Stranded and alone. Ritter Mk1 or Buck 110?

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Lavan

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Playin with my Ritter and thinking how SET I would be.
Then I looked at my 110 and thought.... "hmmmmmm????"

That Buck ...could.... be FAR more rugged.

Whatcha think?
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First let me say that you can't go wrong with either one.
Both are fine quality knives.

However, here are a few things to consider....

The Griptilian has the the stronger lock IMO.
If you think that you might need to baton through some really tough material, then the RitterGrip might fare better.

The 110 has the better handle IMO.
No clip and no rough abrasive texturing makes the 110 a great knife for hard all day cutting.

The 110 is a riveted knife.
While some folks favor screw-constructed knives, I can honestly say that I have had more trouble from screwed knives than riveted knives.
And when one is in the wild, without screwdrivers and such, a rivet-construction knife is probably the better way to go.

Of course, I might be a tad biased. :o

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The Buck just impressed me as maybe better for prying if necessary.

Purdy Bucks, Allen. Mine's an old SQUARE handle from 1967.
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Lavan said:
The Buck just impressed me as maybe better for prying if necessary.
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I don't think either one would be so great for prying, but the Ritter might actually fare better than the 110 for that.

Personally, I don't pry with my folders at all, and I'm very careful when prying even with my fixed-blades.
 
Are we talking Benchmades Griptilian vs Buck's 110 for your scenario ?

I love my MiniGrip and I love my 110 but would choose my 110 in an instant.


Time tested for starters , I think the lock strength of the two can be argued , the blade of the 110 regardless of steel type is more suitable for a wider range of tasks IMO , the 110 is far more sturdy than my Mini could ever hope to be..

Yea , gimme my 110. :)


Tostig
 
Tostig said:
Are we talking Benchmades Griptilian vs Buck's 110 for your scenario ?

I love my MiniGrip and I love my 110 but would choose my 110 in an instant.


Time tested for starters , I think the lock strength of the two can be argued , the blade of the 110 regardless of steel type is more suitable for a wider range of tasks IMO , the 110 is far more sturdy than my Mini could ever hope to be..

Yea , gimme my 110. :)


Tostig
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No, we are talking about the RITTER mk1 griptillian, not the benchmade mini griptillian.
 
A basic $27 Buck 110 from WallyWorld would be hard to beat. Of course, either an S30V bladed Cabela's 'Alaskan Guide' for $70 or a Bass Pro Shops CPM-154 variant for a few Buck$ more, would be more better and much gooderer, two. Seriously, whether a 420HC basic 110 or a high end bladed variant, the 110 is a classic - and a worthwhile adjunct to everyone's 'kit' or collection.

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I wouldn't want to be stuck with either one truthfully but if I was stuck and I had a choice I would pick my mid 70's 110. I have owned it this long along with a beater CASE. The 110 is still solid and tight although the blade is beat as in scratched up but still razor sharp. keepem sharp
 
I bought this 110 in the 1980's on clearance from Smoky Mountain K.W. for $29.00. It was my first 110 and I remember not expecting much for $29. After I opened the package and examined the knife , I couldn't believe it took me so long to discover this great knife model. I was already in my 20's and had been buying overpriced junk out of mail order catalogs and magazine ads for years.

I really believe that if all my knives disappeared and I was left with only a 110 , I'd be fine.

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Both choices are good quality knives.

My preference would be the Buck 110. Its a classic, heavy duty folding knife.
 
Ritter or Buck. Close, but I give the edge to the Buck 110, in virtually any hard use situation, to include batoning.
 
Hmmm...if we're talking putting the Ritter up against the S30V 110....man, that's a tough one for me.

The 110 feels so much more substantial and tough in hand, but I might be making the mistake of equating robustness with weight. I think I might go 110 for the sake of the more comfortable handle alone and thinner (in thickness and height) blade...but the Axis lock is probably more secure even though my old 110 had solid lock-up.

If we're talking stock Buck 110 vs. Ritter Grip, I might still go with the Buck because the steel might take an edge easier if stranded and without access to the normal sharpening gigs.

Hard choice for me. I need to pick up a 110 again, I miss it so :D.


ETA: I could be mistaken on the thickness (blade thickness) of the 110...maybe it's thicker than the Ritter...

ETA2: Though I might want to take the Ritter after all for the flat grind vs. the hollow on the 110....
 
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Bear Claw Chris Lappe said:
Folders work just as they are designed to....users fail them.
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Folders are designed to fold... I dont see this as a failure, if used incorrectly (batoning, using them for pull ups like it those CS videos :barf:, prying) they will fold, and that is the users fault (incorrect use).
Back on topic, I would choose the Ritter, the 110 is a good knife, but I just prefer the Ritter.
 
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