Far better options as opposed to what? quicker opening? better steel? Yeah I can see those points but the Buck is a legend and rightfully so. I'd gladly take a buck in a cross draw sheath than a benchmade in the pocket anyday.I had a Buck back in the day. Still have it in a drawer somewhere, but there are far better options to either today. Within my circle of friends we were about evenly divided between the Buck and Schrade Uncle Henry. Never knew anyone who actually owned the Case.
Far better options as opposed to what? quicker opening? better steel? Yeah I can see those points but the Buck is a legend and rightfully so. I'd gladly take a buck in a cross draw sheath than a benchmade in the pocket anyday.
Far better options as opposed to what?
I definitely understand what your saying, but for my needs a 110 is damn near perfect when I go into town it doesn't carry that black evil look (I know we aren't supposed to care what they think but avoiding trouble is worth it if you can) and when I do need a knife it fits the bill nicely 420HC will do my needs I don't need a super steel but I will say I did like the looks of that custom option for S30VSteel
The steels used in both the Buck and the Case were improvements over steel used in most folders in the past and steels have advanced since then. They could take advantage of these developments if there was a demand. Obviously even Buck thinks there's a segment that like the 110 but want a more advanced steel since they offer S30V on the custom 110s. Case has a very traditional market that is less interested in changes so they don't have the motivation to.
Since any knife of this size can be carried on the belt in a sheath (lots of pistol mag pouches carry knives) there are many knives from many manufacturers of all sorts of design (Microtechs) that ride on belts instead of in pockets.
These venerable knives deserve the interest in them, but veneration shouldn't go so far as to make them sacred cows.
HSO, that Case 3154LC CV is now on my radar. Thanks to adding to my financial downfall, you enabler.
It's pretty sad that Buck is peddling that misinformation, likely to scare customers into paying for their sharpening service.Actually I am not a fan of a lot of the newer super steels. the only complaint with my benchmade mini grip is it takes a diamond steel to sharpen in a reasonable time . I don't buy the I ain't got time to care for a carbon steel blade .
From bucks web sight
This advanced steel, S30V, contains carbon as well as high amounts of Chromium, Molybdenum and Vanadium. This steel combines fantastic edge retention and high ductility combined with corrosion resistance. Double-tempered - it can be hardened to a Rockwell hardness of Rc 59.5-61. However, it is difficult to resharpen yourself, but we do offer sharpening services for a nominal fee.
I can sharpen it but not with the Arkansas stone I carry I prefer knives I can sharpen as I go to ones I need a diamond bench stone to sharpen , But it amazes me the number of people that can't sharpen knives with a decent stone
My major complaint with the 110 and 119 is the clip point tip is fragile . I would prefer carbon steel blade . I knife store has a run of buck 110's with a drop point 5060 steel I just ordered one . First knife I have bought in a couple years