110 with odd handle pins?

DeSotoSky

DeSotoSky

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I wouldn't normally buy a knife in this condition but this one caught my eye because of the handle pins. A mix of small and large handle pins. Would this be a transition from Version 5 Variation 6 (small pins) to Variation 7 (large pins)? The blade is full so this one may be worth giving a spa treatment. I never paid much attention to 110 variations in the past so is this one odd or not?

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I have seen some sand down the knife removing the hammered pin making it look small before. But usually all three would be sanded down and appear to be smaller.
 
I know what you are saying. These pins are round headed with slight protrusion and the same both sides..... so... not sanded. I know it's not really a big deal but is good for generating conversation here on the forum.... :p
 
I did find a couple of examples of a smaller pin. I also think it may have been sanded down. Just an observation.
 
That is an interesting one. Nice catch. It will be interesting to find out the answer if there is one.
 
DeSoto,

I think your first thought might be the best guess: using up parts during the transition.
 
Can you look inside the frame to see if the front pin and the rear bottom pin both look to be factory installed?
It's easy to add a domed pin aftermarket, but you should be able to see a difference on the inside of the frame.
My guess would be it is factory though. The really odd part would be the hole size difference to put together a factory knife with that pin difference. Maybe sent in for repair at one time? I'm just rambling because I doubt you'll ever know the correct reason.

I would put it in my oddball pile and enjoy it.
I like the out of the ordinary stuff like that. :)
 
Looked inside, tough to see but can't really say there is any difference, both look to be dimpled the same. When these knives were originally made, were the frames and scales pre drilled or drilled at the time of assembly?
 
bertl said:
DeSoto,

I think your first thought might be the best guess: using up parts during the transition.
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I always lean towards what makes the most sense and this would be my guess too.
 
I rolled your large pic up to as large as I could on this monitor.
It does not look to me like it has been sanded.

I would also go with Buck using up parts.

Great find. Now I am off to searching through the box of oldies...
 
I just can't see this happening on Buck's 110 assembly line. They would not be set up for using up different size pins like this.
I don't know how it happened, but I've got to disagree with those of you that say Buck was using up spare parts...at least not during initial assembly.
I can't imagine a company that has produced about 20 million Buck 110s using up different size handle pins in their main production line.
I'm pretty sure we'll never know the reason for it, but it is an excellent find for your collection Roger. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
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