BUCK 110's for $23.00

I'm feeling lucky that I bought a couple of the 110 Commemorative Tins before Christmas because the Wal*Mart's around me have been getting low and running out. This is prime deer hunting territory, and those 110 tins came out timed almost perfectly with the beginning of the many deer hunting seasons. I have a few more local Wal*Marts to check for 110 tin inventory, for post-Christmas sales, but the pickings look to be getting slim.

GeoThorn
 
Mick57 said:
Send me a PM if you want me to pick one up for you. Whatever the current price is w/tax + shipping by Priority mail. ($3.85 I think)
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Thanks for the kind offer, Mick!

I'm not sure if I want one yet or not, but I'll let you know if I can't find one at a Wal*Mart in Indy.
 
I've checked out two Wal-Marts in my area, one didn't have any and one had them at the regular price. I don't need any, so why do I keep looking??!!
 
The last one, at a local store, was sold to me for 50%-off. The tin was looking "rough," however, with its shrink-wrap missing and the fake black velvet insert ripped. But, the 110 and its sheath were fine, and I got the whole deal for $11.65 plus tax. Yes, $11.72 is 50% of $23.44, but neither me nor the "associate" could figure that out as I was trying to pay. ;)

GeoThorn
 
This is repeating from a previous page, but the commemorative tin 110 is entirely separate from the yellow-box 110's at Wal-Mart. Different pricing and different display space. The yellow-box 110's at my Wal-Mart are still $29.99; the tin 110's $23.44. And they keep getting shifted around; I have to ask where they are. Only about 7 or so left...

They're like Cadbury Easter eggs...When they're gone, they're gone... :(
 
I recieved my first 110 about 25 years ago for Christmas from my brother...somewhere along the way it got lost in time...but I did buy a couple of these in the tin...

Some complain that the Old 110 is too heavy compared to the new knives...

I like that. There is a feeling of comfort and solidity to the 110 that I believe has contributed to its longevity...

I remember the near flawless finish of the 110 more than anything. Bright brass frame and gorgoeus dark wood insert...

I guess those days are gone. The ones I have sport badly gouged wood inserts. Brass is over-buffed to cover up grit marks left behind. Grit marks have been left on the blade spines and lock. I notice identical tool marks on the false edge...of both knives.

Comparing the two knives...neither blade is close to the other in profile...one is quite slim and straight...the other is nearly recurve with a full belly.

Sad to see the days of greatness pass...I would pay $50 or more for the precision quality of the Old 110.

I guess for $23 you can't goof on Buck much....

But I miss the Old Bucks...

Shane
 
Shane,
I realize that as a knifemaker your assessment is more than likely a bit more scrutinizing than mine would be, but I have to tell you, I bought two of the tins as gifts and was really quite surprised at the quality. I haven't purchased a new Buck 110 in a long time, so these two were my first (aside from customs). I'm not really fond of the rounded look. Like you, I really like the squared off, large knife of a couple of decades ago. I have several 110's from the late 70's, early 80's that are just beautiful. That said, I think Buck still does a good job with them. I just happen to prefer the earlier design!
 
I just did a second comparison after reading Shane's post and have to agree about the tool marks on the false edge. There are tool marks on both knives, where the earlier 110's are absolutely smooth and finished. Perhaps these special run 110's at $23.95 were rushed a bit. :confused: :confused:
 
maybe they rushed, or maybe these were 2nd quality 110's they have had sitting around for an occasion just like this? and that is the reason for the low cost???
 
I wasn't trying to be a wise ass...complaing about an inexpensive knife...

I like thse two new one...I was just surprised Buck let them out this way...

Seemed odd for a factory that has always had a rep for clean work...

Shane
 
I visited my local Wal-Mart's Sports and Leisure section to find the Buck 110 Commemorative tins marked down to $11 ea. Had about six left.
 
shane justice said:
I recieved my first 110 about 25 years ago for Christmas from my brother...somewhere along the way it got lost in time...but I did buy a couple of these in the tin...

Some complain that the Old 110 is too heavy compared to the new knives...

I like that. There is a feeling of comfort and solidity to the 110 that I believe has contributed to its longevity...

I remember the near flawless finish of the 110 more than anything. Bright brass frame and gorgoeus dark wood insert...

I guess those days are gone. The ones I have sport badly gouged wood inserts. Brass is over-buffed to cover up grit marks left behind. Grit marks have been left on the blade spines and lock. I notice identical tool marks on the false edge...of both knives.

Comparing the two knives...neither blade is close to the other in profile...one is quite slim and straight...the other is nearly recurve with a full belly.

Sad to see the days of greatness pass...I would pay $50 or more for the precision quality of the Old 110.

I guess for $23 you can't goof on Buck much....

But I miss the Old Bucks...

Shane
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Could you post closeup pics of your new 110's with "badly gouged wood inserts" ? I've frankly never seen that on any NIB 110, yet the 2 you recently bought are that way? I've seen handles that weren't the greatest in terms of matching, but "badly gouged"? That I'd have to see to believe.
 
I bought 7 of the tinned 110's since they came out. Most for gifts but I did keep 2 fer me...:D ...anyway, every one of the 110's I bought were actually almost perfect. All were well finished and sharper than hell. One was so sharp out of the box that hair was jumping off my arm as soon as I opened it. The scales were quite surprizing too...virtually all of them had the nicest, tightest dark brown color to them. All the scales were highly polished. I did think that the sheaths totally "SUCKED"...:barf: ... but in general I was most happy with the knives. I bought them all from a Wally's in Port Richey, Florida and at different times...Sorry to hear you had such bad luck with the appearance of your's Shane...
 
GG_Blaisdell said:
I visited my local Wal-Mart's Sports and Leisure section to find the Buck 110 Commemorative tins marked down to $11 ea. Had about six left.
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howdy - email me if you could do some pick up for me;) thx dave
 
Guys,
I will try to do a good job photographing the gouges ...and if light will allow that places where grit marks were left and then buffed over...

NOt sure my picture taking skills are up to it....

I will say it is possible my eyes is draw to certain things...mostly fine detail...I see stuff some don't...I spect most makers do.

Honestly though...and not to be snotty...but I really don't care if anybody beleives me about this stuff...not here to start a pissing contest...

Just mentioning what I see...

If that torques off some Buck fans...oh well...sorry bout that.

All in all I like these 110's...solid American value.

Shane
 
shane justice said:
I will say it is possible my eyes is draw to certain things...mostly fine detail...I see stuff some don't...I spect most makers do.

Honestly though...and not to be snotty...but I really don't care if anybody beleives me about this stuff...
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I see no reason not to...but if it's that bad, why not send them both back to Buck for warranty repair/replacement... :confused:
 
Shane...You shouldn't keep what you consider inferior product...I sure wouldn't. I'd send 'em back to Buck to have them correct the problems. They have always been quick to fix what is wrong for me and everyone else who sent stuff back...No one is perfect, these could have surely been missed in "Final Inspection".
 
Guys,

I am not too overly concerned with the working order of these knives...the action is still good...

I expect there is not too much need for these knives to be perfcetly shiny...as I will use the hell out of them and not feel bad about it...

Shane
 
shane justice said:
Guys,
I will try to do a good job photographing the gouges ...and if light will allow that places where grit marks were left and then buffed over...

NOt sure my picture taking skills are up to it....

I will say it is possible my eyes is draw to certain things...mostly fine detail...I see stuff some don't...I spect most makers do.

Honestly though...and not to be snotty...but I really don't care if anybody beleives me about this stuff...not here to start a pissing contest...

Just mentioning what I see...

If that torques off some Buck fans...oh well...sorry bout that.

All in all I like these 110's...solid American value.

Shane
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I'm not looking to get in pissing contest either. I'd just like to see these 2 Commemorative tin 110's you just bought with the "badly gouged wood inserts." I've been buying & looking at NIB Bucks (among them 110's) for 25 years & have never come across even one with "badly gouged" handles. I may not be a knifemaker, but I am very critical when looking over a knife (or anything else for that matter) Since you are a knifemaker, you may pick up something I may not. But there's no way in hell I'd ever miss seeing badly gouged handles. Yet you just bought 2 that we're both that way? You must be pretty unlucky. Or perhaps something else. :rolleyes: I'm not saying it absolutely can't happen for Buck to let these slip by....just highly unlikely. I'll go along with finding tool marks or an uneven grind & such. Has anyone else here bought a NIB Buck with badly gouged handles? If so, I'd like to hear about it. As I'm sure Buck would. I'll be waiting to see those pics.
 
Mick57 said:
I'll go along with finding tool marks or an uneven grind & such. Has anyone else here bought a NIB Buck with badly gouged handles?
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I won't admit how many sardine-can Buck 110's I've bought in the last few months, but it's more than 6... :rolleyes:

And none of them had gouged scales or bolsters, or grind marks. (I'm not sure what an uneven grind might be).

Mind you, I'm no expert on anything, and a trained eye may spot lots I'm not aware of...

But compared to some of the slugs I've seen sold on eBay for more than Wal-Mart asks, these tin-can 110's are bee-yoo-tee-full!!! :D
 
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