Two Dot Service Question

The Zieg

The Zieg

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Stopping in at Post Falls tomorrow AM to see the museum and shop. Going to have the old '70s two dot 110 tuned up, sharpened, etc (they say they can do it while I wait). Anything I should mention to them about the sharpening as it's an old 440C blade, or just hand it over and let them do their magic?

I'll post before and after pics here, I think.

Zieg
 
I haven't done it but asked a time ago and thought the Buck guys said something about the sharpening angle. But I can't recall if it was to get the new angle or keep the old. Sorry I know that's about useless hopefully someone will know
 
The Zieg said:
Anything I should mention to them about the sharpening
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JMHO, the 'edge 2000' looks out of place on the older convex grind. I use diamond stones for all my sharpening now. I have no trouble getting a fine edge on the older convex grind.
Link to sticky that has discussion on Buck sharpening.
Here's a bit older 110, 440C and convex grind sharpened on the diamond stone.
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pjsjr said:
JMHO, the 'edge 2000' looks out of place on the older convex grind. I use diamond stones for all my sharpening now. I have no trouble getting a fine edge on the older convex grind.
Link to sticky that has discussion on Buck sharpening.
Here's a bit older 110, 440C and convex grind sharpened on the diamond stone.
fDHs5hc.jpg
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I'm inclined to agree. I'll state my preference before handing it over and then see what comes back. Thanks for all the replies, everyone!

Zieg
 
Buck Knives Inc. said:
What did you decide and how did we do?
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Oh, man, the service and hospitality were terrific! Everyone was kind and accommodating. At the warranty desk you all took the knife in and asked questions about its age (about 1976), how my much polishing I wanted (enough to smooth out the dings in the bolsters but not enough to do away with my brother's engraved initials), and what kind of edge (your man strongly advised a period correct edge, which is what I wanted, too). The pro on the machine was taking his lunch break, so my wife and I strolled through the museum and shop (as I'm on a I'm knife buying moratorium, it was up to her to buy a kitchen knife and cutting board) and by the time we were finished with all that and reading the history on the walls on the first floor my 110 was coming back to us.

It is perfect! Just as I wanted and as folks here suggested.

You had a crowd of over forty visitors coming in for the afternoon tour, so we had to content ourselves with looking through the glass at the factory floor down below, but even that was impressive. My insurance underwriter wife was gratified to see eye and ear pro, strong footwear, and a powerful ventilation system everywhere. It's clearly a good place to work. We'll take the full tour next time we come through!

Zieg
 
This also illustrates why I can't buy additional, even beat up, old 110s, 112s, and 500s on the cheap... because they can be sent in for a SPA and for a reasonable fee, come back better than new! I say "better" because they are broken in and have character, but not so pristine that I'd hesitate to use them. They still have "soul" LOL. I know, we are a weird bunch!
 
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