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Scattergun2570

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A while back I took the advice of someone here,and bought a Buck 110.. I had no idea this knife was so heavy.. 7.4oz on my archery scale to be exact. I am curious,,does Buck make a lighter version?
 
Check out the Buck folding ErgoHunter.

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Another lightweight option from Buck is the Bantam 286 (BHW). You can probably find one locally for around $20.

It weighs 3.2 oz. The smaller 285 weighs 2.4oz.
 
Check the secondary market for a Bucklite, I believe one model had a blade very similar to the 110.
 
No. The original buck-lites had a 110 blade, but no steel liners. There were also the 110 paperstones, but those are harder to find anymore. I really wish buck would make a lighter 110. Maybe skeletonized steel liners with no bolsters and g10 or even zytel. Until that happens though, sheath carry is the best option.
 
It is a pretty heavy and pretty much only comfortable carrying in a pouch. I think that is its main negative feature these days of lighter knives. I used a Schrade 250T for years (USA version) as my all around hunting and woods knife. It is a two blade version and heavy also. But I really like it. Bought a replacement new one (also USA version) last year at a knife show for nostalgia reasons mostly as I carry other knives now. I was never a big Buck 110 fan although I own two (one regular and one damascus).

I just bought a Condor Two River Skinner (4" fixed blade) yesterday as it just reached out and grabbed me at the store. It's 420HC stainless and should make a great hunting knife at around $40 if it holds an edge reasonably well. I would carry a folder also.
 
While different from the 110, another good hunting knife is the Ka-bar Dozier Folding Hunter. I have the Mini version and it just disappears in the pocket. Very lightweight.
 
Scattergun2570 said:
A while back I took the advice of someone here,and bought a Buck 110.. I had no idea this knife was so heavy.. 7.4oz on my archery scale to be exact. I am curious,,does Buck make a lighter version?
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The most comparable light knife in Bucks line would be the Bucklite Max Large folding knife. The Medium Bucklite Max is comparable to the 112.

I too wish Buck would bring back the Ecolite series.
 
I highly recommend the Bucklite max.
Been carrying a medium around for about 2 months now and it seems weightless in the pocket.
 
I have tried several options and would even switch knives while processing to see what worked best. I found the Kershaw antelope hunter performs great. Better than more expensive options. The dozier is a great folder for hunting. Get it in zombie green or blaze orange. Very easy to find.
 
Phair12 said:
I have tried several options and would even switch knives while processing to see what worked best. I found the Kershaw antelope hunter performs great. Better than more expensive options. The dozier is a great folder for hunting. Get it in zombie green or blaze orange. Very easy to find.
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I appreciate the reply,,but I don`t want a fixed blade,,want compactness.
 
Heck, an Opinel will work fine for a hunting knife if light weight is a major concern.
 
I just received a very generous gaw of a Cold Steel Ultimate Hunter. For a sturdy folding field knife, it's well worth checking out. Solid lock, great grip ergos, and cts-xhp blade steel. Pretty impressive.

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My vote would be for the #486 Bucklite Max. Here are some comparison shots of it and the #110 Folding Hunter.






~Chris
 
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