one handed traditional??

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I would love to carry a 112 Ranger or similar but with the work environment I am in most days, a one handed opener is a very convenient feature. Has there ever been, or are there intentions of making something like a 112 with a thumb stud. Any suggestions on an alternative? I really like the traditional look but it has to fit my needs.

Thanks.
 
i have a friend that has a bantom it has a thumb stud and it can be fliped out very quickley with practice but with the nail nick on the 110/112 with practice they can be drawn just as quick with a open carry sheath
 
Hello Gespenst, I had the same issues as you. I was so used to one handed opening, it was difficult at first to carry the 110 or 112. I found a product called "The Stud" which is perfect, It is a thumbstud you attach with an itty bitty allen wrench, so it is not permanent. I am not sure if it is proper etiquette to list where to get them on the forum......so if it is not, moderaters feel free to delete. There is a seller on ebay with the name endevergsp who has a bunch of these for around 7-8 bucks shipped. I have purchased several from the man and they work on both the 110 and 112. I hope this helps.

Take care, Mike Arnold
 
I just picked up one of those and installed it on a 110. I'm thinking it will take a bit of getting used to, But it's a start. This made me think that an open back buck 110 with a frame lock and either a flipper style blade or thumb stud, would really be cool! I'd love to see the standard 110 with a Titanium frame lock side. I would never want to see the 110 blade style or looks changed from the most famous style of folding hunter in the world, But a knife modder or pimper could either install a liner lock with a ball detent, or a frame lock on the left side and really bring the old girl into the modern era ! Leave the right side alone with the nice brass bolsters and wood slabs.I appologize to any Purists that I may have offended here!
 
Right there with you Seaplane! I looked at the thumb studs and may have to give them a try but I was looking for something a bit more integrated.

Might pick up a Ranger and give it a shot myself. Seems the shape would work with a stud with some minor mods.
 
I can personally open my 110 with one hand as fast or faster then some of these new knives with a thumb stud:cool:.........:thumbup:
 
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Seaplane and Gespenst,You can get the allen thumb studs from Buck.Also such a knife is made w/ a rolling ball lock,Buck did a special project w/it the Sabe.They are still made just outside Post Falls, ID..(I misspelled the name).DM
 
David, I tried searching for the sabe, but could not find anything. Could you post a link or some more info? Sounds interesting!--Thanks.
 
You might also try searching on google for "automatic sheath buck 110". This sheath will open the knife as you draw it.
 
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Try Sawby,in Sandpoint or Coeur d'Alene,ID.. I think it was the 531 he made for the first Buck Collectors Club Knife in 1988 or 89.The locking mechanism has since been revised and is much more sound.Then had some at Buck's 20yr.reunion then some people went on up to his shop.He's a huge Swede of a guy but gentle.DM
 
Buckaroo661 said:
You might also try searching on google for "automatic sheath buck 110". This sheath will open the knife as you draw it.
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Ya know I saw one of those and it looked like the blade would ride and open on some kind of pivot. If so how does either the pivot not get cut or if too hard to cut doesnt it dull the blade:confused:

Or maybe neither and I'm a dope:o
 
seaplane said:
But a knife modder or pimper could either install a liner lock with a ball detent, or a frame lock on the left side and really bring the old girl into the modern era !
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Actually, there was a Buck factory 110 liner lock that came out a few years back (can't remember the exact date), but I'll bet there are a few members here that could post a photo. And then there are the aftermarket 110 autos that are the ultimate in one-hand operation.
 
Hmm... I've never seen the factory liner lock version. The auto would be out of the question in my neck of the woods, But it would be neat to have one!
I'd like a heavy duty locking, one hand operating traditional looking 110. I would love to see a picture of the factory liner lock version or at least see more info on it. David, You are right about the Sawby knife being the 531. He makes some very nice knives!
 
Tin Sue said:
Actually, there was a Buck factory 110 liner lock that came out a few years back (can't remember the exact date), but I'll bet there are a few members here that could post a photo. And then there are the aftermarket 110 autos that are the ultimate in one-hand operation.
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Seems there is a 110 LL in the pics thread. There is no date stamp, only Buck in fancy script and USA. No model number. Has a thumb stud and came with an allen wrench for the thumb stud, and of all things....it is a drop point. or at least a modified clip. I never paid attention to that before.

Bolsters are NS and French Green scales. I need daylight for pics.

Dang,,,I thought the BCCI 110 and 112 sambars were the only 110 factory Drops for some reason.
 
imafritz said:
Ya know I saw one of those and it looked like the blade would ride and open on some kind of pivot. If so how does either the pivot not get cut or if too hard to cut doesnt it dull the blade:confused:

Or maybe neither and I'm a dope:o
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Here's what the seller says about how it opens: "the brass pin that serves to open the blade is sheathed so as to not provide any abrasion to the knife edge as the knife is withdrawn from the holster. "

Don't know much beyond that, I've never had one.
 
i can tell you that Leroy Remer has his own design
on a fast open 110 with a hidden lock!

he showed me one he made on order for a major collector
it was sooo sweeet! i gave up and he had to show me how to close it
wanted one but i owe to much to the hospital to be able to buy one..
it is easy open like the sawby and jest as strong
 
Pack Rat said:
Seems there is a 110 LL in the pics thread. There is no date stamp, only Buck in fancy script and USA. No model number. Has a thumb stud and came with an allen wrench for the thumb stud, and of all things....it is a drop point. or at least a modified clip. I never paid attention to that before.
Bolsters are NS and French Green scales. I need daylight for pics.
Dang,,,I thought the BCCI 110 and 112 sambars were the only 110 factory Drops for some reason.
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the LL 110 come out in 97
it was to be a limited edition
there were two versons
one had a date stamp
the other scrip buck and no date stamp
the scrip was engraved with limited edition 1997
the knife was bult by WBCody
buck lost 35$ on each one made
one was float tested, no they dont float
the knife was designed to have brass frame
because they put it in a nickel frame it had a few problems
a few were made with brass frames to prove the point
that they would work with out any issues
turns out there IS a big difference in nickel frames and brass
that brass is better..
less then 500 made
am doing a history on these also
i have both and on track to find a brass frame one
heard tail of damascus bladed LL but most likely jest a pipe dream..
here is pict of inside of one
 
Wow, turn around and this thread has grown fast! Thanks for all the input. Still may give that Ranger idea a try for the time being. It amazes me some of the variations Buck made that passed by me unnoticed.
 
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