Slimmed 110 and 112

Badhammer

Badhammer

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These were mentioned in the thread on the 112/501 comparison and I remembered that some of our members had made several 110 and 112 Bucks where they reall slimmed them down into quite useful and attractive variations.

I've been tempted to try my hand at this and was hoping that those members who've done this alteration could post a few photos of the end product and perhaps photos of the knives during the process as well as the equipment and technique used?
 
This new operating system kicks out most of my photos for being too large. If you get a 111 or a 560 and some #2X56TPI screw sets, you can drop your favorite blades in a 7/16" wide handle. PM me for photos. I can email them.View attachment 704735
 
Here are some modifications with the weights in ounces. I don't know if you're after a weight reduction, a size reduction, or both. The knife in the middle has had material removed from both scales. The new thickness is 3/8".View attachment 705626
 
Is the pivot pin peened or just tight? Meaning, if I take one side down, is the pivot and the pins in the other bolster going to come out the other side?
 
Some of the pivot pins are headed on both ends. If you remove the head on one end, the pin will push out. The unheaded pins are just friction fit. They will push out with a pin punch.
 
Well Mr. Badhammer, I have several that I have done just for fun, Just because I wondered if I could.
The last is the 112 barehead. Just for fun I cut off the Rear Bolster, reshaped it for the spring spacer. Not sure of the fit so I soldered it to the frame.
Tools? 2 bench sanders, a bench drill press and a bench band saw, files, lots of files, sand paper and a buffer.
I'm not into anything fancy, just having fun.
Dave T





 
375, Did you take any knives apart (besides the bare head)? It looks like you removed material from the outside of factory knives by sanding or grinding. When I mangle factory knives, I often add pocket clips and thumb studs in addition to removing material to reduce size and weight. Good looking stuff by the way!
 
Thanks Tiguy, I would say that over half of the time I pull the knife apart. Originally I was leaving the knife held together for ease and fear but now I normally pull them down for cleaning at least. I have trouble peening to a nice head on the scale so I cover them. I have several I would like to put a pocket clip on but have not picked up the screws and taps yet.
 
I have spinning tools that put heads on pins which project above the scales. I use them for smaller knives. On the Bucks I use screw sets or cap screws and Helicoils.
It is good to have your knife apart when tapping for pocket clip screws.
 
Just looking at the thin 112's. .I need one! 375 dave that is nice work. Thinning 110's down was very popular in the late 60's and all during the 70's when the 110 became such a huge success. .
 
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