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BUCK 110's for $23.00
- Thread starter Kdarmy
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I finally found a couple of Wal*Marts carrying the $23 Buck tins. In one, a SuperCenter, there was a nice stand-up cardboard Buck Knives display of the tins. I decided to get one of the tins.
I'm undecided, as yet, about the quality of the sheath. Yes, at first it made me think that it was made of the same nylon/plastic material as those cheap disposable raincoats of yore, but it's growing on me. It doesn't have the padding or roughness of the Cordura sheaths, so it wouldn't print as much under a shirttail, and it perhaps would allow materials to slide over it rather than rub against it, causing wear.
We'll see. I'm looking forward to matt321's report of his East Texas River trip and how well his sheath help-up.
I found some grittiness, however. It appears that maybe some of the brass polish or rubbing compound used on my 110's brass was left in the spring mechanism. Simply wiping the dark powder out of the spring channel with the blade opened in several positions got rid of the grittiness.
GeoThorn
I'm undecided, as yet, about the quality of the sheath. Yes, at first it made me think that it was made of the same nylon/plastic material as those cheap disposable raincoats of yore, but it's growing on me. It doesn't have the padding or roughness of the Cordura sheaths, so it wouldn't print as much under a shirttail, and it perhaps would allow materials to slide over it rather than rub against it, causing wear.
We'll see. I'm looking forward to matt321's report of his East Texas River trip and how well his sheath help-up.
I found some grittiness, however. It appears that maybe some of the brass polish or rubbing compound used on my 110's brass was left in the spring mechanism. Simply wiping the dark powder out of the spring channel with the blade opened in several positions got rid of the grittiness.
GeoThorn
Great sunset!
I'm glad that your $23.44 Buck 110 & new style sheath made it. No bear attacks to fend-off? Maybe you gave the bear your box of Fig Newtons and it sauntered off?
I think that these new sheaths should hold up fine. Except, without the padding of the Cordura sheaths, it might ding the knife up a bit more when I try cutting corners like I don't have a 110 on my hip....
GeoThorn
I'm glad that your $23.44 Buck 110 & new style sheath made it. No bear attacks to fend-off? Maybe you gave the bear your box of Fig Newtons and it sauntered off?
I think that these new sheaths should hold up fine. Except, without the padding of the Cordura sheaths, it might ding the knife up a bit more when I try cutting corners like I don't have a 110 on my hip....
GeoThorn
They had four that I could find. I bought three. 
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Ok, I'm interested in getting a Buck 110. I can get a Buck 110 with leather sheath for $28 or the Wally World Commemorative Buck 110 with the tin, keychain and nylon sheath.
Which is a better deal? I do like the leather sheath over the nylon one.
Scott
Which is a better deal? I do like the leather sheath over the nylon one.
Scott
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Academy Sports in Texas has them.
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I picked up my Buck 110 from Academy Sports for $27.64 plus tax. It had the leather sheath which I really like.
Scott
Scott
More power to ya, txgolfer45! You prefer the leather sheath and you can get one along with a 110 for $28, so I think that you got a great deal! The $29.95 ones around here, at Wal*Mart, come with the Cordura sheath pictured in my first post of this thread. (Another "Made in China" sheath...) I believe that all Buck leather sheaths are "Made in America."
GeoThorn
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Ordered a Schrade uncle henry lock back model LB7 from Smokey mountain knife works and it came in 4 days. The fit was good but the finish was poor so a little Brasso and a soft cloth polished it like a Buck 110 would come out of the box. It also needed some touching up on the sharpmaker but is now as sharp as a Buck 110. So for $19.95, it is as nice as a Buck 110 with a different name. I tend to collect 110 look a likes and this is a good version. I have plenty of Buck110s, but if you want another one that is even cheaper than walmart, get the Shcrade. But if you want great cutting power, order a custom with bg42 steel. happy shopping guys.
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geothorn said:
The blade has what looks like a little State of Idaho next to the Buck USA stamp. The leather sheath looks very well made and is stamped 110 on the back and says "Buck Knives in the leather and on the closure button. I think the brass parts on the knife picked up some scratches from moving around in the clam shell though. Oh well. Don't have to worry about putting any scratches of my own on it now. lol
Scott
This is the first time I've wished I lived in Oklahoma! There's a Gander Mountain store about 55 miles away from me, so that'd be a 110-mile round-trip for me. With gasoline prices coming down, it might be worth the drive. However, I'd prefer to simply pay $23.44, and just walk out of the store, rather than be watching my mailbox for a $10 rebate check.pork_chop said:
That's just my preference. I'll pay $4 for less hassle and paperwork.
GeoThorn
...The sheath was talked about in great detail already...start with page 2 of this post. 