One-handed Buck 110 -- a good modification idea?

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johnniet

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I haven't tried anything like this before, so I thought I'd ask here first...

On one of the internet suppliers I saw an attachable thumb stud -- an accessory that makes a non-one-hander into a one-hander. So I was wondering if
(1) has anyone tried one of these at all and how did it work,
(2) is this something that would go well on a 110 given the design and action of the 110? (e.g. how much force needed to open, would the handle/blade relationship allow for a good thumb stud position, etc.)

I don't currently own a 110 but might be tempted if I thought it would work as a one-hander.
 
John, it's called a one arm bandit and yes it works. I put one on my Buck titanium(same shape as 110) and it worked great. One thing I did was when I got it in the best position for me I put loc-tite on the threads of the set screw so it wouldnt come lose.
Dave

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Dave
Wharton,NJ

Many who plan to seek God at 11:00, die at 10:30.
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Yes, it's a One Arm Bandit. There are actually 3 sizes of these things, ones for thin blades (5/32"), medium blades(1/8") and thick blades(3/16"). The one you want for the 110 is the model M-284 (1/8"). They usually sell for about $7.50. They work very well and, yes, locktite is a very good idea.

A bit of meaningless trivia: It used to be illegal to sell or possess them in the city of Los Angeles. (Just thought you'd like to know that.)
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Buck actually made a one-handed 110. It was the 110LL, a locking liner with an add-on thumbstud similar to the Bandit. They made about 500 of them in 1997. They didn't pan out too well. A great idea, IMO, but not too well executed. The blade was a bit different in that it had a flat clip rather than the curved one normally seen on the 110.
A neat knife. Too bad it wasn't a success.


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Dennis Wright
Wright Knife & Sporting Goods
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I have them fitted to my 110s and they work well, once the action is freed up a bit. When the knives are new the action tends to be rather stiff and it is a bit harder to operate one handed. The medium is the one you want.
 
Hi John
There are at least a half-dozen companies making after-market studs. Most of them work well.
Buck has some that were made specifically for the 110s. I think they were about $7.00. They may have some left. They come with the adjusting wrench and fit like they should. You can adjust the position to work best with the size of your hands.
If you wait til Joe Houser gets back from vacation he will probably have more info for you
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Regards,
Dave Evans


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Smoky Mountain Knife Works sells them.
http://www.smokymountainknife.com

Think they are available from their web site but am not sure. If not, order one of their free catalogs.


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Dave Fortman

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I can never make sense of thier d@mn website, any other suggestions.


Thanks for your time, Poniard
 
I' ve tried them on the Buck 110s. And they are merciless on the thumb until after a few thousand openings! I guess the action does need some wearing in.

Try Pioneer Valley Knife and tool.

L8r,
Nakano
 
Here is the SMKW page where they are listed: http://esg.interliant.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/CategoryDisplay?cgrfnbr=29792&cgmenbr=1927 about 2/3 down the page. Seems they only have the medium and large sizes. @ $4.99 ea. it's worth a shot. A one-hand opening device would greatly improve the utility value of any folding knife which doesn't come with it IMO.

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Jason aka medusaoblongata
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