Why I have a fondness for the Buck 110 Folding Hunter

[dks]

the 110s are always lookers

[ThePeacent]

it goes to show, a knife to rely on...
as the TV show progresses and seasons go by, Rick Grimes from the Walking dead abandons his assisted Gerber knives, his OHO folders and the waved Southern Grind he carries in favor of a 110



which has become his knife of choice in the post-apocalyptic earth.
He's survived so far, so I bet the decision is founded!! 

Buck 110 was the first to come, and the last one to go away 

[VICMAN]

it goes to show, a knife to rely on...

Buck 110 was the first to come, and the last one to go away

[this_is_nascar]

For us 110 virgins, where do you suggest we purchase our first, to have our cherries popped?


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[Barry Rowland]

I picked up mine at Dunhams, a sporting goods/gun store here in our area.  I'd think Amazon would offer a good price.  I'm brand new at the 110 game myself!

[Nix]

For us 110 virgins, where do you suggest we purchase our first, to have our cherries popped?

That depends on your budget.

New: Walmart runs some specials where you can score a standard 420HC one for less than $40, maybe around $30. The internet's big river has the standard 420HC models for around $40. They also have several cool semi-custom options for a bit more. I bought an "Alaskan Guide" version from Cabela's once. This version has a black oxide blade coated blade made of S30V. This is a semi-custom Buck for less than $100. (Still have it, love it.) Or order exactly what you want from Buck's custom web site. That'll run a bit more and take a 4-5 weeks to get to you.

The custom knives from the Buck custom shop are really nice, with tighter tolerances and better overall fit & finish. Are they worth double to triple the cost of a stock 110? Tough call. I've yet to meet a 110 I didn't like. I had one standard 110 which had a little blade play and slop, but it was still a good user. A custom Buck will still cost less than many Benchmade or Spyderco knives, and definitely less than a Sebenza. And the Buck will out-cut a Sebenza every day (I say this as a happy Sebenza owner.). To me, a 110 fan, the custom Bucks seem like a relative bargain. But for a guy looking for a regular 110 for EDC, they're probably on the expensive side. It's almost impossible to beat the relative value of a 420HC Buck at the $40 price point.

Used: Pawn shops, EBay, Craig's List, antique stores.

Happy hunting!

[Kampfer]

Walmart has it for under $30 out the door

[LoopCutter]

Walmart has it for under $30 out the door

+1, the Walmart package is with a nylon style sheath. 

I was at a Sports Academy in TerreHaute In and they had 110 w/leather sheath for same price. 

You may be able to order Walmart online for the lowest price, with free s&h.




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[VICMAN]

Good suggestions on purchasing a Buck 110.
Glad to hear you are interested in trying a 110 nascar!

[dks]

I suggest the paperstone version because:

a. Less weight
b.  You do not get the metallic smell on your hands from the brass. 

[this_is_nascar]

Thanks everyone.

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[pfrsantos]

it goes to show, a knife to rely on...
as the TV show progresses and seasons go by, Rick Grimes from the Walking dead abandons his assisted Gerber knives, his OHO folders and the waved Southern Grind he carries in favor of a 110

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which has become his knife of choice in the post-apocalyptic earth.
He's survived so far, so I bet the decision is founded!! 

Buck 110 was the first to come, and the last one to go away

Nice catch!

 

When I see some of the "toy-knives" they use, it really looks like they're just trying to push some fancy-looking-not-for-hard-work knives. About time someone uses a real work horse.

 

[Aloha]

Been eyeing the 5160 version recently.  While the 420 Buck uses and built their reputation on is likely all I'll ever "need" I am really liking the 5160.  Whats a virgin to do     

[Nix]

Been eyeing the 5160 version recently.  While the 420 Buck uses and built their reputation on is likely all I'll ever "need" I am really liking the 5160.  Whats a virgin to do   

A difficult decision.

I love my 5160 Buck 110. Great edge....you know...it's 5160....

[Mechanickal]

What the hell...
Is my name...

Doing on the challenge list?!
:shrug"

[Nix]

What the hell...
Is my name...

Doing on the challenge list?!
:shrug"

Well it sounded like you were going to get yerself a 110 and I just figured you'd want to try it out with a challenge. But I understand if delays or local laws limit your participation.  Just do the best you can.

Hey, think we can get a 30-day Buck badge for this challenge? 

[Mechanickal]

What the hell...
Is my name...

Doing on the challenge list?!
:shrug"

Well it sounded like you were going to get yerself a 110 and I just figured you'd want to try it out with a challenge. But I understand if delays or local laws limit your participation.  Just do the best you can.

Hey, think we can get a 30-day Buck badge for this challenge? 

If those guys at customs would start working instead of drinking coffee...

[zoidberg]

Hey, think we can get a 30-day Buck badge for this challenge? 

I'm sure we could do that.
Note though that rules permitting, one can participate in multiple challenges but will only get the badge for one of them.

[Nix]

Hey, think we can get a 30-day Buck badge for this challenge? 

I'm sure we could do that.
Note though that rules permitting, one can participate in multiple challenges but will only get the badge for one of them.

Absolutely. I'm a one-knife per challenge kinda guy anyway. Earlier I said we should start a 110 challenge on the 15th of March, but it occurs to me that the current 30-day PX challenge won't finish up until 16 Mar. Perhaps we should start the 110 challenge on the 17th or 18th of March to allow people finishing up the PX challenge to join in on a Buck 110 challenge. You guys good with that?

[VICMAN]

It's ok with me.

[SteveC]

Maybe it would be a good time to get back on track and start the challenge at the 1st of the month like they used to 

[Nix]

Maybe it would be a good time to get back on track and start the challenge at the 1st of the month like they used to 

Well, that would make some sense. 01 April? 

 

[VICMAN]

Any time you pick is fine with me.

[Barry Rowland]

Me too!

[sak60]

Been eyeing the 5160 version recently.  While the 420 Buck uses and built their reputation on is likely all I'll ever "need" I am really liking the 5160.  Whats a virgin to do   

A difficult decision.

I love my 5160 Buck 110. Great edge....you know...it's 5160....

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110 in 5160 would be a great combo.
I considered it when I bought  my two 74-80’s,
Now I’m thinking about it again, although I prefer the grind on the older blades personally.

[zrxoa1]

May ask where in Indiana you are?,

I live in Richmond.
My sister and brother-in-law have lived in Fort Wayne since 1980

Cool!  While I have lived here in Georgetown, KY since 2006, I’m from Connersville, Indiana.   Go back there every so often to visit the mothers...(mine and my wife’s...)

Might have to meet up for a drink sometime!




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[ThundahBeagle]

This post took me back a few years, to when I was a kid that wanted one badly but couldn't raise the money for one and had a cheap Pakistani lookalike for a brief period of time.  Well....my son (Spartan 19) has one and it's riding alongside my GAK at the moment on my belt.  Tomorrow I'm going to have my own! 

Barry, we must've come up at about the same time. In the early 80's I got my hands on one of those Pakistani knock-offs as well. Even before I ever handled a Buck 110, I thought the Pakistani version seemed either rickety or stiff - and that was different parts of the same knife.

Wanted a Buck 110 or 112 for a long time.

In the early to mid 90's, I found and settled on a Japanese made Browning model 810 folding locker. It is a black composite handle with Rosewood inlay. Nice knife, for sure, and it's done well for me in my light use of it, but I still get that tugging feeling when I see a Buck 110. I'll break down and get one someday

[ThundahBeagle]

I'm not convinced that comparing the Buck 110 to a tactical folder is fair. It was meant to take the length out of a fixed hunting blade during travel.

Comparing this to the fixed blade, lightweight injection molded handle Jaakari Puukko that is being offered in the GAW, the Puukko is 175 grams to Buck's 205 (someone earlier in the thread weighed it).

And what if the Puukko came with a more traditional material handle? Probably would be very close in weight. I want that Puukko but I'm guessing the Buck in its sheath would be more acceptable in polite company than the Puukko in its sheath...

The thing is...the 110 is a knife that was designed for the purpose of being used as a hunting tool smaller and lighter than a typical hunting knife. Those tactical knives are designed as weapons first.

Not everything has to be tactical. It drives me bananas the number of folks who insist on tactical while pushing a stroller through the mall, but that's just me.

[Barry Rowland]

I think we did T Beagle!  The Browning's were no slouches knife wise in themselves.  I always liked their products.
+1 on the whole tactical thing!  I love shiny chrome and brass!

[ThundahBeagle]

Picked one up today, as I reported in other posts. Classic yet not classic. I got a year 2011 new old stock forest green Ecolite Paperstone version. Intensely sharp out of the box. Incredibly light yet as far as I can tell, rugged. And did I mention sharp? Wicked shaahhp.

Not tactical. Just strong yet lightweight. It'd be great for hiking and camping