I got my Buck 110 for Christmas in sixth grade and used it in all my scouting activities. Getting a Buck 110 was like a right of passage for many young scouts.
I got my Buck 110 back in 1978 at a Scout Summer Camp. I used it in Scouting, farming, while working at a Stockyard. I still carry it from time to time. 2021
I carried one of these guys exclusively for a reasonably long time. 2006 - 2012 and occasionally still do depending on the circumstances. Much longer than I carried any one knife. There will continue to be fancy innovations in the industry, but the Buck 110 has stood the test of time because it really is a timeless gem.
The Buck 110 was designed from the beginning as a folding knife that was strong enough and safe enough to be a stand in for small fixed blade knife work. It's not a pocket knife, but rather a folding sheath knife and has always been marketed as such. The Buck 112 and others are of similar lines and materials and are small and light enough to be kept in the pocket of the average person and not be overly burdensome. The pins stick out because they are rivets and actually physically lock the scales in place. Brass tarnishes. It's not a bad thing, just the nature of the material. It's easy to polish.
Correct, the sheath is as iconic as the knife itself! For decades, if you wanted to look the part as a biker, worker or hunter, a 'buck knife' in its pouch on your belt was what you needed. It is an American icon!
I don't see the weight bearing bad thing especially if it in a pouch. The Buck 110 is a solid, well built knife in my opinion I can't justify paying a arm and a leg for a pocket knife unless you're someone that depends on a knife everyday.
It should get grandfathered gem status. If not, then 50 years from now, all the knives you're currently saying are gems might no longer be gems! The reason I love knives is because a gem is a gem forever (unlike flashlights)!
Accurate! I don’t see many people carry these; but if they do, they’ve probable got 5 pounds of other stuff on their belt:) I like light weight (I even carry my S&W 642 while running; CCW in summer with just shorts) But I still love big ol grandpa knives/1911’s😂
@@RaduMichael Some of us don't wear rose tinted glasses and realize bucks quality hasn't stayed the same either and have arguably gotten lax in the qc department.
@RaduMichael … and when you consider 99.84% of the chuckleheads that watch these videos will at best cut the tape on a cardboard box or maybe even open a letter with their $100/oz Ubersteel pocket knife 🤣
I always enjoy your stuff Nick even when I disagree with you. The 110 IS a certified by time and use BIG gem. The 110 is not now and never has been a "pocket knife", it's a folding knife, (arguably the first practical heavy duty one), which usually lives in a sheath, which IS a great way to carry it. As to it's weight being heavy tell me again how "light" almost any Medford knife et. al. are again. You can most certainly open and close one with one hand IF you work the action out. Wrist flicking a 110 open and closed is what passed as entertainment on deck of US NAVY ships just before and during the Vietnam WAR and on. IF you had carried and used one every day in that environment you'd have a lot more respect for it's capabilities. Or not. My first one cost about $7.00 in the late '60s, the new one that I just bought online cost a total of $36.00. Not bad price inflation for a little more than FIFTY years.
The Buck 110 has been used by countless bikers carried in its folding sheath attached to the belt in the traditional way parallel to the body. You’ve chosen to review a cultural icon that exists in a culture you know nothing about. The sheath warms up with daily wear and becomes a perfect fit to the body. The real test comes in how fast one can remove it from its sheath and open the knife in a ready position for self defense. Love you, Nick. You’re still the best knife reviewer!
I love buck knives and this American classic in particular. I use the 110 regularly for hunting. Edge retention on Buck's 420HC is amazing. I can process an average of up to three or four animals from field to table before needing to resharpen it. And when I do need to resharpen it, it only takes about 5 minutes on any cheap $7 sharpening stone to get it back into action.
When I was a kid in the 70-80's it seemed like every dad and cop had one on their belt. Still a classic great knife. Especially like the finger groove model. A nice blade to pass down from father to son. It's more of a backwoods, hunting camping blade . Built like a tank. Far more affordable than a high end custom folder. Most EDG -Every Day Guys don't have or do not want to spend a $100+ on a folder.
Failed to mention Buck's Forever Warranty (if you did, I missed it.) Did you know that you could send that knife in to be sharpened and refurbished for only $8.00? Did you know that Buck will replace the blade for only $10.00? And there are still segments of the population in which the 110 or 112 is the perfect EDC carry (farmers come to mind.) For a true review, compare it to other knives of the early sixties that were designed to be a folding hunting knife. There is a reason why Buck continues to make and sell these knives ... they are still in demand.
I very capable knife, good looking and classy; comes with a good leather sheath.Less than 30$,what more do you want!? By the way in a full, tight grip this knife is more comfortable than 90% of all modern folders.
@@comptonislife9046 Should someone handle a knife 12h a day / 7 days a week, then I could understand him stating that this or that knife is "uncomfortable". Otherwise, there's simply NO uncomfortable knife in the market unless it's so badly designed that it does have sharp-cutting edges that may injure your hand regardless for how long you handle it. This knife does have a very pleasant (both to the eye AND ergonomically) design. Morover, what some could say this is "less" confortable than other folders, I'd say that its design is the perfect balance between ergonomy and grip and, thanks to not having a clip (what annoys me) and thanks to its rounded edges (improved from the original design), it can proudly be considered as a REAL confortable knife for daily use in REAL life, without losing its grip capabilities. Whether you are looking for a pure tactical/military design (for having the lightest weighted & most ergonomic & most anti-slippery/best grip surface knife) or not, is another story. But this knife is a GOOD knife and a CONFORTABLE (ergonomic wise) knife.
I got my first 110 in 1970. Carried it for 15 years and finally broke the blade. I sent it in for repair and they sent back a new knife for free. I don't carry it any more because it is a relic, like me!
I just got back my 1994 110 that had a horrible life, I abused that poor thing. I sent it in, told them to fix my stupidity and they turned my 22 year old knife into a beautiful new tool. same knife, new blade. They out did themselves.
gone rydin I got one too with the little dot after the buck name it's amazing love it also check the auto version for skining after a hunt. Used mine for a nice buck that my dad in law helped me and gave me pointers for
Exactly. I would like to see the knife snobs with their 200 dollar letter openers do this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TjSDVgqFXqE.html
Then why cant it be disassembled for cleaning? Why does it weigh the better part of a pound? No hunter would use a buck 110. It was good for its time, but so was the Pinto.....
Of all the knives out there, perhaps this one, by the sheer history behind it, is the one that needs no review. It has acquired legendary status. I know it and I'm not even an American.
It was designed as a hunting knife folder to be carried in the leather sheath instead of carrying a big bulky knife and for general purposes around the field, great classic knife .
@@Knivesarecool No. I wouldn't hurt it unless he left it in there a long time and it rusted. I got a 110 in S30V. Nice knife if heavy. It does feel like you have something in your hand. I also have a 110 I think it is the Chairmans Model or something like that. Has Chuck Bucks signature on the scale.
As others have said, it isn't an EDC and wasn't meant to be. I do EDC it because, well, I just like the thing. I have it in sheath on my belt. It came out long before the tacticool frenzy started.
I think you may have mistaken the 110's greatest strength for its weakness. Yes, it is a heavy ass knife but that is because it is built like a tank. You'd be hard pressed to find any other knife in the 110's price range that is anywhere near as durable. Yeah you can get a tank-like ZT or Graham Razel that is super durable AND lighter weight but that is due to the materials and manufacturing that also make those knives WILDLY more expensive than the $30 Buck 110 tank. My father edc'ed a Buck 110 for over 20 years of camping, canoeing, hunting, fishing, business trips, backyard barbecues, yard work, and countless other uses. Not once did I ever hear him complain about the weight. And after 20+ years of hard use, his 110 is still rock solid, because it is built like a tank. I'm a knife snob too but I think we sometimes lose our perspective. The Buck 110 is a rock solid knife, almost solid brass, with decent user-grade steel and a decent quality leather sheath (yeah its not perfect but it's durable) all for just twice the price of an Opinel? I personally think it is an absolute steal and I gladly rotate it in my EDC that includes ZTs, high end Spydercos and a Sebenza.
Also the steel Bucks heat Treated 420HC is perfect, you could take that 110, and clean a moose with it start to finish, and then spend 2 or 3 mins honing it on the bottom of a coffee cup and it's ready to go again. Ya some harder steel knives need to be sharpened less often but they are a million times harder to sharpen when you need to do it. Bucks almost sharpen themselves, and it's a skill people need to learn and practice anyways.
Its weight is actually one of the things I love about the 110. It doesn't bother me to be carrying a few extra ounces, since it's riding in a belt sheath instead of weighing down a pocket. In hand, the heft of this knife serves to balance it and helps transfer resistance cues etc. to the palm. This makes the 110 a more intuitive cutting tool than a modern, featherweight folder. I don't know about you, but I'd rather have a tool that works well & is comfortable to use, than a tool which is comfortable to carry but sucks to use.
Comparing Buck 110s to modern "edcs " is foolish. Like apples to oranges theory. Back in 77 on my 10 bday I received my first knife. A buck 110 let me tell you that was the shit !! Slept with it for months. I still have it with original leather sheath.( which is still in perfect worn condition because I would oil it with my baseball mitt 😁. It's a timeless American classic. On the topic of size and weight. Guarantee a buck can be used to smash the shit out of 99% modern edcs 😜
You and I are the same age and I still sleep with mine. Lol! Seriously though, back then it was kind of like owning Excalibur if you were a kid with a buck knife. The words "Buck knife" meant only one kind of knife, no other.
I’m 16 and just got my first buck 110 and couldn’t be happier. I like ride dirt bike trails and fish and other stuff like that and the 110 is just a solid reliable knife.
Hooper45 I got a knock off around the same time. We're both 67 babies brother. Mine had two blades. A big clippoint and a smaller sheepsfooty one. I kept it for ages.
If someone told me I could have only one knife for 50 years, it would be this one. I wouldn’t put my life on a plastic knife that happens to open really fast. Sure, if you need to open a letter or cut some string, you can use a fancy Benchmade, but in the woods, the Buck is coming with me.
Poor review, its a perfect EDC, and the leather sheath that it comes with is very nice. And what do you mean it doesn't fit well, you have to use it and work it in. The knife fits to my belt perfectly, and its out of the way. And I think your missing the point of this whole knife, its called a folding hunter for a reason.
Nostalgia...when I carry my Buck 110 it is for that reason...a great classic knife...I also carry case knives...traditional lock backs and slip joints a beautiful works of art...kudos to those who carry them!!! I also carry modern knives although more practical they just aren't as cool...like an old hot rod!!!
I carry a Buck 110 (112 with finger grooves on Sunday) for the same reason I shave with a straight razor. Made of quality materials, basically indestructible, and it has never let me down. The 110 has been serving me well since 1979.
I think the buck 110 is really well suited to a hunting knife. It carries fine when it's part of your gear (bullets, calls, binos etc), has enough blade and size to split ribs and breast bones in an ave size deer and holds an edge well enough to get through a couple before it needs to be touched up. The tip lets you work around bones in smaller game like rabbits, and if you drop it, you're not out much. It also functions well in a tackle box I think. so I consider it more of a classic outdoor/utility knife. There are some very good high end knives out there for the task, but for 30 bucks it's pretty hard to beat for what it is. One could argue the buck 119 is also very good, but I find the handle gets a bit slippery in cold or wet climates and do better with this 110. Just my opinion of course.
Colabro From SC It’s hard to do because the steel is heat treated super hard. Some people don’t have the time to sit there and sharpen a knife for 3 hours.
Metelu Wolf Yeah that’s an option. Or just use a whetstone or a work sharp or something along those lines. Helps with how much time it takes. Trust me if you went out there to your local Walmart. Bought a ten dollar larger industrial stone that wasn’t made of diamond, then you would be sitting there for quite a while trying to sharpen that darn thing.
The design, intent, and purpose of the Buck 110 Folding 'Hunter' is in its name - it's a 'hunting' knife, not an EDC knife. The knife is meant for cutting, skinning and processing game. The large handle allows it to be held deep in the hand for good grip when covered in blood, and the smoothness of the handle allows for it to be quickly cleaned up by rinsing it in water or wiping it on a pant leg or cloth. A belt clip would make it more difficult to clean blood from and would cause hot spots when held deep in the hand. The steel may not be the best, but it doesn't have to be; the only requirements really is that the steel must be stainless, allowing it to resist rusting and take a razor sharp edge for cutting meat. The fact that 410HC holds an edge decently well is a bonus because it allows the knife to be used for basic camp tasks, such as cutting rope and making feather sticks for fire prep.
@@adamdover3868 edc is a very subjective term. My edc is a buck 110 and a swiss army knife. Neither of which have pocket clips or one hand opening. Buck on the belt, SAK loose in the pocket. Works for me
@@adamdover3868 The 417 Budgie is a great EDC. Just got one. And I just purchased the 110 Hunter in S30V steel. So, for my EDC, I carry the Budgie and either the Kershaw Leek or the Buck 110 S30V.
Only reason I want one is because it's classic, and would make a great contrast to my more modern collection. Looking at carbon fiber, fancy titanium, flippers, beautiful anodizations, and milling patterns, all sorts of new innovative lock types. No one expects you to have the same knife their grandfather had 40 years ago. Plus, I don't mind heavy that much. Can't complain much for the price either.
I've carried a Buck 110 for over 45 years. It _IS_ my tac-knife. I got my first 110 & 112 in 1973. Bought new one to carry in the Navy and engraved it with my name, rate and dolphins... so I bought another new one when I got out... I now have 12. I used to keep one on my duty belt right behind my 45. Now it's in a mag pouch on my MOLLE gear.
110 is not an urban EDC knife, it's a hunting knife. The protruding pins are used as reference points, when you hands get wet from dressing deers, those pins are extremely help
I have one from around 81 or 82 that my dad gave me when I was a kid. I'm super glad to own one of these iconic knife - especially this one since it means so much to me. But yes, it's big and heavy to carry as an EDC. As a kid I carried it all the time when I went hunting but since I don't hunt anymore I don't carry my 110 as much. LOVE the blade geometry...
My 110 is my EDC. And it has been for 45 years (same knife.) Daily use when I was working, still handy when working in the yard or the shop. Maybe they're not made as well now, but mine had smooth action from the first day, and all it takes to maintain that is a drop of 3-IN-1 motor oil every month. A clamp-on thumb stud turns it into a one-hand opening knife. I still have the original leather sheath that I used for a while. But now I use a horizontal sheath a friend made for me.
I got my first Buck 110 in 1978. Bought a new we one a few years ago. I had to clean out some grit from the factory and oil it. It's at least as good as the old one, maybe better. Better quality control even if it was a little dirty.
Even Buck realizes every knife will not be shipped in perfect condition and to each individuals liking so they guarantee your satisfaction and will repair the discrepancies or replace your knife for free. It's an extra step on your part but you will receive back a knife in perfect condition... repaired, cleaned, oiled and sharpened. Not everyone understands and appreciates the legendary 110 but Buck will not discriminate... they will hook you up no matter.
I carried a lot different knives working in law enforcement. This is still the best blade I ever owned. Recently bought the 110 auto . Absolutely love it
Absolute classic. The town I live in was very rural in the 1970s and I spent my youth outdoors. Fishing, hiking- 110 was my second right hand. Can't have it on me at work, but to this day it is my weekend companion. Maybe it's nostalgia, but no "ugly" talk allowed! But yeah, there are modern options.
This what all the Navy deck hands carried when I was on board a destroyer in the early Seventies. They used them as hard working tools all day long. I see considerable differences in the shape of the brass, wood and pin configuration.
Well...in Canada its a 100.00 knife, and I was happy to pay it. To me, its made of quality, timeless materials....its durable...looks great....cuts anything I will ever need to tackle...and it will most likely outlive me. I'm also a bit of a traditionalist...having owned a few Gerbers, a Puma and a Tree Brand knife...getting back to a nail nick, heavy, classic knife was right up my alley. The "Forever Warranty" makes me feel good about it all as well...here's to many years of service!
The Buck 110 is my EDC. I carry it in a Right handed cross draw leather sheath. No problems at all. Bucks heat treating makes their knives, I believe, better than most of the tactical crappers out there. I spent right at $50 for a Spyderco Tenacious and its made in China and to be honest an inferior product compared to the 110.
Very enjoyable Buck 110 review. Well done Sir, good humor too. I carry one all day and every day and keep two more in the safe just for looking at. Some say this classic is too heavy but that's why I love it.
Why would anyone picked the buck knife over the ZT or Razel? Cost, that's why. The buck knife is $30 while the others are a couple hundred. Not everyone can afford knives that cost hundreds of dollars. And others simply just don't want to pay that much even if they had it.
Nick, I have been carrying this knife since 1968. It opens very easily one handed and closes one handed with a thigh. I have gutted/skinned many a deer with this knife. Your fancy no point 500 dollar knife can piece what? I sir, believe that you possibly could be/are mistaken in a few of ur points. But you are correct. in others. But if I had a choice between a Spydeco and a Buck 110, spending the next week in the woods, the 110 goes with me.
One handed closing with a thigh is definitely possible, as is "grab the blade and flick" on a well-worn knife. But compared to a more modern folder with a thumb stud or flipper, it's just not as efficient. But hey, I'm thrilled you found something that works well for you!
Timothy Becker my feeling is the buck made in the 60's although looks very very similar ,is not of the same quality. I swear these new ones are secretly made in Pakistan. the old ones are built with care , attention, excellent metal, built to work .
I've also had this knife for quitte a long time, maybe not as long as you, but still. It really does grow on you and you can open it with one hand easily. But, I'm still gonna say there are much better knives out there.
I carry these more as loaners for friends and if I'm in the mood for that classic look but usually I use higher end stuff... but honestly no one in the world can be judged for liking these more than others they are awesome
Nick, this knife will live forever. Copied extensively, but never improved upon. Plus, you can go to the Buck Custom Shop online and have one made with various woods, steels, blade designs, and so on. Very lovely. Heirloom quality. Got one with water buffalo horn scales, no rivets, nickel bolsters, and a traditional blade of SV30 steel. A work of art. Thanks.
I can vouch for that. If the blade is compressed into the handle, by hand for tight sheath, it will make contact with the spacer and leave a flat spot on the tip of your blade. It's a design issue of lockbacks. Midlocks don't do this.
Great video. I agree with all your points, but I think you may have missed one of the good points. Between this blade and the ZF which one do you think will last longer. I have a Buck 110 from my Uncle that's going on 40 years and it still works great. I just wonder how long that ZF will carry on.
I like it...thinking about getting the auto. When I was a kid in Kansas I would show the farmers and ranchers my latest adventure in pocketknives. They would all ways say son that's not a knife. And pull out a buck. Plus they would say if you put a dime with that old pocket knife and threw it in the river. You could say you threw something away! The warranty and the looks had a influence on them. I'm sure. Fyi
Man, there's a lot of people hating on Nick for this honest review? I get that the Buck 110 is a timeless knife and has a lot of history behind it, but it's not without it's flaws (as is the same with any knife). Don't let the appraisals for a classic cloud your mindset and judgement towards a person simply giving you *their* own honest opinion. That being said; I'm glad there are owners of this knife who can both appreciate the history behind it, as well as respect another man's opinion of it.
Problem, HE DOES sort of touch on that when he shows a modern-style overbuilt folder that's slightly lighter and more convenient to carry and access/deploy.
Oh, I have 6 of them. Going back to the 60's. The older ones have big square bolsters. Not as round as the new ones. Also, you can get it may different wood or other handle materials also other blade steels including sv30.
Hey Nick, love your videos. Watch all the new ones and watch some of the older ones occasionally. Hence the comment on a year old video. But I felt compelled to mention the most important thing witth this knife. The Buck 110 was the first knife to have the modern lockback. I'm pretty sure that one of Buck's designers came up with it. It was touted as the first folding hunters knife.
That was my first knife in the 70's. Before pocket clips came out. Nope, by todays standards, not practical at all. But, it brings back memories and I'd buy one again just to have it. But it would most likely stay in my pack, not my pocket.
Great knife the 110. Tested, tried, and true. Looks like you got one with shoddy craftmanship. I'd send it back to buck, they should fix it or replace it for free. ... Heavier pocket knives have some benefits over lighter weight knives.
I bought my Buck 110 in 1979 at the age of 14. I still have it...I always will. Mine had/has zero of the issues you’re pointing out. I also have the original leather pouch/case. I still carry it every now and then. The materials used back then are obviously of higher quality, including the leather case.
its nothing compared to todays knives but back in the 70"s and 80"s this was the knive to have...might be outdated but so will eveything else, these knives appeal to guys thats always loved knives because if you did you woulda had one at some point
420HC has been great for me out in the field. Easy to sharpen, holds an edge. But, because of my like for S30V steel, I purchased the 110 Hunter in S30V. It’s also gonna be a great EDC on my belt. The Buck 417 Budgie goes in my pocket. That is my favorite EDC set. I purchased a couple of soft belt pouches from DiamondBlade that is perfect for the 110. Another option from the included leather sheath.
Thanks for the video Nick! Just stumbled on your channel, and been enjoying the reviews and fun commentary. The Buck 110 was my first real pocket knife back in '91 as a kid. That one however, has been long lost for years unfortunately. So, I just got another one for nostalgia, and also found a great solution for carry. This sheath is awesome, and I find myself carrying the big ol' 110 a lot more than I thought I would. amzn.com/B00R6B4O5S I'm right handed, but I use the left hand sheath and carry it on my back right, tip down. Drawing the knife from the bolster end with my right hand is comfortable, and the knife ends up positioned well for opening with the kwik thumb stud that another viewer mentioned earlier.
Yep, for history sake, is why I'd like the Buck 110. However, as of September/October of 2021 I've not seen this for a mere $30 😁, nowadays, more like $60
I've actually EDC'd this knife forever--in a cross-carry belt sheath in the 7 o'clock position (basically scout carry). Extremely comfortable. Use it every day at work. Contrary to what you say, the slightly extra heft is a benefit, not a detriment. The fact that it's in a sheath, not a pocket clip, means I never lose it and I treat it with more mindfulness than modern lightweight, almost disposable ones. It's also manly without being paramilitary-looking. Unless you're actively deployed in the military, if you walk around with paramilitary-looking gear, you look like a douche.
The way to open the knife one handed. The hinge must be "broke in"\lubricated. Position the blade between the tips of thumb and two fingers (pointer and middle). the body of the knife is held with the palm (heel) and the other two fingers (pinky and ring). Begin swinging the blade away from handle and when the time comes continue swinging the blade out using the thumb only. To put knife away, press lock button and push blade against the side of your leg... or where-ever.
The type of knife I grew up on. In Australia these cost $80-100 USD. But if you’re normal and only need one knife for life that’s cool. This is a hunting knife (why it exists), a working mans knife. It’s hard. You can sharpen it. It will last for ever. Any critiques are invalid.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it! I think it's still practical and it's hella comfortable for long periods of extended cutting. I may not agree with everything you say Nick but you still did a good review. Thanks man!
@nick shabazz Hi Nick are you planning on reviewing the new 110 slim and slim pro? It’s a 110 with a thumb stud, deep carry pocket clip, FRN or G10 handle $29 for 420HC $89 for S30V
At some point when you get going about "lube" and "working it" and needing paper towels, I have to ask myself... are we still talking about knifes here or "working another type of action" all together? Hey, as long as you don't get carpel tunnel, brother it's all good. But wash your hands when you finish, OK?
Hello Nick, I was wondering if you are planing on reviewing the s30v version of the Buck 110, if not could you explain why? ( I'd like to know if it would be a good purchase) also, thank you for keeping us fellow knife nuts well informed.
My dad gave me one for Christmas as he has owned one for 20-30 years and it is amazing, it's so pretty but simple, it's such a great working tool and it will last you forever.
I just polished the brass ends today. I always thought the raised pins in the handle was part of the styling. Yes it’s a big heavy knife but you can skin a buffalo with it.
This knife no longer comes with that leather sheath (at least the base level at Walmart etc.). It now comes with a decently made nylon sheath that can be carried either horizontally or vertically. Also this knife isn't meant to be a "whip it out to cut some tape off of a package" knife. It's meant to be a hunting knife. It's meant to skin game and whittle stakes. I know this video is old but I had to give my opinion.
gunner0420 You can regrind a medford so it will slice, but that does not mean it is a good slicer, just like the 110 will not be a good one hand opener.
I remember practicing and practicing to open my 110 one handed in the 70's... Just got my 46 year old 110 out and opened it one handed like I did as a teenager. (actually surprised myself) I keep hearing that a 110 can't be opened one handed but it can, just takes some time and technique.
The buck 110 is a lot like the zippo. It's not only outdated but drastically underperforms when compared to even mediocure modern items of similar use. That being said they'll continue to sell all around the world simply because of the nostalgia and the history around it. All that being said i do own a 110 and multiple zippos 🤣
I only get Buck because it's the best knife available for the price. I have a smaller one I always carry in my pocket. Keeping it in my pocket keeps it polished. I attached a Kwik thumb stud that deals with the one hand opening. The weight is there to be useful and usually carried in a pouch. If weight is an issue get a Buck Rush. It's lightweight, thumb stud, clip and it's open assisted - made in the USA and priced at around $30.
