Question concerning SPA treatment

[Midnight Rider]

Suppose a person owned a rare Buck knife. And suppose that knife has stains on the blade, like this

Would the Buck SPA treatment be able to fix the damage? Would it add or remove value to do so? Thank you.

 

[Enzo’s Woodshop]

Yeah they’d clean it up nicely. And I’m not sure what it would do to value, but my guess is that as long as it’s an official Buck spa treatment it will not negatively effect value. Might even increase it, but I can’t say for sure.

 

[DOGPOUND77]

cant tell from the pictures--but if those are real deep pits they wont chase the deep pits out-that would ruin the blade i believe--it would make it worthless --way to thin to be good for anything... but im sure they could make it look better than what it is....lets see what matt says...

 

[Buck Knives Inc.]

It is worth a shot sending it to us. Really it will be up to Danny or Lucky on how far they can go, but DOGPOUND77 is right we don't really chase pitting because they can be too deep.

 

[Midnight Rider]

Thank you all for the fast responses. Full disclosure, I do not own this knife, yet. I'm weighing my options, so that I can make an informed decision. If I end up getting it, I will trust it to the skilled hands in Buck's service dept.

 

[Happy Hippo]

I sent my first batch of knives for SPA treatment about a month ago. I can't wait to see what comes back. This is the first time. They were all 112s.

 

[Midnight Rider]

I've seen some fantastic before and after pictures, and I've seen a few YT videos. I have full faith that the team at Buck will do their very best with the knife, if I'm able to get it. I'll let yall know.

 

[Midnight Rider]

I bought it. Should get to me in a week or so. I'll post better "before" pictures when it does. Thanks again for the moral support!
Edit to add: For those who are curious, the knife is a 2 line inverted 122 Nemo. Can't wait to see it in person!

 

[pjsjr]

For those who are curious, the knife is a 2 line inverted 122 Nemo.

I see you also got the sheath(not many around) that comes with the Nemo! Congratulations

 

[Midnight Rider]

Here it is.
Good side of blade:


"Bad" side:



Sheath:

 

[Midnight Rider]

There are fine scratches all over the knife in various places. And the sheath has some "battle scars", but don't we all? The black spots seem to be mostly on the surface. The only one that will catch a fingernail is the small one closest to the bolster. I'll be boxing it up over the weekend, hopefully shipping to Buck Inc on Monday. I have printed out a repair form, at what point do I pay?

 

[topgun03]

at what point do I pay?

I include a check with the knives.

 

[matthewtstock]

Good looking 122, No major chips, no grinding, no excessive sharpening nor bubba-ing. Should be a dandy when it comes back to you.

 

[Midnight Rider]

Good looking 122, No major chips, no grinding, no excessive sharpening nor bubba-ing. Should be a dandy when it comes back to you.

Thanks! I'm happy that "bubba" didn't get this one. I do wonder what caused the spots, corrosion? Neglect? I've seen rust on steel before but not the black spots.

 

[TheFishman]

I have printed out a repair form, at what point do I pay?

You can just ship the knife and repair form. Buck will email you when they receive it. After receiving the email, I called and provided my credit card number for payment or just send a check like topgun suggested.

 

[Midnight Rider]

You can just ship the knife and repair form. Buck will email you when they receive it. After receiving the email, I called and provided my credit card number for payment or just send a check like topgun suggested.

10-4. Thanks

 

[AntDog]

You’ll be amazed at what you get back. I don’t think they’ll have any problem spiffing that one up.

 

[Midnight Rider]

I've never held one before today, nor a 124. I was surprised by how HEAVY it feels. In a good way.

 

[bucksway]

Yes.. and at one time you could a longer blade at a additional $1.00 a inch for up to...15".

 

[Mitch110]

Buck does a good job. This is a 112 Re-Blade I sent in.

And a 110 for SPA treatment