How to remove "light " scratches from an old Buck 106?

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I have an old Buck 106 Hunters axe that has some light scratches to the blade and the tang. What is the BEST way to remove these without using a grinder or a file? I have this 106 on dispaly with my other Vintage Buck's and would like to get rid of these scratches. Any help would be appreciated as I don't want to Ruin this fine 'ole fella.:)
 
If you have equipment, then try it. Otherwise return it to Buck and let them do it for a small fee. Hand sanding 440C steel is slow going, working it thru the grits. DM
 
Thats a good model to have and display. Long since discontinued. Whats the stamping on it? DM
 
For a display knife, it may be a good idea to let Buck's 'spa treatment' work for you, if they're willing to do it (I bet they will). Better chance at getting a more even finish that way. Otherwise, sanding with wet/dry sandpaper (silicon carbide, from 3M or Norton) can work relatively well with a little 'elbow grease' and patience. Anything from 400 - 800 grit would leave a more 'satin' finish, and 1000 grit and higher will begin to produce a mirror polish (assuming a full & tight grit sequence leading up to that).


David
 
Thanks guys for the input. it is a 3 line-Buck, 106, USA in that order. it's one of my Fav.s since I used to camp alot. It is in very good condition for it's age and deserves a 'spa" day. I wouldn't get rid of it for the world! I have the original buck Box and tissue that wraps it up along with the registration paper. I like the Rosewood handle axes to but this 106 with Phenolic handle is my favorite. When I learn how to post pics I will share.

Larry
 
Ok, this is good information. The rosewood handle model 106 with the 3 line stamp, Buck brought that configuration out in 82 or 83 and it will most likely will have 425M steel. Your 3 line phenolic handle 106, I have not seen one in that configuration... A one line phenolic handled 106 I have seen. Does this one have a silver, aluminum pommel? Or just no pommel? Plus, does it have handle pins? This one will be of 440C steel. Thats great that you have the box and paperwork. Get out the care papers and carefully look them over. At the bottom of one side it should have some numbers on it. What are they? DM
 
Dave, my bad, I was thinking about a different axe. The one I started this thread about is a 2 line with buck USA on the blade. It has black handle with no wrist pins. It has 2 red inserts in each bolster. I believe it's circa 1967-1972 but I may be wrong. I checked my paperwork and only found an address. That was for federal Blvd. San Diego, Calif.
 
Ok that early type care papers did not have numbers. Buck added the USA to it's stamp in 67-71. They moved production into that building at 6588 Federal Blvd, E. San Diego in 1964. The red Spacers you mention in the finger guard and pommel were of a very red hard fiber and used from mid 62 to 69. In 1969 they were changed to micarta of a dark maroon color. When, Buck had those papers printed they would use them until all were gone which could take years. Plus, Buck changed the handle material of the 106 to black micarta around late 1970 or 71. Still, if all is as you describe for this model, I think it's a 1967 or 68 manufactoring and has 440C steel. These are hard to find. For a small fee Buck would restore it to like new condition. Buck Knives, 660 S. Lochsa Street, Post Falls, ID. 83854 DM
 
That's good to know! I think I will send it to Buck. This 106 is to Valuable and my sanding skills don't instill enough confidence to try it myself. I would hate to ruin this awsome axe. Thanks again Dave for your Knowledge.

Larry
 
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