Buck 110 for everyday carry

[stevem]

While I don't everyday carry.........my folks gave me a 110 when I moved to Colorado and started hunting elk.  This was in 1977.  Then I got another one 5 years later as a going away gift, engraved "Flathead N.F.".  Later I traded the 110 my folks gave me to my brother for my granddads 112 (which my brother had ended up with).  The 110 rides in my pack for every deer and elk hunt as a backup. The 112 rides in my Jeep full time for whenever I need it.   I actually prefer a Mora Clipper as the main knife.  But it looks "dorky" while the 110/112 are manly.

[RJonesRCRV]

I got a Buck 110 finger groove version for my 5 year anniversary at work, but haven't used it in the 5 years Ive had it, but its a nice knife.  I thought it would be too much for EDC personally, plus I prefer a pocket clip.

So I got the 112 Light, one for my son's first knife as well, and thats my EDC, as it fits in the small pocket in my work pants cargo pocket where its hidden.  Its considered FOD at work, and I already gave up wearing a watch, but I won't give up my pocket knife.

Side note: the 112 Light is cheap for a USA made knife, but for EDC it does the job just fine and won't break my heart if I lose it.  The thumb stud won't stay tight, but that isn't too big of a deal.

[GCook]

Well I was mistaken.  Mine is a 112 and the messed up knife is an Uncle Henry.  So I grabbed the buck, touched up the edge and took it to the ranch with me.  But it didn't take me long to remember why I did quit using it.  It just doesn't hold an edge cleaning pigs like a Kershaw.  I couldn't even get through one.  It sharpens up sweet but won't hold the edge for nothing.  I had to finish the job with my other knife.

[degabe]

I am still carrying the 110 that I bought in 1967 while I was in the Navy.

[KAZ]

Love the stories on the Buck Knives. My wife/then Girl friend bought me my first Buck Knife, a 112 probably 35 years ago. I’ve taken it on every hunt since and it’s participated in every harvest dressing chores… which is a lot and very special to me

[Zbone]

This thread is kinda ironic... A year or so ago was going through my knife collection (have quite a few) and notice my little limited edition penknife, a Schrade Cope USA #C194 Delrin Copenhagen Snuff Linerlock Slimline Trapper Knife (single-blade) was showing signs of corrosion and I don't remember ever carrying it... Anyhow I decided to carry it a while to wear it off... Have always carried a little keychain knife for decades, but it has been a long time, probably since a kid I carried pocket knife, but remember my grandfather always carried a penknife, which I actually have... Through the years have carried the Buck 110, the Bucklite, and the bigger folding hunter, (have had a few Buck folders) but they always seemed to big for everyday carry, and sometimes scared people when I brought them out so eventually evolved to a little keychain knife… Bummer when you don't have your keys on ya though...8^) but always have a hunting knife in both vehicles just in case...

So after carrying the little Schrade a while I realize I really, really liked it and started carrying it for everyday "all day"... It is very light and I didn't notice I had it on me along with a Bic lighter... My grandpa was a smart ole man and now realized why he carried one... Then I lost it and was bummed, although I eventually found it under the seat of my car... Afterwards, since it was a limited edition decided to put it back in my collection and find an alternative... After a little internet research, the first one I bought months ago was the Schrade Old Timer "Pal" Model 120T (single-blade)... Being a Schrade that looked similar  in pictures to another Schrade I figured they'd be the same size and feel, but they are not... I put them on digital scales, and the  Old Timer "Pal" is 424.6 grains and the limited edition Slimline Trapper Knife is 391.4 grains... You wouldn't think that little bit of weight would matter but it did along with the sharper scale corners... Just doesn't have the same feel in my pocket...

 I really wanted another traditional style penknife and the next I bought was a Buck Model 375 "Deuce" (2-blade): 295.4 grains which is a little smaller and has two blades, but it's actually too small...

Next I bought the Buck Model 379 "Solo" (single-blade) 348.2 grains... Although I like the limited edition Slimline better, it's about perfect and easily available and won’t scare people when ya pull it out...

It's not for hunting but rather everyday "all day" carry and if I have any pants on with a pocket my little light weight Buck Solo penknife is in it all the time... They are affordable and readily available if I loose it, I'll just go buy another... And, if I had too, I could gut and skin a buck (pun intended...8^)) with it too...8^)

[NY Yankee]

So many "knife snobs" complain about the weight, the blade steel and the size of the 110 as being too big for "EDC" Well I'll tell you, before there was "EDC" all of us farm kids and some others carried a Buck 110 on our belts and I still have a couple now. I can attest that they are NOT too heavy NOR too large and the blade steel is just fine if you are not cutting wire rope or scraping metal burrs out of a piece of water pipe. The Buck 110 is a great knife and every outdoorsman, farmer, or manual laborer should have one on their belt. 

[Tim Reese]

[Zbone]

Wow, didn't realize I'm a "knife snob" would have been a good internet handle...

[mgf]

So many "knife snobs" complain about the weight, the blade steel and the size of the 110 as being too big for "EDC" Well I'll tell you, before there was "EDC" all of us farm kids and some others carried a Buck 110 on our belts and I still have a couple now. I can attest that they are NOT too heavy NOR too large and the blade steel is just fine if you are not cutting wire rope or scraping metal burrs out of a piece of water pipe. The Buck 110 is a great knife and every outdoorsman, farmer, or manual laborer should have one on their belt. 

I live out in the country and I love my 110. I almost always wear it around the property or when hunting/fishing.

But...many folks have jobs and other everyday activities that put them in places where you just can't carry something like a 110. For example I worked for a large corporation who's policy was that you could not possess any sharp tool/object unless it was a company issued tool. My boss took pity on those of us who would feel naked without at least a pocket knife and bought everybody in the department a little pocket knife that we could legally carry.

So my real "EDC" is one of several smaller buck folding pocket knives and then I have other knifes (including the 110) that I carry as appropriate and as mood dictates.

These days I live and work in farm country but I see more pliers being worn on belts than knives...some of these guys are always wrapping something up with wire. LOL

[Dave Lay]

I have a prized 110 that was given to me by a close friend while I was in the hospital from a ruptured colon that happened on opening day of bowseason . I have cleaned a ton of game with it and the blade is worn down from sharpening. My friend passed away last summer which puts even more meaning into it. I’m tempted to put it up but know he would want me to continue to use it as intended.

[Rooselk]

Tim Reese: I find the LT version of the 110 to be quite handy. I like that they are lightweight and come with pocket clips. I have a couple of the RMEF edition of these knives that I received for being a volunteer with our local banquet committee.

I love Buck 110's. I have a custom 110 I had made to my specifications several years ago. That's my go-to knife for hunting. I also have a Boone & Crockett Club limited edition 110 that I purchased simply because I liked it. The B&C 110 I've never used.

[stagetek]

A great knife. But, too big for me to carry everyday. For that, I use the Buck 55.

[Tim Reese]

Tim Reese: I find the LT version of the 110 to be quite handy. I like that they are lightweight and come with pocket clips. I have a couple of the RMEF edition of these knives that I received for being a volunteer with our local banquet committee.


Glad ya like them too. !!my lt drop point came with a pouch and no clip. But I preferred that for hunting anyways. My edc’s I like clips but not hunting. Always worry they will get lost or something. Never has happened but it’s my ADD lol

I love Buck 110's. I have a custom 110 I had made to my specifications several years ago. That's my go-to knife for hunting. I also have a Boone & Crockett Club limited edition 110 that I purchased simply because I liked it. The B&C 110 I've never used.

[smokin joe]

My everyday work knife for many years was a Buck 112 -- the buck ranger. It is a slightly smaller version of the 110. It was on my belt in the middle of my back from first thing in the morning until the end of the day, every day. I still have it and it is still a great knife. It is hard to beat a Buck folding knife for value and quality.