Slipjoint/No-lock 110?

[The Zieg]

Has it been done? A non-locking slipjoint Buck 110? If so, who and when? Pics, of course.

Obvious question would be, "Why?" but my answer is always, "Why not?"

Zieg

 

[Hickory n steel]

Has it been done? A non-locking slipjoint Buck 110? If so, who and when? Pics, of course.

Obvious question would be, "Why?" but my answer is always, "Why not?"

Zieg

I don't think it has, but if you cut the hook off the lock bar that would pretty much do it I bet.

 

[st8yd]

I don't think it has, but if you cut the hook off the lock bar that would pretty much do it I bet.

It wouldn't stay shut if you did that, it would be better to round off the notch in the blade.

 

[eveled]

I had one that was worn out, I sort of regret having it fixed. It opened and closed easily. But never by accident.

 

[Jsega51]

It would be a cool project for a custom maker to play with making. Give it a half stop and a stout spring and I think it would be sweet. (I’d also slim and contour the frame)

 

[DeSotoSky]

In a way, Buck did do a slipjoint 110. The 428 Selector is a two bladed knife based on the 110. One blade is fixed and the second is "selectable". The non removable clip point blade is a slip joint and the removable blade uses the normal lockbar mechanism. Notice in the second picture there is only 1 lockbar.

 

[GPyro]

The Grand Daddy Barlow was about the same size.

 

[DeSotoSky]

Digressing from the original question but Buck also made a linerlock 110. Rare and a glaring hole in my collection.
Every time I see one for sale my wallet does a butt clench....

GPyro Your suggestion also brings up the 317, it's a slipjoint also and closer in size..

 

[DOGPOUND77]

Buck made a frame lock 110

Do you mean a liner lock???

 

[DeSotoSky]

Do you mean a liner lock???

Yes Craig I do, thanks. I'll go back and edit.
I guess I've always used the two tems interchangably. Wrongly?
I don't want to redirect the thread but my reasoning was the liner lock is inside and part of the frame.

 

[The Zieg]

My image of this knife would be a slimmer frame and stout half stop, as Jsega51 suggests, and no nail nick. We can argue over the materials later, of course, but as it is my imaginary knife, I will say no pocket clip (as I carry my 110s in a clipped pocket slip or horizontal belt sheath) .

Zieg

(OK, I can compromise: Removable pocket clip )

 

[The Zieg]

As for the "why", I was thinking of those jurisdictions in which non locking knives and two hand opening are required. As I frequently reach for a 110 of some sort to carry for the day I considered all its other features: It fills the hand, its frame is robust, the blade is plenty long and durable. Though we can all rely on the backlock, we know enough to treat them more like the folders they are and not like true fixed blades, so it would not be a deal breaker to lose the lock.

If I found myself on my relatives' farms in Germany or Ireland, or back on the kibbutz in Israel, I can see a lockless 110 (or 112) being just the thing, not to mention a little reminder of home.

Zieg

 

[Bastler]

If you are going to have a slip joint, there is no reason to limit it to one blade. In that case, bring back the 317.

 

[The Zieg]

If you are going to have a slip joint, there is no reason to limit it to one blade. In that case, bring back the 317.

As much as I love the 317, I'm thinking I like being able to pinch open the blade and there seems not enough real estate on it.

I'm still holding out for my vision.

Zieg

 

[Elgatodeacero]

There are several medium and large Case folding Hunters that have one or two blades that seem to be what you are looking for.

Here is my Case 6265cv

 

[The Zieg]

There are several medium and large Case folding Hunters that have one or two blades that seem to be what you are looking for.

Here is my Case 6265cv

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A great looking option!

Zieg

 

[Rupestris]

Has it been done? A non-locking slipjoint Buck 110? If so, who and when? Pics, of course.

Obvious question would be, "Why?" but my answer is always, "Why not?"

Zieg

A classic Case Sodbuster with a clip point would be close, in concept.

 

[The Zieg]

A classic Case Sodbuster with a clip point would be close, in concept.

Of course!! Slip(joint)ped my mind completely!

Zieg

 

[BP_]

This 23 is about the same size but quite a bit thinner and has no lock but does have half stop

 

[Old Hunter]

Buck offered the 317 at one time (part of the Camillus built contract series of pocketknives). If there was a big enough market they could build these again in Idaho. OH