Whitch of these 4 folders will last longer

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I am planning on getting one of these:

1- New Spyderco police with FFG (am in love already)
2- A Spyderco Military
3- Buck 110
4- BM 710 ( my second one)

What folder will last the longest if they get the exact same use by exact same user and why (please:D) Please

take overall construction and lock type into account.
 
get one of the more expensive ones and throw in a Buck 110 for kicks since they are pretty cheap. I have no idea which would last longer, but any of them will give you good service. Military and police are probably the best cutters.
 
I would say the 710. Tough, tough knife.

Well, maybe the Police... Lockbacks last a long time, too.

Since you're talking about lasting longest, I would put the Military last because it's a linerlock. Supposedly they're going to wear out faster as a consequence of the mechanism, the way it functions. But while it lasts, the Military is certainly a tough knife - tougher than the Police I would like to think.

The Buck 110 is also very tough... My dad has one from the 70s, although he hardly uses/used it.
 
Knives that are properly treated are family heirlooms to be passed down, and they should last forever.

If you don't throw them or cut wire or pry manholes open or abuse them in other ways, and if they're afforded the respect of quality tools they'll be among the things you leave behind when you no longer have need of them.

I fully intend to leave my knives to my kids, and I expect them to do the same with them someday.
 
My 2 cents, If you want a 110 get an early one that is still tight, (remember they are pinned construction), 2 dots, 440c steel, are still very affordable on the bay.
Don't discount the Spydie Mili because of the liner lock, they are well fit and that is the key to longevity on these.
Spydie Police, another pinned lock back.

My choice,

1. 710
2. Mili
3. Police
4. 110
 
Assuming really abusive use in a high wear enviroment, I'd suspect the following order.

1- BM 710 ( my second one)
2- New Spyderco police with FFG (am in love already)
3- A Spyderco Military
4- Buck 110
 
HOUNDDAWG said:
If you don't throw them or cut wire or pry manholes open or abuse them in other ways, and if they're afforded the respect of quality tools they'll be among the things you leave behind when you no longer have need of them.
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Well said. Any of the knives you've listed will outlast you if properly treated. Get the one you like the best, get a quality sharpener like the Sharpmaker to keep it in top form and you're set.
 
Of the choices you provided....I'd say the Buck 110 would last the longest,as long as it's not abused & it's properly maintained.
I have uncles & cousins that have had their same 110's 20-30yrs now.They still lock up solid with zero blade play.
Get yourself a custom & you could pass it down to your son.
 
Enjoy the new knives! For 30 bucks a 110 seems like a steal these days!

let us know what you think of the police.......
 
I have a Cabela's 110, it is lovely and the handle is incredibly solid, but I noticed that the blade is not as stable as the one on some of my better other folders, say a Delica. You can wiggle it a bit from side to side without excessive force. Am I alone with this experience?
 
I think the Buck 110 is probably the most durable of the group. But any decent knife should last a lifetime if used respectfully.
 
Can't speak for the other knives, but I have a 110 from '74 that's still going strong, no wobble what so ever and has seen some very hard use over the years.


Gautier
 
I have a Police that I got in the early 90s and it's still going strong. Had to loctite the clip screws, because they kept coming loose. My Buck 110 that I purchased in 1965 is still in very good shape. The blade is narrower than it once was, but it still locks up as good as the day I bought it.

With the Buck 110, be sure to check the blade play when it is closed. Last year I purchased a second Buck 110, and checked out 5 knives before I found one that didn't have excessive play when closed. They were all fine when open.
 
Gautier said:
Can't speak for the other knives, but I have a 110 from '74 that's still going strong, no wobble what so ever and has seen some very hard use over the years.


Gautier
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Ditto except I got mine in the late 60's.
 
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