Seeking Insight: Potential Blade Bottoming Issue or Overthinking?

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gambilonia

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Hey everyone,

I'm on the verge of purchasing my first Buck 110, specifically the Hunter Sport edition. However, I have a slight concern that's been nagging at me, and I was hoping to get some insight from the experienced members here.

My worry is about the blade potentially bottoming out against the liners when closing it shut. I've read a bit about this issue online, but I can't quite tell if it's a common problem or if I might be overthinking things.

For those of you who own or have experience with the Buck 110, Have you encountered this problem?

I really appreciate your patience,

Best regards!
 
I have a handful of 110's, and I can't say that I've ever experienced the blade hitting the liners on any of them. Or on my handful of 112's. I'm certainly not an expert, but my sample size of 110/112's (maybe 10-12 total, a few more if you count slims and LT's) has been fine.
 
If the blade bottoms out, it would hit the spring or backspacer and not the liners. I think there may be some confusion with the terminology. I had a 112 Sport and I couldn't force the blade past its closed resting point like I can with a classic 110 or 112. I think the Sport models are made with a stop pin that prevents the blade from over closing. What you should do is buy a 110 Sport and see if you can push the blade further after it's closed, then report your findings to us. ;)
 
Zornhau said:
If the blade bottoms out, it would hit the spring or backspacer and not the liners. I think there may be some confusion with the terminology. I had a 112 Sport and I couldn't force the blade past its closed resting point like I can with a classic 110 or 112. I think the Sport models are made with a stop pin that prevents the blade from over closing. What you should do is buy a 110 Sport and see if you can push the blade further after it's closed, then report your findings to us. ;)
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Interesting, it would be really nice if it did.

I've seen a disassembly video of a 2021 Limited Edition on YouTube, with aluminum handles, but I can't figure out where the stop pin is located.

 
gambilonia said:
Interesting, it would be really nice if it did.

I've seen a disassembly video of a 2021 Limited Edition on YouTube, with aluminum handles, but I can't figure out where the stop pin is located.

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The stop pin would be close to the pivot where the kick would rest on it when closed. The knife in the video doesn't have a stop pin.
 
The blade on the 110 is held in the closed position by the rocker pressing on the kick. The rocker is energized by the spring. The tip of the blade is suspended above the spring holder (in the rest position). If you press on the blade when the knife is closed, you can overcome the spring tension and force the blade against the spring holder. There is no blade stop.
 
Nothing is perfect; that's the 110's flaw. I don't let mine snap shut so not really an issue for me. I suppose a guy could wedge a piece of cork gasket material in there to protect the edge, at the very tip.
 
I normally open and close my knife one handed, so yes I let it snap shut. It never comes close to hitting. I just measured three of my knives. Ones that were easy to access. One old. two modern. On all of them, the blade tip had to travel at least 1/8 inch into the blade well, past where it normally sits, before anything hits. Even snapped shut the tip travels very little past it's normal resting place, if it goes past at all. Certainly not close to 1/8 inch. In my opinion it is a non issue, and there is no need for a stop pin.

O.B.
 
I carry this daily and have since I bought it - the 110 hunter sport is my everyday go to , when this model came out and I was not sure I would like it and have had it in my pocket since then. The low ride on it
and the weight make it a perfct carry. But the best part is that it is a 110. I dont think you will regret buying one. There is no bottoming out that I am aware of and the s30v holds a great edge. My only wish is that
they would offer some wood scales for it. Enjoy Pete

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Old Biker said:
I normally open and close my knife one handed, so yes I let it snap shut. It never comes close to hitting. I just measured three of my knives. Ones that were easy to access. One old. two modern. On all of them, the blade tip had to travel at least 1/8 inch into the blade well, past where it normally sits, before anything hits. Even snapped shut the tip travels very little past it's normal resting place, if it goes past at all. Certainly not close to 1/8 inch. In my opinion it is a non issue, and there is no need for a stop pin.

O.B.
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Thank you, that is reassuring.

The buck 110 is a gorgeous knife, and one I don’t have yet in my collection.
Plus it has s30v with a top tier heat treatment.
 
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