Tell me about this older 110 I just bought. . .

[Guyon]

Finally got around to picking up an older 110 on eBay. This one has seen some use, but I was looking for a user anyway. The main think I was looking for was the 440C steel. A few questions:

1) This one has a dot on each side of "110". That does put it in the 440C range of dates, right?

2) If the lockup has any side to side play, can bumping the rivets with a brass punch take up this play?

3) I've seen some mention of Buck "refurbishing" knives. What exactly does that include or entail?

Here's the pic that was on eBay. There's a close up of the blade stampings.

 

[Gypsy9590]

Originally posted by Larry Oden
... BUCK / 110 / U.S.A., dot 110 dot and dot 110 dot dot are 440C. The four dot 110s indicate the switch to 425 mod. and around 1994, the change was made to 420HC.

Guyon,

1. You are correct, the blade steel would be 440C

2. I would not attemtp to bump the rivits to tighten the blade (see #3).

3. I've had several knives "refurbished" by the factory - it includes cleaning, shining, polishing, replacing broken or worn parts, sharpening, and tightening joints. Basically it looks like a brand new knife when you get it back. Last time I sent one in it was a $5.00 charge. Since you went on a specific search to find a 110 with the 440C steel, you want to make sure you include a note telling them NOT to swap out the blade. In looking at the picture it appears as if the blade is still in good shape so I don't think they would, but to be safe, I would make sure I mentioned it.

If you want to talk to someone at the factory before you send it, contact Joe Houser. From personal experience I KNOW he will do right by you and your knife.

 

[Vern Taylor]

That is a good looking two dot. I don't think I would use it though, it is really too good for that, there are lots of them around that are too used to put in a nice collection. You have the cornerstone of a 110 collection there. Larry nailed it all down pretty well otherwise.

Vern Taylor, founder of the Buck Collectors Club