Buck knives

Of all my Buck knives that I have owned and used over many years, I had one problem with one model 110 folder. It was an older model that had been given tome by my grandfather and I was batoning it through firewood and broke it. I fully admitted my folly when sending it back to buck and was prepared to pay for the repair. When I got my knife back it was as new if not better; there was no charge for the repair of the damage that my misuse had done.
 
skyhorse said:
I really don't know but folks must like his knives and he did a collaboration with Buck in the past.
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And to complete the circle I'm sure the folks at Buck would admit the DEVIL made them do it.
 
skyhorse said:
Here's where I got the heat treat info but it also states Mick Strider as the key person. I thought his name was Buger.Who knows.:confused:I don't want to start bash Strider thread.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strider_Knives
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Yeah, that seems to be the common assumption, and one I thought to be the case as well, until I saw that video. I actually emailed Strider requesting info on the hardness of their S110V and Duane himself replied with this. "We utilize a procedure that renders CPMS110V at 60-61HRC. I will be happy to certify the hardness for you if you wish. I maintain a state certified hardness tester and will provide a certification statement for you at the cost of return, insured shipping if you wish." Sorry for the thread jack guys. Back to Buck talk. :D
 
LMAO,that's some solid advice Gavin. :D :thumbup:
"Never go with a hippie to a second location"
 
If you think the 110 is too weak of a blade locking system,then you need to buy a Buck Marksman 830.

Bottom line is that Buck is a good company and they have a good warranty, plus they manufacture all of their current knives in the USA if I'm not mistaken.
 
I have one of the small slipjoints(375 or 376 maybe?) that my dad had laying around and it sais CHINA on one blade. Now I will be the first to admit that they have some GREAT knives for the price, but I just hate it when a company that has grown such a good rep and fan base turn to overseas production to turn a quick buck(pun not intended). With all that said, I'd buy another 110 in a heart beat.

Edit- I just reread your post and they may have stopped the overseas knives for all I know. I don't really follow the company.
 
I recently got back my interest in knives and dug up my old buck knife I had in the Navy. You can see in the close up that it's been beat back then in my attempt to remove the blade play. But I had also used this knife for all sorts of things including as a hammer. I thought about using their forever warranty to get a new one, but I decided to buy a new one which I'm still waiting for. Then I'm going to send it in for them to see if they can take out the play, polish the blade and brass sections, and restore (not replace) the wood. I decided this one had sentimental value to me. I plan to display it and the new one together. Can anyone confirm if Buck would be able to this for me or would I need to send it to someone else?



 
skyhorse said:
Strider uses a proprietary heat treatment originally developed by Paul Bos of Buck Knives. ;)
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Gavin S. said:
Peters does the heat treat for Strider knives evidently. Check out the 1:40 point in this video.
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IIRC, Bos was a consultant for both, though he had a longer relationship with Buck (again, IIRC). There are Striders out there with the Bos mark on them.
 
Rey HRH, send an email to Joe Houser at Buck and be sure to let him know it has sentimental value to you. Tell him what you are looking to have done. He's a great guy and will take great care of you.
Bob
 
rdg said:
Rey HRH, send an email to Joe Houser at Buck and be sure to let him know it has sentimental value to you. Tell him what you are looking to have done. He's a great guy and will take great care of you.
Bob
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Thanks for the info!
 
Rey HRH said:
I recently got back my interest in knives and dug up my old buck knife I had in the Navy. You can see in the close up that it's been beat back then in my attempt to remove the blade play. But I had also used this knife for all sorts of things including as a hammer. I thought about using their forever warranty to get a new one, but I decided to buy a new one which I'm still waiting for. Then I'm going to send it in for them to see if they can take out the play, polish the blade and brass sections, and restore (not replace) the wood. I decided this one had sentimental value to me. I plan to display it and the new one together. Can anyone confirm if Buck would be able to this for me or would I need to send it to someone else?
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Many years ago I knew a guy who brought a 112 to Buck to get a broken blade replaced (this was when Buck was still located in San Diego where we live so the guy was able to deliver it himself). The knife had custom handle scales that were not from Buck and he wanted them to remain on the knife. Buck replaced the blade, buffed and polished all the brass, all without messing with the handle scales. I'd be surprised if they couldn't fulfill your requests.
 
I was just at Wal-Mart and the fifty year 110 does look like Buck has improved them a great deal. Everything seemed tight and flush.
 
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