Cheese Grader

[coaldigger]

I just purchased tha 889 SBMF, It looks & feels like a tank, the mfg date is 1/17/07 . The only complaint that I have is the handle scales are like cheese graders on your knuckles when you put your hand into your pocket
Is there anything that you can do for this ?

 

[chickentrax]

the handle scales are like cheese graders...Is there anything that you can do for this?

Yes...You can use a spell checker...

(It's cheese grater, not cheese grader)

 

[Buckaholic]

Yes...You can use a spell checker...

(It's cheese grater, not cheese grader)

This coming from a guy that spells "tracks" as "trax"

Yep, it's a cheese grater and annoying as sheet. Some of the peeps here have taken a sander to 'em.

Now, if I was grading cheese, I would put bleu cheese at the top for cooking/salads. And sharp cheddar or swiss for munching.

 

[WilltheBarb]

I think you could use G10 scales to grade a large mound of Cheddar and Jack to avoid cheese slides. Do it for the children. Safety first!

 

[chickentrax]

And sharp cheddar or swiss for munching.

Cheddar is good for snacking. Not for grading - here's a grader now =

Here's the grater you want =

How's that Buck 110 with the crooked emblem??? Still looking good???

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[chickentrax]

I just purchased tha 889 SBMF...

I'm just busting your chops... I don't even know what a 889 SBMF is...

 

[markksr]

Is there anything that you can do for this?

[my father] Keep your hands out of your pockets.[/my father]

 

[severtecher]

Thread reminds me of the latest Chinese toy recall.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/87778642@N00/1533553036/

 

[jimmer_5]

I just purchased tha 889 SBMF, It looks & feels like a tank, the mfg date is 1/17/07 . The only complaint that I have is the handle scales are like cheese graders on your knuckles when you put your hand into your pocket
Is there anything that you can do for this ?

Coaldigger - The 889 is considered a "tactical" knife , so the texture is meant to improve your grip in wet or muddy conditions. However , it can be a bit rough on the hands and pants pockets!

To answer your question, yes there is something that can be done about it. Myself and a few other Buck employees have have shared your opinion. I have taken one out to the shop and gently run the handle scales across a Scotchbrite wheel to round off the tops of the diamonds.

You probably don't have one of these, so I might recommend something like 220 or 400 grit sandpaper on a sanding block. I haven't tried this myself, but it should be the same principle.

I'll give it a try on Monday - Jim

 

[ahgar]

"I might recommend something like 220 or 400 grit sandpaper on a sanding block. I haven't tried this myself, but it should be the same principle".


After putting up with the scales for about a week, and you aren't kidding you could file steel with those things, i whooped out the trusty jitterbug sander and some medium sand paper and went to town. Worked great, of course i traded that knife off and replace it with another and will have to do the same thing again. give it a try i think you'll like it. on the down side it may void you warranty but hey it's a buck it'll be okay.

 

[Buckaholic]

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How's that Buck 110 with the crooked emblem??? Still looking good???

Got a replacement emblem...but haven't swapped it out. Concerned about gouging the wood trying to pry the old one out.
Thanks for asking Trax

Click the pic:



Jimmer 5...
What is the possibility of Buck changing the 889SBMF to use G-10 scales from the 882SBTG?
That is what I did...and I love it.
Is it cost?
Wondering...
Goose.

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[jimmer_5]

Ahgar - A simple modification like smoothing out the scales wouldn't void the warrantee -now if you went too far and ruined the scales..... that Idon't know, but if it was me, I'd have some sympathy!!

Goose - The G-10 scales cost a lot more than the plastic ones. If we put the g-10 on all the knives, the price would go up dramatically, and the idea of the 889 is to keep the cost down so more people can afford one. I will say, however, that you're not the only one who mixes and matches parts....... I've been known to modify, swap, hand rub, polish, etc, etc..... The 882 is a LOT of fun to customize!

 

[chickentrax]

Got a replacement emblem...but haven't swapped it out. Concerned about gouging the wood trying to pry the old one out.
Thanks for asking Trax

I'd be careful...in fact, I think I'd drill through the old emblem (just through) and pry it off using the hole I drilled...then epoxy the new one in...

Or, if you're sending it out for work, just tell the mangler to replace it!

 

[Pack Rat]

Cheddar is good for snacking. Not for grading - here's a grader now =

Here's the grater you want =

Geeze,,,Sorry that I had to work all day today and missed out on the cheese stuff.

Just wanted to throw out that I understand Trax is sirusly into this grater business.

 

[chickentrax]

Here's one that we all hope Lorena Bobbitt doesn't find out about...

This one's been making the rounds...serves the kid right, says I... :grumpy: