Which Buck 110 the best

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I was wondering if I should spend the money on a buck 110 chairman if it is worht it for practical use or just in a display? The custom Buck knifes do many people use them or just wall hangers? Also how well do Buck 110 Autos work are they worth the money?
 
The Chairman series 110 is just like any other 110 so unless you are partial to it's look and materials a standard 110 will do you just as well for less money. As far as the custom shop knives go I use/carry some but others I do not. Guess it depends on the materials used and the individual. Buck does not make autos. All of the ones you see are aftermaket conversions. I've heard some are better than others but have no personal experience with them/
 
Now that's a question that will open a big can of worms. ;)There are those here that will tell you that any 110 made after 1981 isn't worth spit. :rolleyes: That's an opinion and should be taken as such and not as fact.

If you are going to use them as a throwing knife, you'd be better off staying with the less expensive ones, but the Chairman version and any other custom will be just as functional as a plain one with the exception (in my opinion) those with the full "chipped flint" blade. If all you want is a user, why spend the extra?

It all depends on how much pride of ownership and showing off the knife means to you. If you like the idea of being able to whip out a fancy one to impress your buddies or just to enjoy using it, go for what you like.

I myself carry a 110 from the custom shop to use, but it isn't one of the high dollar ones. Those and the fancy limited editions stay home, safe and sound unless I'm going somewhere and plan on doing some showing off.
 
Really depends on your opinion of the steels. Some people prefer other steels which makes the Custom Shop option better for them.

I have carried several of my Custom Shops. Took a DM/elk factory 110 with me to OEF since it was what I wanted with me.

Life is too short to make too many compromises. Most of us compromise on many things along the way, the knife I carry will not be one of those things for me.

In the end it is your call. The CS knives are pretty reasonable when you think of the other options out there.
 
I really like the S30V blades on the 110's and own a number of them. But then I like 420hc a lot too. It is an excellent entry level steel. You'll find the grind on a 110 blade to be an excellent slicer no matter which steel you choose. Edge retention is better with S30V but it is harder to sharpen.

If you have never owned a 110 I suggest a base model with leather sheath first. That way you'll find out if you like the size and weight of the knife for about $30 and it is an exceptional knife. Bear in mind the 110 is a belt knife and most find it heavy in the pocket. If you love it like most of us do then decide on a custom shop knife and the upgraded steel and a handle material that pleases you. Another option is to seak out some higher-end on the secondary sale market.

My number one carry 110 is a Jigged Buffalo and Damascus blade. Those blades are no longer available in the Custom Shop however. My second carry 110 is a BG-42/G10 Limited Edition. After that I favor a 1970 knife (4th Version, 1st Edition). That said I do have some special ones put away that will likely never cut a thing.
 
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I'm not a big 110 guy but I completely agree with the statements above. If you have never carried a 110 try a new one you would buy at WW or your sporting goods store. If you enjoy it, great save some money and get a custom shop knife you would love to carry. If you are still fascinated with the knife and want to become a 110-aholic get a safe queen and look at it every day until you need another. Cause its like an addiction that never gets quenched. If you find that the 110 isn't for you buy a VANTAGE...
 
I carried a 110 until I got my Vantage pro. I still collect 110's and carry one of them on ocassion. but the vantage is not so noticable a carry at work
 
Just got the 110 Chairman Series....SAWEEEET!..and the 309 Companion Chairman for a friend as a retirement gift. Very good looking knives, for an extra 20-30 dollars for the 110,(also sheath looks different too), go for it.
 
I like Buck's 420HC, and I have a lot of 110s. I carry a Custom Shop BG-42 clip point or an S30V drop point in a 110, or a 501 in S30V, every day of the week. The Chairman 110 is a great knife, no faults. I don't own a 110 auto, so no input from me.
 
Definitely go full custom if you are looking in the chairman price range. The custom options are pretty good, and the fit and finish receives individual attention at the custom shop. I'm very happy with mine.

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Buck110 fan said:
I was wondering if I should spend the money on a buck 110 chairman if it is worht it for practical use or just in a display? The custom Buck knifes do many people use them or just wall hangers? Also how well do Buck 110 Autos work are they worth the money?
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Autos are aftermarket crap and do nothing except void the lifetime warranty.

I never saw a point to the "Chairman" series. Must be one of the marketing department's dumber ideas.

I suppose it sold a few extra knives. A little here, a little there.......

The regular 110 is the best knife value in knife history. You can also explore e-Bay if you like the older ones better. If you pick up an older one and send it to Buck they will sharpen it and shine it up like new for $7 plus your sending postage. They send it back at their expense.

Customs are another story, and you need to educate yourself a bit before pulling the trigger. There are a lot of options and you can get some help by searching the old threads here and seeing pictures. Many of us do use them.

Good luck!!
 
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Definitely go full custom if you are looking in the chairman price range. The custom options are pretty good, and the fit and finish receives individual attention at the custom shop. I'm very happy with mine.

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What is the handle material on this knife? Looks great.
 
The standard 110 is one heck of a knife.After that it's a personal preference as too blade steel and looks.Good luck in you're journey of finding the best one for you.
 
Buck110 fan said:
I was wondering if I should spend the money on a buck 110 chairman if it is worht it for practical use or just in a display? The custom Buck knifes do many people use them or just wall hangers? Also how well do Buck 110 Autos work are they worth the money?
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The 110 that is in your hand when you need a knife is always the best.

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You won't go wrong with what ever 110 you choose.It's one of the best folding knives ever produced,in my opinion.I also love 112s.
 
Welcome to the Buck forum, Fan.

As you have read, there are many opinions. So versus an opinion here is my story.

Started out with a mid 70's 110 back in the mid 70's. Used it for years and years on deer. Then began accumulating other 110's and tried most all of them on deer. All work great. Then Buck started putting S30V in the Cabelas Alaskan Guide 110 and I evolved to a couple of those as well as a Bass Pro Buck 110 in the 154CPM steel.

I could process a couple of deer with the older steels, including the 420HC and they would start going dull into the third one. With the better steels, I can get into the 4th or 5th deer before they start going dull. I always have several sharp ones along to keep from having to stop to touch up a blade.

Thats my main use of a 110, and no, don't use the fancier customs. And I much prefer the lock back design of the 110.

And folks are right about the autos. Buck doesn't make or warranty them. I do have a few that seem to be of good quality tho. And one that I bought knowing it was a fake, that truly is a pile of junque. It lays here and serves as a letter opener.

The search is half the fun!!!
 
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