112 fan adding a 110!

TAH,


Hard for me to tell from the pictures. And I have no clue about the Buck factory side. But I have used white compound to minimize surface scratching with good success.

Another thing I have used over the years as somewhat of a polish, is good old white toothpaste. No recommending, but it has cleaned up knives and smoothed out triggers for me. Even somewhat mended some badly scratched watch crystals.

My Anniversary 110 arrived today. Blade opens and closes smoothly. The lock is what I would call stiff. I need to press it down almost all the way to the bottom of the scallop before it releases. But it is done without problem.

Hope this helps some,
 
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Thanks Lost. The lock on my knife is getting better and not sticking anymore, but I do have to push it all the way down to release. Guess that's good for safety. I tried a little Flitz, but the scratches wouldn't budge even though they are not deep. Guess I'll send an email to Joe.
 
One of my wife's favorite spoons got nicked when someone turned on a blender while the spoon was in it. I sanded the nick out but the sanding left scratches that looked like those. The spoon was mirror polished before. I used finer and finer sandpaper, up to like 3000 grit, but the mirror finish eluded me. I bought several buffing wheels and several grits of buffing compound, with them I finally restored the mirror finish. I think that Buck knife blade would look pretty good if you started with 400 sandpaper and worked up to maybe the first (coarsest) buffing compound. Start with 600 grit paper but if it won't remove those scratches drop back to 400, then go 400, 600, 1000, 2000, 3000. If you are not happy buy a buffing wheel and a coarse level compound and keep going from there.

Be careful, buffing wheels can grab a knife. I would put the wheel on a drill and clamp the knife to a bench.
 
Thanks Pondoro, but that's one thing I'm lacking is a good work bench and tools for the treatment you prescribe. The dealer I purchased this knife from is very reputable, knowledgable and has been in the business for years. He said he has seen other 110s (NIB) of this vintage with the same type of marks to various degrees. I'm still wondering if back in the 70s, these marks were more common and acceptable when leaving the factory. What's strange is that they are really only on the non-logo side. The rest of the knife shows absolutely no signs of any use and the blade is 100% full. Even the ricasso has no fine scratches from being opened and closed over the years.

If these marks were occasionally a part of Buck's process back then, it would be easier for me to accept them and I wouldn't risk sending it back to Buck for refinishing. Not sure if today's satin finish is the same as it was in the 70s. Any other thoughts on all of this would be greatly appreciated.
 
Well TAH you could use sandpaper fro 400 or 600 up to 3000 or 4000 with no tools except your own hands. Be really careful of your fingers. Go finer until you match the other side of the knife.
Or just enjoy it as is.
 
Pondoro,

Maybe I'll try it. The scratches do bother me and I hate the hassle and expensive of sending back to Buck. What grit count would you recommend for each step between 600 and 4000?
 
Never mind. I've decided to send it back to Buck and have it done right. :thumbup:
 
As for stiffness in the lock, I recommend that you give the knife a hot-water wash — dunk it in, swish it around — with detergent and a toothbrush or dishbrush that can get to the bottom of the slot. Rinse thoroughly, get the water out by blowing and Q-tips and kleenex. Let dry, then oil the joints. That should help ease the action.
 
Thanks Bee. If it doesn't loosen up on its own, I might give that a try. Right now, it's on its way to Post Falls to have the blade refinished. Joe and Randy said it will be back to me by the end of next week. Both of these gentlemen treated me like I was their long lost friend and we've never met. Back in the Spring, I met CJ Buck at the NRA Convention in Indianapolis. CJ was ridiculously down to earth, friendly and treated me and my son like we were the only ones who mattered. This company is absolutely remarkable in customer service and personal attention. I am sincerely proud and honored to own and use their products.
 
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Right now, it's on its way to Post Falls to have the blade refinished. Joe and Randy said it will be back to me by the end of next week.
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Well, Randy and Joe missed their expected return date. 110 arrived today - 2 days early! :eek:

Both of these guys are one of a kind. I spoke to Randy on Monday and he personally went out in the shop and did the blade refinishing himself, then shipped it out the same day. Then I get an email from Joe saying that he and Randy personally inspected the knife and that it turned out great. I am sincerely humbled by Buck's personal service. Needless to say, the knife looks outstanding. Thank you Randy and Joe! :thumbup: :thumbup:


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TAH,this new in box 1977 2dot 110 also had hone marks when my dad got it.He sent it to Buck to have them removed also.Here it is beside a a 100th anniversary 112 gotta love that old grind.And another pic with box and sheath,box has receipt from purchase in sep 77 and the price was 15.99.
 
willis,

Thanks for the information on your father's 110. Good looking knife with nice family history. Not sure how the sharpening marks ended up on my blade. Regardless, they were distracting and I'm glad I had Buck refinish it. :thumbup:
 
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