Finger Grooves On A Buck 110

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ZombaiO

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Hi all!
I own a Buck 110 with a "normal" shaped handle.I like it alot for an outdoor folder.My question is - do the finger grooves improve the grip much.Are they comfortable.When whet,the classic handle can become quite slippery.Maybe the finger grooves woul make it more stable in the hand?What's your oppinion ?
 
I like the finger grooves. Are they better or worse? Up to the individual. I just like the feel. If and when I carry a 110 (or 112), it'll be a FG model, most of the time. But, then, I'll have a 301 in my front pocket, too, so what do I know?

Jack
 
Yes they do make for a better grip, but you don't need to buy another 110 just do it your self like I did...

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Rattail file and some spare time...
 
That looks pretty cool!Is this real wood?mine has the laminated stuff and I'm not sure if it's good to be filed like this.
 
Finger grooves greatly assist the look and feel, not to mention non-slip control and safety. They really up grade the knife both in value and performance. I don't care to carry or use a 110 w/o them. But each to his own. DM
 
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You'll need to set up a PhotoBucket account or something similar. You'll then upload a picture to this account. It will allow you to copy the direct link that is created in the upload process. You then use the "Go Advanced" feature to post (on this site). You'll see the yellow icon with a mountian (3rd from right on tool bar). Select that icon which gives a pop up window. Copy your directlink from Photobucket (be sure to copy over the http: in the popup window as that come with your link copy from Photobucket)

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ZombaiO said:
That looks pretty cool!Is this real wood?mine has the laminated stuff and I'm not sure if it's good to be filed like this.
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in fact your laminated stuff is real wood that is much more stable!
you can do the same thing to it as he did on his squire frame..
but it will not show as much as the new ones are rounded over already..
note his is a 4 dot which means pre 86.. more like pre 84 i think.. you can find these on ebay for around 30$ easy in good condition ..
and if you find one with two or only 3 dots
then you have the old 440C steel ! (good stuff)
pre 1980 and you have the thick simi hollow grind insted of the full hollow
which while it is harder to sharpen is one tough blade!
 
Yes Dave, Three dots in 1980 and four dots in 1981. Four dots were the first finger groove frame and had 425 blade steel. Which I really like, its a good working steel. Sharpens easy, holds a decent edge and cuts nice. Its really all most of us ever need. DM
 
I found that the finger grooves on the production 110 and 112 work very well for a secure grip. However, the placement and depth of the finger grooves on the custom 110s' are different. The grooves are not as deep as the production models and do not go as far back on the frame.

I thought that I preferred grooves until I held a non-groove version and found the grip both comfortable and secure. Now, I prefer the standard grip.
 
Mongrel

It is interesting that you filed out part of the rear bolster on one side. Was that on purpose? Just curious. Does make for an interesting modification. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
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