The "Buck 110" of the 21st century?

[RokBoks]

So I started thinking the Buck was and still is a great knife but what made it great was that it could play multiple roles in everyday life. The locking mechanism is great the fit and finish is awesome and the blade shape works. So what is the Buck 110 of this day and age? I think it's the Benchmade Griptilian! Axis lock is sweet and although the handle scales don't feel like solid 24k gold they work and provide good grip and ergos. The blade shape is very useful and Benchmade's 154cm is nice! That's my input what knife do you guys think is the Buck 110 of today??

 

[orca8589]

Spyderco Endura 4, FRN version, plain edge.

~Chris

 

[XanRa]

The endura & delica- they revolutionized modern knives- they're what the 110 was to knives then, now

Think about the history not the specifics

Edit- most of the knives that are going to be suggested wouldn't exist without the revolutions Spyderco made with these two knives-as far as i know(not to piss anybody off- just my opinion)

I still love the 110 one way or another

 

[jimnolimit]

either the spyderco military or para2.

 

[Noctis3880]

The Leek? I bring it up because I see plenty of aftermarket "customized" versions with decorative scales, much like the ones for the 110.

I also feel pretty tempted by those 110s:thumbup:.

 

[A.P.F.]

Spyderco Endura 4, FRN version, plain edge.

~Chris

Yup, that would be my choice.

 

[shunsui]

The para2 is a good design for a generic 21st Century knife.

 

[Stainz]

I think the Ti framelock - a la the CRK Sebenza and many others - may be the true 'style' of this century. My first Benchmade was my 551 Grip - hardly a 'trend-setter', but I am biased. With it's plastic scales, 440C blade, etc, it is my least favorite - and I have thirty BM's now! I still consider my 630 Skirmish as my favorite. It, my 760, 795, 755, etc, all share the 'Ti framelock' attribute - as do the ZT's and my favorite Kershaw, a JYDII in Ti/SG2. Eve Buck has 'been there' - the Mayo 171 & 172. Lots of Spydies - and Bradleys, too.

Stainz

PS I do like the AXIS lock, however!

 

[Call_to_Arms]

I think you need to consider the 110 recognizably with none knife people, everybody had one or new someone who did. There is so much in the market now I doubt any one model or manufacturer could get that kind of recognition with the general public.

 

[GRIM 62]

The Custom Shop Buck 110.You can get one with S30V and a wide variety of handle materials.Also,in my opinion,Bucks S30V is some of the best out there.

 

[Slider817]

With the Plethora of new knives coming to market, I don't think any one really has the same presence and recognizability as the Buck 110 in it's day. However, Something like the new Kershaw 0777 would be a representation of this century, and it's knife making potential.

 

[nickortizzle1035]

I'm thinking either the benchmade griptilian or the delica/endura. It's pretty much a toss up

 

[Blade_Crazy]

Spyderco IMO is bring the most to the table now, and the endura or delica really are there most known knives (again IMO) so i have the put a vote for spyderco edura or delica

 

[XanRa]

I think the Ti framelock - a la the CRK Sebenza and many others - may be the true 'style' of this century.

I'm pretty sure the style of the century is pocket clips easy opening(thumbstuds, holes, flippers) and light weight materials

IMO that started somewhere

 

[bryant R]

spyderco endura

 

[skyhorse]

The Buck 110 of the 21st century is still the Buck 110.

 

[hughewil]

The Buck 110 or the 21st century is the Buck 110. They are still being sold by the boatload and are still recognizable by younger generations and I don't see that stopping anytime soon.

If I were to pick another knife that could rise to that level I would say the skyline. I think to become such a recognizable knife it has to have ease of access.

The skyline can be picked up at any walmart along with the 110. Just like the 110 used to be at every hardwre store and kmart when I was growing up, and let's face it most people buying a knife don't go online to research and purchase them. They pick them up at chain stores.

 

[jbmonkey]

yep, hands down the endura/delica as others said.

 

[cziv]

Another vote for the Endura ffg, p/e as a new iconic knife with the caveat that no knife will ever eclipse the notoriety of the 110 (past or present imho). As Call_to_Arms mentioned it's carry by a couple of generations of hunters, bikers and "largely non-knife types" has insured it's legacy as a folder that most men can idnetify as a "Buck Knife."

A lot to be said of pocket clips, flippers and framelocks! :thumbup:

 

[Ken44]

They are so many locking knives these days that there won't be another as iconic as the 110. When it came out there wasn't a ton of locking knives on the market, as there is today. Thankfully, we just have to many to choose from these days.

The Sebenza, Military, and Endura have been in production for a while, and will be for a long time. So those three are knives we will see and hear about for many years to come.