New Jersey (possession, but commerce and manufacturing unlawful).Nevada (effective J– 2″ blade length limitation removed).Montana (maximum 1-1/2″ blade length limitation – removed 2019).Massachusetts (maximum 1-1/2″ blade length limitation).Maryland – can legally possess if not concealed.11, 2017, with valid Firearms Owner’s Identification Card FOID) Connecticut (maximum 1-1/2″ blade length limitation).9, 2017 concealed carry maximum length 3-1/2″) Colorado (effective approximately Aug.California (less than 2″ blade length limitation).See the list below for blade length restrictions. Check State Knife Laws for specific details on possession, carry, manufacturer, or sale, as some restrictions may apply in a specific state. The following states do NOT prohibit auto-open (also referred to as automatic, switchblade, or switch knife) for non-law enforcement citizens. There are cheaper auto’s out there but when you consider the quality, blade steel and the Buck Forever warranty….hard to beat.Don’t Believe the Myths About Automatic Knives You’ll find a deluxe version of the 110 and 112 with an S30V blade known as the Elite Series. I’ve got a feeling it needs a session in the recliner watching TV and working the action to smooth out the lumps.Īs a final observation, the price on all of these models is competitive. I played with it for a few more minutes and could feel it smoothing out. After a dozen or so operations, it got to be second nature to slightly add a light flick of the wrist to operate reliably. I don’t want to say the blade is ‘lazy’ but it required a bit of a wrist flick to get the blade fully deployed and locked. The Impact functions great even though it’s a bit slower.Īnother note that I’ll make is in regards to the operation of the larger 110 Folding Hunter. Is that good or bad? I think it’s just different. I understand that using the backspring rather then a coil spring to operate the blade necessitates this type of release without a major over haul of the pattern.Īll that being said, the blade deploys considerably faster then the Impact series. Personally, I found it a bit awkward but typical of the aftermarket conversions I’ve handled. You deploy the blade via the button on the side, but to close the knife you press the release at the rear bolster. The first thing I noticed on the 110 and 112 is the blade lock release is the same as the non-auto versions. If it ain’t broke don’t fix it, right? Buck 112 Auto Both of these rely on the Bos heat treated 420 steel blades like the original non-auto’s. The final pair of Buck Auto’s I received were the legendary Buck 110 Folding Hunter Auto and the 112 Ranger Auto. The Impact is very comfortable to open and close. Some of the faster opening knives can actually be a bit difficult to hang onto if you have smaller hands. I’ve handled much faster opening mechanisms but the Impact is as reliable as you can get. Slide it back and you prevent accidental closure or opening. Move the slide forward and unlock the blade for opening or closing. As you can see in the photo, there is a slide lock that secures the blade until your ready to deploy it. The handle is aluminum with a textured insert for a positive grip. A bit more basic with an S30V blade, it is one smooth operator. The next knife in the Impact line is the standard 898 Impact. This is all wrapped up in a wood presentation box with the knife specs stamped in the side of the box. Just a great looking knife that will be a prized collectible. The handle material is a Marbled Carbon Fiber with a Desert Ironwood inlay. The Bos tempering results in a blade registering a Rockwell of 59-61. The blade steel is a Stainless Steel damascus from Damasteel. Buck 898 Impact Limited Edition Damasteel Blade Only 150 serialized knives were built and they are gorgeous. The first knives I received are a pair of the Impact 898 CFII Damasteel Limited Run knives. It’s nice to see Buck jump in with a ‘real’ Buck Auto. There have been numerous custom Buck auto’s built and the one’s I’ve handled were great. We all knew it was just a matter of time before we saw the Buck 110 and 112’s get ‘automated’. This week I received a few of the new Buck Auto knives.
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