Buck 560 action. upgrade to BG-42

[KeithAM]

I just picked up a Buck 560 at the local knife store. It's amazingly light compared to a regular 110, just as you'd expect. I was surprised at the price -- less than $40. It seemed low to me given the expense of working with titanium.

I read some earlier threads about the action being rough. The action was rough on mine too. It felt gritty, like maybe metal filings were fouled up in the action.

I loaded it up with dish detergent and worked the action about 100 times. Then I worked the action under hot running water. I dried it off and re-lubed it with Pro Link, and the grittiness is completely gone.

I like this knife enough that I'm considering upgrading the blade to BG-42. Is the upgrade still available? Thanks!

 

[Joe Houser]

Keith,
I have never heard of that remedy for a gritty action. I can't wait to try it out myself. I am sorry you had to do that in the first place though. We do still offer the blade swap option, just send me an email and I will give you all the details.

 

[KeithAM]

Thanks Joe!

 

[panella]

Keith -

The BG-42 is definitely the way to go. I upgraded my 560 and was extremely happy.