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Trouble with Buck Bones

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Hello, I'm new. I'll try to be considerate.

I recently bought a Buck Bones at a local outdoorsman show and I quite like it, plus the price wasn't bad. However the blade feels very very loose. It's a locking liner and I notice some wear on where the lock meets the bottom of the blade. I tightened the blade using some Alans but this did not solve the problem, it appears that the locking liner is not locking correctly, as in, the liner is not coming all the way in and it leaves the blade with about 1-2 mm of wiggle room.

My question is whether or not this is a warranty case, I've hardly used the blade other than getting used to the thumb studs and a little everyday cutting. I would prefer not to send it in if there is something to locking liners that I am missing.
 
keerf said:
Hello, I'm new. I'll try to be considerate.

I recently bought a Buck Bones at a local outdoorsman show and I quite like it, plus the price wasn't bad. However the blade feels very very loose. It's a locking liner and I notice some wear on where the lock meets the bottom of the blade. I tightened the blade using some Alans but this did not solve the problem, it appears that the locking liner is not locking correctly, as in, the liner is not coming all the way in and it leaves the blade with about 1-2 mm of wiggle room.

My question is whether or not this is a warranty case, I've hardly used the blade other than getting used to the thumb studs and a little everyday cutting. I would prefer not to send it in if there is something to locking liners that I am missing.
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Welcome Keerf...
Not familiar with the "Bones" Buck. Are you refering to the ASAP knife with the skull on it?

If it is an ASAP ("Assisted Opening") I would refrain from taking it apart. Too many moving parts.

I took my Buck Strider 889LE apart because of the liner lock and blade wobble and it works great now.
(see this post: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4420716&postcount=75)

If you are more comfortable by sending it in, the answer is "yes". Buck will fix it.

Others will chime in I'm pretty sure. In the interim, here is a few threads that has pics of liner locks:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=455357

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=453392

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nope, not an ASAP, I tried to stay away from ASAPs for a while... already have too many...

it appears that the liner lock has just become worn. That is that the lock doesn't close to the frame as closely as it did when it was first purchased.
 
Welcome keerf. The Buck Bones is a frame lock. Here is what Buck says about it on its website:

"High-tech frame-lock tactical folder with skeleton frame. Tiger stripe camo blade and handle with 2-hand open deployment groove. Lightening holes, grip orientation points, lanyard hole.

Category End Use: Tactical/survival-military, law enforcement, search & rescue
Blade Steel: 420HC
Length Closed: 4 1/2" (11.4 cm.)
Blade Length: 3" (7.6 cm.)
Blade Shape: Modified tanto, partially serrated
Weight: 4.4 oz. (124.7 g.)
Handle Material: Stainless steel with Tiger Stripe camo
Carry System: Stainless Steel Clip, Black
Knife Type: None
Catalog #: 5846

Price: $ 32.00 "


I doubt that the lock has worn much with the limited use it has seen. I would guess it either needs an adjustment or it was originally not up to spec. Buck will certainly make it right for you under warranty. If you got it from a retail store you could try returning it for another one. Some stores are pretty good about that.

I've seen this knife and have been interested in trying one (or it's liner lock cousin the Sandman). What is your impression of it overall, aside from the lock issue?
 
Messersmith said:
Welcome keerf. The Buck Bones is a frame lock. Here is what Buck says about it on its website:

"High-tech frame-lock tactical folder with skeleton frame. Tiger stripe camo blade and handle with 2-hand open deployment groove. Lightening holes, grip orientation points, lanyard hole.

Category End Use: Tactical/survival-military, law enforcement, search & rescue
Blade Steel: 420HC
Length Closed: 4 1/2" (11.4 cm.)
Blade Length: 3" (7.6 cm.)
Blade Shape: Modified tanto, partially serrated
Weight: 4.4 oz. (124.7 g.)
Handle Material: Stainless steel with Tiger Stripe camo
Carry System: Stainless Steel Clip, Black
Knife Type: None
Catalog #: 5846

Price: $ 32.00 "


I doubt that the lock has worn much with the limited use it has seen. I would guess it either needs an adjustment or it was originally not up to spec. Buck will certainly make it right for you under warranty. If you got it from a retail store you could try returning it for another one. Some stores are pretty good about that.

I've seen this knife and have been interested in trying one (or it's liner lock cousin the Sandman). What is your impression of it overall, aside from the lock issue?
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I really like the design, not the most comfortable grip, but definetly not the worst. First tanto partially serrated blade I've had in a long time. works for just about everything. It's tiger stripe, yeah, that's just real cool.

Now, concerning warranty. I'm a Canuck and I was wondering about shipping knives across the border. A) is there a high probability of it being seized? B) how much would the shipping a cross the border cost me? If it's a $5 adjustment, I'm not paying $20 to wait 4 weeks for it.

I'll post some pictures when I get home this afternoon so that you can see the frame lock.
 
There are a few of your fellow countrymen here that have done shipping back to Buck. I'll let them jump in....
 
Hi keerf. I have sent stuff back to Buck a couple of times for repair. Shouldn’t be a problem. Should cost about $5.00 I would think. Be sure to include a letter explaining what is wrong and reminding them to make it clear on the invoice that this is a repair and not a new purchase. You should be ok. Also, address it to BKI, Customer service. That way it is less likely to go missing in transit.
 
Welcome to the Forums Keerf,
Sorry to hear about the problem with your Bones knife. Based on your description, it is covered under the warranty and we will fix or replace it for you at no charge. I would recomend that you do not use it until we take care of it since the lock integrity may be compromised.
 
Thank you Mr Houser. I know I electronically submitted my warranty registration, what all needs to be with the knife and how specificially should I label the mailing address?
 
Make sure you send it in a sturdy box with taped edges. Envelopes are hit and miss, they sometimes arrive empty. Include your name and address, typed if you can, very neat handwriting otherwise, and make sure it is on the inside of the box, wrapped around the knife.
Send it to:

BKI
660 S Lochsa Street
Post Falls, ID 83854
Atten: Joe Houser

That should just about do it. :)
All you need to send is the knife and the note with your name and address.
 
Thank you Mr. Houser, you have been very helpful. More reason to buy another Buck it seems. Now I've just got to go to the post office.
 
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