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Hey guys,
There have been a couple different threads with concerns over the blades of the Ecolite 110's and 112's being too stiff, lacking closing snap or just plain sticking open. Jeff Hubbard had mentioned in the most recent conversation that Buck was aware of and issue and had a couple of design improvments in the works. It appears they are ready to go. I recieved a new 110 Ecolite yesterday that has the improvements. Here are some pics(New style is always appears as top knife pictured)
New washered rivot
old rivot
I emailed Jeff, who said there were 2 modifications, "The mods are 1. Added washers between the blade and
liners to reduce the friction (improving action). 2. Added washer headed
rivet for improved riveting consistency and also to improve action.
Please let us know how it works out."
When I got my original 110 eco, it had stiff travel right out of the box but a little Hoppes gun oil fixed her right up and has been smooth since. The 112 provided a little more of a challenge. It went back to Buck but upon return still had a little residual sticking. A thorough cleaning-oiling, cleaing and then sitting for a couple days with a heavy dose of oil to the pivot, finally smoothed it out and it has been good.
This 110 was smooth right out of the box and shows no indication it will need any different treatment than a traditional 110 or other folding lockback would. I intend to give er a good work out to check it out:thumbup:
There have been a couple different threads with concerns over the blades of the Ecolite 110's and 112's being too stiff, lacking closing snap or just plain sticking open. Jeff Hubbard had mentioned in the most recent conversation that Buck was aware of and issue and had a couple of design improvments in the works. It appears they are ready to go. I recieved a new 110 Ecolite yesterday that has the improvements. Here are some pics(New style is always appears as top knife pictured)
New washered rivot
old rivot
I emailed Jeff, who said there were 2 modifications, "The mods are 1. Added washers between the blade and
liners to reduce the friction (improving action). 2. Added washer headed
rivet for improved riveting consistency and also to improve action.
Please let us know how it works out."
When I got my original 110 eco, it had stiff travel right out of the box but a little Hoppes gun oil fixed her right up and has been smooth since. The 112 provided a little more of a challenge. It went back to Buck but upon return still had a little residual sticking. A thorough cleaning-oiling, cleaing and then sitting for a couple days with a heavy dose of oil to the pivot, finally smoothed it out and it has been good.
This 110 was smooth right out of the box and shows no indication it will need any different treatment than a traditional 110 or other folding lockback would. I intend to give er a good work out to check it out:thumbup:
