Why doesn't Buck offer something like this?

[Boats]

I don't believe Boats is saying to change the classic 110, but to have a different model number with the features he has suggested.

A lighter version would need the thumb studs I think. It may not be heavy enough to open one handed without them, like I do with my 110's.

If not a lockback, my next preference would be a frame lock. I have had liner locks in other brands fold up on me.

Quoted for truth.

I am certainly not proposing to change the 110 itself. I even proposed a model designation.

The lock back is the way to go to keep costs down and strength up. Again I don't think one handed closing is nearly as important as one handed opening, so the classic 110 profile could be carried over.

The thing I do not like about frame locks are that they undermine total ambidexterity. On that front, a lock back is better.

Finally, in this day and age, why on earth would anyone make a one sided only clip? I know a couple of right handed cops who carry folding knives in their left front pockets as "last ditch" weapons in case of a handgun retention fight. Sure that's a small sample of people, but the knife should always be adaptable to its user's carry desires, not dictated to them from the home office.

 

[Pack Rat]

Good point on one handed closing a frame lock left handed. I now have split thumbnail on the left hand. It can be done with practice.

I also agree on the ambi clip mounting.

 

[GWashington1732]

Hi, this really does sound like what you're looking for. The Buck Lite is very similar to the 110, there's only a few small differences that aren't really noticable until you put the two side by side: it's flat on the clip of the point, It's a little less wide(from spine to edge) and a tiny bit shorter. The only thing is, the clip's not reversable.

Ive never had a problem with clips not being reversible and I'm lefty, in fact, I notice no difference with which side the clip's on. Nonreversible thumb studs is a different story but that's not an issue with this one, it's dual sided.

 

[Robert Ptacel]

Hi, this really does sound like what you're looking for. The Buck Lite is very similar to the 110, there's only a few small differences that aren't really noticable until you put the two side by side: it's flat on the clip of the point, It's a little less wide(from spine to edge) and a tiny bit shorter. The only thing is, the clip's not reversable.

Ive never had a problem with clips not being reversible and I'm lefty, in fact, I notice no difference with which side the clip's on. Nonreversible thumb studs is a different story but that's not an issue with this one, it's dual sided.

I have both the medium and large bucklite max and I like them both.