Who doesn't own a buck 110?

The Buck 110 is overrated, heavy as a boat anchor and most of them have blade play. Having said that, I have owned my fair share of them. They do cut decently, and I wouldnt mind having one of the titanium models with an upgraded BG42 blades.
 
I never had a 110, I have a 1978 model 112 with brass bolsters and ebony scales. It was my first locking folder.

I keep it to remind me where my fascination with knives started. It is nice to look at, if you like polishing brass every month or so.

I would never carry it, as it is indeed a boat anchor. :(

I prefer forward-balance knives in general. Also, I like blades with holes in them.:D I also prefer frame-locking folders, or well-designed liner locking folders.
 
Had a Buck 110 once. Don't know what kind of crappy steel the blade was made out of, but it would not hold an edge. Gave it away...no more Bucks for me.
 
Originally posted by Don Adelfson
Had a Buck 110 once. Don't know what kind of crappy steel the blade was made out of, but it would not hold an edge. Gave it away...no more Bucks for me.
Click to expand...
Don....I find it very hard to believe that your Buck 110 would not hold an edge. Perhaps it is more like; It would not take an edge as you sharpened it, indicating that, more than likely, you were not sharpening it correctly - perhaps not removing the burr completely?

A properly sharpened 110 holds an edge very well IMO. 110's did not earn the fine reputation they have by having blades of "crappy steel". ;)
 
I don't own one but definately would not mind owning one someday...you know, just to add to the collection;). It's a good working knife that doesn't mind being abused. I doubt it would be an EDC, though.

Planning on getting the 100th anniv. one for my dad for Christmas (his was stolen).

Warthog
 
Buzz here's another shot of the Buck 186 Titanium Folder.

If I consider selling it I'll let you know, I still have the original box, allen wrench, and paperwork.

When this knife came out, it took me almost 2 years to find one.

Probably next to the EKA knives, and the old Brown and Pharr take apart knives, these were the first production Titanium handled, and break down knives produced, when I tried to contact Buck as to why they stopped producing them, I was told by someone in sales that they were discontinued because people were taking them apart, and were having a hard time reassembling them, so they would ship them back to Buck to have them reassembled there.:rolleyes:
 
I don't
I got started on slip joints. Jumped to multi tools and tacticals. Now I make my own and I like the traditional style of the 110 alot. I'll probably have one someday, just not something I would get a lot of use from since I usually carry one of the knives that I made.
 
I bought a Buck 110 about 30 years ago. I have not used it much, to heavy. I took it out and looked at it not long ago, it is very strong, but the fit and finish is not nearly as high as current 110's. It's good to own a classic, but I just don't use it.
 
I don't... I dislike the blade-shape and already have the Duke 500.
Which somehow "jumped" at me, while the 110 just didn't!

The 500 is one of my first and last lockbacks...; I much prefer single-handers. The used 420HC isn't the last word in steel either.
 
Originally posted by Kwaiken56
Don....I find it very hard to believe that your Buck 110 would not hold an edge.
Click to expand...

Well..then don't believe it. Cleaned two rainbow trout and then it wouldn't cut a potato. Exactly what is this great edge holding steel that is used for 110 blades?
 
Have never owned one.

Years ago. . .I resided in the vacinity of Cocoa Beach FL. Hung out at a particular drinking hole near Satellite Beach. Pretty much a biker type bar. All of the biker's carried Buck 110's.

One late afternoon. . .we were at our watering hole (approx. 10) half lit biker's decided to stop in. Shortly after their arrival. . .3 of them decided to see who was fastest at drawing their Buck's to the open and ready position. I think that most have seen that move. . .as quick as possible. . .get the knife out and hold the closed blade between the index finger and thumb. With a quick flick of the wrist the knife is open. . .blade is still being held between the index finger and thumb. Personally, the dumbest thing that I'd ever seen !

Any whoz. . .

As the 3 resident biker's were playing their game of quick draw. . .a waitress walked by with a full tray of beers.

It was the strangest sound that I'd ever heard. There were 3 sounds of knives snapping open. A very loud F word (from one of the bikers). A strange smackin'/slicin' noise. A womans high pitched scream ! A bunch of Oh. . .F@#$'s. A bunch of S words. And even some gigglin'.

Turns out. . .the one biker didn't do too well at holding the blade tightly. And instead of him flicking the knife upward (the palm and wrist is facing the ground) ~ he rolled his wrist over (causing the wrist and palm to face the ceiling). The waitress had walked by them (approx 3' away). . .and the waitress took the blade in the left butt cheek.

I was carring a Case during that time of my life. . . I thought then. . .I'm so happy I don't own a Buck.

Never cared for lock backs anyway !

But. . .like all the knives that we own. . .it's a personal taste thing. To each his or her own !

Rock on. . .ya bunch of Buck lovers ! :D
 
Never owned a Buck 110 until about a month ago. Visited the Buck knife website, liked the shape of the 110's blade, fooled around in Pete's Custom Knife Shop & bought my 1st! Brown Elk horn; finger grooved; no rivets; nickel silver bolsters; 420HC mirror polished blade.
 
I love the 112 and carry it every day. I had a 110 a few years ago and once let somebody borrow it. While he had it he "sharpened" it for me. Pretty much ruined the blade so I just let him keep it. I see another in my future though...
 
Yeah certainly a classic.., and I agree it's one heck of a knife for the $$$. I have a few of them..., and also agree they aern't pocket-friendly, but as Buzz mentioned..., I do think the blade geometry is awfully good for a production knife.


"Hunters seek what they [WANT].., Seekers hunt what they [NEED]"
 
Here's my favorite Buck 110, named the Angry Beaver, from Pete's Custom Knife Shop
Click to expand...
nice pictures, Buzz! Don't you have the one with damascus blade?
would be nice to take a closer look at their damascus, couldn't say much about it looking at PCKS picture.
 
Look what came in the mail today, straight from Mike "the Man" Dye at New Graham. I'm not really into the 110 myself, but I do think it's one of the classic designs of all time. This is the 100 year commemorative edition. As I mentioned to Mike, the secretary at my grad division asked me to sharpen (what I thought was) her Buck 110. Unfortunately it turned out to be some Pakistani piece of crap. So when I found out that she's retiring at the end of the month, I decided to buy her the real deal as a retirement gift. I think she'll enjoy it a helluva lot more than the one she has now.
 

Attachments

  • 110.jpg
    110.jpg
    16.2 KB · Views: 201
Oh yeah...and now I remember why I hate brass so much...I just spent the last 15-20 minutes with my Flitz polishing it up even though it'll be tarnished again in another day or so.
 
I have carried and modified many 110's over the years.Still like them even though I make my own knives.Modified a few 112's also.Gigone,what year were you here and was the bar the "A" Frame? I grew up and still live in Satellite Beach and was a Biker that used to hangout there.What a small world at times.Dave:)
fe56b615.jpg
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top