How practical is a 110?

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I know the Buck 110 has its following, but is it really that practical as a heavy-duty user now that we have lighter, stronger, more advanced designs? I like the 110 myself, but I never use it, it is just too heavy for me to carry in my pocket and it is missing a clip, sheath carry is out of the question as I already have a Wave on me 24/7 and cell phone so there just isn't room. So basically I am asking, is it practical to carry, or do people still carry them just because it is a classic and a tried and true design. Just curious.
P.S. I have the display 110 on my dresser in my room, and it is a very nice looking knife, I am planning on getting the display 112 this year.
 
I've never had a 110, just Schrade and Camillus versions, but they are definitely worthy of carry. Strong, sharp and very good workers.
 
It's very practical- they are extremely durable, they're made to a point of perfection after 30'ish years the company stands behind the product 100% and has a great repair/warranty policy, they're classy, they have nice hollow grinds, and you can get them customized. They're not the latest and greatest, but in many ways they are superior to newer folders. It's all a tradeoff. I'll carry a fixed blade before a heavy duty folder, and a heavy duty folder before a lighter duty folder, so I'd have no problem carrying a 110, I'd just use a belt sheath and install a one-armed bandit.
 
it is missing a clip, sheath carry is out of the question as I already have a Wave on me 24/7 and cell phone so there just isn't room.

Whatta' ya' got........a 12" waist???:eek: :rolleyes: ;) :D
 
The 110 is a modern classic. Looks good, feels good in the hand and you don't have to worry about using it. Frankly, I don't know how Buck can sell if for as little as they do. And I confess here and now, that I... like... 420HC.
 
I have a 110 that I bought somewhere around '69. I no longer use it as an EDC, but I still use it when camping and it does everything I need it to do.
 
knarfeng said:
I have a 110 that I bought somewhere around '69. I no longer use it as an EDC, but I still use it when camping and it does everything I need it to do.
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:thumbup: ...they are just a bit too heavy for me to carry everyday, and I'm not into belt sheaths. But that doesn't mean I would EVER get rid of my 110....I find a way to use it. They're just too damn good a knife to not have one around !

-regards
 
If you really don't want to belt carry it, slip it in your back pocket right beside your wallet. You could also make a pocket sheath for it and carry it in your front pocket. It's an excellent knife and very comfortable in the hand.
Bob
 
knarfeng said:
I have a 110 that I bought somewhere around '69. I no longer use it as an EDC, but I still use it when camping and it does everything I need it to do.
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Same here, except around '79. I just mailed it in to Buck a few days ago for refurbish/sharpening -and- rounding off the square edges of the handle for $6.95 (thanks to Joe Houser). I miss it already, never gonna sell that thing.
 
Bought my Buck 110 in the late 70's. When I discovered the Spyderco Endura in 1990, I put the 110 down, just not as practical to carry and open in comparison. Fast forward to today, the Spyderco Military is my big EDC and the 110 is on display at home. I still use it around the house, opens a lot of bills these days. One heck of a nice knife.
 
Great knife if you're into heavy, rugged folders (I DON'T mean that as a dig). But for me, it's not practical to EDC. On and day-to-day basis, I carry a lightweight Endura3 and barely notice the weight. If it were as heavy as a 110, I just wouldn't carry it, period. I'd "make due" with a Leatherman or SAK - and/or maybe a smaller folder.
 
I like everything about them except for the weight. Living in the tropics I usually get around in shorts without a belt when not working. If I lived in a cooler climate and regularly wore jeans/belts etc, I would probably carry mine regularly.
 
Well I carry a Buck 560, because it is lighter than the 110. The titanium makes it lighter and thinner. Another thing is the 110's little brother the 112, it is a better fit for the pocket. Here is a pic of a few of my Bucks for comparing.
 
BJE said:
I know the Buck 110 has its following, but is it really that practical as a heavy-duty user now that we have lighter, stronger, more advanced designs? I like the 110 myself, but I never use it, it is just too heavy for me to carry in my pocket and it is missing a clip, sheath carry is out of the question as I already have a Wave on me 24/7 and cell phone so there just isn't room. So basically I am asking, is it practical to carry, or do people still carry them just because it is a classic and a tried and true design. Just curious.
P.S. I have the display 110 on my dresser in my room, and it is a very nice looking knife, I am planning on getting the display 112 this year.
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I think it really depends upon your specific knife needs.
If you're the type of guy who only needs a knife to do the occasional cutting (a string here, a package there), then a light-weight pocket-clip folder is the way to go.
But if you're the type that spends hours each day cutting, carving, and slicing, then the 110 is better IMO.
I have yet to find a folder with a pocket-clip that can equal the 110's handle for long term use comfort.
And the weight adds a certain inertia to your cutting, the way a nicely weighted bat or golf club adds to your swing's effectiveness.
Around town I carry my Benchmade 710.
A few days camping in the woods and practicing my woodcraft skills, the Buck 110 reigns supreme.


As for belt carry....
Again, it depends on your specific needs.
I don't need to carry a multi-tool 24/7, so there is plenty of room for a 110 on my belt.

Cheers,
Allen.
 
not practical at all, except for the ideally shaped clip-point blade with it's easily razor-edge sharpened 420HC steel and its reasonable price and overall quality

not so practical aspects are these (IMO/YMMV):

- no clip, gots to go down in the pocket or on the belt in its pouch
- way too heavy, but then again it's an old design, with old features
- backlock that disengages way too easily in a tight/certain grip
- horizontal bladeplay within no-time with regular medium-duty use
- basically a classic two-hander with finger-nail, although you can grab it by the blade and drop the handle to open, or flick the blade out with a snappy flick


let's just say it's no tactical folder..., i gave mine to my brother


JMHO
 
backlock that disengages way too easily in a tight/certain grip
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Can you post a picture of exactly how you can grip a 110 and make the lock release?
I've experienced this with some mid-lock-backs like the Spyderco Endura, but I've never heard of a 110 having this problem.

horizontal bladeplay within no-time with regular medium-duty use
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Are you prying with your 110?
I've never had one develop horizontal play unless I used it to pry with.
 
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