Originally Posted by
Champlain Islander
Buck 110 for me and has been that way for many years. Folds up nice and small to go in a belt sheath, holds an edge and is easy to sharpen. If you want to spend a bit more Cabelas has some 110's made by Buck that have better steel.
A couple of things I disliked about the 110.
It has no hole for a lanyard. A short lanyard on your folder makes it a dandy sap. I prefer options.
Secondly the shape is a little wrong to use it closed in your closed fist as a weighted force multiplier. Like I said, I prefer options.
The real weak points of the 110 are the tip is vulnerable and the shape of the tip can dig in when splitting the stomach area on game. And unless they have improved it, the hinge wears, the blade gets sloppy. And unless they have improved it, the lock spring gets weak. I've worn out a number of 110's.
I do use my pocket folder more than most people, I did a quick calculation. I pull it out of my pocket, open it, cut something and return it to my pocket around 24,000 times (conservatively) in a ten year period.