New 110 with blade play.

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Poniard

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I just bought a new Buck 110 and am finding that the blade has a little bit of play in the locked position, this is my first buck folder and am wondering if this is normal, or if I should be concerned.

Thanks, Poniard
 
Is the play side to side or up and down? And how much play is there? Can you actually see the blade moving?

Some of my 110's do display a very small amount of side to side play, but none up and down. The play that mine exhibit can only be felt as the actual blade movement is too small to be seen. I'd say this is normal since there has to be a little clearance for the blade to open smoothly. Some are just made a bit tighter than others, which would account for the roughly 50% of mine that do not have any felt side to side play. And none of my 110's have been used much, just opened and closed.

On the other hand, if it is up and down play, then I would suggest you send it in to Buck for repair. One thing to check for first would be foreign matter (dirt or pocket lint) in the locking area of the blade.

Hope this has helped some.


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Dave Fortman

~Buck Collectors Club~
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Thanks a lot Warhawk, the play was actually up and down. I returned it to the original place of purchase. The new is very tight and am enjoying the hell out of it.

Thanks, Poniard
 
Hey Poniard,

Glad you got your knife replaced and are enjoying the new one. In my opinion, the 110 is the best of it's type of locking folder. The only problem with them is that they are addictive!
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Once you have the standard model and play with it for a bit, you want another one that has finger-grooves, then one with a different handle material and blade steel. By that time it is too late... Might as well join the Buck Collectors Club. (By the way, you'll never find a friendlier bunch of people.) Anyhow, welcome. If you ever have any questions at all about Buck knives don't hesitate to ask.


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Dave Fortman

~Buck Collectors Club~
~Lifetime Member #736~
 
Warhawk,
I agree the 110 is in a class of it's own. The only thing that turns me off about this knife is the brass butt and pivot joint, they get tarnished sooooooooo fast, any suggestions or tips?

Poniard

 
I am also hooked on the 110s.
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I also do not care much for the brass (though a little Flitz will keep it shining), so I went to Pete's Custom Knife Shop at the Buck web site. I ordered a non-finger-grooved 110 with nickel-silver, instead of brass, a blue wood handle and a BG-42 blade. IMO that is probably the best knife that you can get, in that price range. As far as blade play is concerned, it is virtually undetectable in every knife that I purchased through PCKS. It's a heck of a deal!

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It cost me about $95 after shipping and tax...and it's worth every penny.
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Buck Collectors Club Member #1058
 
Poniard:
I too have a 110 where the brass bolsters began to discolor a bit. At first it turned me off a bit, but now I kinda like it. I only spent $29.00 or so on it at a sporting goods store, and I figure with use the bolsters will tarnish to some degree. I suppose there is a way to remove it, and hopefully someone can give you suggestions.

For the price and quality, this knife is one of the great bargains, and a classic.
Jim
 
"Flitz" works great. Some white jewelers rouge on a cloth wheel works well also. If you do not have access to a bench grinder with a cloth wheel, apply some rouge to a shop towel and polish by hand. Unlike the Flitz, the rouge will polish away small scratches. I hope that helps.

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