Buck 110 vs Other Folders?

rycen said:
Originally two threads were started. One in the Spyderco and one in the Buck forum. Talking about another brand in someone else's "house" is doing a disservice to both brands. The manufacturers section is set up so that they can have discussion/feedback about their own product.
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Thanks for the explanation.
 
I own both a Buck 110 and a Spyderco Military. I use the 110 primarily for cutting thick, tanned cowhides (3/16ths-1/4 inch thick). I like the 110 for that job over the Military for three reasons- 1. It has a paper-thin edge (great for cutting through thick leather), 2. It has a handle that I find comfortable to use for long periods of time with a firm grip, 3. It has a solid feel in my hand during use.

The Military is a good knife, but it has a thicker edge than the 110, I find the handle to be uncomfortable with extended use and a firm grip (the lock, and the g10 handle next to the lock will immediately start to dig into my finger). And it has a certain amount of "flex" in it that I don't like (thin g10 handles, only one thin titanium liner).

For me, the advantages the Military has over my 110 are- lightweight, one-hand opening, pocket clip, higher grade of steel (mine is an older model, CPM 440V blade). If I were going to be carrying a knife in my pocket all day, and use it infrequently for brief moments, I would choose the Military. But if I were at home and needed to cut a full cowhide into smaller pieces I'd use the 110. Two very different knives, each with their own virtues.
 
BladeScout said:
No melted corners, no finger grooves - I like it:D
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Thanks, me too :) Nothing against the newer ones cause they're still awesome knives, but I really like my old girl. Of course it helps that there's some sentimental value there, too.
 
Buck 110 is the kind of knife you buy a family member for Christmas--someone who probably doesn't belong to a forum devoted to knives. For this kind of consumer this knife will fulfill every single need they would ever have, and for a very reasonable price. It probably won't take down a cardboard box as well as a Spyderco or Benchmade product, or even a modern Buck, but it will be used just as frequently and enjoyed as much if not more because it really is a beautiful piece. It's a classic in so much as a Porsche is the iconic sports car of our time. It may just be my next knife--though I will probably never use it. It will find it's place on a shelf on a nice piece of cloth next to some of my other favorite belongings! Also my wife may just allow it out in the open because it's so attractive :p
 
Easy - I'll take BOTH - because sometimes you're in the mood for this:



... and sometimes you want this:



... and there's nothing wrong with that - especially considering that both are USA made.
 
Derek, just so we're clear: I hate you and the friggin' flawless polish job on those bolsters. :p :thumbup:
 
It works. Not as strong as some but it cuts nice. Advantages? Well it looks nice, cuts well and gets the job done dirt cheap.
 
I retired my Buck 110's about 5 years ago and moved onto better knives for the same reason others have mentioned, it's just too heavy and bulky for EDC. I've grown fond of pocket clips and thin knives with big blades. I still admire my 110's once in a while if for nothing else than nostalgia. It served well me for more than 25 years until I became a knife enthusiast and started watching way too many knife videos.
 
The Buck 110 is a great knife.It's not a pocket knife and why people compare it to pocket knives is silly imho.
 
I have a Buck 560(lightweight 110)& it works just fine for just about anything that needs cutting! I have a friend who is a knifemaker & he told me,I sell my knives that cost over $1,000....IF.....all you had was a BUCK 110 you would be just fine!
Jim
 
skyhorse hit the nail on the head. My 110's have been relegated to hunting and fishing duties because I only carry them on my belt in a sheath. This isn't always the practical thing to do. The pocket clip has made EDC of a solid knife allot easier.
 
There is no "advantage" necessarily. Maybe the question should be, when it comes down to the job at hand, what is the advantage of a Manix or Military over the Buck?

To say nothing of the impressive sales figures achieved by the knife, a Buck 110 is all most people will ever need in a folder. It carries well and I consider it every bit a 'pocket knife.' I have an older one.

After function there is the aesthetic/design side. Just a few things I like about my Buck 110:

---It has good, well-balanced weight in my hand. I like weight in a working folder...many popular knives are so "light" as to feel flimsy.

---I appreciate brass, thus the brass liners.

---The blade profile may be the most utilitarian I own and excels at hunting chores.

---It's true, there's something about the Buck steel. They seem to get the most out of it. I like the edge it takes and the way it responds to a stone. Mine holds an edge well; retention has never been an issue.

It, and a Case LSSP are also the only lockbacks I own...or likely will. I'd sell the Case before the Buck. :)
 
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bowman78 said:
Hello,
I've been interested in extending my knife collection. I've come across the buck 110 and it seems to be liked among the knife communities I visit, and I was wondering why?

Can someone please tell me the advantages of a buck 110 compared to my Manix 2 XL? Or even a Spyderco Military?
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Bowman,

The Buck 110 is a hunting knife, first and foremost. Some people like the clip point and hollow point for that kind of work and the boxy handle profile is generally regarded as well suited for that task.

As others have mentioned, the Buck 110 introduced the lockback lock as we know it today and really launched the modern locking folder knife revolution in the US. In this regard, it's a design classic and many people think its worth owning just on that account alone.



David Martin said:
DId you not know Buck offers the 110 with a S30V blade and a drop point style as well. With no hole in the blade. DM
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I think it's a bit misleading to suggest that Buck "offers" a 110 drop point.

I think it's more accurate and helpful to say that Buck has, in the past, done limited runs of 110 drop points, many of which were done as make ups for retailers and the Buck Collectors Club, Inc, which among other things acts as a buyer's club for its members. Buck does not offer the drop point as a regular model and people can't contact Buck to get one to purchase them retail. Perhaps what you meant to say was that Buck offers drop point style 110 as limited runs to retailers who request them and order a sufficiently large number of them but there are none that are currently available on the retail market.
 
Quiet said:
Derek, just so we're clear: I hate you and the friggin' flawless polish job on those bolsters. :p :thumbup:
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At first I thought it was some sort of patina thing going on with the bolsters. Then I realized I was seeing the reflection of the surrounding forest in them!
 
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