Cabela's buck 110 in s30v

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How good is the Cabela's buck 110 in s30v compared to classic buck 110 in 420j? I think its a great value considering the steel used and relatively low price.
 
S30V is a far better steel than 420j, not in the same class at all !
 
The Cabela's Buck 110 in S30V is a great knife and a must-have if you're a fan of the Buck 110. You can't beat the 110s edge geometry for slicing and the heat treatment is typically first rate. It feels really good in your hand too.

I don't think Buck makes any knives using 420J. As GarageBoy mentioned, Buck uses 420HC for the standard 110, which has significantly more carbon. In addition, Buck's heat treatment is in a league far apart from any maker that used 420J. I was skeptical until I recently acquired a standard 110 and I was pleasantly surprised by the performance. Excellent edge geometry and heat treatment can really maximize the performance of any steel.
 
A normal Buck 110 is a great knife and an amazing bargain.

The S30V 110 is an even better knife and still an amazing bargain.

You get more, you pay more.

I think the normal 110 is enough for 99.99% of all people, and that vast majority if cutting tasks. But if you really want a scary sharp knife, then the Cabela's version is worth it.

However, personally, I feel the normal 110 is scary sharp. My 110 feels sharper than my S30V Native and performs just as well. But I admit it may just be a matter of the Native not coming out of the box at its full potential and a good sharpening could really make it mean.
 
Buy it now!

Like the guys said, it is a vast improvement over an already excellent knife. The S30V Buck 110 is pretty close to what I'd consider the perfect lockback, and the price is good, too.
 
Just be sure that you are prepared for the weight and bulk of a Buck 110. Find some place to handle a regular one. It is typically carried on a belt in a sort of sheath. It is made with a lot of steel, brass, and dense wood. It makes a great folding hunting knife or utility knife for the outdoors. If they don't let you carry a knife on your belt where you want to carry a 110 it may not work for you. It is quite thick for carrying in a pocket.
 
Could someone please post a link to the Buck 110 with the S30V blade? I could not find it.

Thanks, Ron
 
You are welcome.

I have a WM, $23, Buck 110 in my hand (commemorative set with nylon sheath and cool golden buck keychain). It is also beautiful and without flaw. One thing about the 110, you know it is in your hand or pocket from the weight and bulk. It feels robust. Great knife if you can do without the whole pocket clip minimalist thing you get with the latest thing type of knives.

Best,

oregon
 
A quick note about Cabellas- They will only ship to US addresses- I tried to get a crosslock sent to Canada and was told that knives were Illegal to send as "knives are sharp". With much dissapointment I resigned myself to never get anything from this dealer, which is unfortunate as they have some really good deals on Buck knives
 
CUTS LIKE A KRIS said:
A quick note about Cabellas- They will only ship to US addresses- I tried to get a crosslock sent to Canada and was told that knives were Illegal to send as "knives are sharp". With much dissapointment I resigned myself to never get anything from this dealer, which is unfortunate as they have some really good deals on Buck knives
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Get it sent to a friend in the US, and get them to send it to you.

BTW, I don't like the black blade and the red handles on the Cabelas 110. Are there any out there that look like the regular 110, but have the S30V?

And don't cost over a hundred bucks from the custom shop?
 
silenthunterstudios said:
And don't cost over a hundred bucks from the custom shop?
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Not S30V, but close (some would say better) would be to send a regular 110 in and have it upgraded to a BG-42 blade. It costs only $35, which includes return shipping. So if you buy a new 110 at Walmart for $23 . . . total cost is $58, or about $2 less than a Cabela's Alaskan Guide 110. The difference is actually greater when you consider that the $35 blade swap cost includes return shipping, whereas Cabela's charges something like $7.50 for shipping.

Also, not all of the Custom Shop 110s are over $100. If you stick with wood scales, and get a BG-42 blade, IIRC the cost is $84 shipped.
 
silenthunterstudios said:
And don't cost over a hundred bucks from the custom shop?
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I believe the custom shop is still down. But about a year ago I priced a 110 with BG-42 blade silver pins and a grayish wood (forgot which) for about $85. I was pleasently surprised at that.


Keith beat me to it. Yes, I recall the same.
 
HoB said:
I believe the custom shop is still down. But about a year ago I priced a 110 with BG-42 blade silver pins and a grayish wood (forgot which) for about $85. I was pleasently surprised at that.
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The Custom Shoppe is up and running. In fact, today is the last day to place an order in time to receive it before Christmas.
 
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