Thoughts on my new Buck 110

Well, natural materials require some care, but how heavily are you planning on using the knife? Stag (and I presume elk horn) will benefit from a soak in mineral oil every few months, but should hold up well to anything but the most intense abuse. The various wood finishes are pretty well sealed, and should stand up to almost anything. The Koa seems to have a little less heavy of a finish, and might stain more, but I'm just speculating, and haven't had any problems with any of them.

I love the BG42, and assume it is a step up from ATS-34. Can't see a reason to prefer the ATS34 over BG42, but wouldbe glad to hear from someone if there is one.
 
BG-42 is a better steel than ATS-34. It is harder and tougher. Some of the differences are that BG-42 is probably tougher to sharpen, but will hold an edge longer
 
Folsom- I'm planning on using the knife as a daily carry blade. I'm sure I'll have something to back it up as far as for REALLY heavy usage, but I just want something nice, and a little different to have around and admire while I'm cutting food, opening an envelope, or cutting up boxes. I would be interested to know if you've had any experience with the Asian Waterbuffalo horn scales? What kind of mineral oil would you suggest soaking the knife in? and how do you clean it afterwords?

Say, just a thought, do fingergrooves make a difference (i'm thinking more ease of use) in the knife? also, do having rivets on the knife make the scales any more secure?

Thank You for putting up with my incessant questions, I'm new to this knife world, and I don't really have anyone to teach me these things! :o :eek: Sorry:(
 
Hey, I just make it all up as I go along...

I have a knife with the older version of the asian waterbuffalo (ridged, not smooth). It is quite a hard material, and I haven't soaked it at all, don't think it needs it. The stag handled one I have started to look a little dull, and someone on the forums suggested mineral oil. I just let the whole knife soak for a day or so, and wiped it down. It really brought the sheen out in the stag, and cleaned up real well.

I don't think the rivets matter at all anymore, and haven't had them in any of the 110's I've bought. Fingergrooves are a personal preference, really. In my large hands, the make the grip a little more secure, but it feels a little smaller.

Good luck!
 
Just to stick in my two cents

I've found that after a while the jigged portions of the AWB scales will develop a greenish "stuff". I haven't tried to clean it yet but it looks like it will come out with a good, stiff toothbrush. Maybe it's due to acidy sweat or something exclusive to certain people. FOLSOM, how do yours look. you've had yours for a while too haven't you?
As far as toughness goes, this knife is a tank. I don't use my knives real hard, but the AWB feels like it could take some abuse. It's also quite heavy so maybe the finger grooves will lighten it up a bit.
BTW, you can view mine on the link below.

Later,
Alex
 
Good thread you guys.., and thanks for all the information on the Custom Bucks! I'm gonna have to take a look :)





"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
Thanks to the IRS and the Texas Attorney General, I've received a chunk of money from my ex-wife for back child support. To celebrate, a small portion will be going to a fine new knife.

That said, let me say that this was not my first choice. I was planning on something like an Al Mar SERE 2000. After reading this thread, I'm drawn back to a familiar friend. The first real knife I ever owned was a Buck 110. Now I can have it my way.

I'm thinking about going with the nickel silver bosters, BG-42 blade with no serrations, walnut pistol grip handle slabs with no finger grooves, and black leather sheath.

I've read your opinions about the natural handle materials, like stag or horn, but not much has been written about the others. I like the "mental image" of the pistol grips. Did anyone find them to be disappointing or wish they had done it differently? Does anyone agree with my choice?

Also, I like the "one-hand opening, clip-carry, techno-wonder knives". Has anyone had difficulty getting used to the weight of the 110 again?

Thanks for the feedback and getting me revved up over an old friend with a new twist. It's like your wife getting a makeover and falling in love with her all over again.
 
Tangstamp,
Just thought I'd let you know that while I don't have any experience with this handle material, if you dig a little deeper on the PCKS site you'll see that it was in fact Pete's favorite.

Alex
 
Oneslowbird,
The knives on your link are GORGEOUS!!!!! Kudos, on some fine selections. I was thinking about getting something like the Almar SERE, but now, I'm thinking about really just getting a Custom 110! Just one question, is the Buck/Strider that you have on the link the full-size or the mini spearpoint? also, how do you find the tip strength? will it take some prying, or would it be better to go with the tanto for a back-up to the 110? I've decided to go with Buck for my user knives, just because of their customer service! Simply put, awesome!!
 
hmmm, I guess the secret is out. My three are:
1. Checkered Cherrywood with Light Gold or Champaign Ionfusion and brass bolsters.
2. Asian Water Buffalo Horn (jigged), with high polish blade and my name with 2000 engraved on blade.
3. Stag and BG-42, of course. ( this is the user if we get invaded ).
 
Those are some excellent choices, especially the stag. I really struggled with the idea of stag, but I have knives in stag. I wanted something different. Plus, the BG-42 makes it "exotic" enough to overcome what I lose by not having the stag slabs. I've enjoyed playing with the different combinations in my head. Had a lot of fun with not making up my mind right away as well. I finally placed my order this morning. Got it engraved, too. On the front bolster. Changed my mind about the leather sheath though. Went with the cordura. I think it sets off the pistol grips.

Now, I'm just waiting. *sigh*
 
SpyderJon,

Thanks for the compliments.( It really gets me off :D )
I've been experimenting with different lighting and backgrounds with my pics and have come up with a few better ones. I'll be adding them on the weekend. The Bucks came out great. Really captured the texture and grain of the handles.
I really love my Pete's 110s. They are perfect in every way. I still can't get up the nerve to use them hard. Mostly cardboard. For work (chemical plant) I still use my standard 110. It's definately a workhorse, and that 420HC just refuses to rust or stain no matter what I stick it in.
My Strider is the large SP. The blade width is almost double a normal knife. The liners are also very thick. The lock is great. It doesn't click . It clunks. Very secure.
I dont think it would have any trouble prying anything within reason. There was a review a little while back. Someone stabbed it 1/2 in. into a pine board then pushed sideways. It popped out a 1/2 chunk of wood.
I don't use mine very much for utility work. With the blade that thick it doesnt cut cardboard and such very well. I usually use mine to hack through stuff in my yard and garden. It works great for that.
Quite a few people have mentioned reprofiling for utility work but I wont do it. If I want to do cutting like that I'll use one of my 110s. :)

Later,
Alex
 
Tangstamp,
Be sure to let us know how the knife comes out! I've thought about the pistol grip design, but I'm just wondering how they look in person! I'm sure that they'll come off great though!

Oneslowbird,
Since you carry your knives occasionally, how do you find the Nickel silver holds up against the brass for scratch resistance?

-Thanks,
 
Thanks, SpyderJon.

When it gets here, I'll let you all know how it came out. Maybe I'll manage a picture or two. I'm curious about the nickel silver bolsters as well.
 
I don't think that there is much difference between the two as far as scratch resistance goes. The NS may be a little harder, but when you do scratch it you can really notice it.
They come from Pete's with a perfect mirror finish, so you can't even pick the knife up without dulling the finish with fingerprints. The NS does shine up easier on your shirt tail than the brass does.

Alex
 
Mine is BG-42, NS bolsters and dark walnut, in a black leather sheath. I have more expensive and higher-tech knives, but there is just somehting about 110.
 
Originally posted by Big D1


...I was going to order one with the Sambar stag scales, nickel silver bolsters and pins, and BG-42 satin finish blade. A question for owners with the nickel silver bolstered 110's. Does it also have nickel silvered liners? If it does, I wonder if the nickel silvered 110's would be lighter than the brass bolstered and brass liner knives?
Big D1
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I ordered my n/s bolter/BG-42/sambar stag 110 about 1 year ago and the bolsters and liners appeared to be milled from the same piece of material...perhaps they weren't but if now the fit is so tight I cannot tell it.

I love that knife perhaps more than any other in my "collection..." It certanly gets the best care (it only come out to hunt critters).
 
Nice thread, and beautiful knives! My Buck 110 is something like 25 years old now. Still in good condition. Recently polished up the brass bolsters and tung oiled the natural wood handle slabs. Looks great. have no idea what steel they were using back then, but then I don't carry this baby much any more. Used to be my primary camping knife until I realized I could get a really nice FB of the same size at half the weight, so I abandoned the 110, but I still keep it looking pretty.
 
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