My week with the 110, I am somewhat converted.

jlfletcher83

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I have never really felt a draw to the Buck 110, my first knife was a Spyderco Delica and I do have a special connection to the Endura/Delica line because I remember the old molded pocket clips so on and so forth. My dad gave it to me in the third grade. He carried a C01 worker as long as I could remember. Well I joined blade forums and most of you guys have owned at least 1 110. I heard it suggested over and over again, not that I have never owned Bucks and I do believe them to be quality(I carry a Hartsook daily), I already had a Ka-Bar MULE and I thought I didn't need another heavy knife with no pocket clip that isn't overly easy to open one handed. Well one week ago tommorow I was at a local sporting goods store and they had 110s on sell super cheap so I picked one up determined to try it. For the last week it has been the only knife I have used, one everything from cardboard boxes to work in the kitchen and here is what I have observed. It is a great slicer on carboard, tomatoes, and everything else I have used it on. The handle is very comfortable during prolonged cutting chores, and the lock is rock solid. Opening was not my favorite part, I started on one hand openers so I am unaccustomed to not having them although it can be dropped like a Spyderco. The sheath was not used much because they are not easily removed and sometimes I have to go in buildings were thats not something you want to flash, I ended up carrying it in my back pocket. The part that impressed me the most was the blade steel, I did manage to chip it but it easliy sharpened out, plus it is super easy to sharpen. The amazing part was I cut some lemons and left the knife dirty overnight. The next morning I wiped it of with a dry rag and there was nothing. Two slightly negative sides; it is very heavy for its size, and when I bought it new in the clampack it desperately needed oil. Overall, I am somewhat converted as it will be my go to knife around the house. Carrying it daily probably not, but when the weather gets a little bit nicer around here and I am able to go back to the woods you can bet its coming to complement my Koster Bushcraft. I really like the knife and understand why some of you guys swear by them.
 
Neat post JL. It is always interesting to hear about someone meeting up with the 110.

The new 110's need a little "breaking in" in the way of spraying them down good with something like WD40 and working the blade to get all of the gunk out and loosen it up some. After cleaning up a new one, I use a drop of sewing machine oil, as it seems more refined than other light oils.

Once you loosen up one, the one handed drop to open becomes second nature with a little practice and getting used to the weight of the 110. And with a little handling, it can be closed with one hand. I have yet to have one bite me and have been playing with them since the late 70's.

There are some horizontal carry cordura (nylon) sheaths that almost make the 110 invisible on a belt and really easy to carry everyday, except naturally in some business environments.

Thanks for posting this.. Well written...

larryH
 
No, not just one :D If you can get a titanium handled 110, it is much lighter, with the same great blade. Ti handle and nylon sheath and you won't notice the weight at all.

Now, if you get serious about the series ... BG-42 blades from the custom shop, S30V Alaskan Guide model was a Cabela's exclusive, 154 from Bass Pro. But it's also nice to know you can buy the basic model so cheap.
 
Esav I was already thinking about one in BG-42, Pack Rat I have the nylon sheath and it is handy but I have to make deliveries to a couple of courthouses and while I leave it in my car, a sheath would draw undue attention whether occupied by the knife or not. My dress style just doesn't normally conceal a sheath easily but I may give it a try. I may have to get someone to make me quick on/off sheath, but just carrying it in my back pocket is working well enough.
 
JL: if you are carrying the 110 in your pocket, consider sometime checking out the 112. Its basically a 3/4 size version of the 110, but just as well made and darn near as versatile.
 
OK, take a chance on this http://www.countycomm.com/padknifecase.htm which I just checked and it fits the 110 perfectly. It isn't overly large, it is padded, it closes with a snap and Velcro, and has permanent horizontal loops and a snap-closed vertical loop large enough for a pistol belt or MOLLE webbing.

Edit: I second powernoodle on the 112, of course. That's the size knife I like to carry in the bottom of my left front pocket under my wallet.
 
Powernoodle I looked at a 112 today but the handle was a little small for my hand. I really like that pouch Esav thanks. I will have to look that one over.
 
ESAV - that's an awsome sheath !
Do these guys ship to Europe ?
I carry my 110 everyday in its leather sheath,but horizontal carry would be excellent ! :)
 
Y'all be careful browsing the County Comm site. With the economy in a tailspin, giving in to all that temptation could be hazardous to your financial stability. :D

ZombaiO, I just checked their FAQ, which has this information: International Orders: Currently we do not ship outside the 50 United States. We hope this will change in the future.
 
biggerjon said:
where does someone find one of those?
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“Over the mountains of the moon, down the valley of the shadow,ride, boldly ride,” the shade replied, “if you seek for Eldorado!” -- E.A.Poe

Buck Knives for Sale, maybe eBay.
 
Here is a Jack Special for the backpocket. Keeps the knife upright and ready to go instead of bobbing around in those loose fitting jeans so popular today.

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biggerjon said:
where does someone find one of those?
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Esav is talking about the 560. Same blade as the 110, and some came with a 110 stamped blade.

Another light weight is the Bucklite 426, and some of those have the 110 marked blade as well. This one is a bit thicker than the 560 but lighter.
 
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Esav Benyamin said:
Y'all be careful browsing the County Comm site. With the economy in a tailspin, giving in to all that temptation could be hazardous to your financial stability. :D

ZombaiO, I just checked their FAQ, which has this information: International Orders: Currently we do not ship outside the 50 United States. We hope this will change in the future.
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The leather sheath is very nice,so I continue to carry it.
Vertical carry isn't bad - is horizontal really better ?
 
Esav Benyamin said:
“Over the mountains of the moon, down the valley of the shadow,ride, boldly ride,” the shade replied, “if you seek for Eldorado!” -- E.A.Poe

Buck Knives for Sale, maybe eBay.
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I rue the day I didn't buy the one that a fellow forum member offered to sell me a few years ago. :mad:
 
Pack Rat said:
Esav is talking about the 560. Same blade as the 110, and some came with a 110 stamped blade.

Another light weight is the Bucklite 426, and some of those have the 110 marked blade as well. This one is a bit thicker than the 560 but lighter.
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oh, ok. i know those ones. i was hoping for an actual 110 with titanium bolsters. that would look and feel amazing. :D
 
I like the heft as well as the classic look of the 110. Yes, it is somewhat bulky to carry, but it doesn't bite my hand like my thinner BM710, either. And while the 420HC blade doesn't hold an edge like D2, it holds up fine through a day's use and sharpens up to a very fine edge with a lot less effort than D2. The classic leather sheath appeals to me more than the Cordura one, but then, the Cordura packs closer to the body and the horizontal carry is pretty handy sometimes when you, uh, want to be discreet about carrying. All in all, a good blade for all seasons.
 
ZombaiO said:
:(
The leather sheath is very nice,so I continue to carry it.
Vertical carry isn't bad - is horizontal really better ?
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The leather sheath is nice. The Buck nylon is good, too. The County Comm works horizontally on a narrow belt. The advantage of horizontal is that it rides closer so it won't snag on things. I've had horizontal sheaths behind me that I leaned on sitting down and hardly noticed -- they didn't dig into my back.
 
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