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Title: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: JR Chambers on November 02, 2021, 02:07:46 PM
I recently had a nice leather sheath made for my buck 110. My mom and dad who have passed away gave it to me for Christmas one year. Anyway it’s not bad at all to carry. I am used to it now. Fits on my belt
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Hot Hap on November 02, 2021, 02:44:50 PM
110 is a fine knife

Hap
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: cacciatore on November 02, 2021, 03:09:42 PM
Great fan of this incredible knife.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Wudstix on November 02, 2021, 03:11:29 PM
I lost my first one, them was given one as a gift for Volunteers it has "Volunteer" etched on the blade.  Probably won't see blood.  Great knives.
 :campfire: :coffee: :archer2:
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: GCook on November 02, 2021, 03:40:07 PM
Have one.  It has cleaned a bunch of animals.  The frame finally got loose on it.  It's a drawer queen now but I always liked how it sharpened up.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 02, 2021, 04:13:36 PM
Have one and carry in my pack. Cleaned a lot of deer but I prefer a smaller knife for edc.

GCook, I sent my buck pocket knife in for warranty, takes 11-12 weeks right now but I'm guessing they can fix or replace yours.

I didn't remember they had the warranty.  After 15 years I was disappointed when the spring on my edc stopped working.  They replaced the knife and I have a new edc.

Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: GCook on November 02, 2021, 04:19:40 PM
Have one and carry in my pack. Cleaned a lot of deer but I prefer a smaller knife for edc.

GCook, I sent my buck pocket knife in for warranty, takes 11-12 weeks right now but I'm guessing they can fix or replace yours.

I didn't remember they had the warranty.  After 15 years I was disappointed when the spring on my edc stopped working.  They replaced the knife and I have a new edc.
I'll have to check into it.  It was a gift from a guy who use to be my BiL.  Don't guess it matters if it's a replacement now that he's no longer around.😆
The lock back wasn't as well.  But like I said, about of cleaned animals including split pelvis.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Bowguy67 on November 02, 2021, 05:11:36 PM
Gotta have 1/2 dozen or more of em. They’re everywhere around me. The only time I don’t use one is hunting anymore as I’m no fan of lock blades there but it’d still be on my hip.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: TIM B on November 02, 2021, 05:15:58 PM
Mine never leaves my pack! [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Tim B
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: kopfjaeger on November 02, 2021, 05:40:20 PM
I use to have a Buck 110 years ago, Now I carry a Buck 112.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Tim Finley on November 02, 2021, 05:56:56 PM
My son bought me one with s30 steel I also purchased a pancake sheath with basket weave very nice looking and you dont know you have it on . They are great knives .
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: N Schraft on November 02, 2021, 08:07:31 PM
A 2 dot 112 is with me everywhere I go.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: woodchucker on November 03, 2021, 11:56:29 AM
My ex-wife gave me one our first Christmas together.

I'm still carrying it.... Dang knife outlasted her. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Ryan Rothhaar on November 03, 2021, 12:06:01 PM
I have a 110 my folks gave me for HS graduation in 1992. It's skinned a bunch of stuff. Never have gotten used to belt sheath carrying a knife. Dad carried a Buck 317 in a sheath (same as 110 sheath) for 30 years, and I've tried but it seems to hook on things. Most recently I've been trying to carry a GEC 23 in a 110 sheath, but still get hung up.  Back in the pack it goes. 😀

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Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: cacciatore on November 03, 2021, 12:28:55 PM
Part of my collection..
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: ron w on November 03, 2021, 01:11:43 PM
Great knives
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Shawn Eckenrode on November 03, 2021, 02:54:19 PM
Love them. I carry the 110 when hunting, but for everyday carry, I use the 55. It is the same as a 110 just half the size.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Tim Reese on November 03, 2021, 03:28:07 PM
Love the 110!!! It’s un-American not to have one!!!!
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Tim Reese on November 03, 2021, 03:31:06 PM
For anyone who finds the 110 a bit big I’d recommend the 500 Duke. It’s same size as the 112 but much slimmer and lighter and has a drop point which I prefer. Here a size of all 3. The 500 Duke, the 112 Ranger and the all American 110 Hunter  :notworthy:
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Tim Reese on November 03, 2021, 03:41:43 PM
Ok last pic lol. I love a Buck lock back though so. Also for a affordable version the LT is only around 20 some bucks I think I paid. Great for fishing imo
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: stevem on November 03, 2021, 09:57:39 PM
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.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: RJonesRCRV on November 06, 2021, 08:19:30 PM
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.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: GCook on November 07, 2021, 07:45:13 PM
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. :dunno:
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: degabe on November 07, 2021, 09:03:40 PM
I am still carrying the 110 that I bought in 1967 while I was in the Navy.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: KAZ on November 08, 2021, 06:16:12 PM
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 :pray: :notworthy: :campfire:
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Zbone on November 10, 2021, 01:06:29 AM
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^)
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: NY Yankee on November 16, 2021, 11:00:12 AM
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.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Tim Reese on November 16, 2021, 08:40:48 PM
:)
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Zbone on November 16, 2021, 10:05:19 PM
Wow, didn't realize I'm a "knife snob" would have been a good internet handle... :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: mgf on November 17, 2021, 05:47:24 AM
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.  :thumbsup:

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
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Dave Lay on November 17, 2021, 10:01:13 AM
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.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Rooselk on November 17, 2021, 03:42:51 PM
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.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: stagetek on November 17, 2021, 03:45:10 PM
A great knife. But, too big for me to carry everyday. For that, I use the Buck 55.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: Tim Reese on November 20, 2021, 04:49:44 PM



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.
Title: Re: Buck 110 for everyday carry
Post by: smokin joe on November 21, 2021, 05:08:07 AM
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.