Evolution Of My 112 Hunter/Sport.

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Appearance when I received it.
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After I cleaned the scales with a mild dish detergent.
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This is how appears after treating the scales and re-assembly.
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wackafew said:
Looks nice. What did you use to treat the scales ?
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When I tell you you may find it amusing.I've used this plant based oil for more than 30 years to close cracks in wood handles and to provide a uniform appearance on many different substances.

It's olive oil.I warm it slightly before application.Do not heat it excessively or you will ruin it.
 
Jsega51 said:
Use mineral oil, it’s food safe and won’t go rancid or get sticky like olive oil can.
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Here is the definition of mineral oil found on Wikipedia:
“A mineral oil or liquid petroleum is a liquid by-product of the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline and other petroleum based products from crude oil.”

I've been using quality olive for more than 30 years and has served me well.It truly is "food safe" as it is a food.
 
sportingspecialist said:
Here is the definition of mineral oil found on Wikipedia:
“A mineral oil or liquid petroleum is a liquid by-product of the distillation of petroleum to produce gasoline and other petroleum based products from crude oil.”

I've been using quality olive for more than 30 years and has served me well.It truly is "food safe" as it is a food.
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It‘s found in Swedish Fish, I think you’ll be ok! 🤣


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Do you believe everything a manufacture of a product advertises?

There are thousands of products the FDA approves that later prove to be harmful for human consumption.

These ingredients are also found in Swedish Fish.LOL


Thanks but I'll stay with a product that has proven its value and efficacy,for more than 30 years.
 
BellaBlades said:
How is the execution or this new model. Any issues with function ? I really want one. Thanks
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These are really well constructed.I have over 200 Model 110's and 112's but I don't state this to brag but establish that I do have adequate experience to judge these models.

These are some of the best constructed of the 110/112 series that I've seen and handled.I have taken both of these models apart and the fit of the parts is well done.When the pivot screw is properly tightened there is no play and the blade deploys with amazing smoothness.You will need to lubricate and perform a minimum break in period.Opening and closing a few dozens times is all that was necessary for this break-in period to happen.

Don't think that I say this as a Buck "fan-boy" because I have been critical of previous production runs when there is reason to levy criticism.

I have both a 110 and 112 Hunter/Sport and if I have any criticism it's with the pocket clip and the screws.At this point I'm not sure these small screws will provide the necessary purchase,into aluminum,to provide proper service.But this is a minor concern that I will address at a later time.

I hope this helps.

Buy with confidence.
 
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Jsega51 said:
S sportingspecialist Do you put olive oil in the pivot also?
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I have not used olive for that purpose.

I try to use products that perform well but also don't present any potential harm.This is the primary reason that I stumbled upon the use of olive oil.

I studied nutrition in school and one vital lesson I learned,beyond the text books and my professors lectures,was that nutrition was the key to achieving optimum health.It also is a key factor in avoiding the most common maladies that plague Western man.Along with my formal education in nutrition I learned to become keenly aware of products that may pose potential harm and to avoid them.

This is a long winded way of explaining how I stumbled upon the use of olive oil.When I was looking for a substance to ameliorate the cracks in the wood handle of a new Puma #725 4-Star folding knife, I was stymied by the failure of numerous commercial substances.I happened to broach this topic with one of my former professors and he suggested that I try a natural oil like walnut or olive oil.He said he had used these oils for his kitchen cutting boards and they worked exceptionally well.

To make along story short I didn't have any walnut oil,so I used what we had in the kitchen,olive oil.It worked so well in closing the cracks in the handle of this Puma that I've used it ever since.This was in 1988.

To answer your question about the pivot pin,I use an oil provided with new Benelli shotguns.I have quite a large supply of this because one of my relatives is in the firearms business,it's free and has proven effective.I use a small amount and it doesn't come into contact with my hands.I believe there are many commercial products that will work well for this application,so you should have large list from which to choose.

Good luck and buy those Buck knives.LOL
 
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Here I thought your 30 years of experience was in the knife or materials industry.

I know not to use Olive oil in the pivot (because it can get rancid and sticky/gummy). I just wondered if you did or not but I see you’re using something that’s not food safe in the pivot area. That was the only reason for my question. I don’t need a list of acceptable lubes, I have 31 years of experience as a knife collector. Enjoy your Bucks as well! I won’t be buying any for a little bit, I like other manufactures also, gotta spread the wealth!
 
sportingspecialist said:
I have not used olive for that purpose.

I try to use products that perform well but also don't present any potential harm.This is the primary reason that I stumbled upon the use of olive oil.

I studied nutrition in school and one vital lesson I learned,beyond the text books and my professors lectures,was that nutrition was the key to achieving optimum health.It also is a key factor in avoiding the most common maladies that plague Western man.Along with my formal education in nutrition I learned to become keenly aware of products that may pose potential harm and to avoid them.

This is a long winded way of explaining how I stumbled upon the use of olive oil.When I was looking for a substance to ameliorate the cracks in the wood handle of a new Puma #725 4-Star folding knife, I was stymied by the failure of numerous commercial substances.I happened to broach this topic with one of my former professors and he suggested that I try a natural oil like walnut or olive oil.He said he had used these oils for his kitchen cutting boards and they worked exceptionally well.

To make along story short I didn't have any walnut oil,so I used what we had in the kitchen,olive oil.It worked so well in closing the cracks in the handle of this Puma that I've used it ever since.This was in 1988.

To answer your question about the pivot pin,I use an oil provided with new Benelli shotguns.I have quite a large supply of this because one of my relatives is in the firearms business,it's free and has proven effective.I use a small amount and it doesn't come into contact with my hands.I believe there are many commercial products that will work well for this application,so you should have large list from which to choose.

Good luck and buy those Buck knives.LOL
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I use olive oil all the time in the pivots of all my knives. Never goes rancid, never gets sticky, never causes a problem. Doesn't smell, doesn't stain, always at hand in the kitchen. I've expounded on this ad nauseam on BFC. It breaks down and evaporates (needing another dose) long before it collects too much lint or dirt or hay or smells or anything like these. Use it with confidence!

Zieg
 
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