Buck, Gerber? well the newer 420 steel Bucks are not the Bucks of 1980 and before that's for sure. My older 110's with 440C are pretty good stuff. I have a 110 sized Gerber folder, except thinner, that is a early one too, made with Solingen steel. It hasn't near the edge holding quality of the older Bucks. No better than it will hold a edge I never bought another. Having not owned a newer Gerber than the one I have from the early 70's and with what Buck is making today I have no idea what's the better of the two. I doubt I would buy either if I needed a new hunting knife unless I had one made in Bucks custom shop.
I know we have some real knowledgeable guys here so what is a good folder made nowadays that has a handle big enough to grip good, strong enough to split a older deer or young elk's brisket, made with a better edge holding ability than this old 110? I just might be interested if one's available and is a bit lighter than what I have been carrying in my front pocket for hunting the last 30 or so years.
Oh, let me add that doesn't cost a arm and a leg.
