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First I must apologize. I rarely stray from the traditional forum. Second, this got lengthy fast!
Having said that, whenever I make my way over here I just love reading about(and looking at) one of the greatest knives of all time. The Buck 110 of course!
I figured I would share my 110 that is on my hip just about everyday. It has knocked some of the most highly regarded modern folders out of my rotation. My Sebenza and PM2 for example were my go to knives whenever I needed(or just wanted) to carry a locking folder, and they are great knives no doubt. But there is just something about a well used 110 that has "soul" for lack of better words.
It all started with a Walmart 110 about 4 years ago. I carried that knife everywhere. I learned to sharpen on it. It was my first quality knife. It gave me a sense of pride. I couldn't wait to pull it out and use it on the job site just to hear my dad say "boy, that knife is sharp!" That knife has sense been relocated to the truck.
Of course I quickly moved towards modern folders when I found this site, and before I knew it the 110 was just a distant memory. But fast forward a rear or two I made my way over to the traditional forum where I quickly lost interest in the lates and greatest. I started looking at slip joints and eventually I was back staring at the 110. About that time the Copper and Clad 110 was just coming out in 5160. I had to have it! I'm just a sucker for carbon steel. I can't help it!
So that brings me to my daily carry knife. Sure it has imperfections. Yes, I had to repeen the pivot pin a little to remove some blade play, but over the last year and a half this knife (and its sheath)has gathered so much character. It is truly mine! I love each and every blemish on the oak slabs and brass bolsters. I'll admit that I've used it for light hammering, as a wedge under a pry bar to get a little extra leverage, and put it in other possible abuse situations but nothing to crazy. I promise. I might carry something a bit more modern when fishing to avoid excessive rust, but for the most part this knife is the knife I grab when I need something sturdy.
I give you MY 110:
I didn't plan to make such a wordy post, but once I started typing I couldn't stop. There's just so much I could say about this glorious knife!
Having said that, whenever I make my way over here I just love reading about(and looking at) one of the greatest knives of all time. The Buck 110 of course!
I figured I would share my 110 that is on my hip just about everyday. It has knocked some of the most highly regarded modern folders out of my rotation. My Sebenza and PM2 for example were my go to knives whenever I needed(or just wanted) to carry a locking folder, and they are great knives no doubt. But there is just something about a well used 110 that has "soul" for lack of better words.
It all started with a Walmart 110 about 4 years ago. I carried that knife everywhere. I learned to sharpen on it. It was my first quality knife. It gave me a sense of pride. I couldn't wait to pull it out and use it on the job site just to hear my dad say "boy, that knife is sharp!" That knife has sense been relocated to the truck.
Of course I quickly moved towards modern folders when I found this site, and before I knew it the 110 was just a distant memory. But fast forward a rear or two I made my way over to the traditional forum where I quickly lost interest in the lates and greatest. I started looking at slip joints and eventually I was back staring at the 110. About that time the Copper and Clad 110 was just coming out in 5160. I had to have it! I'm just a sucker for carbon steel. I can't help it!
So that brings me to my daily carry knife. Sure it has imperfections. Yes, I had to repeen the pivot pin a little to remove some blade play, but over the last year and a half this knife (and its sheath)has gathered so much character. It is truly mine! I love each and every blemish on the oak slabs and brass bolsters. I'll admit that I've used it for light hammering, as a wedge under a pry bar to get a little extra leverage, and put it in other possible abuse situations but nothing to crazy. I promise. I might carry something a bit more modern when fishing to avoid excessive rust, but for the most part this knife is the knife I grab when I need something sturdy.
I give you MY 110:
I didn't plan to make such a wordy post, but once I started typing I couldn't stop. There's just so much I could say about this glorious knife!
even in salt water. 
