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I've really liked the Take Apart concept from the very beginning. I thought it was a great idea the unskilled owner could easily swap out a blade AND change the look of a knife with different handles. When the first 110 version came out different handles were available from the BCCI very informally (if you were there or knew someone) and I thought Buck would soon come out with a wide range of choices of blades and handles. I was hoping for a non slip rubberized handle and was really excited about what was possible! Then the 112 came out and I really got excited but yet again just the basic knife was sold and all were limited runs. Now we see its now going to be a regular issue like the 110/112 Sport and even a Carbon fiber LE 112 that can be taken apart.
So Buck IS going with the concept! And it's a great idea for 2022 and beyond..But still to this day it's very difficult to find or buy a 110 or 112 loose blade unless you know someone. And most folks don't! If you want want something special like say a S30V drop point 112 or even a S35VN or S45VN blade good luck! Some folks will buy a knife just for the blade but with the Take Apart we finally can do that ourselves without all the expense and hassle to send it off and have it done. Just the ability to swap in a sharp super steel blade is a big part of the appeal of the T-A..
I propose Buck add the Take Apart to the Custom shop. Both 110 and the 112. Give us the chance to buy extra blades especially super steels and drop points! And please a few handle choices..and extra screws lol! If I had the opportunity I would gladly pay for it! $25.00 for a Drop point S30V blade..Sure! $35.00 for a S45VN blade..Absolutely! How about mirror polished 420 (I love them) Definitely! Buck has always resisted letting loose blades out of both SanDeigo and Post Falls but it IS 2022 and the Selector is one of the longest running models. Limit extra blades and hopefully handles when you only order a new Custom Shop T-A if that what it takes. I'll order everything 112 the day Buck offers it. Would you buy one?
So Buck IS going with the concept! And it's a great idea for 2022 and beyond..But still to this day it's very difficult to find or buy a 110 or 112 loose blade unless you know someone. And most folks don't! If you want want something special like say a S30V drop point 112 or even a S35VN or S45VN blade good luck! Some folks will buy a knife just for the blade but with the Take Apart we finally can do that ourselves without all the expense and hassle to send it off and have it done. Just the ability to swap in a sharp super steel blade is a big part of the appeal of the T-A..
I propose Buck add the Take Apart to the Custom shop. Both 110 and the 112. Give us the chance to buy extra blades especially super steels and drop points! And please a few handle choices..and extra screws lol! If I had the opportunity I would gladly pay for it! $25.00 for a Drop point S30V blade..Sure! $35.00 for a S45VN blade..Absolutely! How about mirror polished 420 (I love them) Definitely! Buck has always resisted letting loose blades out of both SanDeigo and Post Falls but it IS 2022 and the Selector is one of the longest running models. Limit extra blades and hopefully handles when you only order a new Custom Shop T-A if that what it takes. I'll order everything 112 the day Buck offers it. Would you buy one?