New 110

[tidefan]

I just wanted to say a few things about a new 110 I bought yesterday. I have owned several 110's in my life, all were great knives, but all with minor imperfections. None of these imperfections compromised the performance of the knife, just being a knife fanatic, I noticed them. Well yesterday I got this 110 and it is as near flawless as any knife I own. The blade/lock seam when opened is so smooth it feels seamless, the scales are matched and very pleasing to the eye, the bolsters are mirror polished and not one sharp corner to be found. I've compared this 110 to several custom folders I have and it holds it's own with them all. This is by far the best example of a production folder I've ever seen. Thank you Buck Knives for making a superior product at reasonable prices. I have been and always will be, a loyal Buck customer.
Oh yea, I just ordered an Alaskan Guide 110 from Cabela's with the S30V blade....I think this makes somewhere around 30 110's I've owned, and 100+ Buck knives.....thanks, Jim

 

[longbeachguy]

Hi Tidefan:

Since you are evidently a 110 afficionado, I have a question for you. I have a 110 and a finger groove 112, and one thing I notice they have in common is a small amount of blade play in the open position, on both the front/rear and lateral axes. It's not enough to affect performance, nor even enough to be annoying.

My question is this: Is this blade play a result of inexact tolerances in the manufacture of these knives, or is it intentional? I've heard it said that the FRN Spydercos are deliberately made a tad bit loose on the front/back axis, as it makes the lock less prone to failure.

I'm not a buck guy per se, but I love my Bucks. My 112 FG is the best feeling knife I've ever had in my hand. I also have a Buck Strider folder in addition to the 110.

Thanks to you or anyone else who can answer this query.

Regards,

Jim