Opinions on the Buck 110

[Teflon_Synapses]

Hey guys,

Im looking to get a new knife that can really hold up to not only daily, but tough tasks. I have been a big fan of tactical knifes, but had my interest peeked with the 110. One of the guys I work with is a navy vet an says that the 110 is all the was carried onbored. So my thinking is that if it can hold up to all the cutting task on a navy ship it can hold up to mine.

Thoughts?

[Miles]

The Buck 110 is a classic pattern, basically a tank that can withstand heavy abuse. It's generally considered to be too big and heavy for practical pocket carry, day-to-day city living, but if you don't mind using the belt sheath then I believe that the 110 would take good care of you. The 110 is certainly a beefy, solidly built workhorse, but if you plan to be doing heavy heavy work with it that may involve prying of some sort you may wish to consider a fixed blade instead. For fixed, I prefer the US made Ka-Bar Becker line of knives, but that's another thread topic entirely.

Best bet is to get your hands on a 110 and see if it feels right to you. Good luck!

[kbuzbee]

Pretty much says it all. Great post.

Ken

[Legion]

I carried a 110 on my belt every day when I was working in the bush doing farm work, so it got a lot of heavy use. They are well made and strong. They take a good edge, but the steel is on the slightly softer side, so it needed touching up a little more often than some other knives I have owned. But it was easier to touch up, so YMMV.

[OldSchoolYoungin]

Outside of weight and no pocket clip, you'd be hard pressed to find a single thing wrong with the Buck 110.

[bones59]

I would like to add. A buck 110 is very close in ability to a fixed blade, but unlike a fixed blade a 110 in a belt case will hardly draw a second look.

[Legion]

I would like to add. A buck 110 is very close in ability to a fixed blade, but unlike a fixed blade a 110 in a belt case will hardly draw a second look.

Unless you are in Australia, the UK, most of Europe....

[Teflon_Synapses]

Thanks for the info guys

[diamondtim]

I just picked up a vintage one yesterday! I've wanted one for over 35 years, but allowed myself to buy something else instead. Big Mistake!

Do yourself a favor and get a vintage Buck 110 instead of all the imitators.

[kzoo1]

Get one. I've had one for 20 years. It's been bullet proof.

[Toxic515]

Get one. I've had one for 20 years. It's been bullet proof.

about 30 here.. same song. great knife!

[Joe_Karp]

Seek out an older 110. The 440C steel used on the 60's and 70's blades is superior to the current 420HC now issued. Good luck, the 110 was my first real knife in '63 as a Scout.

[camjr]

I've had one for 35 years. Great blade. I don't carry it as much as I used to when camping or generally spending time in the woods (I've gone to fixed blade knives), and generally prefer a small folder in the pocket when in the office or around town. You can't go wrong if it fits your needs.

[Acmemfg]

Have had a Buck 110 since 1975; it was the first "good knife" I owned. Still a great piece of equipment. Built to last many years...mine will be handed down for at least a generation.

[Relayer56]

Got one in my jeans pocket right now. Usually do when I'm around the house. Iconic American-made knife. The weight feels good in there to me (YMMV, of course). While not one of the modern "supersteels", Buck's 420HC is a fine blade.

[nymtber]

I will add, they come razor sharp from Buck...My Kershaw OD-1 flipper came really sharp, but the buck would zip hairs off my arm without thinking twice!

However I never got into hunting so now I have a nice 110 I don't even use lol

[MrMurphy]

I generally use Spydercos and Benchmades, but the old 110, somewhat like an old cop carrying a .38 revolver, can still get it done.

It's not as new, shiny or 'cool' as other knives, but it's a classic for a reason, it gets the job done.