New Buck 110 pro plus hunter s35vn steel has a couple scratches

[Jared Leland]

Ok so i have A new buck 110 pro boys hunter. S35vn steel. I noticed A couple scratches on the blade. Tried some cape cod polish on it and it only masked it. Here is my question: continue to try and polish it or try to remove scratches? Or don’t worry about it, and use the absolute DONKEY out of the knife and keep it sharp and allow it to form its natural patina through use?

 

[Boxer .45]

I don't know what "Donkey" is. But a scratch doesn't mean you have to be extra hard on the knife, and no scratches doesn't mean you have to keep it un a drawer. Just use it when you need it, like normal.

 

[Old Biker]

Use it. That's what it's made for.

O.B.

 

[allenC]

I think all of my knives have some scratches on their blades....because I cut things with my knives.

 

[Jared Leland]

I don't know what "Donkey" is. But a scratch doesn't mean you have to be extra hard on the knife, and no scratches doesn't mean you have to keep it un a drawer. Just use it when you need it, like normal.

When i say Donkey i mean Use the crap out of it. Would you polish the blade?

 

[Jared Leland]

I think all of my knives have some scratches on their blades....because I cut things with my knives.

Would you attempt to polish it or just keep using?woul

Use it. That's what it's made for.

O.B.

would you polish the blade or just keep using it and forget the scratches?

 

[Boxer .45]

I'd just use it. I do try to clean my blades up if I can sometimes. But don't polish them unless they were polished, and at most that would mean some flitz and a rag. On a satin blade theres not much youre going to be able to do to make it look original.

 

[CSG]

Blades will get scuffed and scratched on knives that are used. If this is a user, I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[Jared Leland]

Blades will get scuffed and scratched on knives that are used. If this is a user, I wouldn't worry about it.

It’s a “limited” like number 300 something out of 500 but it’s useless if i dont USE it

 

[Jared Leland]

I'd just use it. I do try to clean my blades up if I can sometimes. But don't polish them unless they were polished, and at most that would mean some flitz and a rag. On a satin blade theres not much youre going to be able to do to make it look original.

I tied Cape Cod polish earlier today and it looks the EXACT same

 

[Korean Hog]

It'll look better once you even out the finish with more scratches

 

[Jared Leland]

So

It'll look better once you even out the finish with more scratches

just use it and don’t polish?

 

[Korean Hog]

So

just use it and don’t polish?

Haha hell no! Be proud of the scratches and rust that'll turn to patina.
Showroom finishes are for the initial fun of buying a brand new knife, but they have no soul.
The best is when you've got years of hard work and fun times etched into the steel.

 

[Jared Leland]

Haha hell no! Be proud of the scratches and rust that'll turn to patina.
Showroom finishes are for the initial fun of buying a brand new knife, but they have no soul.
The best is when you've got years of hard work and fun times etched into the steel.

Sweet!!!

 

[Korean Hog]

Sweet!!!

FYI we here at Blade Forums fully expect pictures of the blade being used and getting friggin dirty!
Try not to break it If you do buy a fixed blade or a tougher folder and keep hammerin!

 

[allenC]

I never polish my blades. I clean them and sharpen them, but I don't pretty them up...unless I'm going to take a picture of one to post.

 

[justjed]

There is only one kind of knife. The kind that gets used. Everything else is a paperweight, or a knife-shaped object. And using knives get scratched. End of rant.

My EDC is a $300 fixed blade, and, according to the gentleman who sold it to me, the first hand-rubbed satin finish on this model of knife. Should have been a paperweight, instead it's my favorite box knife. It's carved 2 hams, 2 turkeys, sliced steak for fajitas, cut packing straps, twine, etc. In short, the satin finish, while nice, has its share of well-earned scratches. I bought it to be a part of my hand. Can't do that if it isn't there....

 

[Boxer .45]

J Jared Leland nobody is saying 'don't take care of your knife' just to be clear. Just that some character isn't a bad thing.

 

[soc_monki]

Use it. I use all of mine, and some are used more than others and show it. Don't worry about it. Just use it for what it was intended for. I have a custom 110 coming, should be here Friday. It's going to get used, just like my other 110, the variations of the 110 I have, and my 112.

I like having variety. I've been using my Benchmade Super Freek at work for the past 2 weeks. Time to switch up!

 

[Old Biker]

Would you attempt to polish it or just keep using? would you polish the blade or just keep using it and forget the scratches?

No I wouldn't polish it. Until about a year ago, when it was stolen, I owned a 110 that I had, and carried for over 40 years. It had plenty of battle scares, But those scars were also my scars. They are what made it MY knife.

Some people buy limited edition knives with premium blade steel , and then because the knife was expensive never use it. To me it seems there is just something inherently wrong with paying extra for premium steel, and then not making use of the premium steels advantages. The 110 I carry now, is probably one of a kind, I still carry it every day, and yes it has scratches on it's blade. I just looked. Ultimately it's your knife. You have to decide what you will do. You can buff the scratches out and put it in the safe. You can buff the scratches out and still use it, buffing out any new scratches you get. You can use it the way it is and not worry about scratches. What the rest of us would do really doesn't matter. It's you knife, make it fit you.

O.B.