110 3 line differences in size

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I have (2) 3 line no dot/symbols 110's and one of them is much sleeker than the other. I'd post pics but the latter is in transit from a spa treatment at BKI. What year did Buck enlarge the size of these? I believe my sleeker one is a 1973.
 
Yes, I'd say those of 1974 got beefier. My 3 lines were taking Slimfast as well. It must have been the last upright stamped 3 liners that began to have the heavier frame. DM
 
I think the Two-Dotters started in 1974 (going by notes I've accumulated).

Maybe the weight gain started in 1973?
 
Here is what I have, and of course it is the usual 110 story where dates are only approximate. Production of the 5th Version, Variation 2 (inverted "Buck/110/USA")started in late 1972 or early 1973. The frames of Variation 2 were slightly smaller than those of 5th Version, Variation 1 (inverted "Buck/USA"). This was also true for Variation 3 ("Buck/110/USA") which started in late 1973 or early 1974. Early in 1975, Buck switched to sintered brass frames, which were much larger. The first of the sintered brass knives were stamped "Buck/110/USA". Late in 1975, probably early 1976, the blade, lockbar and spring were modified with the resulting "Buck/*110*/USA".

Bert
 
Speaking of weight gain, I hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving. Count your blessings.
 
Thanks for the detail on that, Bertl.

And I'll do my best to uphold the Thanksgiving traditions.

:)
 
Thanks for the info Bertl. Let me see if I can summarize this. Sounds like the first ones were sleek and trim, then by the the time they got to the 5th version, variation 1 they had grown. With the 5th version 2nd variation they got trim again (that would include my 1973 3 liner that is sleek and nice.) Then in 1975 they went to the sintered frame which was still a 3 liner but larger now. Sounds like I have a sintered frame and a 1973 sleek frame, both of which are 3 liners with no dots or symbols................BTW - :owhat does sintered mean? I am a green horn newbie...........who really likes Buck knives.....esp the older ones.:o
 
"BTW - what does sintered mean?"

Without going into details, sintered metals are formed from a very fine metal powder which is then put into a mold and treated with pressure and temperature. I believe the temperature, although high, is below the melting point. The result is a product with virtually no porosity and very uniform shape. Because of the uniformity, Buck was able to attach the scales without using adhesive; but that is another story.

Bert
 
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