Ok, I have a custom shop experience. Upon receiving a custom 110 with asian water buffalo horn scales and silver bolsters, I noticed the knife did not have that famous "Buck Alligator Jaw Snap" when it closed. In fact it did not close, completely. Then, when I got it back, It would close real hard and snap back up. There is a name for this, but I forget what it's called when a knife over travels like this. Anyway, I emailed Joe and he said to send it back again. When I got it back the second time, Joe had swapped out the regular blade for a BG-42 steel blade. There was no option for polished bg-42, and since I had wanted a polished blade, Joe hand polished it himself. That meant a great deal to me and says a lot about Buck Knives and Joe Houser. That custom 110 is one knife that I do not plan to sell, because of the story. Hope you all have great luck with your orders, but if not, only a little time will be needed for your ultimate satisfaction.