Buck 110 v. A.G. Russell Strikeforce?

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I've never handled a strikeforce but judging by the design and specs it does have something in common with the 110. I love my 110 and take it out when I go hiking, but I wish it had either a lanyard hole or clip and definatley a thumbstud. I realize its a catch-22 to want those features because the 110's design is symbolic of the knife's history.


Do any of you own a strikeforce and 110 and can offer some comments on how they compare? With the standard premium steel, thumbhole, and pocket clip it does make an attractive package. I'm just trying to see if the 110 can still be relevant as a solid edc with this type of competition.
 
I'm just trying to see if the 110 can still be relevant as a solid edc with this type of competition.
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I don't consider the two knives to be direct competitors - I'm confident the knives are targerted towards two completely different shoppers. The StrikeForce costs three times more than the Buck 110. And there's no similarity between the classic natural materials of the 110 compared to the 'cold' high-tech Strikeforce. American-made vs. Japanese... Available at every WalMart vs. available only from AG Russell's catalog and website.

-Bob
 
Speaking as a Canadian, the cost diff between the strikeforce and certain 110's up here isn't as wide as you'd think. You stated out the various differences which is what I was getting at in the first place. Despite the materials used both folders do have smiliarities, ie. heavy-duty lockbacks with similar handle shape.

In many ways the strikeforce comes at me like a 110 with all the minor improvements that would make this knife even better. I'm not saying that each knife is the sole competitor against each other but if your looking for a no-nonesense user with attributes that are very important such as one-handed opening and a clip, does the 110 still come out ahead?
 
That knife looks great! I guess I need to track down a one-armed bandit ( $15-$20 CAD) and send my knife in for the BG-42 upgrade ($40 something CAD). On top of the $50 I already spent on the 110 the grand total comes to roughly $110. Same ballpark as the strikeforce :(
 
I see what you're saying, the similarity in function. But I still doubt that Buck loses many sales to the Strikeforce, or vice versa.

The price difference here in the US is significant. The Buck 110 can be found for $30; the StrikeForce is $80-$100 depending on the blade choice.

The material choices are the primary thing that distinguish the two knives. Even if the two knives were priced identically, they would appeal to two entirely different shoppers. Traditional American vs. high-tech imported.

Just my thoughts,
Bob
 
Case in point. Many folks collect 110's as a hobby. On the otherhand, as much as I like the Strikeforce, I can't imagine wanting a collection of them.:yawn:
 
Tracker81 said:
... attributes that are very important such as one-handed opening and a clip, does the 110 still come out ahead?
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It all depends on how much each feature means to you - personally, I detest clips and find one hand opening merely a slight advantage; cool, yes; important, no. To put my opinion in perspective, after many, many knives my favorite EDC is a large stockman. Call me old-fashioned if you want, but there you go.

Gordon
 
Although knife knuts don't need any excuse to buy additional knives, I think this thread points out the reason most of us own multiple knives. Besides the fun of collecting, it's rare to find one knife that can handle all tasks.

I've only seen a couple of one-hand opening, pocket-clip-having knives that I would use for dressing game or camp chores the way I would use a Buck 110 (my Spyderco Native I and my Ka-Bar Dozier could probably handle such tasks, at least on a small scale). On the other hand, as much as I like my 110 (and 112, and 119, and 422, and 426...), for EDC, a clipped one-hander is just SO handy for quick cutting chores.

Plus, of course, a large folding hunter like the 110 it too long for EDC in many jurisdictions, or at least too "grey area" for my taste...
 
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