Buck 110 Pro vs C&C Aluminum 110 S30V opinions

Which do you prefer: Buck 110 Pro S30V or C&C Aluminum S30V 110?

  • Buck Pro S30V 110

    Votes: 14 50.0%

  • C&C S30V Aluminum 110

    Votes: 14 50.0%
  • Total voters
    28
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DocT

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I am torn between these two knives. Can anyone comment on the fit and finish of them? Which do you all prefer and why?
 
I prefer the light weight and drop point blade of the C&C Aluminum S30V 110. I weighed it on my kitchen scale at 4.15 ounces.

Read the excellent review of it on the next page: "Aluminum Buck 110: 430HC clip point vs. S30V drop point" go to post #64 by The Zieg.
 
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I had to vote for the 110 Pro over the Aluminum simply for the clip-point blade. If the elite was aluminum w/ an S30V clip point, it would be the winner.

I don't have an aluminum frame personally, but I've put lanyard loops in several of them. The weight savings is impressive, without a doubt.

I'm a big fan of the Micarta handles on the aluminum frame as well, but the textured G10 on the Pro is very grippy! So much that i wouldn't be concerned at all about slipping when wet like I would with polished G10.

So... if there were a textured G10 handled, aluminum frame 110 w/ S30V steel in a clip point, that would be the big winner for a lightweight 110.

If you can have an auto in your state, I'd recommend the 110 Auto Elite over the 110 Elite, all day. My choices for carry lately have been 560 w/ ATS-34 for lightweight pocket carry, or my Auto Elite.

Fit and finish on any of these has been "as expected". The synthetic materials (Micarta or G10) are almost always sanded slightly where the bolsters and scales meet. Sometimes it's hardly noticeable, sometimes it's more severe. Usually that equates to a different texture and color than the rest of the scale, which I'm not really happy about. But it's a cosmetic issue with a tool, so I don't let it sway my decision much. If I'm that concerned with it, get a wood scale because it's polished and less noticeable. I'll update with some photos showing what I'm talking about when I get a few minutes.
 
Fit and finish on a $100 knife should reflect that price point. I like the clip point better than the drop point, in general. However, that aluminum frame is compelling. I wonder how the aluminum would hold up to hard work?
 
Price being the same I would go with the Copper and Clad. I think the aluminum frame is the deciding choice for me.
 
I've never handled either one, so I won't vote.
My guess is you would be happy with either and/or both.
 
I picked the Buck Pro S30V 110 because one jumped out of a vendors display case into my possession before I even asked the price. The textured G10 handles and brushed nickel silver bolsters are just plain cool. It's a great looking knife and obviously very functional.

I do have a C&C Aluminum 110, with 420HC and clip point. For shorts in the summer or work slacks, you can pocket a big knife with no problem. That's a really big deal at times.
 
i like the aluminum but at the same time i also enioy the weight of the brass or nickel frames. i think a bit more so pro for me.

i have an aluminum one also have the pro auto..which is close to the pro in setup. i grab the pro more and not cause its an auto. just like the g10 feel and weight.
 
Of the two, I like the attributes of the Pro better over all. What intrigues me about the C&C is the aluminum frame.

Didn't someone say they have improved the lock on the Pro?
 
DocT said:
Of the two, I like the attributes of the Pro better over all. What intrigues me about the C&C is the aluminum frame.

Didn't someone say they have improved the lock on the Pro?
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I don't believe there were any changes to the lock.
 
OVERVIEW
*PLEASE NOTE: Due to high demand, this product may take up to two weeks to ship.

The 110 Folding Hunter® Pro joins the ranks of the classic and traditional Buck favorite, the 110 Folding Hunter®. The first Folding Hunter® was created in 1963 and still today, is one of America’s best-selling knives.
The Pro version delivers the same expectations you’ve come to have from the original 110, but with a different, updated look. The clip point blade is upgraded to S30V steel while the handle is G10 with brushed nickel silver bolsters.
Comes with a black genuine leather sheath.
Made in the USA.
BLADE SHAPE:
Clip
BLADE THICKNESS:
0.120"
BLADE LENGTH:
3 3/4" (9.5 cm)
WEIGHT:
7.7 oz. (218.3 g)
HANDLE:
G10
CARRY SYSTEM:
Sheath
ORIGIN:
Made in the USA
AVAILABLE FEATURES AND OPTIONS
S30V STEEL
This advanced steel, S30V, contains carbon as well as high amounts of Chromium, Molybdenum and Vanadium. This steel combines fantastic edge retention and high ductility combined with corrosion resistance. Double-tempered - it can be hardened to a Rockwell hardness of Rc 59.5-61. However, it is difficult to resharpen yourself, but we do offer sharpening services for a nominal fee.

CLIP
The crescent tip makes the blade thinner with a sharper point. This shape provides good control for detail work and cutting in tight places. It is also well suited for intentional punctures like new holes in your belt, etc. While the point of the blade is effective for detail work, it's not as strong as the thicker points on drop points and skinners
 
The edges around the bolsters and along the handle on the Pro model appear to have a slightly more defined or pronounced bevel where a normal 110 is more rounded. It's subtle, kind of hard to see in a picture, but I noticed it right away and its neat. Has anyone else noticed this or are my eyes playing tricks in me.
 
I think that detail is hand finished and subject to change.
 
I have an aluminum one, engraved number 98 if I remember right. So i kind of thought i would keep it for a collectable and order another to carry. But I never ordered another. It just seems like the more 110's that I pick up that are custom or different, the more I appreciate the old brass and wood to carry.
 
BuckShack said:
The edges around the bolsters and along the handle on the Pro model appear to have a slightly more defined or pronounced bevel where a normal 110 is more rounded. It's subtle, kind of hard to see in a picture, but I noticed it right away and its neat. Has anyone else noticed this or are my eyes playing tricks in me.
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Unless they are polishing the G10 I dont think they can round the corners like they do on other materials used that can be polished. I dont see it as a design change.
 
Im not sure why they would. And if they did it would probably be in the description. I dont know of any problems with the 110 lock. Do you know where you read that?
 
It was on a review of the knife, but I do not remember where. Who knows if this person knows anything? That is why I am asking. A couple of companies have found ways to tweak the tried and true back lock and make it even better, so why not Buck?

I know of no issues with the 110 lock. It is one of the strongest knives I have ever used.
 
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