Buck 110 Maple Burl

mattz357

mattz357

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I started a gun and knife collection for my son before he was ever born, and the first knife I bought for him was a Buck 110. Since then, I've been trying to get my dad to make some new scales for another 110 I picked up, and he finally got around to it. This knife has maple burl, and he also has a curly maple and claro walnut set that are waiting for a donor knife. I was really pleased, all of his knives so far are stock Bucks and Christmas tins, so this is the nicest one. I was going to try some filework, but I chickened out, maybe on the next one. Please let me know what you think, and enjoy the pictures!

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That looks absolutely fantastic! It sets off the brass just perfectly. :thumbup:
 
If I can't find anyone looking to get rid of a user for a donor I'll buy them from Gander Mountain before I buy them from Walmart. The GM version has a leather sheath, and while they are more expensive I'd rather support a store that still carries more than a handfull of knives that are made in USA.

My dad did a box set of extra grips for my son's Ruger Bearcat as well, and the maple and walnut both look stunning. I can't wait to see what the claro walnut will look like on the next one!
 
Your dad did a great job on those scales. That Maple burl is awesome.....:thumbup:
 
What kind of adhesive did he use? Nice job - great pairing with the brass bolsters.

Stainz
 
Very nice looking maple burl scales... Now everyone and me will want your dad to make us a set for are 110s... :D ...

ITE
 
Hi mattz357,

Your Dad did a fine job on that 110. Thanks for the photo's.

jb4570
 
Thanks to everyone for the kind words. As far as the adhesive, he called it a "super-superglue" but I'm not sure of the name. I know he has Super-T from when we used to make pens, and he said what he used sets in 15 seconds, so that sounds right. He emailed me tonight to ask about the feedback, so I'll tell him it has been positive, but he also wanted to know what that would do to the value of the knife. It will never be a knife I'll even consider selling, but in general would you say that improve the value because of the better wood, or decrease it because it is aftermarket? If he were to offer this on other knives, what would it be worth? Please do NOT take this as an ad, he is just curious. Thanks again for all the feedback!

Also, here are the grips he made for the Bearcat if anyone is interested:

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I like the way the zebrawood grips turned out. It sure is one smelly wood when cut/sanded... reminds me of the Zebra cage at the zoo! I like bocote (Mexico) for smaller items - waxy-like when turned, it would look great on a 110. That Bearcat is a 'cute' little rimfire.

Totally OT - I made a few pens - over 12k - even had a domain, 'handmadepens.com', long abandoned, which I never developed. I used lots of 4 oz bottles of thick CA glue - and accerator. I made 26-29 shows per year around the SE over seven years - lost ~$3k/yr - sold many for resale in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge. I had a resurgence of my childhood asthma and CTS problems, forcing me into a second retirement. Still lots of tools/parts/wood/finish downstairs... I should have kept those closeout 110s... they'd made great 'starters'.

Your Dad does fine work.

Stainz
 
Matt, sweet grips for the Bearcat! I occasionally think about upgrading my Vaquero. Pics like that don't help my wallet. Thanks!
 
Matt, your Dad does great work on the knife and the grips. You are doing a real good job with the pictures.
 
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