DiResta: Buck Knife Auto Conversion

Ever since he was a kid was a kid, Jimmy Diresta was fascinated by switchblade knives—there’s something undeniably satisfying about that smooth, quick flick of the blade. Now that he has started my own collection (featured recently on the channel), he knew it was time to try a hands-on project: converting a classic folding knife into an automatic. In this video, he takes on my first-ever Buck 110 conversion attempt. Many viewers have asked if his two Buck 110 autos were custom-made by me—so here’s the answer, live and in action! What’s Inside: My step-by-step process for converting a manual Buck into an auto Success in concept… but not in materials The reassembly challenge & why the switch started to fail Key takeaways for my next attempt It was a learning experience from start to finish! Even though this build didn’t hold up, I walked away with valuable insights for version two. Motto of the day: If at first you don’t succeed, try again! Stay tuned for Attempt #2—coming soon! Knife Featured: Buck 110 Folding Hunter Goal: Manual-to-automatic conversion Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes. Always follow local laws regarding knife modifications and ownership. 💬 Have you ever modified a knife? Share your experiences or tips in the comments below! 👍 Enjoy the tinkering? Like, Subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss the next attempt! #KnifeMod #Buck110 #Switchblade #KnifeConversion #DIY #EDC #KnifeCollection #KnifeCustomization #Modding #FirstAttempt ------------------------------------------------------------ Visit us on the web! http://www.makezine.com Find more at the Maker Shed: https://makershed.com Go to a Maker Faire! http://www.makerfaire.com Subscribe to the Magazine! http://www.makezine.com/subscribe Twitch.TV:   / profile   Follow us on Twitter:   / make   Instagram:   / makemagazine   Facebook:   / makemagazine   Pinterest:   / makemagazine