Buck 112 "Nail Nick" Questions

[jbmonkey]

No need to ask there I'll just tell you how it should be here LOL. It should stay, even when i pinch the blade it gives a better purchase. In fact i hardly use my nail but i still use the notch for traction.
To me it in no way detracts from the aesthetics.

I have no strong opinion on it. it they removed it I wouldn't care. if they leave it I dont care.

so leave the nail notch Buck someone here does care.

 

[TAH]

jbmonkey Hey, I just noticed today is your 10-year anniversary. Congrats to the nicest monkey I know.

 

[jbmonkey]

jbmonkey Hey, I just noticed today is your 10-year anniversary. Congrats to the nicest monkey I know.

thank you Sir. didnt even notice. course sometimes I forget my own birthday.

like all monkeys..... all great, until they toss their number #2 at ya.

 

[rhino]

The factory 110 and 112 autos do no have nail nicks. They look very sleek!

 

[mbkr]

No need to ask there I'll just tell you how it should be here LOL. It should stay, even when i pinch the blade it gives a better purchase. In fact i hardly use my nail but i still use the notch for traction.
To me it in no way detracts from the aesthetics.

Well said
I always pinch the 112 open, so I was of the thought that it was unnecessary. You, however, are absolutely correct. Even pinching it open, the nick provides traction, especially if your hands are not clean, or wet and cold. It serves a useful purpose so it should stay.

 

[bucksway]

I was using a 2 dot 112 custom today and I wished it had a nick..

 

[DeSotoSky]

Off Topic..... bucksway Your mailbox is FULL

 

[DeSotoSky]

While we are talking about nic's.. Why did this one not catch on? Would certainly give better traction.

Addendum: Limited run of 300 for Smoky Mountain in 2017, did not sell too fast as I recall.

 

[Jeff of the North]

Put me down for "like the nail nick" as I've had a couple of slices due to greasy fingers on a slick blade.

 

[TAH]

While we're discussing the nail nick, I'm curious about lefties. Do you ever wish the nail nick was on the opposite side of the blade or have you never thought about it? Most contemporary lock blades are more ambidextrous friendly - i.e. Spyder hole, double thumb studs, etc.

 

[TAH]

While we are talking about nic's.. Why did this one not catch on? Would certainly give better traction.

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That long pull looks really good on a 110.

 

[rhino]

That long pull looks really good on a 110.

Makes it looks like a Puma!

 

[Lee D]

I can guarantee you I’ve never used a nail nick on any folder I can pinch open.

 

[bertl]

While we're discussing the nail nick, I'm curious about lefties.

From experience I can say that the position of the nail nick on a knife is way down the list of things inconvenient for lefties.

 

[TAH]

From experience I can say that the position of the nail nick on a knife is way down the list of things inconvenient for lefties.

I'm sure it is for most, but since this is a knife forum, it seems like it could be relative to lefties on this forum.

 

[bertl]

I'm sure it is for most, but since this is a knife forum, it seems like it could be relative to lefties on this forum.

Have you ever seen a left-handed stockman pattern knife—the nail nick on the right hand side of the blades?

 

[TAH]

Have you ever seen a left-handed stockman pattern knife—the nail nick on the right hand side of the blades?

No.

 

[bertl]

No.

I haven't either. It would take almost complete re-engineering of the knife. For a pocket knife I think the position of the nail nick is so inconsequential that it isn't worth worrying about.

 

[TAH]

I haven't either. It would take almost complete re-engineering of the knife. For a pocket knife I think the position of the nail nick is so inconsequential that it isn't worth worrying about.

I agree, Bert. My question to lefties was simply out of friendly curiosity. I wasn't suggesting we start a campaign.

 

[DeSotoSky]

The nick works for either handedness depending on the orientation held by the opposite hand. Clear as mud?