Uneven grinds on my Nighthawk!

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K man

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I just got this knife and love it, but after using it some I see that the lines aren't even. The point where the upper and lower grind lines meet are a little under half an inch apart on either side (I am thinking that they should be even). It makes the tip of the knife fatter on one side than the other. Will this make any difference in the way it preforms? I really love it but if the mistake makes a difference mabey it would be better to send it back.

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Sometimes you will see a "little" mismatch from side to side but what you described sounds pretty bad. If you want, you can send it in to my attention and i will see what we can do to make it right, under warrantee of course.
Joe Houser
1900 Weld Blvd.
El Cajon, Ca. 92020



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Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations Buck Knives Inc.
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123
 
I also noticed that the grind-lines on my Nighthawk don't match EXACTLY on both sides either...They are "off" by only about 1/16th inch in length, so I really had to LOOK for it.

To me, it's NOT a "big deal" at all, as I STILL find this Nighthawk to be one of the BEST knife-values to be found ANYWHERE.
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...What WOULD be nice, is if Bucks'
"quality control team" could catch these
"inperfections", then market those knives as "seconds" at a reduced price, like Cold Steel does...
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Dann Fassnacht
Aberdeen, WA
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I dont know if it is worth the time to send it in. It wont affect the cutting and it is unique. Plus I love it and need to use it. Great product, Buck!!!

Knifeman==>-----
 
Kman,
I will leave the offer on the table should you ever decide to change your mind. I could not remember if you said your was bead blasted of black oxide. The B.O. finish can not be "fixed" since we would have to regrind the blade. The handle is molded to the blade and can not be removed. The B.O. process involves dipping the knife in various hot liquids that would destroy the handle.
Bead blast finish is tricky but do-able.
Take care,


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Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations Buck Knives Inc.
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123
 
Joe, Are these blades hand ground? Seventeen gazillion of them?
Each held in a human hand for grinding?
No WONDER Dana likes the Custom Shop!
Amazing!

Dave Evans
Tenino, WA

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