110 Repair Cost?

The Government · Nov 17, 2009

I love my Buck 110, but over the past 7 years it has developed a little blade-play in all directions. It has served me very well and instead of buying a new one, I would like to repair it.

---Do you guys know how much it would cost to repair, if anything?---

I know Buck has a great warrantee, but this is normal wear and tear. The only thing that needs to be fixed is blade play.

If it costs more than a new knife, I might just buy a new one.

Thanks for the help.

sidecutter · Nov 17, 2009

if its not a keepsake knive just retire it to the car/truck/workbench.... and buy another. remember its just a knife ( tool ). appx. $30 at walmart.

robotboy175 · Nov 17, 2009

just use the lifetime warranty!

i had an old one i guy GAVE to me, and they are working on if right now. joe at buck (see top) said no problem.

all it will cost is shipping....maybe $5

can't beat it!

tom19176 · Nov 17, 2009

They will fix it if you send it in, but why not support a GREAT company and buy a new one for $30? Hey buy a new one then, send the old one in for a fix. This way you will not be without a Buck 110 while is it being fixed, and you supported a great company and used your lifetime warranty!

vba · Nov 17, 2009

I'm with tom19176 on this one! Great idea.

Vinny

coop1957 · Nov 17, 2009

vba said:
I'm with tom19176 on this one! Great idea.

Vinny

Two Buck 110s are better than one.

BG42EDGE · Nov 17, 2009

Yes.....I sent one in with a broken-tip blade and they sent it back with a new blade and with the whole knife all polished up like you wouldn't believe.

I (in fact) didn't believe it at first. I had to check it carefully to see that it was the same knife.

Then I ended up putting it in a display case to remind me how great this company is.

And I did buy a new 110.

And since then, I've purchased quite a few more, at least three from the Custom Shoppe and a number of interesting variations (for example, a pair of the new Buckscript Model just last week). Beautiful workmanship on these, BTW.

:thumbup:

So, it's a great warranty and a win/win situation since I'm sure there are more like me who have ended up buying more Bucks because of it.

chickentrax · Nov 17, 2009

The Government said:
---Do you guys know how much it would cost to repair, if anything?---

I know Buck has a great warrantee, but this is normal wear and tear. The only thing that needs to be fixed is blade play.

I commend you on your ethics. I also do not believe in sticking it to Buck.

:thumbup:

Why not send it in to be sharpened??? Buck charges something like $6.95 to sharpen your 110 (it may have gone up slightly) and they also clean, buff, and most likely will tighten it up for you as well.

Call or email first to make sure.

THE PUNISHER · Nov 17, 2009

tom19176 said:
They will fix it if you send it in, but why not support a GREAT company and buy a new one for $30? Hey buy a new one then, send the old one in for a fix. This way you will not be without a Buck 110 while is it being fixed, and you supported a great company and used your lifetime warranty!

He is 100% right keep buck going buy 1 or 3...............:thumbup:

imafritz · Nov 17, 2009

What year is the knife? I'd send it back unless it had a problem that would require a blade replacement that caused diminished value ex-sending a 1967 back in very good condition and getting it back with a 2008 blade stamp. In this case it would be worth living with a little play. But if its not all that collectible, send it back and they will give it back like new. All you have to do is scroll back on threads not too far to find out all the great customer satisfaction stories about Buck customer service:thumbup: Just another reason to have Buck Fever

robotboy175 · Nov 17, 2009

hey!

crap, y'all are making me feel bad!

i don't feel i stuck it to buck in any way. it's their warranty.

....but i DID buy another 110 just the other day..so there

The Government · Nov 17, 2009

Wow, Thanks you guys.

I will send it in this week!

Dont worry either, I just bought a new stockman in dymondwood, should be here in a few days

For those who were curious, no, it is not a collectable one -they are all collectable though -even the 30 dollar ones

.

chickentrax · Nov 17, 2009

robotboy175 said:
hey!

crap, y'all are making me feel bad!

i don't feel i stuck it to buck in any way. it's their warranty.

And they just recently laid off a lot of people...

I can't hire them back...But I can throw a little paying business their way...And maybe Buck will hire them back...

robotboy175 · Nov 17, 2009

chickentrax said:
And they just recently laid off a lot of people...

I can't hire them back...But I can throw a little paying business their way...And maybe Buck will hire them back...

it was kinda tongue in cheek..but it is their warranty.

i did buy one after that though....mostly because of the warranty and quality.

it was only $20 per the amazon price, not the full $40 price.

should i feel bad about that?

not trying to be a turd, but i didn't make the rules, but i play by them

edit - if i am misunderstanding you, sorry

wolfdog · Nov 17, 2009

chickentrax said:
And they just recently laid off a lot of people...

I can't hire them back...But I can throw a little paying business their way...And maybe Buck will hire them back...

When I purchase a Buck knife I feel like I'm supporting a good business. I realize that in the current economic conditions my purchases won't make much difference. The mass market consumers will make the difference here, as well as operation costs, materials costs, what the competition is doing, etc.

Buck has a great warranty. The way to keep it great is to not abuse it or the good faith behind it. But then again, if you are honest with them about your request, that's all you need. I'm sure they will let you know if they want to charge you for some repair work.

I carry a 110 every day. I use the newer nylon sheath that has the white block letters "BUCK" on it. Best advertising there is.

chickentrax · Nov 17, 2009

robotboy175 said:
edit - if i am misunderstanding you, sorry

Doesn't matter...

Yes, Buck has a lifetime warranty...If you feel that your Buck knife has a problem that is their fault, send it in for warranty work...If they think it's not a warranty problem, they'll tell you so...

:thumbup:

Like most of us, I've used my knives for screwdrivers, prybars, even as hammers...But that's me abusing them; I don't send them in for repair/replacement...

I'm sure that most of us feel the same way...but if I was cutting a peanut butter sandwich and the blade broke, I'd send it in...

I guess in the long run, it's up to the owner to decide if it's Buck's fault or theirs...

65535 · Nov 17, 2009

I'd send it in and have it cleaned up for sentimental value, then buy a new one to support the maker. It's a win win, Buck gets a sale, and you have 2 Bucks.

mater · Nov 17, 2009

robotboy175 said:
i did buy one after that though....mostly because of the warranty and quality.

it was only $20 per the amazon price, not the full $40 price.

Was the one you bought for $20 the Al Buck 110? That is a very nice knife at a bargain price.

robotboy175 · Nov 17, 2009

chickentrax said:
Doesn't matter...

sorry for trying to be civil

chickentrax said:
Yes, Buck has a lifetime warranty...If you feel that your Buck knife has a problem that is their fault, send it in for warranty work...If they think it's not a warranty problem, they'll tell you so... :thumbup:

which is what i did. it was someone on this forum that suggested i send it in. i emailed joe with a link to my thread about it.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=678758

he posted in it.

i didn't even know they had a lifetime warranty until i came here. as far as fault, the blade was a little loose. did i do it? nope. did the other guy abuse it? beats me. said he carried it everyday back when he was younger. he's got a huge collection of knives, so i'm kinda thinking he didn't.

bottom line - i was covered every which way before i sent the knife in. their warranty is what it is. if joe thought i shouldn't send it in, i wouldn't have. in the above thread, no one said "hey, yr screwing buck"

thanks for your attitude :jerkit:

robotboy175 · Nov 17, 2009

mater said:
Was the one you bought for $20 the Al Buck 110? That is a very nice knife at a bargain price.

yes it was...great knife, better price.

i just bought my son a benchmade mini ambush. he loves my griptillian. well, he can keep his hands of the 110!

he's kinda like me. it's what i think of when i think of a knife.