Buck 110 w/ S30V or Benchmade Grip w/ D2?

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Just wondering what you all think between these 2 knives. I'd love to hear what you think of both.

Thanks
 
That's a very broad question and those are two very different knives. Is there anything particular that you want to know?
 
Well, I have the D2 Griptillian and think it's an excellent knife. The handle fits very well, the lock is excellent, the traction is wonderful and the steel can get really sharp and hold an edge well (although, I have found it difficult to sharpen, but that may just be me...)
The Buck 110 is a very venerable knife design with a really nice steel (the S30V). If you prefer traditional looks and feel, go for the Buck. If you want a 1-hand open-and-closed folder, go for the Griptillian.
 
I have about $75 in a gift certificate @ Cabelas, and have seen both of these written about in high regard. I don't know how the two steels compare to each other, so that's one thing I'm interested in. And then i'm interested in some potentially less obvious differences.

Some Obvious differences:

Grip has thumb-studs for one-handed opening, clippable, has axis lock, solid "grip" pattern, modern design

110 is solid to hold, heavier, classic design, lock back, no clip, nail nick

I actually already have a D2 mini-grip, but have not had, nor really handled a regular sized grip.

I'm leaning towards the Buck 110, but just am interested in what others who may have both, or even just one of these.. what your various takes are, especially comparisons directly between the two very different (as you've said) knives.

Thanks to all.
 
I can't work the Caebela's page right now, but look for the Alaskan guide series bucks on the page
 
fishwatcher said:
Just wondering what you all think between these 2 knives. I'd love to hear what you think of both.

Thanks
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and the answer is:

Benchmade's Griptillian *with* S30v (i.e. RKS Mk1) . :D
 
I personally would get the griptillian. But I like pocket clips and one hand opening knives.

The 110 looks to be an excellent value though. I may get one of them for my dad. He is much more "traditional". He doesn't like pocket clips. The 110 in S30V could be a high performance opotion for him.
 
I have all three. Ritter Grip, 110 in s30v and Grip in d2.(also mini grip in d2)

For pocket carry, I like the Grips. For the prospect of heavier use, the 110.

Rapid deploy, the Grips win. Save your money, and get all three, then choose your fav. The others will easily be traded or sold.


Thomas Zinn
 
GarageBoy said:
I can't work the Caebela's page right now, but look for the Alaskan guide series bucks on the page
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i have a Cabela's 110, and a standard 110. To me they are impressive knives. But I do like clips myself mainly because of my office job, but on the weekends I carry my Buck 112. Do you like clip knives, or sheathed knives? Not sure how big the Benchmade is your talking about, but the 110 certainly isn't a discreet knife if you're worried about that or not.

I've got some Cabela's Buck 110 knife pics
 
Well one other thing to consider which you probably know but has not been stated is that the S30V steel is stainless while the D2 is right on the border of being stainless and therefore will be more prone to rusting. Just something else to think about...
 
I have a mini-grip in D2 and the Buck. The D2 holds a good edge, but comes with a thick grind from the factory. I had to thin mine out quite a bit. The 110 has a very good factory edge, but the S30V doesn't keep up with D2 for edge holding. Not even close. What I would get would be a 110 in BG 42 from the Buck Custom Shop. I have found the edge holding to be between S30V and D2, but closer to D2. Wonderful knife!

YMMV.
 
Between those two (that's a nice coupon you have from Cabelas!) it would be more of a choice of which one you like better. I think the D2 will hold an edge better, but for the majority of people they are close enough that you would not notice a practical difference, depending on what you are cutting. It comes down to personal preference, both will give you great service. Which one feels better in your hand? Do you want to carry it in a sheath or clipped in your pocket? Is one-handed opening important to you? Do you want a light knife that you don't notice, or a heavy one that feels substantial in your hand? D2 is semi-stainless, so unless you are going to be leaving it wet all the time, or using it in a marine environment, corrosion should not be a deciding factor, especially with the coated blade on the Grip.
 
Have neither, but have knives with the steels in question. What I've found out is that most of us rarely use a steel to it's full potential, and as a result I think that either steel you get will be fine. I'm sorta partial to my D2 steel, simply because it was done by Bob Dozier. I think the axis lock you would get is well worth the money. If I was in your situation I would go with the Griptillian. But of course thats MY opinion!
 
Let me answer your question with a question:

All else being equal which design do you like the best?
 
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