2022 Knives Listed on Buck Website...and then Delisted...Live Again!

I feel that the T-A knives will eventually see more avarage skilled owners embellish and customize them to there taste. I just wish Buck would help us out with blades and handles..What if we lose one of the tiny screws? It's difficult to find loose blades too. I propose Buck add the Take Apart to the Custom shop and give us the opportunity to buy extras blades and/or handles and parts WHEN WE BUY ONE even if no other time..
 
I'm gonna say it. aluminum is great for the light weight on these ta's....but repetitive screwing and unscrewing....not so much. if we are gonna play with these...we need steel frames or inserts that can handle the repeat customizing better.
 
Most will be changed rarely but I see your point. But I think for the cost..especially if we get a Custom shop option..We should get the right size tools and instructions for the simple minded. I'm still unsure of what exactly I need to play with mine. Buck had a lot of warranty returns for the original 560 (?) for the clip but the Take Apart is fairly simple.
 
jbmonkey said:
I'm gonna say it. aluminum is great for the light weight on these ta's....but repetitive screwing and unscrewing....not so much. if we are gonna play with these...we need steel frames or inserts that can handle the repeat customizing better.
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Perhaps changing the handle scales to match your ensemble for the day would not be recommended.:) I suggest buying black, it goes with everything.
 
Bastler said:
Perhaps changing the handle scales to match your ensemble for the day would not be recommended.:) I suggest buying black, it goes with everything.
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its not really for me, customizing. for Bucksway though..this is kinda his thing and love.....I was saying it would need better than aluminum for repeat use.
 
jbmonkey said:
its not really for me, customizing. for Bucksway though..this is kinda his thing and love.....I was saying it would need better than aluminum for repeat use.
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It would depend on the aluminum. Some threaded aluminum will strip if it's looked at wrong. OTOH, the oil drain plug on my old BMW motorcycle is a steel plug into an aluminum pan and its been in and out a bunch times. Good aluminum and reasonable care would probably allow one to be disassembled and reassembled a number of times without problem. Good question. Somebody needs to do a field test 🤓
 
mbkr said:
It would depend on the aluminum. Some threaded aluminum will strip if it's looked at wrong. OTOH, the oil drain plug on my old BMW motorcycle is a steel plug into an aluminum pan and its been in and out a bunch times. Good aluminum and reasonable care would probably allow one to be disassembled and reassembled a number of times without problem. Good question. Somebody needs to do a field test 🤓
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I haven't played with the Bucks aluminum t-a's, but T tiguy7 has....ill let him put first hand experience in if he wants to.

I know playing with otf aluminum they can be screwed and unscrewed if done carefully and limited twist torque. I just use my hand on the fitting on microtechs.......not the tool. ive had good luck with this. course I'm not doing it in the form of daily, weekly or monthly customization either....that changes the game a bit.

with steel frame id have no worries playing more often though, but still not my thing I wouldn't be doing it.
 
The early take apart 110’s (Club Knives) had brass #2X56TPI T-Nuts pressed into the liners. More recent models just have tapped Aluminum liners. The thickness of the liner/depth of the T-Nut is 0.084”. A #2X56TPI screw could grab with a maximum of 4.7 threads. Due to the design, the scale retention screws do not have much of an axial or shear load. I have experienced no internal thread degradation on any models. Blue LocTite is recommended.View attachment 1728840View attachment 1728841
 
Tiguy7 what is the exact size tools you need to use for the 112 T-A's and the 110 if they are different?
 
I just read yesterdays email from Buck Knives Company, nice write up on the Buck 124 Frontiersman - some history and some old advertisements info and a letter explaining the demise of the Nemo. Looks like the 124 should be available for those searching for one. These are my two, I learned from the letter that their was a black Micarta shortage in 1981 leading to the use of restabilized birch (I know the story behind one of my two now). Knife was re-introduced in 2012 with Micarta handle - got one of those. Look forward to seeing what comes this year. OH
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My first shipment of the 2022 lineup just arrived.

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The 112 Ranger Sport is a lightweight but solid knife and will make for a very nice EDC.

I wanted a high visibility option for my winter coat and the 110 Slim Pro TRX will be easy to spot if I drop it in the snow.

This 112 50th Anniversary Edition has some very interesting scales and is a perfect build. It will be a safe queen, for now.
 
I've found a lanyard on a knife is helpful when looking for it in the snow.

The Spitfire and Alpha folders are the only ones with lanyard holes tho.
I carry a large Spitfire with lanyard while working in the snow.
 
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tiguy7 thank you for the info for the tool. I'm going to order a quality set so I can play safely..
 
I just purchased three 50th anniversary 112s, one for myself and two as gifts for friends.
 
GPyro said:
I've found a lanyard on a knife is helpful when looking for it in the snow.

The Spitfire and Alpha folders are the only ones with lanyard holes tho.
I carry a large Spitfire with lanyard while working in the snow.
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The large Pursuit folder has a lanyard hole.
I like the thought of those, but I'm unsure about that handle.

I like big folders....... hmmmm.
 
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