Kershaw or Buck

pahl speaks the truth...but give us more detail. What do you need it for? How do you want to use it? Are you happy with "off the shelf", or do you want to customize the knife?
 
Buck's 110 is 420HC though. That won't put up well in comparison to 440C or even 440A right?
 
420HC edge retention is probably not as good as 440C.

But, overall, 420HC is not too bad. Buck does a good job with the heat treatment. 420HC is also very rust resistant.

But, for $30, you really can't go wrong.

I use my Buck 110 as my beater. I haven't oiled it once, and I use it quite a bit. So far, no rust. It holds an edge for a decent amount of time, and it's very easy to sharpen.

I would go for the Buck 110. It's a true classic.

-- Rob
 
420HC does alright, and with the edge that Buck puts on its knives will last quite awhile. 440A is softer than 420HC.

You can also order a Buck 110 from the Petes custom shop at the Buck knives website, and have it either custom, or with just a different blade such as ATS-34 or BG-42.

I just purchased a 560 (the Titanium handled 110) from there and had them put a BG-42 blade in it. Only took them a week to get it to me.
 
I´ve had Kershaws and Bucks since the 70´s and they are both good knives. If I had to choose between the two models you mention I would go with the Buck 110, besides the price difference, The handle shape on the Kershaw seems too big for a folder (though I have only seen pictures), I think that for the same price you can get several standard Buck 110s, or a PCKS 110 (not a very fancy one but a really good user).

Plus I generally like Bucks, and the 110 in particular is such a classic.
 
Tough call. I own both a Kershaw folding field &
several finger groove 110's. If I had to take
one into the field as a "survival" knife it would
be the Kershaw hands down.

The thick drop point blade of aus-8 steel and the
VERY robust handle would be why. Any other lighter
duty would be the 110 due to weight and point style
 
I have used the Kershaw 1050's for over 20 years and it is a far better(and more expensive) knife than the 110. There really isn't any comparison in my opinion. The finger grips are very ergonomic, the drop point is perfect for skinning and general use, and the aus 8a is still my favorite steel(easier to sharpen to a shaving edge than ats 34 of current acclaim and is good for dressing out one moose before touching up--and I only shoot one at a time). Of the 2 or 3 dozen knives that I use, the 1050 is my favorite by far. I have gotten 3 of them over the years and the most I paid was $49.95 so you know how long I have used them.

To really feel the difference, it is necessary to try both. If I had to pick one that I might lose in the river, it would be the 110.
 
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