I'm interested in Buck 110 model. I see them with rivets on scales and some don't have rivets. What does rivets do? Do they prevent scales ot fall off? How are scales without rivets attatched to the handle? I'm asking this because I can choose from with the rivets or without rivets. which do you prefer and why? thanks
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question about rivets
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The rivits are a traditional way of fastening the scales. On 110's they use a strong epoxy on the scales without rivets.
One thing to consider is that the rivets may cause cracks to develop over time with certain types of handle material, like bone and antler.
One thing to consider is that the rivets may cause cracks to develop over time with certain types of handle material, like bone and antler.
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All my Buck 110 have had rivets. Must be something new. Yes they do attach to the liners.
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All the basic 110's have rivets. I assume rysuke is looking at a Buck Custom Shop offering where you can pick what you want.
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I like them either way.. It depends on what you are using for scales and how you want the knife to look... It's all personal preference!They Glue the scales on and I have never had any come off.
thank you for your posts. I have seen Buck 110 and other lockback folders for many years and never really thought I would want them untill I saw the picture of the 110 with carbonfiber scale from Mr.Babakanoosh 45 in other thread few days ago. Thank you for posting them again Mr.Babakanoosh. I went to Buck's website and searched for the carbonfiber scale at thier custom page where you can choose from many different types of scale and steels,but coudn't fine the carbonfiber. So I sent an email to Buck asking if they could do that. that was yesterday and still waiting for an answer. Mr.Babakanoosh45 if you are still there did you order that folder straight from Buck?
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No Sir. Both the Carbon Fiber 110's were customized at www.sealsknives.com Don does great work.
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To answer your question, scales that don't have pins are attached to the frame with epoxy. Actually, most pinned scales attached with epoxy as well.
I have tried to get that baba guy to sell me one of those cf 110 bucks but he keeps blowin me off. guess im not worthy! they are sweet and if i were to to a custom to a 110 it would be the cf but i would want pins. it's cool to see someone from Japan appreciate a classical american folder. good luck with all that "ryosuke"