Thanks Buck Service! You guys rock!

trevytrev

trevytrev

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So I acquired a few older bucks that had been badly treated and in desperate need of some tlc, two Buck 110's and a 112. I figured I could send them in to Buck and see if they could re-blade the two 110's and maybe sharpen/spa treatment up the 112, maybe make some users out of them. The 110's had been hammered on their spines & bolsters and one had a lock spring that seemed pretty damaged and weak. I had no idea if they could even fix these knives much less how much it would cost but decided to send them in to Buck and see what they could do. I also included a friends 2005 110 that had the tip broken and asked to have it re-bladed. A few weeks go by and I get a call from a lovely lady(cant remember her name) and she explained to me that it will be a total of $20 to re-blade the two older 110's and that was it for charges, the newer 110 was free as was the spa treatment to the 112..wow! So they come in the mail the other day and they all look fantastic! Most of the nicks and damage to the bolsters & spines had been removed, blades were brand new(except the 112) and all were razor sharp. I can't express enough how impressed I am by the service and workmanship, just incredible! So to show my appreciation I went and bought some new Buck Knives, I gotta support this company :thumbup: Thanks again Buck, you guys rock! Trevor~

here are before and after pics of the two older 110's and the 112.

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Trev, Glad your pleased with the service you recieved . Buck is so good about that . Thanks for sharing your story and photos with us . Your 112 is a two dot with small pins . Thats a transition knife before Buck went to the larger pins, it was mfg. in 1974, has a blade of 440C steel and solid ebony wood slabs . Those are not easy to find . DM
 
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Trevytrev,

I borrowed your pictures from this thread to show them in a German´knife
forum. Please tell me if you don't like it. Then I delete the pic's at once.

Best,
Haebbie
 
Very cool. Its really neat that the knives can be brought back, and will serve at least another life time.
 
I love the spa:thumbup::D They did a fantastic job.....as always. Enjoy them. I love the fact that I dont have to worry if I pick one up on the bay at a bargain, because if its not up to snuff, off to the spa they go to come back mint.
 
All I can say is wow. Reminds me of spyderco customer service. A++ for both of them:):):)
 
Hey guys!! I'm new to this forum and to knives in general. I have recently recieved a 100th anniversary edition 110 from my father as a gift. The knife overall is in good shape. The only problem with the knife is the tip has been broke off and there are some dings in the brass ends of the knife (bolsters I believe the correct term is. Correct me if I am wrong please!!) Would Buck have a problem re-blading this or would I be better off just grinding the blade to a new point. I really would prefer a new blade because 1 its a gift from my dad and 2 its a 100th anniversary edition knife. Please give this FNG any advice. THANKS!!!!
 
Welcome to Buck's blade forum Steve . The 100yr. Anniversary knives were offered in several configurations . Does yours have the medallion in the handle ? Or some writing on the blade as well ? Its too bad the blade got broke . No matter which I'd send it in to Buck with the story and they will rule on it . They are good about reblading broken 110 blades . Send to: BKI 660 S. Lochsa St. Post Falls, ID. 83854
Let us know how it goes . DM
 
Yes it does have the medallion in the handle. The years are 1902-2002 and the marking on the blade is BUCK underthat is the Buck emblem and under that is USA and that is it. The knife does have some use and it has the original Anniversary sheath with it as well. I just wanted to ask because the warranty description says misuse and the only way I know of a knife blade to break at the tip was some kind of misuse. I didnt know how lieniant Buck was with their warranty. Oh... And thanks for the hardy welcome!!!:)
 
I had very similar results with my dads old 301. When I took possession of the knife the blades had a very dark patina and were loose along with evidence of countless trips to the sharpening stone. I sent it to Buck with a note about sentimental value. I recieved a call from friendly CSR informing me that they usually just replace 301's with a new one. She informed me that the blades on the knife were too old to replace, so she told me that the knife was going to be sent to a specialist to be worked on. I thought fine I will get my knife back with tight and sharpened blades. Boy was I wrong I couldnt believe my eyes when I opened the box, The blades looked brand new altho the profiles were slightly modified everything on the knife was polished and oiled. In my opinion they went above and beyond on this knife. It is good to know that a company is willing to put in the time to keep an old Buck soldier in top fighting shape and not throw it to the trashheap. Good job Buck!!!!
 
Thanks for the kind comments! I will make sure our rework man hears them. And thanks for the before and after photos of those 110's/112. I remember those knives. The 112 blade was full, just had some stubborn pits. Usually, when we try to grind out pits, they just get bigger.
On that 100th anniversary 110, we can certainly replace the blade and if the dings are not too deep, and nothing is cracked, we should be able to fix it up. The new blade will not be stamped the same but other than that, it will be the same.
I would also recommend that you send it to my attention since this is our busy season and we have a backlog right now. The knife is sentimental and I want to get it repaired and back to you quickly. If there is a charge for blade replacement ($10 charge), we will let you know before we do anything. You ship it to us and we will cover shipping back to you.
Welcome to the Forum! :)
 
No problem for the pics Joe, I think it shows the quality of your service at Buck. Many thanks again, Trevor~
 
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