How practical is a 110?

[OwenM]

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?

Nope. It's no less practical than it ever was, but from this perspective, no.
It's thicker, heavier, harder to open, has a low-end steel, and fragile tip compared to more modern "tactical" folders. The opposite of what I'd want in either an EDC or heavy user.
I've always loved the 112, but you won't see me buying a replacement for my old one. I know I would never carry it.

 

[TAH]

I find the 110 a refreshing change to tactical knives. I love the feel and balance in the hand. I use mine all the time and it still locks tight in all directions. :thumbup:

 

[dennis75]

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.


Are you prying with your 110?
I've never had one develop horizontal play unless I used it to pry with.

sorry, no pic. but that won't be neccessary cause i just explain: hammer or sabre-grip, tight (think of the idea you're about to stab a tree with it in tha grip). in my hand, the backlock goes down...; YMMV

about the prying: must admit, although i never pried (sp.? pry'ed?) with it, i did throw with it a few times.......;most likely contributed to the bladeplay, granted.

 

[Pman]

I'm a little late in the discussion but I would have to agree that the Buck 110 would have to be viewed as being good or bad depending on the use the knife gets.

I personally use my buck to field dress deer. Got it from a yard sale where the original owner had broken the tip off. I have since had it ground down to the original style point with a lovely edge and the thing is a beast! Never had a problem with the locking mechanism either.

 

[knarfeng]

Nope. It's no less practical than it ever was, but from this perspective, no.
It's thicker, heavier, harder to open, has a low-end steel, and fragile tip compared to more modern "tactical" folders. The opposite of what I'd want in either an EDC or heavy user.
I've always loved the 112, but you won't see me buying a replacement for my old one. I know I would never carry it.

According to the Buck Forum, the old 110 blades were 440C (Like mine )

And you can get 110's with fancy steels if you want. So steel's not the question. The question is "Is it still a good design?". I would argue that it is.

It works for me, anyway.

 

[Redhat]

Stab a tree with my Buck 110???

What for?

It's called a Folding Hunter

I'm pretty sure my car wouldn't fare too well if I ran it into a tree either, but then again why should I expect it too?

 

[Lindey]

I still frequently use my grandfather's 110. Sure it may not be a "hard use" knife with its narrow tip, nor is it tactical, personally though I'd definately say it's practical. YOu cant quite beat the price, it has a good sized blade while looking sheeple friendly, locks solid and sharpens great. Back when I was doing general labour and landscapping while in university I used to carry it all the time on my belt right beside a leatherman. I still use that combo when doing jobs for friends and such. Also, as it has been mentioned you can get some great custom options for a really reasonable price and create yourself a functional heiloom worthy piece. I've also sen some great aftermarket leather sheaths and have heard good things about the "one armed bandit" attachable thumbstud. Pair it with a 119 or something similar and you've got a great bush rig. What it all boils down to though is personal opinion. Anyway, just my 2 cents, take care.

-Lindey