No Dot 110 Blade Replacement or not

That blade has a higher end steel than the current crop. I would keep the blade if possible. I would send it in for a spa treatment and repair.
 
This follow up is long overdue. Buck completed the spa treatment and adjusted the back spring in less than a month. Thanks to those that recommended I send it to Buck. The knife is still original and looks brand new. Total cost was about $11 with shipping! Can't beat that.

Here are the pics I took upon opening the box.

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More magic from BUCKS spa department. How could you not be happy with that 11 dollar investment!!!
 
mcarb said:
What do you guys think, replace the blade and use it or leave it as is?
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If you must replace the blade, I would look for a used one on eBay with a blade still in good shape (but the bolsters and scales trashed) and have it placed on your knife. Otherwise leave it be.
 
The Buck spa did a terrific job on your grandfather's Buck - that knife still has 90% of its life ahead of it! OH
 
There is an option to have the blade replaced with a "correct" blade. Contact Leroy Remer at Triple R Knives. He used to work in the old custom shop and MAY have the correct blade. It may not be cheap though. The older blades are getting hard to impossible to get a hold of. He might also send the original back to you. You can find him on the Net.
 
Mike Kerins said:
If you must replace the blade, I would look for a used one on eBay with a blade still in good shape (but the bolsters and scales trashed) and have it placed on your knife. Otherwise leave it be.
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This is a great idea but I'm completely satisfied with the spa treatment by Buck. They removed most of the scratches from the blade and left it with a nice satin finish with a very usable edge. While the blade has been reprofiled, I'm glad the knife is original.
 
Mcarb,
It really is a personal decision. On a related note, I have a like new no dot as well and think it is the best vintage of the 110; not to thick and not too thin. I also like the square edges.
Mike
 
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