Thinning The Herd.

[sportingspecialist]

With the success of thinning the Buck 5160 series which were equipped with brass fittings and my wife's new hunting set,I took my modifications in a new direction.I decided to try my hand at thinning a 110 and 112.I had some idea of what I wanted but I wasn't sure how I would go about it.I first thought about creating a jig which might help to thin each side evenly.However I gave up on that idea and decided to simply do what had worked for me in the past.Do it by hand and constantly monitor my progress.They turned out alright.

I chose two models that wouldn't present too much of a challenge,since I'm such an amateur.Both the 110 and 112 had no exposed pins to deal with and each one had their scales glued to the frame.

The pictures below show the standard models below and then next to the new "thinned" models.

 

[ohen cepel]

Well done!

 

[Hickory n steel]

Nice work.

Personally with a thinned 110 I would feel like I was holding a cheap Pakistan lockback, but I understand why some might want a thinner 110. I just happen to like the heft / thickness of my 110.

May not be for me, but I can sure appreciate the good job you did.

 

[imafritz]

I generally don’t favor thinning knives, especially heavy frames, but those are good arguments for it. Knice nives

 

[sportingspecialist]

Well done!

Thank you.

 

[sportingspecialist]

Nice work.

Personally with a thinned 110 I would feel like I was holding a cheap Pakistan lockback, but I understand why some might want a thinner 110. I just happen to like the heft / thickness of my 110.

May not be for me, but I can sure appreciate the good job you did.

I've never owned a Paki knife so I have no frame of reference.

I own many 110's and creating more of a variety with a "thinned' version just adds something different to my collection.

I also like working on knives and this gives me another avenue to enjoy my hobby.

 

[BP_]

Very nice work, and well done. The more I see the thin 112’s the more I want one. Thanks for sharing

 

[sportingspecialist]

I generally don’t favor thinning knives, especially heavy frames, but those are good arguments for it. Knice nives

Thank you,I'll take some more pics in better light tomorrow.

 

[sportingspecialist]

Very nice work, and well done. The more I see the thin 112’s the more I want one. Thanks for sharing

Thank you and you're welcome.

These knives do look and feel dramatically different from their parent models.

 

[BP_]

Thank you and you're welcome.

These knives do look and feel dramatically different from their parent models.

I do love the way both the 110 and 112 feel in hand, and I enjoy carrying and using both. That said, with a Leatherman on my belt most of the time these days out of necessity, a thinner 112 one could slip in the pocket would be just about perfection. With a cherry on top.

 

[Hickory n steel]

I do love the way both the 110 and 112 feel in hand, and I enjoy carrying and using both. That said, with a Leatherman on my belt most of the time these days out of necessity, a thinner 112 one could slip in the pocket would be just about perfection. With a cherry on top.

I definitely get that.

 

[jbmonkey]

looks good. nice work Sir.

curious......does thinning the frame affect strength of the knife or pin strength being shorter.....i wouldnt think so but i dont know....? i expect normal knife use would have zero affect...but not sure...

 

[RevolverGuy]

Dang when I hear of thinning the herd it's usually someone that's getting ready to sell a few... was hoping it was that. Great job on the thinning by the way. Brings it closer to the width of a Bucklite.

 

[sportingspecialist]

looks good. nice work Sir.

curious......does thinning the frame affect strength of the knife or pin strength being shorter.....i wouldnt think so but i dont know....? i expect normal knife use would have zero affect...but not sure...

Thank you.

It may effect the blade pivot pin,time will tell.I chose the nickel silver frame,on which to perform this work,because of the inherent strength of NS compared to brass.This is a knife which makes a great carry piece and where there might be fewer cutting chores to perform.

It may become my new church going knife.LOL.

 

[sportingspecialist]

Dang when I hear of thinning the herd it's usually someone that's getting ready to sell a few... was hoping it was that. Great job on the thinning by the way. Brings it closer to the width of a Bucklite.

Ha ha ha! I hear you but I wouldn't place a for sale ad here.

Thanks.

I used one of my Pumas as a basis for these mods.I've had a Puma 970 game Warden since 1970.

 

[JD Bear]

That's some nice work They look great my friend. I think the best part is that you decided you wanted to do it and you got it done. Very cool man...

 

[sportingspecialist]

Thanks JD.

Every time I tackle a new project it becomes a learning experience.It also provides satisfaction of accomplishing something I had not tried before.

 

[kossetx]

They look great! I like the bluewood too. Was it from buck?

Thanks JD.

Every time I tackle a new project it becomes a learning experience.It also provides satisfaction of accomplishing something I had not tried before.

You never know until you try. The key is just do it. I've said it here before. It takes a lot of balls to tear into a new knife hoping to make it better or just different. But unless you try...

 

[BP_]

I find myself wondering why Buck hasn’t taken to such a great idea. Not as a replacement, but as an additional option. The 112 would see a lot more pocket time from me.

 

[sportingspecialist]

This was from Buck.Here are some pictures of the 112 before I began work.I believe it to Fibron but I'm not certain.It had more of a green appearance .It now is decidedly blue fading to a lighter blue in the center.