Buck 110 vs. Gerber Gator

I'll be honest with you. I have used both and like both. But, there is a knife, another classic in my opinion, that does a hell of a great job for me and I prefer it over the Buck 110 and Gator, the original (US made) Schrade Beast folder. For me it's just the right size, light, great grip, and I can open it one handed. As far as an edge, it keep a better edge then my 110. You can still get the originals in the same price range as the Buck and Gerber.
 
They're both good knives and well received by the people who have actually used them. The Buck is a classic (one of the world's most imitated knives) but the Gerber feels better in the hands
 
Buck over Gerber anyday and for that matter Spyderco and Benchmade over Kershaw, CRKT, Buck ,or Gerber.
 
I have both and wouldn't trade either of them for anything else I have tried. Both excellent hunting knives. Seldom need to sharpen either of them until the seasons are all over. My Gator is a bit lighter to carry. I like the Bucklite best of all. 442C.
 
I was trying to think back at some other previous folders that I've had. You may also want to check out the Gerber Freeman folders series and the Buck Folding Alpha Hunters.
 
ashtxsniper said:
Buck over Gerber anyday and for that matter Spyderco and Benchmade over Kershaw, CRKT, Buck ,or Gerber.
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To me it was like this two years ago now Benchmade rather outsider. Today I would say: "Buck over Gerber anyday and for that matter Kershaw and Spyderco over Benchmade, CRKT, Buck ,or Gerber".

Check Kershaw JYD II can easy compete 110 and Gator.

Thanks, Vassili.
 
I have a 70's era 110 and a Gerber Drop Point Gator in 154cm both are good knives between the two i've field dressed and butchered about a dozen white tail deer both did well. the flat ground blade on the Gator did slightly better when makeing deep cut's slicing steak's from a roast, edge holding about equal. The question about the pre 2000 Puma folders, I own several. the 970 Game Warden and the Stag Handled Prince version are excelent knives they were hand made semi custom that could be bought during the 1970's for about $20 a real bargin back then.
the new version of the prince is constructed diffrently then the older version and the quality of the stag is not as good.IMHO
 
get the buck 110! its a classic knife and can still hold its own with just about any modern day folding knife,,,VWB.
 
Buck 110 - all the way. Their heat treating makes the 420HC blades real edge-keepers. Check out Buck's site - they will custom make you a 110 with Fiji orangewood, Ni bolsters, and BG-42 steel for $84 - or, when available, a damascus bladed one for ~$150. The S30V and CPM154 variants are only available from Cabela's and Bass Pro respectively - at $65 - quite a deal. The best deal is still the basic 420HC 110 - $26 at Wally World!

Actually, the 4.1" fix bladed Vanguards (692/192) weigh less than the 110's - and have a great 'feel' in the hand. The rubber-handled 692 comes with a nylon sheath, the 192 with leather. Both have brass fing guards and bolsters. The 192 has a beautiful wood handle - as does the Cabela's 'Alaskan Guide' S30V version. The Gerber Freeman looks good - Cabela's also has an S30V version - don't know how comfortable that handle is. I love my Vanguards... that 'A.G.' version is too pretty to use!

Stainz
 
Between the standard 420HC Buck 110, and the 154CM Gator, I'd go with the Gator.
Between the standard Buck and the standard Gator, I'd go with the Buck.
 
mnblade said:
Just curious ........ what does this mean, "without getting into too much field dressing"? Isn't field dressing pretty much the primary task of a hunter's knife?

BTW, if you're a steel snob, Stainz is right, do check out the offerings at the Buck Custom Knife Shoppe.
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Fair point. It means I don't intend breaking up deer or collecting pelts.

As for steel, I figure 420HC is all I need, but if I can convince Santa to go custom, BG-42 might as well be on his shopping list.
 
Stainz said:
Buck 110 - all the way. Their heat treating makes the 420HC blades real edge-keepers. Check out Buck's site - they will custom make you a 110 with Fiji orangewood, Ni bolsters, and BG-42 steel for $84 - or, when available, a damascus bladed one for ~$150. The S30V and CPM154 variants are only available from Cabela's and Bass Pro respectively - at $65 - quite a deal. The best deal is still the basic 420HC 110 - $26 at Wally World!
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Yep, for $26 dollars it's hard to beat the standard Buck 110....but be warned:
Once you start using the standard 110, it will not be long before you seek out a Custom Shoppe 110....

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This one has nickle-silver bolsters, asian water-buffalo horn scales, BG-42 blade, and the cost was $116.00 dollars.
 
+1 for the Buck 110--a classic. As for the weight, carry it in the sheath it comes in and you won't even know it is there.
 
johnwaynesandw said:
That being said, Put a little more money into a knife ( if you only want one) and get something like a Bark River with A2 steel. You will be very happy with it. I have an upland special that cuts like crazy.


Best of luck,
John
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That is excellent advice. I have a Bark River Northstar, and I wouldn't trade it for all the Gerbers and Bucks ever made.
 
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