Modern Alternative to the 110?

Pena X Series made by Reate Knives. S35vn steel, titanium framelock, with marbled carbon fiber scales. Weight - 4.1 oz.

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Viper2 said:
Ontario Hossom Retribution 1 will eat a Buck 110 for lunch. And it looks better too and is higher quality with better fit and finish. Unfortunately, it’s out of production. N690co steel blade with very thick titanium liners and very thick micarta handle. I think it weighs over 10 ounces.

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Lmao. It will eat a Buck 110 for lunch? But it's out of production, that was fun to read. 15 million Buck 110s produced and in a ton of blade steels and limitless scale materials. 1, 2 or 3 blade versions. 440 to S90v and most inbetween. Titanium, damascus, aluminum, copper, brass, nickel, screw together now. Automatic or manual.Clip point, drop point and selector. Pocket clip or sheath carry, slim or thick. One of if not the most copied knife in the world. More than any other knife in production. The 110 has some serious staying power. 34 bucks for the basic model.
Weight 2,8 oz to 7.3. Many inbetween .

I'm sure there are lots of great knives similar in design, stronger locks etc. But you can't argue the stats.

 
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Viper2 said:
Ontario Hossom Retribution 1 will eat a Buck 110 for lunch. And it looks better too and is higher quality with better fit and finish. Unfortunately, it’s out of production. N690co steel blade with very thick titanium liners and very thick micarta handle. I think it weighs over 10 ounces.

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wasnt the OP was looking for an updated 110 type knife? so natural materials but screwed construction maybe updated locking mechanism, etc.

this knife isnt even close to a 110, other than it's a folder. theres been a few recommendations here that arent very 110ish, but there isnt anything like a 110 on this knife.
 
Sosa said:
Recon 1. No wood but it’s modern. Backlock far superior. Significant weight reduction. Disassembles easily for routine maintenance. Goes back together tight and centered every time. Not American made but hey we’re winning anyhow.
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Winning ?
 
jbmonkey said:
wasnt the OP was looking for an updated 110 type knife? so natural materials but screwed construction maybe updated locking mechanism, etc.

this knife isnt even close to a 110, other than it's a folder. theres been a few recommendations here that arent very 110ish, but there isnt anything like a 110 on this knife.
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The Ontario Hossom Retribution 1 has a traditional folder look is why I mentioned it. It looks more traditional than the vast majority of production folders out there (even though it’s not in production anymore).
 
IMO, the Bear & Sons 597D also looks nicer than a Buck 110. Hopefully the blade is good quality Damascus.

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Viper2 said:
The Ontario Hossom Retribution 1 has a traditional folder look is why I mentioned it. It looks more traditional than the vast majority of production folders out there (even though it’s not in production anymore).
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it does? guess it's an eye of the beholder thing as I'm not seeing it at all from your pic.
 
jbmonkey said:
wasnt the OP was looking for an updated 110 type knife? so natural materials but screwed construction maybe updated locking mechanism, etc.

this knife isnt even close to a 110, other than it's a folder. theres been a few recommendations here that arent very 110ish, but there isnt anything like a 110 on this knife.
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Agreed. Worst “modern 110” recommendation I have seen. It has a blade and is a folder. Beyond that, might as well recommend a Medford, BM Adamas, etc.
 
jbmonkey said:
looks are one thing but if you've played with any bear made products youd know it ain't better than any buck.
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He has only posted pics from the web. Unknown if he actually owns one he recommends.
 
I'm also one that finds the CRs to be aesthetically like the 110, and I personally prefer the Axis lock to a back lock. Real happy with both of these.

But.

I find I want a midi CR, at 3.75" like the 110. I think that would be the sweet spot for the CR family, in terms of heft, blade length and handle size, and may well outsell both existing models.

Do it Benchmade, you know you want to.

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I want the best of modern convenience while retaining the classic style. I like my Buck Slims, I carry one every day, but I miss the look of the wood and brass. Call me Goldilocks, but I still want a knife that's just right.
 
Reitwagen said:
I want the best of modern convenience while retaining the classic style. I like my Buck Slims, I carry one every day, but I miss the look of the wood and brass. Call me Goldilocks, but I still want a knife that's just right.
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My 2 cents... Classic style and thumbstuds/pocket clips can't be reconciled.

My solution... I followed the advice in a book on camping by Cliff Jacobsen and sewed seams on the rear pocket of all my pants. Super convenient. Super secure. Super stealth.

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I've also know since the 70s how to one hand open/close a traditional Buck 110 style knife. I consider a good skill to have like shifting a stick.

Now I carry what I want. No compromise.
 
I know what you mean about thumb studs and pocket clips, pinnah. I like the style that A.G. Russell uses on some of his lock backs. They have a cut in the blade that resembles a traditional nail nick, but it is accessible to the user's thumb. I still open my 112 with one hand, like I did before knives became, uh, tactical. Now my old thumbs could use some help in that regard.
 
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