What do you think about the Buck 110 Folding knife?

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As we all know, Christmas will be here before we know it. My father in law is an avid hunter, as I am. The thing is, he is old school when it comes to hunting. He doesn't like camos and stuff like that, so usually every year I end up getting him some shotgun slugs, or some powerbelts. Well, earlier this year when we went shooting, I got too see in his shooting drawer and has well over 20 boxes of slugs, so I thought I would get him something different. I thought about getting him a wave like mine, but than i remembered he is no fan of multi-tools, so that wouldn't work. Than I remembered he used to have a buck prince, which so did i, but he loved that knife and carried it for years, than one day he lost it at work, and was rightfully mad. I have been thinking about stepping it up for him and getting him the Buck 110 Folding knife, which is also made of 420HC steel. I have heard alot of people say its a good knife, but do you think It would be a good gift for him? He loves American made knives, and I think he would not only use it for hunting, but possibly for EDC. What do you think about the knife? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
 
its an icon. i think it is a wonderful gift.

cabelas has a nice model with a blade made from s30v.
 
It's a classic. It's strong. It's reliable. It'll last for years and years (and years...)
It's a great value. Well made of good materials. Made in the USA. It's pretty hefty, not really a "pocket knife" IMO.

It's available in many different versions - Cabela's has a few, as already mentioned, and of course you can also order from the Buck Custom Shoppe.
It'll cost more, but you'll get top fit and finish, with blade steel, bolsters, and handle material of your choice.
 
110 is my favorite knife,but if he loved his 501,why not get him another?They are a better edc piece.
 
Well, he didn't because he was hoping to get one for christmas, which I feel bad cause i didn't get him one, but I am hoping to make up for it this year with a 110. He has a drawer full of pocket knives, but he was given that buck by the company he works for, and usually doesn't have time to run and buy a knife, so he is carrying an old case "ten dot" made in the 70's, which has the original stainless steel. He just carries it when he doesn't have another knife. He always complains about it not holding an edge, because it is one of the first Case models to use stainless steel. Other than the buck stainless steels, he only swears by the old carbon steel knives. I saw he has a knife in his drawer. Its an old schrade he carried for about 10 years. Well worn and the blades are dark, but he always said about that knife, he either swore by it or at it. Than he got the back, which he just always swore by. Thanks for the help with the 110, I really hope he will like it. I am thinking about going in the next week or 2 to buy one because with hunting season approaching in the next 2 months, it will be hard to keep them in stock.
 
My dad has one from the 70s. Personally, I couldn't use it as my EDC. It's big, heavy, doesn't have a clip (not sure if newer ones do or don't), and requires 2 hands for opening. Other than that, it's a great knife.
 
The Buck 110 is a great knife!
In fact, of all the knives I own (and I have quite a collection) the Buck 110 is the one I carry everyday.

Yeah, it's a little on the heavy side....but nothing that a sheath and a strong belt can't fix.

Yeah, it's not the easiest or the quickest knife to open with one hand....but I honestly can't recall the last time I had to use one hand to open my knife.
And if you must use one hand, it's not that hard....just pinch the blade between the thumb and index finger and give a little wrist snap. The weight of the handle will open and lock the blade.

Yeah, the brass shows scratches and also tarnishes....but the scratches just add character to the knife, and metal polish keeps the tarnish away.

Yeah, it has a delicate tip....but it's not designed to be a pry-bar....and a fine tip is far more useful than a semi-blunt tip on a knife, in my opinion.

So why do I carry it instead of my Spydercos and my Benchmades and my Kershaws?

Well, I'll tell you....

It's just a fantastic cutting machine....and that, after all, is the whole purpose of a knife!
The handle is so comfortable to hold and use....no sharp points or uncomfortable pocket-clip to dig in to your hand when really applying pressure.
The lock is strong and secure and reliable....this lock has been forgiving human error for over forty years.
Pinned construction means that there are no screws that could become loose and get lost.
It's made in the USA by my fellow countrymen (and women).
It has a rich tradition and history behind it.
It has a life time warranty from a company that stands behind their product 100%.
It's what one would call a "working man's knife".
And it's simply beautiful too....


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One of my very favorite Buck 110's, the Alaskan Guide Buck 110 from Cabela's.
It's also one of the best deals in the knife industry right now, in my opinion.


And remember, unlike some other knives, nobody is ever ashamed to be seen with a Buck 110. ;)



Good luck,
Allen.
 
I love my Buck 110! Allthough it is not my EDC it does get carried on some days. (On my belt right now.) Anyone who appritiates knives would love to have a 110 in there collection. I think it would be a great gift. M
 
allenC said:
The Buck 110 is a great knife!
In fact, of all the knives I own (and I have quite a collection) the Buck 110 is the one I carry everyday.

Yeah, it's a little on the heavy side....but nothing that a sheath and a strong belt can't fix.

Yeah, it's not the easiest or the quickest knife to open with one hand....but I honestly can't recall the last time I had to use one hand to open my knife.
And if you must use one hand, it's not that hard....just pinch the blade between the thumb and index finger and give a little wrist snap. The weight of the handle will open and lock the blade.

Yeah, the brass shows scratches and also tarnishes....but the scratches just add character to the knife, and metal polish keeps the tarnish away.

Yeah, it has a delicate tip....but it's not designed to be a pry-bar....and a fine tip is far more useful than a semi-blunt tip on a knife, in my opinion.

So why do I carry it instead of my Spydercos and my Benchmades and my Kershaws?

Well, I'll tell you....

It's just a fantastic cutting machine....and that, after all, is the whole purpose of a knife!
The handle is so comfortable to hold and use....no sharp points or uncomfortable pocket-clip to dig in to your hand when really applying pressure.
The lock is strong and secure and reliable....this lock has been forgiving human error for over forty years.
Pinned construction means that there are no screws that could become loose and get lost.
It's made in the USA by my fellow countrymen (and women).
It has a rich tradition and history behind it.
It has a life time warranty from a company that stands behind their product 100%.
It's what one would call a "working man's knife".
And it's simply beautiful too....


knives223.jpg


knives220.jpg

One of my very favorite Buck 110's, the Alaskan Guide Buck 110 from Cabela's.
It's also one of the best deals in the knife industry right now, in my opinion.


And remember, unlike some other knives, nobody is ever ashamed to be seen with a Buck 110. ;)



Good luck,
Allen.
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Thats a nice knife! I noticed that is one of the ones discussed before with the S30V metal. Don't know if I should get that or the 420HC, which is what he loves. What is the price difference?
 
I was just informed too that when I buy them to watch out for some buck knives that are made in china? Be sure to buy one that says Buck USA on the tang stamp. I was told most of them just say buck on the front of the blade, but when you flip it over is where you may see "china".
 
I was just informed too that when I buy them to watch out for some buck knives that are made in china?
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The Buck 110 is made in the USA, so no worries. If you'd like to know which Buck knives are made in the USA and which are imported, they are clearly labeled at the Buck website.

I think the Buck 110 would make an excellent gift.
 
It's big, heavy, doesn't have a clip (not sure if newer ones do or don't), and requires 2 hands for opening.
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No clips. They are made to be carried in sheathes, on the belt.

The Buck 110 is a very durable knife, and I have no doubt that he would enjoy it. It fills the hand very well. There is a lot of people that do EDC them, and they make excellent woods folders. However, like previous posters mentioned it is a heavy knife and on the larger side. If he already carries a knife in the woods for gutting, etc... maybe a 112 Ranger would be appropriate. It is priced comparably (maybe a tinch more than) the 110, but it is a tad smaller and lighter.
 
Sweet! Good deal! Glad to know thats one thing I don't have to worry about. I am gonna have to go here pretty soon and get one, because like I said before, the archery season here opens in about 2 and a half months, and they will be hard to come by than at walmart.
 
jdailey4206966 said:
As we all know, Christmas will be here before we know it. My father in law is an avid hunter, as I am. The thing is, he is old school when it comes to hunting. He doesn't like camos and stuff like that, so usually every year I end up getting him some shotgun slugs, or some powerbelts. Well, earlier this year when we went shooting, I got too see in his shooting drawer and has well over 20 boxes of slugs, so I thought I would get him something different. I thought about getting him a wave like mine, but than i remembered he is no fan of multi-tools, so that wouldn't work. Than I remembered he used to have a buck prince, which so did i, but he loved that knife and carried it for years, than one day he lost it at work, and was rightfully mad. I have been thinking about stepping it up for him and getting him the Buck 110 Folding knife, which is also made of 420HC steel. I have heard alot of people say its a good knife, but do you think It would be a good gift for him? He loves American made knives, and I think he would not only use it for hunting, but possibly for EDC. What do you think about the knife? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
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If he *really* loves American made knives, have a look-see at some of the Bark River knives. Nothing against Buck, but the 110 is a fairly pedestrian device compared to some of the magical blades that BRKT is turning out - I am quite sure your dad will be thrilled with just about anything in their catalog.
 
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