Right side nail nick

Mike Kerins · Mar 31, 2006

I recently picked up a Buck Selector with two additional blades. The standard clip point blade has the nail nick on the right side of the blade. This is great if I happened to be left handed (I'm not).

The Selector (this one is actually the 429 model, circa 1994, is a really neat idea and I don't know why it didn't survive longer than it did. It seems like it would be a good utility for taking along on a hunting trip. One neat little package that allows one to swap out the blade depending on what the chore was. I have the standard clip point blade, a drop point serrated blade as well as a saw blade. :thumbup:

chickentrax · Apr 1, 2006

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Sounds interesting...if somewhat confusing...do you have the pics on your site yet???

Mike Kerins · Apr 1, 2006

chickentrax said:
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Sounds interesting...if somewhat confusing...do you have the pics on your site yet???

I'll try to get pics up later today.

Mike Kerins · Apr 2, 2006

Well, here is a photo of the Selector with the nail nick on the right side. The photo is of the left side without the nail nick so just use your imagination for the left side.

I've added a few additional knives to the group so you may want to follow the link and have a look. http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/michaelkerins/?sc=1

jb4570 · Apr 2, 2006

Mike Kerins said:
Well, here is a photo of the Selector with the nail nick on the right side. The photo is of the left side without the nail nick so just use your imagination for the left side. I've added a few additional knives to the group so you may want to follow the link and have a look. http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c277/michaelkerins/?sc=1

Hi Mike,

Thank you for posting the link to your Knife Pics. Very nice! I love that Impala bone Duke, I was bidding on it to. However, I didnt want it as much as you!

jb4570

chickentrax · Apr 2, 2006

Mike Kerins said:
Well, here is a photo of the Selector with the nail nick...

That's a Selector??? It looks just like a Bucklite 426...

Sorry, I'm just a bit disappointed it's not something...different...

Mike Kerins · Apr 2, 2006

chickentrax said:
Sorry, I'm just a bit disappointed it's not something...different...

Well, the only difference is that the blade, when opended to 90 degrees and you depress the lock, the blade can be removed and a new one installed. Of course that's a little difficult to show all in a photo.

jb4570 · Apr 2, 2006

Mike Kerins said:
Well, the only difference is that the blade, when opended to 90 degrees and you depress the lock, the blade can be removed and a new one installed. Of course that's a little difficult to show all in a photo.

Mike,

What is the knife comparable to in size, 110, 112? :jerkit:

jb4570

chickentrax · Apr 2, 2006

Mike Kerins said:
Well, the only difference is that the blade, when opended to 90 degrees and you depress the lock, the blade can be removed and a new one installed.

The lock is where the blade pivot is on a 110 (or 426)??? A stepped pin with a coil spring???

buck to buck · Apr 2, 2006

jb4570 said:
Hi Mike,

Thank you for posting the link to your Knife Pics. Very nice! I love that Impala bone Duke, I was bidding on it to. However, I didnt want it as much as you!

jb4570

hi mike just like he said and the impalayou have is part of a complete set of the 500 series so we want pics when you get the rest

i like the titaniums too:thumbup:

pjsjr · Apr 2, 2006

Mike, very nice additions to your very nice collection:thumbup:. I like the handle treatment on the Klinkhamer 121...but you know my fav is the 112

. Preston

Mike Kerins · Apr 2, 2006

chickentrax said:
The lock is where the blade pivot is on a 110 (or 426)??? A stepped pin with a coil spring???

Trax,
What I'm referring to is where you depress the lock at the rear of the knife. The blades made for the selector have an open slot rather than a hole within which the blade pivot is inserted. When you open the blade 90 degrees, the slot is aligned in such a manner that allows for it to be pulled out once you depress the lock and disengage the other end from the blade. (hope that made sense. my knife terminology is lacking) It is the blade exchange option that I find interesting and Oh yeah....wouldn't it be cool if that were designed into a 110 or 112? (hint)

Mike

Mike Kerins · Apr 2, 2006

pjsjr said:
Mike, very nice additions to your very nice collection:thumbup:. I like the handle treatment on the Klinkhamer 121...but you know my fav is the 112. Preston

Thanks Preston,
That Klinkhamer 121 was just too cool to pass up. :thumbup:
Mike

Mike Kerins · Apr 2, 2006

buck to buck said:
hi mike just like he said and the impalayou have is part of a complete set of the 500 series so we want pics when you get the rest i like the titaniums too:thumbup:

B2B,
I know it's hard to believe but I really have no interest in the 500 series. The 500 shown is the only one I own and it is actually a fairly frequent EDC. I really like the size and have a nice sheath to carry it in. :thumbup:
Mike

chickentrax · Apr 2, 2006

Mike Kerins said:
...wouldn't it be cool if that were designed into a 110 or 112?...(hint)

Yes it would! Do you need any help? Parts, tools, advice? Just give me an email! I'm here to help!

The way I see it...The 426 used a steel pin peened over a small washer [pronounced "worsher"] on each end...The 110/112 used a brass pin that is "crushed" [for lack of a better term] in place...To mod a 110 to take slip-in blades would take some engineering expertise...Say - Didn't someone here say that he was an engineer, and his mind overworks on design details??? "Anal", I think he described himself...

buck to buck · Apr 2, 2006

Mike Kerins said:
B2B,
I know it's hard to believe but I really have no interest in the 500 series. The 500 shown is the only one I own and it is actually a fairly frequent EDC. I really like the size and have a nice sheath to carry it in. :thumbup:
Mike

oh really, see i love the 500 series and if I had that one it would be in the case (unless it was already scuffed when you got it) i have only seen them i a picture but they sure look nice :thumbup:

Mike Kerins · Apr 2, 2006

chickentrax said:
...Say - Didn't someone here say that he was an engineer, and his mind overworks on design details??? "Anal", I think he described himself...

It sure as hell wasn't me! Then again I have been referred to on occassion as being "anal" or something close to it!

Buckaholic · Apr 2, 2006

http://s29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...elkerins/?sc=1

I am humbled and weeping...
Goose.

Mike Kerins · Apr 3, 2006

jb4570 said:
Mike,

What is the knife comparable to in size, 110, 112? :jerkit:

jb4570

JB,
The blade is based on the 110.
Mike

jb4570 · Apr 3, 2006

Mike Kerins said:
JB,
The blade is based on the 110.
Mike

Oh Mike,

I think its time for our fowl freind to make another knife. What do you think trax? I've never liked the looks of these plastic handled Bucks. However, I do like the idea of exchanging the blades on a 110. How about it trax or are you chicken!

jburton