Buck 110 Version 1 thru 3 Blade Top Swedge Thickness and Shape

[jftman]

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Hello, Looking for info regarding the top swedge that defines the blade thickness and point thickness. This single line (second in first pic, third in the others, can only be compared with my two old version two liners with thin frames and the integrated bolster. The top swedge is pretty flat while the others are thin almost on the sharp side leaving the tip very thin hence fragile and prone to many ‘tipped’ survivors. What do you know about the blade geometry and grind on the spines as I have described? It seems that the single line versions if they are beefy like the one I got here for you, Making a change to being thinner and prone to breakage is a dumb move. Should I expect to see the single lines having this flat and thicker swedge line? Essentially the depth of the swedge cutting into the spine gives the thin nail nick it’s apparent location.​ ​ https://imgur.com/a/g1iDg91 https://imgur.com/e40jzPw https://imgur.com/Dh9wRgz https://imgur.com/zDWgnLe https://imgur.com/y8vzmjn Regards, James​

 

[pjsjr]

Looking for info regarding the top swedge that defines the blade thickness and point thickness.

James, you have to keep in mind and remember that these early knives were basically hand made, so there will be differences. Much depended on the individual craftsman's skill and experience.

 

[jftman]

I have read the jumps in production increased quickly in the first few years. In which year would Buck have started a standard profile?

Buck put a really fragile tip eventually and when forward with the hollow grind.
As such collectors see many tipped blades, and seeing the heavy frames and robust design, it is strange in my opinion that BUCK would not have left the thicker swedges and beefy tips, even for a hunting, skinning knife.