What is this part for?

[Plumberdv]

I assume that the "wrench" is for taking the knife apart with or to change sides with the clip and the extra screws are to replace any that are lost, but what is the plastic dodad for?

 

[jb4570]

You put the knife blade into the plastic sleeve before you take it apart. Safety first!
jb4570

 

[Plumberdv]

Awww, I knew that!

Thanks jb. I see so many folks swearing by that model, I decided to take the plunge and see what all the shoutings about. :thumbup:

 

[jb4570]

It's amazing how light the 186 TI is when compared to it's brass cousin the standard 110.
That is a very nice looking 186 Dave!
jb4570

 

[seaplane]

I've never handled one of those models before, so forgive my stupiness But, What is the deal with the extra layer of handle slab? Is that like a pocket clip ? I don't know why I never picked one of those up when they were in the stores. The Ti really gets my attention these days!

 

[jb4570]

I've never handled one of those models before, so forgive my stupiness But, What is the deal with the extra layer of handle slab? Is that like a pocket clip ? I don't know why I never picked one of those up when they were in the stores. The Ti really gets my attention these days!

Hi Cplane,

yep, that is the pocket clip. These were not sold with a sheath and you could remove the bulky clip if you wanted. These were the only take apart knife that I know of sold by Buck. They were only made for a little more that 1year and discontinued. Then the 560 was issued.
jb4570

 

[Plumberdv]

Hi Cplane,

yep, that is the pocket clip. These were not sold with a sheath and you could remove the bulky clip if you wanted. These were the only take apart knife that I know of sold by Buck. They were only made for a little more that 1year and discontinued. Then the 560 was issued.
jb4570

I seem to remember reading in one of the newsletters that Buck got a lot of these back for repair because guys would take them apart and not be able to put them back together right. I believe that was one reason the 560's were riveted instead of using screws.

 

[seaplane]

Thanks for the answer. I just saw one listed on that auction site, and they were very proud of it! I'd love to have one . The 560 crystalized version looks good too. I remember handling one in a local sporting goods store some years back. Wish I had snagged it!

 

[imafritz]

I like the 186 but have often wondered about the need for such a similar model to the 560-seems like the 186 is actually te better option cause if you can remove the extra's your have a 560...more or less.

 

[jb4570]

I like the 186 but have often wondered about the need for such a similar model to the 560-seems like the 186 is actually te better option cause if you can remove the extra's your have a 560...more or less.

Fritz,

You must be sipping on Dave's jar!?

The 186 was the idea and issued first. However, to many fools could not put all the puzzle parts back together and caused to much grief for the warranty folks at Buck. 186 minus the removable parts = 560.
jb4570

 

[imafritz]

Fritz,

You must be sipping on Dave's jar!?

The 186 was the idea and issued first. However, to many fools could not put all the puzzle parts back together and caused to much grief for the warranty folks at Buck. 186 minus the removable parts = 560.
jb4570

Thanks jb..........hiccup

 

[David Martin]

Thanks for the answer. I just saw one listed on that auction site, and they were very proud of it! I'd love to have one . The 560 crystalized version looks good too. I remember handling one in a local sporting goods store some years back. Wish I had snagged it!

How, many times have I said those 'exact' words . DM

 

[David Martin]

Fritz,

You must be sipping on Dave's jar!?

The 186 was the idea and issued first. However, to many fools could not put all the puzzle parts back together and caused to much grief for the warranty folks at Buck. 186 minus the removable parts = 560.
jb4570

I get tired at about this time too, after working hard all weekend .
So, when I do it somebody catch it and get me back on track . DM

 

[110 Dave]

i sang every one i can !
i have two at this time
yes belive it or not
buck sold the last of the 560
for
35$ at the store... and it took a while to sell the all!

 

[tvranesic]

Awww, I knew that!

Thanks jb. I see so many folks swearing by that model, I decided to take the plunge and see what all the shoutings about. :thumbup:

Did you grab that one off of eBay? If so, I was watching that one too and they don'ts eem to come up very often.

 

[Plumberdv]

Did you grab that one off of eBay? If so, I was watching that one too and they don'ts eem to come up very often.

Yeah I did. Turns out that the seller was someone who I'd met in person before and has access to some really great Buck stuff. I picked up a couple more from him and they are all three being sent tomorrow.

One of them is a Master Series 501. I'm going to wait until I see if he can get me a COA or a letter authenticating the other one before I say much about it.

 

[chickentrax]

I seem to remember reading in one of the newsletters that Buck got a lot of these back for repair because guys would take them apart and not be able to put them back together right. I believe that was one reason the 560's were riveted instead of using screws.

Small fine-thread screws; soft thin Titanium liners...and socket head cap screws (or are they Torx?)...very easy to strip them out, especially with the supplied wrench...I don't suppose many owners thought to use a lubricant on the threads...Galling is always a problem with the softer metals...

I look at these old 186's and am filled with sadness...A great idea that didn't work out...[Titanium liners; interchangeable blades; detachable belt clip]...

I'm curious as to how Leroy repairs old stripped out 186's...Pressed-in knurled grommets would be my "fix" (like the grommets used on the grips of the M7 bayonets)...

I see that two 186's sold for $187 and $213 in the last couple weeks on eBay...Interesting...

 

[ItsTooEarly]

The 186 is just a great knife, I like the idea that you can change blades... The 560 is just as nice and lite... I wish they would make them again... :thumbup: