The Buck 110

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Squeezymo

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So the past week I've been wanting a new knife really badly, because I keep bringing my expensive (in my eyes) knife to work and don't want to lose, or hurt it. But then I keep telling myself the reason I spent the extra bucks on the knife was so that I would use it and it would do it's job better than other knives, so I did what most people here don't do: I didn't buy a new knife.

But it turns out I did. Since I work at Wal-Mart (who needs a soul, anyway), I realized if I were going to get knife fore cheap it'd be from there. The only ones that I figured that were worth getting were the Kershaw Scallion, the Native (which we don't sell anymore) and the Buck 110. I got the Buck 110 for $26 today for several reasons:
-It's a classic knife
-I can use it as a loaner for when my roommate asks to use my Kershaw Blur. (I always give him my Vic on my keychain, but he always brings it back chipped or dulled)
-I can throw it in a to-go bag or something, or learn to love it.
-I wanted to see what the fuss was about.

I've got to say... I'm not really that impressed. It's too big for my tastes, but that's why I'm not going to EDC it. The lock up isn't completely rock solid either which kinda bugs me. There's not really blade play per-se, but I can feel a little give when I force the blade down. It seems like it's too big to do stuff my Vic or my Blur can do, and if I need something cut heavy-duty like, I can just use my Fallkniven or another fixed blade.

I'm sure I'll take more of a liking to it but should I be more impressed?
 
Well alrighty then. I guess it is not for you. Give it to your roommate for Christmas or better, yet, send it to me and I will see if I can fix it it up to where it functions properly. :rolleyes:

BJ
 
a small amount of bladeplay is normal for a lock back... the 110 is a hell of a knife if you giv it equal use and dn't reak the tip it will out live your blur.. it's a classic for a reason. give it time to grow on you.
 
I'm with Big John. Send it to me. I'm busy taking those Walmart 110's and taking off the factory inlay for ironwood, bocote, ebony etc. Super Knife.

You should try out a Custom Shop 110 with S30V. You can do that for around $100 which is expensive to some but its a heck of a knife. Other options are premium bladed 110's (around $75) from Cabelas-S30V and Bass Pro-CPM154.

I have a G-10 BG-42 110 on the belt right now with a custom made sheath. Sweet rig is all I can say.

AG110 in Ebony and BP110 in Bocote
 
The 110 is old-fashioned, heavier, and somewhat bulky---which, I think, lends it some charm to those of us who are tired of the latest and greatest super steel, ultra-modern synthetic materials, and new technologies. Sometimes it's heartening and comforting to carry something that lends heft in the pocket; sometimes I'd prefer brass bolsters and rosewood handles to carbon fiber with titanium liners.

The Buck is a traditional comfort in a modern world. In my knife collection, I like to think of it as "Ye Olde Standby." It's efficient, it's robust, and it's a proven design. When I received my first 110, it took time to grow on me, but grow on me it did. Give yours time, it takes carry and use to appreciate the features, as it does with all knives.
 
steelscout30 said:
The 110 is old-fashioned, heavier, and somewhat bulky---which, I think, lends it some charm to those of us who are tired of the latest and greatest super steel, ultra-modern synthetic materials, and new technologies. Sometimes it's heartening and comforting to carry something that lends heft in the pocket; sometimes I'd prefer brass bolsters and rosewood handles to carbon fiber with titanium liners.

The Buck is a traditional comfort in a modern world. In my knife collection, I like to think of it as "Ye Olde Standby." It's efficient, it's robust, and it's a proven design. When I received my first 110, it took time to grow on me, but grow on me it did. Give yours time, it takes carry and use to appreciate the features, as it does with all knives.
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You're right on the money all the way.:thumbup: even down to the brass and rosewood(maybe ebony???:D)

Peter
 
It's bulky and heavy to carry (in a pocket, anyway), but the 110 is considered a classic for a lot of reasons: it is very affordable, ergonomic (you can cut stuff for a long time without the handle gouging your hand), the 420HC steel is highly corrosion resistant, easy to sharpen and takes a very fine edge, and for day-to-day use it is sufficient for 99.9% of knife users (the .1% is us knife nerds). And the combination of wood, brass and steel is gorgeous, IMHO. One of the best bangs for your Buck (sorry...:o... I had to say that).
 
the Buck 110 is a classic, but i'm sure not for everybody... Regarding the weight there are mods you can do to slim one down, with simple tools etc, overall streamlining it.
Now i would think the lock should be like a vault, ya might have got one that slipped past QC...dunno
As has been said send it my way, I run a home for wayward misfit knives:D
ivan
 
Well, the Buck 110 isn't for everyone....

But I recommend that you carry it as your only knife for about two weeks and then let us know what you think.
It should perform easily as well as your Blur so long as you don't try to pry with the tip.
The tip is excellent for precise point work, but it's not a screwdriver or a chisel.

And don't worry about the lock....it's strong enough for anything you should use a folder for.

Good luck,
Allen
 
mnblade said:
This has happened more than once?! :mad:
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Yeah which is why I never give him a good knife of mine. And i'll ask him what he's cutting beforehand and he'll usually just say rope or something. This is also the same guy that didn't buy a spyderco native because he thought it wasn't big enough to kill a bear if he were attacked.


But dumb roommates aside, it's not that I dislike the knife I just don't know what I'll use it for. Like I said, the main reason I bought it is because it's a decoy knife.
 
The 110 is a folding hunting knife. If you don't clean game you may not see many of its advantages. It was designed as an outdoors knife, not as a city knife.

For most of my town knife uses the blade is a bit too long. When I am slicing open boxes it is a little thicker and wider than I want. Out in the field it is a perfect size to field dress deer. The handle shape keeps your hand from sliding off when it is bloody. The point is narrow enough for field dressing small game like rabbits. It is solid enough for some chopping and battoning. I have used one for splitting stakes to make BBQ skewers. It is very useful in the wild, but it is heavy. I have a titanium handled version that I now use in the field.
 
It's funny - I found mine recently when looking for something else and started carrying it again. It's certainly one that grows on you and has no equal in the Spydercos and Kershaws I have. I think its one of the must-have knives if you have several.
 
I've got a Spyderco Manix and a 110 right in front of me now. Handling the two, I prefer the feel of the 110. Besides, it's easier to slip a 110's blade into the anal cavity of a Spruce Grouse than the chunky Spydie....which I love also. To each their own.
 
I bought a 110 myself some time ago and I noticed a little side to side blade play. So that is normal? I know I am weird for saying this, I dont like any blade play. I do love that knife though. Is there a way to tighten up the side to side play?
 
what changed it all for me was when i learned how to put a pocket clip on my bucks. i don't know why they don't come that way.
 
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