Buck Titanium 560

I think that knife was just a bit before its time. I bet if Buck started up production again, they'd sell like hotcakes with all the lust over titanium these days...
 
The 560XLT is over rated. It's just a 110 with Ti scales that usually drag on the blade at the pivot. I got one on closeout for <$30 delivered some years ago. For what they sell for now, if you have to have a Ti knife, look for the Kershaw JYDII in Ti with an SG-2 blade - or a Benchmade 635 mini Skirmish - both discontinued as well, but likely more available new.

If you want a 420HC 110 blade in a nice handle, go to Buck's Custom Shop and order a custom 110 - handled as you want. Heck spend a few more denaro's and get an S30V blade!

Stainz
 
I think they are fine knives. They weigh a lot less than a 110, and if you're a fan of finger grooves, the grooves on the 560 lock your hand into place very securely.

They show up on the Bladeforums Buck "for sale" forum every once in a while.

I got one new for $30 about five years ago, and sent it to the Custom Shop for a BG-42 blade.

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you know, when i first heard of this knife; i actually was dissapointed to note that only it's handles were titanium and not the entire unit unlike boker's titanium model which was available at around the same time.
 
I really like the 560. I have one that I EDC and a few put up in case of; well I guess they are there because I like them so.

If you can find one, I would get it.


John
 
KeithAM said:
I think they are fine knives. They weigh a lot less than a 110, and if you're a fan of finger grooves, the grooves on the 560 lock your hand into place very securely.

They show up on the Bladeforums Buck "for sale" forum every once in a while.

I got one new for $30 about five years ago, and sent it to the Custom Shop for a BG-42 blade.

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You make me sick :barf: . Just kiddin. I love BG 42 and was lucky enough to buy a custom Buck 110 with BG 42 from another member a year or so back. I was not able to get any of my Bucks rebladed, but I sure wish I would have.


John
 
johnwaynesandw said:
You make me sick :barf: . Just kiddin. I love BG 42 and was lucky enough to buy a custom Buck 110 with BG 42 from another member a year or so back. I was not able to get any of my Bucks rebladed, but I sure wish I would have.


John
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I'm not up to date on Buck's reblading service. Did they stop reblading 560s only? I also don't know whether BG-42 is still available for 110s. Let me know, or I'll stop by the Buck forum and ask.
 
KeithAM said:
I'm not up to date on Buck's reblading service. Did they stop reblading 560s only? I also don't know whether BG-42 is still available for 110s. Let me know, or I'll stop by the Buck forum and ask.
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The Bg 42 is no longer available. I do not think they will reblade any knife now. You can go to the custom shop and get S30V and a few other steels to choose from, but you are limited to the 110 frame.
 
I am sorry, but the few I have handled, pardon the pun, have had dragging pivots - perhaps from the Ti's galling, a common fault in machining Ti. The blade is 420HC - and Buck no longer swaps blades - or even has BG-42 blade material, for that matter. You can buy a basic 110 with fg's for a fraction of what a 560XLT will likely cost. You could upgrade the metal and handles by ordering one to suit you from Buck's Custom Shop. If Ti is your 'thang', look at my Ti collection - L-R BM 630, 760, 635; Kershaw JYDII SG-2/Ti, and Buck 560XLT.

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Don't get me wrong, I love my Bucks - especially my 110s. I am just not so crazy about the 560XLT, having seen them for more than I paid for any of the other examples. Of course, if you just must have a 560XLT...

Stainz
 
Stainz,

What do you mean pivot dragging?

All of my 560 are smooth as silk when opening and closing, but I do not have the crystal version like yours. All of mine are the grey titanium and all black.

John
 
My Buck TI's are different than those pictured, they are made to dis-assemble and re-assemble and come complete with a primitive pocket/belt clip that can be removed and has shorter screws for non-use of the "clip". There is an attached "wrench" on a ring that carries with the knife. I do not remember when I purchased these knives and they are all identical. ???
 
john w said:
My Buck TI's are different than those pictured, they are made to dis-assemble and re-assemble and come complete with a primitive pocket/belt clip that can be removed and has shorter screws for non-use of the "clip". There is an attached "wrench" on a ring that carries with the knife. I do not remember when I purchased these knives and they are all identical. ???
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That is the sought for model 186.

Ahead of its time.
 
Mine, and two others I have seen/tested, were from the same closeout batch - at least, the same seller. They are riveted together, so no dissection to inspect or adjust the pivot is possible. Opening and closing is tight and feels like there is grit in the pivot. The knife's feel did not improve with various lubricants and repeated operation, so it's unlikely due to roughness on the blade/lockbar engagement surfaces. It is my second worst Buck ever - with a wide berth to the next one - which, like the remainder of my many Bucks, came in near perfect shape. The only Buck worse than the 560XLT, in my opinion, was my 850 Bravo.

Another far better Ti choice - Buck's #172 Mayo TNT - beautifully made and with a great S30V blade. If you find a 560XLT in the <$50 range NIB, I suppose the novelty is okay. If it's like the guy at the gunshow last year - and you think it's a >$200 knife, you'll be in for a rude shock. That Buck 172 and those BMs & Kershaw, with judicious shopping, can be had for less - and bring a lot bigger smile to your face when you see them, much less handle them. It's hard for me to speak against a Buck knife, my longest loved edged goodies bear the marque, but I am just relating my experiences - and offering my opinion. It is an interesting knife.

Stainz
 
I have a brand new Buck Titanium B560-GT-0 in the original box that I've had stored away for years.

I don't think I've ever carried or used it. I was thinking of adding a thumb stud to it and drilling out the rivets to bolt it together.

Do they make a kit to do this?

It has the U.S.A. Flag pictured all over the box :thumbup:

Thank You
 
There are pimps over on the Buck forum just itching to do stuff you want to your knife.

The 560 replaced the 186, after only one year of production, which was user serviceable. The 186 came with a tool for removing and installing the screws attached to its handle. I found one at a pawn shop years ago for $60 in used condition. You can swap in supersteel blades as you wish. It is the bomb.

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