Buck 110 Serrated Blade

EdsElephant

EdsElephant

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I am looking to order a custom 110. I prefer a drop point blade but the clip point with serrated edges is very appealing. Any comments or thoughts? I have not owned a 110 but have a 422 and the tip is very thin. I am worried about how thin the tip of the 110 blade is (which is why i like the drop points). Any info and comments would be appreciated.
 
Elephant, welcome to the Buck Forum. Does Buck's Custom Shop offer a drop point blade? One can still find serrated drop point blades of 425M steel on the auction site. These can snap in a Selector handle quickly. DM
 
Like Dave said, last I checked a 420HC Satin Drop Point is available in the custom shop. It's the far right option you may have to hit the arrow to see it.

That said, the tip of the 110 clip blade is pretty thick considering the blade shape. I've had 110s and variants for decades and have never broke the tip off.

Personally, I don't care for the serrated edge on the 110. I don't see much need for it.

I keep my 110 blades sharp enough to cut 3/4" hemp rope with a single pass.

You can always add the serration later if you're good with a file and have a stone capable.
 
Thanks a lot. I see the drop point option on there. I'm glad you said that about the serration. I was sorta thinking it's not necessary, just more for looks; if I need a serrated edge I would get my small hand saw. It does look cool though! I've never damaged the tip in my 422 but just always made me nervous. Maybe it's just me.
 
I kind of like a 110 with serrations.

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This is a custom shoppe in S30V, nickel and blue indigo. I like the straight portion of the blade for opening packaging at work, breaking down cartons, cutting tape, etc. The serrated portion is great for cutting thorough the plastic banding on the palletized stuff.

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Nothing in particular, but you just never know. Actually I may use it once in a while for cutting cardboard boxes up to fit into my recycling bin. I've always hated using my good knife for that so I don't I use a buck 327 I have.
 
@Badhammer: Are those all factory serrations? It looks like 2 different designs.
 
A Forum member TonyB has a custom shop 110 with a partial serrated blade and says he wishes he hadn't got that design.
I like a full serrated blade and find it quite useful. Using it more than most. But for cardboard cutting I use a coarsely sharpened plain edge. DM
 
i do have a custom 110 with the serrated 420hc blade. it does work well to cut boxes up. you can slice with the sharp edge or just ride up on a tooth and get a little more control on the thicker stuff
 
If you check out the Selector blades; the clip point is half serrated, and the drop point is full serrated.
 
MT_Pokt said:
@Badhammer: Are those all factory serrations? It looks like 2 different designs.
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I see at least three there!

Not a fan of serrations, especially bucks, as I find the tiny teeth hard to sharpen well. To the OP, my recommendation is plain edge, as a sharp plain edge can do anything a serrated edge can do, the main benefit to serrations is more cutting power when dull, and they can help start tough cuts, like pallet straps, as was mentioned.

I think it comes down to your sharpening ability/equipment. If you are comfortable sharpening the serrations, and they make you happy? Go for it! Otherwise, you know my pick :)
 
You guys make some great points. i should have mentioned this too, but i cut a ton of apples. I quarter them when I eat them. i guess my other concern is the serrations getting in the way when i cut an apple, either when i hold it in my hand or if i use a cutting board. Or does it not matter? it just looks like the serrations take up a lot of blade real estate. And the blue looks great. I started another thread on the blue skins for a 503.
 
Serrations do have merit. Cutting rope, fishing net, and etc. the serrations will get the job done easily. But, I usually prefer plain edge, but not always.
 
MT_Pokt said:
@Badhammer: Are those all factory serrations? It looks like 2 different designs.
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Yes, all factory. The third one down is the custom shoppe with blue indigo that I posted additional photos of. The gold ion is a limited run as I recall. The other two are build outs.

Here are some additional photos of the gold ion as it has different serrations than the other three.

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For me I prefer a fully serrated blade to make use of this benefit. So, 2 different blades. For cutting the stuff you mention a coarsely sharpened edge works fine. For slicing apples a plain edge works fine. If you have to have a partially serrated edge then get it. Buck's Custom Shop will do you a nice job. hammer, thanks for these nice photos. DM
 
Badhammer said:
Yes, all factory. The third one down is the custom shoppe with blue indigo that I posted additional photos of. The gold ion is a limited run as I recall. The other two are build outs.

Here are some additional photos of the gold ion as it has different serrations than the other three.

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In looking at the photos of this beautiful knife, it appears Buck only sharpened the plain edge on one side.
 
Serrated discussion happens now and again. I am glad you guys appreciate that grind. Sounds like you need it sometimes.

But, myself, no onions on my chili dog and no serrations on my knife. Listening to DH discussing it over the years convinced me, since I am retired, to have a special cardboard knife with rough stone sharpening. I have a walnut colored 371 with sharpening stopped with the grey diamond rod only, if I have any cardboard to cut up I grab it up. I try to recycle any small boxes so only end up cutting tape. If I have bigger pieces, I use the knife and cut them up to lay on doing car and lawnmower work. That makes a certain person, happy,happy,happy and at the time me too. Now if I could just not track in....300
 
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