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Tommy93

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hey guys! so here is my sexy little buck spitfire, the knife i use the most in the work environment! such a tough little sucker whats your thoughts on this knife!

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I'm wondering if the blade would work in a 112? I plan on using /trying one for a EDC after some bottom fishing in the bay. It was off my Buck radar since I have 110's and 112's I use most of the time. Are they hard to sharpen?
 
Good looking Spitfire Tommy. Looks like you polished the blade. Did the same on my orange Spitfire. I've got four and find them all to be great knives. Congratulations on yours.
 
This model with Ti scales, S35vn blade steel, and tightened up tolerances, would compete quite well I think in the crowed $100 knife neighborhood.

Of course, for its price as is, it's pretty darn good model. Despite my complaints about the blade movement, I really do like this model.

SKBlades - any plans for a upgraded mini Spitfire run to match your full size? I'd be in for one or two of those as well to compliment the full size I bought from you. ;)
 
Despite what my other thread may imply, I really do love this knife. I have two Spitfires. I wish Buck would make the Spitfire its own family and expand on the line. With some of the offerings by SKBlades and Copper & Clad, we can see the potential of the Spitfire. It's ready for its prime time!
 
Badhammer said:
What about a G-10 or CF version? I sometimes find the metal scales a bit slick
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I've asked Buck specifically about different scale materials but so far the answer has been no. It has to do with the R & D it would take for a new material from what I understand.
 
Don't let them off so easy Steve. Remind them that they did it for your Marksman!
 
skblades said:
I've asked Buck specifically about different scale materials but so far the answer has been no. It has to do with the R & D it would take for a new material from what I understand.
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This is just me thinking out loud, but what kind of R&D is needed just to cut a piece of plastic the same shape as the current handle? It seems more to me like they just don't want to do it. I love the way the metal Spitfire feels... when it's not cold. That little sucker gets a bit chilly this time of year. :D A non-metal handle would be nice when using it outside during the winter months.
 
I don't see the need for a plastic handled Spitfire when Buck already has the Bucklite Max and better, the Bantam line.

IMO, Buck should invest R&D in the Bantam line and offer upgraded scales, steels and grind options for Bantam.

An upscale Bantam would compete with the Griptillian.
A fixed Spitfire would compete with the Spydercos.
 
JayC783 said:
This is just me thinking out loud, but what kind of R&D is needed just to cut a piece of plastic the same shape as the current handle? It seems more to me like they just don't want to do it. I love the way the metal Spitfire feels... when it's not cold. That little sucker gets a bit chilly this time of year. :D A non-metal handle would be nice when using it outside during the winter months.
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I'm guessing the way things are assembled might need to be re-engineered. With basically all metal construction you can drill and tap for assembly, attachment, etc. With polymer materials you would need to imbed or otherwise provide something to thread your fasteners into.
 
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