end up with both.
 
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