Tuned my 560 up a little

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GFL

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Got a used 560 that had a broken-off tip and some terrible blade play a while ago.


(it's the one with the SW initials on the blade)

So, to make it a more pleasing sight I bought a 486 (good thing they're cheap) and a 1/8" pivot barrel and did a blade swap. Here's the result:


The 486 blade looks great on the 560 handle. It can be removed and replaced with another in seconds. Blade play is almost gone, one-handed opening is somewhat stiff, though.
I wish Buck would reintroduce the 560 in the same package. Add a pocket clip, an S30V blade and a lock that allows one-handed closing to it and you've got the perfect knife. I'd sure as hell buy a couple.
 
i can tell you a s30v 560 is fantastic
had two and sold both to england!
yep that is a good looking knife!
 
The finished product looks great. I just recently bought a 486 and a 482, both great knives.
 
GFL, can you take another picture of the knife closed so I can see how the studs end up. The finger grooves should allow the studs to be away from the scales.
 
edbeau said:
GFL, can you take another picture of the knife closed so I can see how the studs end up. The finger grooves should allow the studs to be away from the scales.
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You're right, there's plenty of room for the thumb to engage the stud:
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110 Dave said:
i can tell you a s30v 560 is fantastic
had two and sold both to england!
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That's interesting, were these made at the Custom Shoppe? I saw BG-42 560's, but I never heard of a S30V version.

Btw, has anyone tried to install a pocket clip on the 560? Are there troubles with cutting threads into titanium?
 
So the 486 handle is broken after removing the blade, right? I know my Ranger swap killed the donor plastic handled one really well.
 
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