112 with Stronger Tip needed

Rebel Nimrod

Rebel Nimrod

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Has the 112 ever been made in a blade configuration with a stronger tip? My uncle is a welder/mechanic/farmer and has had a 112, the same 112, since late 70s or early 80s. He loves the size, but the tip always breaks fairly soon and he just keeps using it till the blade is used up. He had wore out the second blade and retired it for several years till I sent it in for him last year and had #3 put in (I told Buck it was not faulty and I would pay, but they just fixed it anyway, great company!). Well I saw it this weekend and yep, tip was broke off. Long story short, is their a stronger tipped 112 I could gift him?

FYI, I bought him a new Mexican made factory leather sheath and after a year of daily hard use it is not holding up nearly as well as the original sheath did.
 
There are some drop point 112's out there but they are all limited editions, club knives, special runs, etc. No disrespect to your uncle but maybe he needs something else to pry with so he can save his 112 for cutting stuff.
 
Sorry but really... It's a cutting tool and not a pry bar... :eek:
I have a friend who dose that with screw drivers... :eek:
Now for the sheath... I can't say why that is not holding up... :confused:
Now the best thing to do, is to call Buck and ask them why... ;) :thumbup:
That's just what I would do... Good luck... :thumbup:
I like those old 112's... :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:


:)
 
I routinely take my leather sheathes apart and treat them with SnowSeal, well melted in, 2 or 3 coats, then re-stitch with heavy waxed nylon thread. My Buck 110 leather sheath shows little wear after several years with this treatment. Buck's nylon sheaths hold up very well and IMHO are more comfortable than the leather ones. I don't know if Buck makes one for the 112 but that might be another solution.
 
Guess I will try to look for one of those rare drop point versions, thank you. Yes there is a problem with the standard 112 tip "for the work he does". I understand the tip works great for skinning and basic slicing, but it is the weak link for heavier use. My uncle is often under logging trailers, skidders, down deep in large sawmill equipment, 50' up a conveyor support in rain or snow with crews waiting to get back to work, he uses what he has. When the weakest part breaks off he continues to use what's left. Yes he exceeds the limits of the design, that's why I was hoping a stronger design was available, a flat grind, drop point, 5160 option would be awesome!

Thanks for the replys!
 
I used to work under the same conditions. A good multi-tool was my go to.
 
SOLIEL,

Thank you for the excellent suggestion, might be the best solution. The things he likes about the 112 is the blade size and he can reach back, get it out of the sheath, use it and snap it back in without looking and knowing it's not coming out when he's rolling or dragging his body across it.

Oh, by the way, in all those years of use he has never snapped the blade or loosened the pivot and the lock has never failed him!
 
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I say get him a 183 Crosslock Horseman version with the hoofpick. Regrind that pick to whatever flavor pry tool he wants. The blade is a drop point and probably a bit tougher at the tip than a Ranger. Comes with both a nylon sheath and pocket clip. Pretty strong anodized aluminum frame and screwed blade assembly. Thumbstuds for one handed opening of either blade.

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Thank you for the suggestion, I was not familiar with the 183, yes that blade does look stouter near the tip and I bet that pick would be very handy just as it is!

It just so happens we were up on the roof about an hour ago and used his 112 to cut a couple of shingles, that ain't too good on a fine edge! To thank him for helping me, I ground a tip back on his blade and sharpened it for him. His Ranger will be reporting back for duty in the morning!
 
This is a problem/feature of clip points. Drop points and spear points are more durable and stand up to things like drilling and prodding routinely - stuff that will bust most clip points.

He may want to switch to the 500 Duke or the Spitfire/Slimline, both of which have more rugged drop point blades.

Or, if you can't find a drop point 112, there are older Buck models with drop point blade that will fit a 112 provided you can find somebody to do the modification.

Lastly, you can get a 110 drop point from the custom shop now. Perhaps that will become an option for the 112.

Last lastly, I think the older 2dot 112s had a slightly more blunt tip than more recent ones.

Broken tip isn't so much abuse as wrong knife for the job. Move to a sturdy drop point.
 
Here's the 112 and 110 drop point mentioned. The drop points are stronger than a clip point but used for different type cutting. I like the multi-tool idea. DM
 
Rebel Nimrod said:
Has the 112 ever been made in a blade configuration with a stronger tip? My uncle is a welder/mechanic/farmer and has had a 112, the same 112, since late 70s or early 80s. He loves the size, but the tip always breaks fairly soon and he just keeps using it till the blade is used up. He had wore out the second blade and retired it for several years till I sent it in for him last year and had #3 put in (I told Buck it was not faulty and I would pay, but they just fixed it anyway, great company!). Well I saw it this weekend and yep, tip was broke off. Long story short, is their a stronger tipped 112 I could gift him?

FYI, I bought him a new Mexican made factory leather sheath and after a year of daily hard use it is not holding up nearly as well as the original sheath did.
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They have a couple different types of sheaths. The standard which is a pretty good sheath and then the distressed one. It is thinner softer leather.
 
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Fairly Strong tip. I just got this. I really like it. It was gifted to me after I gifted a sheath.
 
Pinnah,

"wrong knife for the job", you said it much better than I could! I do have a Jim Shocky model, that DP blade might have a stronger tip? Could have Leroy put it in the 112 if so. I have gotten a couple of customs from him and he was great to work with!

Makael, I have a new Vantage Pro I could gift him, I didn't realize the tip was that much thicker than the 112, good picture. I am wondering if the pivot screw would be strong enough on the VP though? My blade was rubbing the liner when I got it.

David Martin, Thanks for the pictures, I already have a DP 110 I could give him, just not sure if he would like the longer length.

Thanks for all the reply's, I have some options to mull over now.
 
My son learned the same lesson. He was devastated when he broke the tip off his 110 (birthday gift from mom and dad) trying to pry apart frozen meat.

I begged mercy for my son's mistake. Thankfully the good folks at Buck fixed the knife. He is much more careful how/when he uses his knife.
 
I agree with pinnah above. The 500 may be the answer for your friend and is why I prefer the 500 over the 112. The 500 is lighter and slimmer than the 112 and I appreciate the aesthetics more.
 
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