This buck stuff is out of control...

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I bought the classic 110 i'd say 15 years ago or so. I've carried it on and off, used it a few times. To me it was heavy. But what i loved about it was that my father, grandfather and uncle all had a "version" of the knife whether it was schrade, buck, etc. I recently took it out and messed around with it and got back on the train. I've been toying with a custom 110 for a while now. I just submitted the order the other day for elk handle w/o pins, finger grooves, s30v drop point and nickel bolsters. I chose the natural colored sheath to go with it. Fast forward to last night. I wanted to order a cross draw sheath for it so i would be more likely to carry it and not have it sit in a drawer like my other one. So then today... i ordered your average 110 with finger grooves. I think i'm going to gift my older 110 to my younger brother in hopes that he carries it and i'll carry these two. I'll end up carrying the normal 110 until my custom comes in and then probably alternate. It's funny, the day i bought that original 110, i had debated finger grooves or not. I decided against them because they didn't fit my vision of the "classic" 110, but now i'd like them. I was thinking of going with the cocobolo & drop point version but thought i'd want one of each style blade but with finger grooves.
 
Congratulations! It is hard to beat the rugged good looks and build of the 110. I currently have 8 - 110s in seven different styles and blade steels. My first was a Damascus Stag and I was smitten! I still have it and it served me well since 1989.

As for the weight I never noticed until the lite weight knives came out. I have standard, LT, and slim version. I pick what I think will suit my usage that day and it is nice to have the selection. My favorite is the standard weight 7.2 oz.
 
Finger grooves really work well with lots of folks..My favorite Buck is a 112 with a drop point. It just occurred to me that finger grooves should be just a little lighter..
 
It sounds like it's going to be an awesome 110. Congratulations on the order. I'm sure you'll love it.
 
I’ve carried a finger groove 110 for 30 plus years. I always felt it would have been better if the points were added to the handle instead of the grooves being cut it. It makes it pretty narrow. But it must be a little lighter which is probably better.
 
I've always felt that if a standard brass 'n wood Buck 110 is "too heavy" the "person" making such claim should invest in a gym membership - and use it.
Less than half a pound is not "heavy".

Two Buck 110's weigh less than a loaf of bread. I don't see anyone claiming a loaf of bread is "too heavy".
 
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I havnt seen anyone try to carry a loaf of bread in their front pocket either. Lol
On a belt sheath it should be a nonissue, pocket carry it gets noticeable sometimes.
By itself no but sometimes it is the accumulation of things. For instance, I carry a small back pack with me when hunting in a stand, it is heavier/bulkier than it seems it should be, for the exception of bino's there is nothing particularly heavy and nothing i wnt to remove.
I use to carry a key ring full of keys in my pocket, then one day i said to heck with this and removed all but about 6 keys the removed ones sit in the truck. Made quite a difference.
 
Well. I got the 110 with finger grooves. I think I'm going to get the custom without them if there's still time to change my mind. It Also came with grind marks by where the indent is to release the lock. My 2005 specimen seems to have better fit & finish.
 
SuzukiGS750EZ said:
How can I get the grind marks out of the brass and make it look polished after?
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Get some wet dry sandpaper. Start with about 220 grit, Then go to 320, 400, 600, 800, 1000, 1200, 1500. Keep going up the grits, till you get to the shine you desire. Make sure you completely remove the scratch marks from the last grit, before you move to the next. You can use a little oil on the sandpaper, if you like. Most likely you won't need to go past 4-600.

O.B.
 
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