All About Pocket Knives

picked up 110 and 112 autos last week-the 112s arrived the day I called-the 110 worked 2 or three times then stopped opening all the way...the 112 worked fine....I sprayed the 110 with crc-3-36 wiggled blade side to side a little it works fine now-but the 112 after opening 3 or 4 times is doing the same...I had already lubricated it...thin oil that leaves a coating...quality control on first batch seems to be lacking...

Well that ain't good. Did you notify Buck and tell them about the issues you're having?

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Mike

make that review I don't know what a rewiew is I think I invented a new word….. no-if I cant get the 112 going its headed back to factory...I bought them at a very good price...from bladematrix which is 2nd generation of cecil clark knives in Newport ky. he told me a few years ago he had to order 40k minimum to get the best price-before that 25k for many years...he would replace it but is going to retire before long I don't want to bother him-not his fault....if you want a good price on any buck knife try bladematrix...

Take heart, Buck will "make it right". They have my undying confidence. Those "bad boys" should work as does a "soul inspired".

good- thank you..

Buck’s customer service is the best I know of in any business. You pay to ship it there. They’ll make it right and send it back.

Two new knives & neither works properly. This is either a design problem or poor workmanship.
Have you searched on line to see if others are also having problems with these 2 Buck knives ?
kj

I have a buck 110 Auto and an 898 impact (first run). Both are great. You may have caught two "lemons", but this I promise, Buck will take care of you. I trust them implicitly.

kj-yes I searched a little-could not find anything...I imagine others will have problems and will post them shortly..

this post is a little early-have not tried this yet....I called buck they told me to try oil with TEFLON in it...they recently switched oil on the autos...or send it in they will replace/repair...2 month turnaround on repairs at this time...mine is new so they will replace if needed...I MIGHT GET MY 3 in 1 OIL AND SCRAPE SOME TEFLON OUT OF AN OLD NO-STICK SKILLET AND GIVE HER A TRY...or head to the local gun shop and pick up some oil...will let you know...

Of course it's a design issue. These knives were designed as lock blades, not autos.
A dab of lithium automotive grease may cure your problems, though.

thank you Mr. DeShivs I have some white lithium grease somewhere...had not thought of design issue...I asked customer service if they had any problems with autos...she said-we have a few bugs to work out because they are new production...why did I sell my old AKC LEVERLETTO must get another...

I am not an auto guy, but I am a fan of Latama's Quick Release Oil! It is the only oil I use on slipjoints because it is so effective. I have used it on slipjoints with no snap and was amazed to find after opening and closing the knife a couple times that the snap returned!

I have heard from auto collectors and makers that it or the best oil they have found for autos.

I would for sure try the lithium grease Bill suggested, but, keep the Quick Release Oil in mind, it had really amazed me.

orvet you are the 2nd person to mention quick release to me...I have quite a few old knives...some need help...will buy some...I think I saw an ad in blade magazine,thank you all.

I use Quick Release oil, too. As a matter of fact, I endorse it. It's good stuff.

cant find my lithium grease-tried quick release and teflon oil it did free everything up so I can tell whats wrong with it...weak spring....going back to buck when fixed they are headed to the local flea market..2 nib bucks...they are not as nice as aftermarket conversions I have owned...with a strong spring that will eventually peen the backspring... and open past 180 degrees...listen to mr. Bill D. before purchasing.