Buck 110 with nylon sheath.....

One more (reluctant) convert to nylon sheaths. They do ride closer to the belt and seem to snag on things a lot less. I have a custom leather sheath for my 112's that rides snug and close (and cost more than the knives it carries!), like a pancake holster. I have had the stitching pull out on the belt loops of two Buck leather sheaths, so my old two-dot 110 resides in my Jeep in a nylon sheath. My newest Buck, a 110 Smokejumper, is so light in it's nylon sheath that it's easy to forget it's there - a perfect match.
 
JOE NOWICKI said:
When did Finger Grooves come out on the Buck 110? Is there any difference in fit into a sheath between a knife with finger grooves than a knife without finger grooves? Trying to find out if the finger grooves make it hang up?
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The finger grooves don’t change the way the knife fits into the sheath. The closed blade is what rides against the sheath on the finger groove side of the knife.
DN
 
Yes, that nylon is super light, super strong, and stands up to water. Not only that, but nylon will not tarnish your bolsters. Leather may look somewhat better, depending on the grade of the leather and quality of workmanship, but some of the nylon sheaths look very good, as well. Overall, I'd say that given what I know, now, I would prefer a good nylon sheath (or kydex).
 
I bought a new 110 at the Bass Pro the other day and it came with a leather sheath. The knife is superb but the sheath stank of chemicals and felt cheap. Carried the knife in the sheath and it prints noticeably and the vertical only orientation isn’t my favorite.

So I did some reading and found many really like the nylon sheaths for the 110s, even if they aren’t “traditional”. I ordered one and I t arrived today and I cannot tell you how superior I think it is to the stinky stiff Mexican el Cheapo leather sheath the knife shipped with. The horizontal carry is a dream, conceals nicely under a T-shirt, feels like not wearing the knife at all at the 3 o’clock position. Snug fit at first on my 1.5” bullhide belt but it seems to be breaking in nicely and the knife is going nowhere even with the flap undone, very good for retention.

I wish Buck would go back to their excellent nylon sheaths and instead offer a quality traditional separate leather sheath for those that want one instead of the compromise. JMHO.
 
There seem to be quite a bit of recent consumer reviews on Amazon of the Buck 110 regarding people not being able to get the lockback lever to release as a new QC flaw.

I do like leather sheaths more just because it's easier to catch nylon on thorn bushes and things like that.No one likes a thorn branch whipping their arm.On that note back when I had a 112FG I do recall Buck making a leather sheath that was 'quick draw'.It had a metal belt clip and open/coverless design.

I don't buy Buck knives anymore that are current models.Their QC has been declining for almost a decade now and the charge a lot for modern folder designs with little imagination put into them.I'm afraid there's a bit more to a brand than relying on the 110/112 design variants to stay afloat.
 
In the last few years Buck has released the Slim, Slim Pro, LT 110/112 and others in upgraded steels including S35VN, S30V plus aluminum frame and take apart versions in many handle materials..Buck gave us a lot of choices because we asked for them and I personally appreciate having so many choices,especially for the 112. As far as costs go I've always felt Buck gave great value for my dollar spent on there knives..
 
bucksway said:
In the last few years Buck has released the Slim, Slim Pro, LT 110/112 and others in upgraded steels including S35VN, S30V plus aluminum frame and take apart versions in many handle materials..Buck gave us a lot of choices because we asked for them and I personally appreciate having so many choices,especially for the 112. As far as costs go I've always felt Buck gave great value for my dollar spent on there knives..
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Here's where I feel differently on Buck...

*Any brand can take their knife model and offer more selling points with steel grades and handle material for it.But it is even more effective for a manufacturer to not rely on variants rather than make new designs to keep the name fresh.

*Buck has already done the lightweight approach ranging from the 442,450,482,and 422 models for the 112 Ranger fans.There was the 446 Goliath and 486 also for more of 110 fans.There was the Ecolite Series which were versions of the 110/112.There was also the 560 which was essentially a titanium scaled and finger-grooved 110.A mix of Bucklite models and some not, and every one varied between one and two-handed access.Either you haven't been paying attention to what Buck has been putting out for the past 25 years or you honestly believe their new variants are birthed completely from customer response....it's already been done.At least that list of models by Buck were totally unique.

*If you're praising the aluminum handled Spitfire...it has a thin sheet for a lockback spring.It's responsible for the lock rock due to the weaker level of security under the lockback lever...it bends easier under pressure.At least every one of those older models I mentioned has the same cylindrical lockbar post as the brass bodied 110/112 models.Good lord even when they did the Ecolite Series at least they gave it a nice satin finish on the blade like it's 110/112 brethren.And yes these older models didn't have that ugly 'hump' as a manufacturing skip at the top of the lockback lever.
 
bucklife.. Are they all 110 sheaths?? Gotta get one for my 2 dot 112.. Like the top row of fold over sheaths ya got pictured.. Thanks..:D
John
 
Frotier76 said:
*If you're praising the aluminum handled Spitfire...it has a thin sheet for a lockback spring.It's responsible for the lock rock due to the weaker level of security under the lockback lever...
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Simply not a correct assessment. The lock rock was being caused by the pivot fasteners moving under pressure. Now that we press fit those, they are rock solid.
 
J Hubbard said:
Simply not a correct assessment. The lock rock was being caused by the pivot fasteners moving under pressure. Now that we press fit those, they are rock solid.
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How do we tell whether or not we are getting the newer press fit models?

Back to topic: Nylon sheaths do wear out faster, but in every other way they are better, as far as I am concerned.
 
I carried a 422 in a nylon sheath for 20+ years. Zero issues. It looks used now but surely would go another 20. I take care of my stuff.
 
DocT said:
Yes, that nylon is super light, super strong, and stands up to water. Not only that, but nylon will not tarnish your bolsters. Leather may look somewhat better, depending on the grade of the leather and quality of workmanship, but some of the nylon sheaths look very good, as well. Overall, I'd say that given what I know, now, I would prefer a good nylon sheath (or kydex).
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What about scratches from kydex vs patina from leather.
 
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