Buck 110 REbuild Project

[skullworks]

Okay. I picked up a worn out 110...cheap...and you can see why!

Here is the project knife.

 

I posted a question about how hard was it to take apart. This one was easy as could be. Maybe because of the condition...no idea. A hammer, vise and a punch and it's apart. Had to sand the heads off the handle pins to get them loose. The lock up was a little loose so that might be a problem.

 

I plan on using a twist damascus blade replacement and I'm not sure about the scales yet. I'm think maybe some mammoth tooth.
I'll up date this as I progress!

[Nosight]

This will be a fun one to watch...

Later....Buzz

[BowHuntingFool]

I agree, this is going to be good!

[Chester Thompson]

I have a Buck 110 that needs some love, do you want another to practice on and send back to me?

Do you have any updated pictures? I can't wait to see them.

[skullworks]

Well I got it cleaned up a bit. The blades is in...damascus twist pattern in 1095 $ 15N20 nickel carbon. I think I'm going with these scales which are a wicked fire like mammoth tooth.

 

[Tim Fishell]

Wow that is going to be sweet!!

[OconeeDan]

Where did you get the replacement blade?  Was it made for Buck 110 or did you have to modify or specify it modified?  Is that a washer on the blade, or just where it is not etched to keep it full size and flat?
Very neat project! Dan

[Ric O'Shay]

Patiently waiting for the next edition....  

[Chester Thompson]

Did you make the blade? If you bought it can you PM where you got it from? I have one that I would like to upgrade now.

[DesertDude]

Yes, Yes, I want to see more......

[skullworks]

Some guys on another forum were busting my chops so...
Alright. I got jiggy with it today!

Getting the pins compressed and not getting the blade too tight was a bit of a trial and error. Shaped the scales roughly...still a little fine fitting to be done. Gonna do just epoxy to hold the scales on. A little relief in the liner to allow for the spring pivot pin. Gonna epoxy it up and finish her up.

 

[Cyclic-Rivers]

Wow would you look at that.

Nice work.

[Ric O'Shay]

Too cool! But I noticed the blade has no nail nick. How difficult is it to open?

   

[skullworks]

I noticed that too when I got the blade. I asked the maker about it and he said he didn't make them with a nail slot and had never had any complaints. It opens pretty easy...a little tight right now but I'm sure it will loosen up with some use. No problem just grabbing the back of the blade and opening that way.  I think it would be nice if you could make or find a damascus spring for it.

[Irish]

Very nice!

[Bobby Urban]

That is really cool.  Do they make a drop point that fits the 110 frame?  I have never been a huge fan of the clip point and always thought a 110 would look sweet with a drop point?  Maybe just wishful thinking.  

Great job on the rebuild.

Bob Urban

[skullworks]

The maker might make one. I'll check and let you know. Thanks for all the compliments.

[Jim Jackson]

What a cool project.  I've got an old 110 folder that could use a facelift.  Might give it a try myself!  Thanks!

[Izzy]

Wow, really really beautiful.

[skullworks]

Finished!

 

My final thoughts:

Don't buy a cheap worn out 110 for the project. The locking spring will be worn out and you'll have to buy several to find a good one. Go ahead and buy a better starting knife.
Make sure to keep the spacer/washer from the old blade that goes in the pivot hole of the blade.
Do as much of your finishing and fitting before you reassemble the knife. It saves on getting lots of grit in the action from sanding.
Tough for me to get the correct compression on the pins to make everything tight and fit nice without making the action tough to work. Lots of WD40 helps loosen it up.

Give it a try...sure does create a unique knife!