Buck 110 folding hunter for cheap

[Girodin]

Just an FYI, you can go to Bucks website and order a custom 110, as well as several other knives. I think they have more options for the 110 than others. Just looking at the way I'd order one I could get 30SV steel and G-10 handles for just a bit over $100. If you don't mind spending another $50-$60 elk or water buffalo grips are available.

Considering that a Benchmade Griptillion with the same options is going to be closer to $200 that is a very good price on the Buck. I'd much rather go this route than pay $50+ for the standard 110. But at $14-$28 you really can't go wrong.

http://www.buckknives.com/custom-knife/customizable-110-folding-hunter-knife/CKS110/

The Benchmade is a bit of a straw man though. Benchmades are overpriced for what you get, and sadly their QC seems to be pretty iffy as of late too. I'm not saying Benchmades are bad knives per se. They are not. However, they are not great values. I cannot comment on the $100sih buck because I never handled one. I don't know if in addition to the better materials one is getting better build quality/fit and finish.

Assuming that the fit and finish is improved along with the materials there are likely better values out there. And there are, IMHO, better knives in absolute terms for that money or less. Something like a Spyderco Manix in SV110 for example. Now that said, one of the reasons there are so many knives is that personal style and tastes plays into what people like, sometimes even more than utility. There are some people that would probably prefer the style of a custom buck 110 in SV30 to a Spyderco PM 2. I'm not one of them though.

 

[Girodin]

Buck is one of the finest folding knives on the market as far as I'm concerned. I have been carrying and using them since the 1970s.

Out of curiosity, what other folding knives have you owned and used?

What specifically makes the Buck one of the finest available?

 

[jahwarrior]

That 110 was one of the first lockback knives I ever owned. Went dull pretty fast, and the tip broke off after a year. I was never really interested in getting another.

 

[PowerG]

Found two at a local Walmart a little while ago, clearance priced at $10 each. Bought both of them. It says on the clamshell pack "Knife Made in U.S.A. They came in a collector's tin with a hat pin and Cordura sheath. I owned one of these knives many years ago, they are pretty heavy.

A little trivia regarding the Buck 110: this style knife was a favorite of the Manson Family and one was recovered at the Tate murder scene that had been lost by Susan Atkins. It had a homemade buckskin sheath.

 

[danez71]

Found two at a local Walmart a little while ago, clearance priced at $10 each. Bought both of them. It says on the clamshell pack "Knife Made in U.S.A. They came in a collector's tin with a hat pin and Cordura sheath. I owned one of these knives many years ago, they are pretty heavy.

A little trivia regarding the Buck 110: this style knife was a favorite of the Manson Family and one was recovered at the Tate murder scene that had been lost by Susan Atkins. It had a homemade buckskin sheath.

That's a great deal

I just saw that same thing here for $27 on the morning of the 24th.

Maybe I'll go back this weekend and see if they're clearancing them.

 

[Dog Soldier]

These must be magic knives? If a store can take a 50 dollar knife and sell it for 15 bucks and still make a profit. That is some "Hat Trick"?

 

[PRM]

Out of curiosity, what other folding knives have you owned and used?

What specifically makes the Buck one of the finest available?

Over the years there is probably not many that I haven't either owned, handled, stocked or sold. I had a cutlery business from 2005-2014. I have some higher end knives in my personal collection like the Scagel Folding Hunter, and some mid-range knives... Emerson CQC, Super CQC -7, Benchmade autos, and Custom Shop Buck 110s. I have also owned and used a lot of the quality cheaper knives ($50 or less). I will use a cheaper knife on tasks I would cringe to put a $200-$500 dollar knife too. My last deployment to Afghanistan was in 2009-2010. On that foray to the sand box I took the Emerson Super CQC-7 and a Victorinox Trekker - wanna guess what got used the most??? The Swiss Army knife .

As far as specifics on the Buck 110. It's a classic design. Buck has a Custom Shop where you can go on-line and custom build a 110. A variety of scales, bolsters, and steel (blades) are available. Although, more pricey than a standard 110, you can really get a personalized knife. I got sold on the company back in 2005. I had purchased one of the Custom Shop 110s off of Ebay. Beautiful stag scales really made this gem stand out. Unfortunately, when the knife arrived it had some issues not shown in the listing. The blade had been aggressively buffed by the previous owner. I called the Custom Shop and they said they could replace the blade. A week later, I had my knife back with a new blade. The cost which included return shipping was $10. The lady at the Custom Shop told me they wanted happy customers and when you buy a Buck, you buy it for life.

My daily carry is pretty traditional, it's a Case Trapper with Sambar Stag scales.

 

[PowerG]

I carried one of the 110's the other day, hoping I didn't have to use it for anything lol. It really is a classic design. It is very sharp from the factory, as I expected it to be.

 

[X-Rap]

I gave each of my kids a 110 for Christmas as it is a classic that every outdoors man or woman should have in their collection.
My grandfather carried the line years ago in his hardware store and never was without a razor sharp Stockman.
I personally have had poor luck with the 110 locks and gave up on them over 30 years ago so I'm giving them another shot.

 

[DDDWho]

This is my 110 from about 1973. Macassar ebony scales and all. Its cleaned deer and quail and everything in between. I have nothing bad to say about Buck knifes. I own 6 of um. I find them fairly easy to sharpen with excellent edge retention and tarnish resistant.