For the money , do you think anything beats the Buck 110?

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Steely_Gunz said:
I have a huge soft spot for the 110. My 70 year old dad has been sporting one since the 70s when they became THE biker knife. He's a contractor, and he uses what he carries...hard.

I think he's had at least half a dozen. He used to get the Craftsman version from Sears because then if he snapped a tip, he could just exchange it.

I started buying him the "real" deal off and on since I joined the forums 20+ years ago.

Very special and very solid knives that I have tried to carry multiple times...tried. They are just too heavy for what you can get these days.

I liken it carrying a 1911. There is nothing wrong with one. You may shoot one well. I think even ball .45 should get most things done. I love mine and it's one of my favorite guns to shoot and keep at the ready... But I carry a Shield Plus in 9mm. Lighter, more corrosion resistant, holds more rounds, better technology in terms of feeding more effective bullets, etc. Love the history, feel, and how that old warhorse shoots...hate lugging it around.
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Funny you mention the Craftsman version from Sears. That’s what I had back in 1988.
 
I'll admit I'm biased, but I'd take a 110 over many knives in that price range.
A solid chunk of brass, ebony wood sourced from Martin Guitar, a lifetime warranty and made in the US for about $70.... it's a bargain.

I carry my 110's in a pocket sheath, or in my pocket tucked next to my wallet.

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I don’t really like the 110.
As mentioned there are better choices imo.
Cold steel, Spyderco etc.
I don’t like the lock at the end of the handle.
 
The Cold Steel 4 Max Scout can be had for about the same money. The lock is better, and so is the steel. Still though, the Buck 110 is a classic knife with classic style and a longtime great reputation. I believe it was the 110 that my Dad sometimes carried, so there is some sentimental value there for me. I think the Buck 110 will always have a place in the knife world, and not just for collectors. (My favorite models are the 105 and 119).
 
I love Buck 110's and carry them often, but I really think it's too much of a personal preference issue for most. I've never gotten home after a long day and thought, man, I'd be less tired if I carried four fewer ounces today. At the same time, I'd rather carry a 110 made out of lead than anything from Cold Steel. Just personal preference....
 
What do you want the knife for? Are you looking for something with a comfortable handle, a blade that cuts well, and lots of character? The buck 110 is hard to beat. Are you looking for something that's comfortable to carry, lightweight, and offers the best steel for the price? Then the 110 isn't very good.

The 110 isn't all things to all people. It's really good in some ways and rather bad in others. It just depends on what you want.
 
In 40 years of using a Buck 110 I have never had one fail me with the back lock or otherwise and that’s with hard use out hunting, camping, fishing, out on the farm and ranch, in the shop and anything requiring a knife. Of course I don’t batten or throw my knife or pry as I have other tools for those purposes but I don’t baby them either just cutting stuff or piercing / stab a bag of feed and maybe tapping a small nail in some wood.

I have several different versions from the original to the LT, auto-elite , slim, a custom and my favorite carry the aluminum framed 110 sport pro. And in various blade steels, 420hc, cpm154, s30v, s35vn, 20cv, Damascus and Magnacut. All of them are excellent knives and have performed beyond my expectations. Two of them have pocket clips and thumb studs, three of the LT models that are very lite but still very tough. I like the full sized models as the slim versions are just to narrow in hand for me and the weight doesn’t bother me at all and in some tasks I would rather have the weight. I’ve got my money’s worth out of them using them though the years and no regrets. I’ve had a few other brands and they didn’t do as well so I’ve stuck with the Buck brand with the forever warranty.
 
goldie said:
I carried a buck 110 from 9th to 12th grade from 1976 to 1980 in high school every day and no one ever said a word; i bought it from a friend for 25.00 w the sheath; try doing that these days....
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Full list price in 1985 was $30, $35 for finger grooves.
 
I've been carrying a 110 for over 50 years. I've never had it come up short. I live in a fairly urban area of California and carry openly on my belt. Never have I had any comment or reaction from anyone. I tend to think that comes more from how one behaves than what's on the belt. There are a ton of great knives available today. All of them came to be because the 110 paved the way. During my first training to become an EMT I was trained to use one to save lives and although I have never encountered a situation that required that I still remember what to do. I feel naked with a 110 on my belt. I also have quite a number of modern lockers with super steels, pocket clips, and all the bells and whistles, it's the 110 that gets the nod the vast majority of the time. I never have felt under served with a 110.
Bob
 
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