lock backs

RescueRiley

RescueRiley

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So as i mentioned in an earlier thread I recently purchased a buck 112 lock back it feels better in my hand than any other knife I own, THere is just the tiniest bit of play, almost imperceptible between the blade and handle when in the locked position (i'm sure most sane people wouldn;t be concerned with this) I myself have many folders that are much worse off than this, Any home remedies for tightening it up?? Or am I just asking too much of a folder (like I said its a miniscule amnt of play
 
A small amount of play like you describe is nothing unusual for a Ranger or a lockback in general. It's nothing to be worried about, but it can be a little annoying after you've become accustomed to the play free lock-up of a well made frame or liner lock.
 
I wouldn't worry about it. Use it hard, if it loosens up too much send it back to Buck and they'll happily fix it to your satisfaction.
 
I think my 112 had the same "problem?" Is it the backspring that's moving on its pivot or is it the blade? My blade moves side to side (we're talkin' 100ths of an inch) and the spring moves with substantial pressure on the blade. I think that may be the way they're designed, or it's a design difference common among lockbacks.

It is a CRAZY comfortable knife isn't it? :D
 
Get it full of dried blood and fish guts and that'll take the play out of it. :D

Seriously, a folding knife is sort of like a pistol. If it's too tight you're asking for trouble sometime.
 
I have a Duke and it too has really super tiny tiny amount of play
that is only percieved by knife knuts. Hence it drives me crazy
but in terms of performance it means very little.
 
cool guys I'm goin to give it a workout I like the idea of having a folder for an outdoor knife in my neck of the woods wearing a fixedblade draws alot of attention but I'll keep my f1 in my bag just in case, THanks a bunch
 
A folder is great for almost everything you will ever need. My primary knife, including 3 years in SWA, has been an AFCK, it has been my steady companion since 1998 with no problems, granted it is a pretty stout folder. My grandfathers did just fine with barlow slipjoints, don't listen to the naysayers that say you need a sharpened lawnmower blade, it is just not true. Chris
 
I have a few buck lockblades,the only one that had any play at all was my 110,all my other buck have been perfect.It hasn't got worse after use,a very solid knife as most bucks are.

I agree that the 112 is a great feeling knife,it actually my favorite lockback.You will definitly get your $ out of it,any many years service.And as runningboar said a good folder like the 112 should cover 90% of what most people need a knife for.
 
It's good that you go with a lockback instead of a FB. Only because you never know when someone is watching you and calling the cops. I feel the same here in NJ, so I will be getting a Buck strider SBMF as test subject along with my LM Wave. Hopefully the SBMF will hold up and stop taking out my old 110.
 
You might want practice the one hand opening technique for an unmodified Buck 110 (3-3/4" blade) or 112 (3" blade). With the knife closed, with your thumb and forefinger you grasp the back of the blade with the pivot joint towards your wrist, you 'flick' the knife so that the weight of the handle flies outward and down, locking the blade open. This can come in handy sometimes.

There's also a thing called a 'bandit' which attaches to a Buck knife blade to make it one hand opening with your thumb.

BTW, a bit of trivia: A Buck 112 is what the main character used in Kill Bill vol 1 to whack through the Achilles tendon on the character named 'Buck' at the hospital. She used the one handed, flick-open technique.
 
skammer said:
Tisk tisk.;)

A folder is better than nothing but it pales in comparrison and utility to a good fixed blade.

Skam
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JEEZ, :rolleyes: read the tractor post, your crusade is really starting to get old.

90% of the time it is impractical to carry anything but a folder and the right folder is fine for everything except whatever it is you do with your he-man knives. Chris
 
RR,

I have had a Buck 112 since 1967 and it has done everything I have asked it to do in the bush or in "civilized" areas. It has a little play in the blade but after 40 years it performs just a well as when I got it. The only thing that wore out was the sheath. But Buck has replacements for $12. You will not regret getting it.
 
Riley, didn't you get a Bark River Mini Canadian awhile back? Get a pocket sheath for it and have the best of both worlds.:thumbup:
 
I had a Buck 110 that was the same, So I gave it to a friend, Who uses it a lot with no problems. The wiggle bothered me, But then I am a little weird when it comes to my knives.
 
I've had my 112 since '77. It's seen some pretty severe use and still has '0' play or wiggle. It was my main hunting carry knife until about 10 years ago, it goes along in my ditty bag for back-up!

The wieght of the handle makes it pretty easy to one hand flick it open. :cool:
 
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