Buck is a good value and hard to beat in that regard. However, Cold Steel makes a good back lock in better steel than Buck uses (on the standard knife) and it has a stronger lock. If you like metal handles the Code 4 is pretty good. The American Lawman is great, too. Spyderco makes the Endura, Stretch, and Native 5 that are in the ball park as far as price, but, again, better steel and a strong lock.
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Try out a Byrd Robin 2 or Cara Cara 2 in G-10, they're outstanding.
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While I don't have personal experience with it, I've heard great things about the China-made A.G. Russell Sowbelly Trapper.
That said; I continue to remain impressed with my Buck 110 from their Custom Shop. Mine has the S30V blade with Asian Water Buffalo scales so it was on the pricier side. But go with the Custom Shop version in 420 stainless and your choice of wood scales, and you'll get a custom lock back for just a bit more than the standard price. Plus, it will come with a leather belt sheath. Mine is beautifully made and arrived VERY sharp.
That said; I continue to remain impressed with my Buck 110 from their Custom Shop. Mine has the S30V blade with Asian Water Buffalo scales so it was on the pricier side. But go with the Custom Shop version in 420 stainless and your choice of wood scales, and you'll get a custom lock back for just a bit more than the standard price. Plus, it will come with a leather belt sheath. Mine is beautifully made and arrived VERY sharp.