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I'm going to order a Custom shop 110 and can't decide on rivets. Do they add any additional strength to hold the scales to the frame ?



Edit: just noticed my error in the title, meant to say Buck 110.
 
May depend a little on slab material.....some may be more prone to crack.

Also some consider certain materials to look better with the rivets.....and some to look not so good with rivets.

Most people seem to consider strength to be a minor to almost insignificant factor.
 
They are going to glue the scale either way.
I'd say that rivets are more for the appearance if done that way.
The base models sold at Walmart for example are not glued so the rivets do matter.
 
I like them! If they go thru the liners, you would think they would add some extra strength to the holding power of the epoxy .Wouldn't it be like having two support systems instead of one? I do see the point of certain horn or other bone scales possibly cracking around the rivets with the normal aging and shrinking of natural material. I'd still go for them, and I did on my Ram horn 110!
 
It's a matter of personal taste. I myself do not prefer the rivets.

Some may like a mirror polished blade, some may prefer a satin finish.
 
I don't like the four pins/rivets you get with the new 110s.......just too much.

However, the three small pins you get with a custom add some contrast and look real nice with some slab materials.

Oddly, I've noticed that some seem to stick out more than others......maybe an individual Custom Shoppy worker's preference or........?
 
Jpalmer, Welcome and glad your considering a Buck Custom 110 . The last three covered your concerns (sea, Flat and BG). With Seaplane offering some good detail thought . Ram and buffalo horn are different type material and stronger than antler . So, shouldn't see a problem with those . Stag maybe not either . Some more fragile materials that come to mind would be mother of pearl, shell and stones . These I would shy away from pins and just glue . The woods are your call . When subjected to a harash climate like Phoenix they can crack and dry causing seperation . I don't think pins would stop it there . Hope this helps . Let us know what you decide to go with . DM
 
fwiw
i know some that got orange wood on a knife
he did not like it ..
i have seen it and personly thing it is worth the up price to up grade to horn..
or use solid walnut
but if you like the orange looking wood buy it...:)
 
I'd second that about staying away from the orange.....actually I'd stay away from all the cheap woods. You really have to luck out to get something that looks nice.

The KOA though, is usually impressive, and next up is to go for the Ram.

But......like Dave says, if you like orange-looking wood......
 
Would anyone mind posting a picture or a 110 with orange wood next to a standard 110 ? I'm now hesitant to order one.
 
I like the look of some with or without-ex:rammy without, but smooth buff n/s with.
Personal taste. Thats by far the best feature of Bucks website is the abilty to see how it looks:thumbup:
 
here's pic of 110 from custom shop in KOA flamewood with three rivets....sorry have no orangewood. I think this knife would look too plain without the rivets.

customKOA009.jpg
:rolleyes:
 
Jpalmer1988 said:
Would anyone mind posting a picture or a 110 with orange wood next to a standard 110 ? I'm now hesitant to order one.
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A Custom is all about what you like and want, not really what others like. :)

I found this thread that shows a few together and one is orange fijiwood if that's what you're asking about.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=700930&highlight=orange+wood

Post #1 in this one

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=571129&highlight=fiji+wood

Check out this one also, especially post #12

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=673292&highlight=fiji+wood
 
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Here's one that was posted on this forum a couple of years ago.

Shows it pretty well.

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The orange is not at all pleasing to my eye......but, to each his own.

:)

All Buck Customs are fine knives, though.
 
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