Last week I ordered a Buck 110 Auto and after unboxing it upon inspection I noticed the blade, (when closed), nearly touches the liner. I emailed Blade HQ, (where I had gotten it from), and set up a return. I was refunded and ordered a new one. I unboxed it today and the same problem happened. I dont want to send it to buck because I've heard some bad things about how long it takes to get your knifes back, and I fear returning it to blade HQ will result in the same problem. I'm wondering if there are any ways to fix this problem that dont involve totally taking apart the knife, and if this problem is common. I've looked at other threads and saw one about clamping the pivot end in a vise to get that pivot pin to move and straighten the blade but the person explaining this process wasnt very detailed. I'm a person that is all about aesthetics and this kind of hurts me to look at. I'm fine with it being a little off centered but it's to the point where it has less then 1/32 between the blade and the liner. I also think if I'm paying 180 bucks for a knife this problem shouldn't exist. Let me know what you think of and if there are any solutions.
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Uncentered Buck 110 Auto
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kreole
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Buck doesn't bump up their QC or fit and finish as price goes up. Your $180 auto goes through the same factory and processes as the 110 that costs $35 at Walmart. There is some recent discussion about this in the Buck subforum with respect to limited editions.
That's all to say, best bet is probably find one in person or reach out to online dealers to see if they'll pick you out a centered one, or otherwise return it and move on to another knife.
That's all to say, best bet is probably find one in person or reach out to online dealers to see if they'll pick you out a centered one, or otherwise return it and move on to another knife.
Thank you, I guess I'll just drive over to blade hq in person and pick one out myself.
That's what I'm thinking, the auto version probably has to be that close to one side because of the button to flip it open.
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Last week I ordered a Buck 110 Auto and after unboxing it upon inspection I noticed the blade, (when closed), nearly touches the liner. I emailed Blade HQ, (where I had gotten it from), and set up a return. I was refunded and ordered a new one. I unboxed it today and the same problem happened. I dont want to send it to buck because I've heard some bad things about how long it takes to get your knifes back, and I fear returning it to blade HQ will result in the same problem. I'm wondering if there are any ways to fix this problem that dont involve totally taking apart the knife, and if this problem is common. I've looked at other threads and saw one about clamping the pivot end in a vise to get that pivot pin to move and straighten the blade but the person explaining this process wasnt very detailed. I'm a person that is all about aesthetics and this kind of hurts me to look at. I'm fine with it being a little off centered but it's to the point where it has less then 1/32 between the blade and the liner. Let me know what you think of and if there are any solutions.
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Man that's sweet being close enough to go to a decent place like that
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If it isn’t rubbing or binding then it shouldn’t effect the function. You sure don’t want to put it in a vise , the pivot action has spring and very close tolerance you could damage it and void the warranty. A perfectly centered blade is not necessary and is common on many knives, especially production made.
Ok thanks, this has been the most straight forward answer I've gotten.
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Send it back. The centering bothers you now, and it will bother you in the future, which will lessen your enjoyment of the knife. If it is almost touching the liner as new, it could get worse over time and use.
I am a big fan of Buck, and they make great products. But I would personally make sure I was happy with my purchase.
I am a big fan of Buck, and they make great products. But I would personally make sure I was happy with my purchase.
Wow I'll do some more research and if there isnt anything else I'll give this a try, thank you!
Yeah it is, this is the first decent knife I've bought and I'm starting to look into getting more.
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Just pulled out my 2 Buck 110s.
The 110 Auto (2018) is perfectly centered when closed.
The 110 folder (1974) is also perfectly centered when closed as long as the blade is properly positioned.
Reason: the blade is loose at the pivot and the blade can be moved back/forth to touch the left (but not the right) side of the rear bolster. When the blade is moved to the right as far as it will go, it is perfectly centered but any side-to-side movement can throw the blade to the left. This doesn't bother me.
No side-to-side blade movement in the Auto.
So, OP: I would not consider an off-center blade on the 110 Auto "normal" or acceptable. If you don't like it return it and, as you suggested above, ask if the people at BHQ will let you cherry pick their stock so that you can find one that is centered to your satisfaction..
Good luck!
BTW & FWIW, I'd NEVER bang on the rivets of a Buck 110 in order to properly center the blade because I'd probably "f" it up. Better to send it to Buck to get it "fixed" and if they mess it up, they can just send you another as a replacement.
The 110 Auto (2018) is perfectly centered when closed.
The 110 folder (1974) is also perfectly centered when closed as long as the blade is properly positioned.
Reason: the blade is loose at the pivot and the blade can be moved back/forth to touch the left (but not the right) side of the rear bolster. When the blade is moved to the right as far as it will go, it is perfectly centered but any side-to-side movement can throw the blade to the left. This doesn't bother me.
No side-to-side blade movement in the Auto.
So, OP: I would not consider an off-center blade on the 110 Auto "normal" or acceptable. If you don't like it return it and, as you suggested above, ask if the people at BHQ will let you cherry pick their stock so that you can find one that is centered to your satisfaction..
Good luck!
BTW & FWIW, I'd NEVER bang on the rivets of a Buck 110 in order to properly center the blade because I'd probably "f" it up. Better to send it to Buck to get it "fixed" and if they mess it up, they can just send you another as a replacement.
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Ok, I'll probably go to BHQ tomorrow because they close at 5, thanks for letting me know, I knew it wasnt normal for a buck not to be centered when brand new.
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I have many Buck 110's but no autos . you can also call Buck during business hours. Found this on YouTube, they have a great warranty.
Just got off the phone with BHQ and their public store is permanently closed in the pleasant grove location, so the place just acts as a warehouse. I've been thinking and honestly as long as it doesnt hurt the blade it doesnt matter to me, but if it does get to that point I'm going to send it to buck to get it fixed, no matter how long it takes. Thank you guys for all your input, it helped out a lot.
Thank you, I'll definitely check this out if the blade starts to rub or get hurt.
How do you know? Did you work at Buck?
I've played with the 110 and 112 autos at shows many times. They are better fit/finish than the cheapest 110.