Time to retire the Buck 110

[geetar]

I’m pretty sure Buck will do refinishing on old knives, including adding a whole new blade on folders if you want. I’d do that and keep the cool old knife if it were me.

I broke the blade on my Buck 110 prying things I shouldn't be and I sent it in and they replaced it for a small fee. If I was the OP I'd have them replace the blade if it's getting too worn down.

 

[Potsie]

That doesn't sound like a knife problem to me.

Never said there was a problem with the knife. I said I won’t touch or buy anything from Buck.

 

[wvhunter304]

I have the Cabela’s Alaskan 110 and absolutely love it!

 

[warmer]

Maybe it's my sharpener? What are you guys using in the field?

 

[Fire_9]

I keep a DMT mini-sharp in my pack but I've yet to need it. With a good knife, a guy can process an elk or two without needing a touch up. In my experience anyways..

 

[noharleyyet]

Maybe it's my sharpener? What are you guys using in the field?

I was never a capable Buck steel sharpener...didn't stop me from trying.

 

[Jbotto]

Maybe it's my sharpener? What are you guys using in the field?

Worksharp guided field sharpener. Small enough to slip in your pack, big enough to be very useful.

 

[2rocky]

I keep a DMT mini-sharp in my pack but I've yet to need it. With a good knife, a guy can process an elk or two without needing a touch up. In my experience anyways..

I find that fat buildup on the blade slows me down more than anything. I've heated water in my Jetboil a couple times.

 

[jimh406]

Most people don't know how to sharpen a knife. If you don't, you can dramatically decrease how long your knife stays sharp. Here's something to get you started. He's actually really good.