Buck 110 Blade Length

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Esq1997

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Good morning-

I've recently seen several Buck 110s from the 1990s with blades of varying length. None have appeared to be over sharpened or excessively worn. The varying length is visible when the blade is closed and you see that it does not reach the end of the handle, if that makes sense. Was there any difference in blade length over the years?
 
Welcome to the Buck forum Esq1997. We all love a chance to show off our ridiculous knowledge about Buck knives but It would be tough to make a comment without more detailed info. How much real variation are we talking about? Can you post pictures? If not, how about a list with an accurate blade length measurement and age/vintage of each knife. I would not expect the blade to reach the end of the handle so lacking a picture I'm not sure what you mean.
 
Thanks for the response. I just purchased one of the 110s and its from 1986. It has the < date code. Looks like the previous owner sharpened the blade so much that the point was is longer as "pointy." Not much steel loss from the edge to the spine though. Really takes away from the aesthetics of the knife. If I send it to Buck, will they do a "spa treatment" and put a new blade on the knife (for an extra fee)? I will post pics later.
 
In 2 posts have we morphed in to a different subject; from blade length, to blade replacement. DM
 
Esq, welcome. Stop and think hard about living with the blade as is. Because your 110 from 1986 has a blade of 425M steel. Which is a step up from 420HC, Buck's steel of today. Thus, if you send it in for a blade replacement you'll get a new blade of 420HC steel. It will be a new blade but not deliver the same performance as 425M steel. DM
 
^^ Good point David but I think people (like you) who can tell the difference in real life are few... :D
The average guy is going to find 420HC easier to sharpen at home without an investment in good tools.
 
Probably true. Then may as well not consider Any of the up-grade steels offered in a 110. DM
 
Didn't I read somewhere that Buck offered factory resharpening of S30V knives for owners having difficulty doing it themselves.
I suspect that people who know enough about blade steel to care pre-selects for buyers who know how to deal with it correctly.

Found it...

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Esq1997 said:
Thanks for the response. I just purchased one of the 110s and its from 1986. It has the < date code. Looks like the previous owner sharpened the blade so much that the point was is longer as "pointy." Not much steel loss from the edge to the spine though. Really takes away from the aesthetics of the knife. If I send it to Buck, will they do a "spa treatment" and put a new blade on the knife (for an extra fee)? I will post pics later.
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It's pretty common on the used market to find knives that have had their tips broken off and then have been reprofiled to a new point. I have an old Schrade like that. Works fine.

110s with busted tips are pretty common.
 
I wouldn't doubt Buck offers that for it's customers. I know in their Proline series, it carries free life time sharpening. DM
 
Yes, a broke tip and they did a feeble job of correcting it. Good photos. If you're skilled at freehand sharpening you could improve it. DM
 
Esq,
If you send it in.
It will come back looking just like a new 110 that you can buy at Walmart or maybe Academy, or others for about $30 drive out. (Well Almost)
Just sayin,,,,
Some here have gathered up different knives in that shape over the years, just as a study in condition, if you will. Many of us have numerous. Quite interesting to look at them every now and then.
And Welcome to the forum!

my two centavos worth..


 
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