Constructive criticism for Buck 113 Ranger

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I think the grind line leads to the wrong side of the choil. Leaving the base of the edge too thick. Making this model difficult to sharpen to my liking. Even worse as it gets sharpened down the problem gets exponentially worse.

Love this knife but hate the grind.

This post is in no way meant to bash Buck. Just pointing out what in my opinion would be an easy improvement to make.

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On a more cosmetic note. Recessing the lanyard hole would be a nice touch. It looks unfinished.

Thanks for looking. Ed
 
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The only complaint I have with mine is the color and grain of the the walnut handle. I see yours doesn’t look to be walnut?
I haven’t used mine yet so I can’t comment on sharpening.
But it is one of my favorite Buck’s that I’ve never used, lol.
 
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Bill the one with the sharpie is Cherrywood and nickel from the custom shop. The one I “fixed” is walnut and brass.
 
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I agree a grind line coming off the back of that choil would look more consistent with the format of that knife. Also, thinning that area of the
blade would help it's performance.
On counter sinking the lanyard hole: I have done them many ways and it's a personal taste. To me the one above looks too deeply counter sunk. I even like a slight bevel with a lip on it. Still, I see what you're saying. DM
 
Good point on the hole David. If they don’t do it then you have the choice of how you want it. Once it’s too deep it’s too deep.

I went a little deeper than I normally would have. Because of the short handle the hole falls in my palm on the other side. So the knot was irritating.

What you can’t see is I melted the knot and pressed it into the countersunk hole. It now sits flush. And I can wrap the loose end around my pinkie once. My grip holds it in place but if I open my hand it falls free.

It’s not my normal way to use a lanyard but it works with this little handle.
 
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Thanks. I’m happy with it. I used A dremmel tool with a tapered stone. It wasn’t easy there is a lot going on in that little corner of blade.
 
I have a lot of those stone's did you use different ones or the same color the whole time? Dark to light = Coarse to fine....The reason I'm asking is so to avoid heavy grinding marks that are avoidable...
 
I used the finest one I had for just that reason. I think pink. Then sand paper and elbow grease. I kind of dove into it and didn’t over think it.

I tried to match the convex curve of the grind line with the shape of the stone. Then ground it to the back of the choil along the sharpie line. Then went back to blend in the high spot that was left. Trying to match the actual blade grind.

I’m not a wordsmith I hope what I said makes sense and helps you.
 
Yep, you said it right... That pink one does work well without gouging...

You did a fine job on it...Looks a lot better and I bet it'll work alot better also...
 
Any pictures of yours RAZORBLADES? I’m trying to figure out if some are better than others.
 
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