Awesome! I found a Buck of similar vintage at a garage sale in its sheath. The patina was so dark green on the brass but everything looked like it was put in its sheath and stored in a tool box for nearly 45 or more years. I used some jewelers rouge on a buffing wheel and brought it back to new condition. Worth every cent of the $5 I spent on it.
I recently got a used 110 buck for trade. The brass was oxidized and inside it was black gunk. I used some cream metal polish and q tips. It came out real nice. The polish was not abrasive. What a difference. To clean inside I broke the q tip head and used it to clean. I finished buffing entire knife with a polishing cloth.
Not sure where I'll find a $34 Sebenza, and certainly wouldn't put one through the paces my 30 year old Buck has been through. Whether you call it a hunting knife or pocket knife, it's all semantics.
Nice video, I am new to this stuff. So when you first start on sharpening the blade you can go back and forth? And then when finishing up you want to go in one direction?
Dislike the old square handles that was the first thing most guys used to do was take some paper and round the square corners Buck took a while to catch up, they always were and still are slow to change not a bad thing most times
I have same Buck Knife, since I served in the Marines , when stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, I purchased it , around 1978 in Oceanside, Calif.....…...It's still in great shape...…!
question for you, I have an old lock back stiletto knife with a stag handle, the blade does not close all the way because I think the back spring got messed up, is there anyway to fix that? It’s not a particularly valuable life just has some sentimental value.
It can be fixed, only issue is finding the problem. I suggest using a high powered flash light in the dark , viewing the knife....this way you may find the issue easier. Once you find it , you make a decission on how to fix it quickly. This is basically how I operate , or I just take it all apart. Hope that helps, not the best answer, lol
You have mad skills with that grinder and stones! I cringed when you first started grinding, but this was done beautifully. I like the old heavy "square" 110s. They fit man-hands perfectly.
Hey DMKUSA, I have a "Klein Tools" Buck knock off. Made in Japan, but I really like the feel and weight in my hand. The "Lock" swings freely in the handle. Will not lock the blade in place unless I press it into the blade. Do you have an idea about how I can repair to make sure it is safe with blade locking into place? Any help is appreciated. BTW, great job without disassembly of that knife!!
A sharpening stone is better than a belt sander. It leaves less burrs, and is easier to polish out. Mineral oil rubbed into the wood is best. Use a tiny bit of Crest Tooth Paste to polish the brass. This is how we did it in the 70's. I learned this from my Dad.
found a buck knife in its original leather case about 10 years ago. anyway i can figure how old it actually is? could have been sitting in the basement forever for all i know
Hey DeeMan! First, great video! Second, I have an Old Henry lock blade by Schrade that is like the Buck knife in this video. The lock spring, i think, is broke or sprung. The lock bar that locks the blade open will not hold the blade. It works free, but doesnt have any tension on it. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Sorry for the late reply as I get hundreds of comments daily. Your best bet is to replace the tension spring. The spring has lost it's stress. Take Care...thank you for the support on the channel =)
I have a small knife looks like a miniature 110 but has the shell gas company logo etched into the upper handle. Any info on it? My grandfather who worked with shell gave me this knife.
crisofer954 Not a dumb question at all. Yes the friction heat from a belt sander and buffing wheel can affect the temper. Even if you can't feel the blade heating up you may get localized heat that is dissipated to the rest of the blade. Just be careful not to get the blade that hot. Dip in water helps and don't rush the process.
Great video thumbs up. Why did you say 1972-1986? What year is the knife? My first knife was a Buck 112. I got it used from a guy I knew. I ended up losing it years later by no fault of my own. I bought another one and lost it too. Since then I bought two used Buck 112s. I like them better than the Buck 110. Buck 112s are hard to find for some reason. Thanks for sharing your video.
I’ve got one just like it, squared off and everything, about the only difference is instead of two brass pins it’s got three. It also doesn’t have a thumb nail notch. I plan on polishing it up soon, very nice solid knife I bought it this summer for 40 bucks at a pawn shop, not sure why the seller would want to get rid of such a cool old knife like that but when I saw it in there I just had to have it. I’ve always liked buck knives from a young age and you rarely see the square 112s and 110s anymore.
I have a 2 dot I bought new in 1975 at the Rod & Gun Club in Babenhausen Germany. Just got it back from Buck after a Spa treatment. Looks almost new and still has the original 440C blade.
My 1976 Buck 110 is in nearly perfect condition. It has been "retired" to my knife collection since 1986 when I began carrying a fixed blade knife with a similar size.
That knife looks like the model 110 and I have one of those and it looks like it did when it left the factory except for the finish being dull colored. The wood is still looking like it did when I got it. The model you are modifying looked nice and it just needed a good polishing and the blade sharpened. The sheath for my 110 is in great shape also after all the years I have owned it.
@@DoingMoreKustoms I agree with that to an extent. With a lifetime warranty I'll go with the manufacture. All other times I go with the local guy. To many times things were ruined and then the manufacturer would have to fix and warranty would be voided.
I agree with Louis. I restore old knives myself, but never Bucks. The factory will do nearly anything you want for free or very cheap. And they give every knife their "spa treatment" at no extra charge. It's really amazing.
Hello!Nice penknife!I wish one but i d'ont have so much money to buy one because Romania is not a rich country.So,congratulation for that penknife!(Please, forgive my english).
I really dig the strop... Lol i cheaped out and made one from a dry erase board eraser, pulled the felt off, sanded it flat and glued the cuff of a tig welding glove to it
Nice job brother. I have 2 Buck 110 knives, the standard Hunter and the LT model. Both are excellent knives in my opinion. I also have an Edgemark Explorer (Buck 110 knockoff) that I purchased sometime in the mid to late 70's. Great knives and one I feel every man should own. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Brother !!! Much appreciated my man. Those are all great knives you have there. I must say, I don't own even 1 Buck knife. Hope to find one I would really enjoy and keep that one ;) Thanks Again !!!
i failed at my restoration. was drilling out the brass pins and the bit migrated and keyholed ruining the handle. i pit all the parts in a bag after i ripped it apart incase if i ever remake it
My father who has been one of the most outdoors man I ever met used to love this knife Whether we were fishing, hunting, at the shooting range, you name it he just LOVED this knife and eventually he gave it to me I have it in the same condition as the one your friend gave you to restore. I will try to do exactly the same. Greetings from 🇻🇪
That is great...I'm glad to hear you ended up with your Dad's Buck knife...hope it comes out looking top-notch, take care and thanks for stopping by and commenting =)
I’v got one I found in our glove compartment been thair for a long time looks like it was used to cut the edge of the sod. And the tip broke. Not good. But i reshaped it best I could.but it in great condition now.
The previous look was better, the patina was so beautiful. You should only renew the blade and clean the knife. In my opinion, it has lost its character.
One of the retired machinists that I used to work with for 30 years does this on the side for extra cash. I've had him redo a bunch of neglected knives over the years.. As a laugh I had him refurb a 1970's Pakistan made buck replica I bought decades ago. Damned if it didn't become one of my best knives after he got a hold of it.. $5 knife with a $100 refurb. LOL! Wouldn't trade it for the world though..
I have one just like that but bigger I think I'm going to send it to you so you can refurbish it because it's old and I'd like to see it shine like that one
I was machinist in the Army. 24th Inf Div 1976-78. Bucks were a popular work “accessory “. I would do those mods for friends and for beer money from others. Last one done was my dads, handed down to my nephew when he got his hunting license. You keep up the good work👍🏻
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This is one knife every man should have.The older they get the better they are and then you hand it off to the next man.
Not today's Bucks - not the same knife at all.
@@DeeegerD they still make the same one. Buck 110.
I absolutely agree! I love the Buck 112, I also made a video on it - th-cam.com/video/Mb6qnmXznn8/w-d-xo.html
@@DeeegerD Yeah, today's Bucks are a lot better.
I'm a woman and I love Buck knives and collect them. I just destroyed your paradigm.
Awesome! I found a Buck of similar vintage at a garage sale in its sheath. The patina was so dark green on the brass but everything looked like it was put in its sheath and stored in a tool box for nearly 45 or more years. I used some jewelers rouge on a buffing wheel and brought it back to new condition. Worth every cent of the $5 I spent on it.
Very cool !
I recently got a used 110 buck for trade. The brass was oxidized and inside it was black gunk. I used some cream metal polish and q tips. It came out real nice. The polish was not abrasive. What a difference. To clean inside I broke the q tip head and used it to clean. I finished buffing entire knife with a polishing cloth.
I’ve had mine nearly thirty years, not found a better pocket knife yet..
Try a Sebenza, they are both lifetime knives
A Buck 110 is not a pocket knife, it's a hunting knife
Not sure where I'll find a $34 Sebenza, and certainly wouldn't put one through the paces my 30 year old Buck has been through. Whether you call it a hunting knife or pocket knife, it's all semantics.
Microtech ultra tech. Your welcome old timer
@@exploringwithoz any folding knife that fits in the pocket is a “pocket knife” you dumbass 😂😂
Nice video, I am new to this stuff. So when you first start on sharpening the blade you can go back and forth? And then when finishing up you want to go in one direction?
That is correct. Keep in mind their is no wrong way of sharpening, as long as it works my friend. Thanks for watching =)
May I ask how you can smooth out dents on the brass part of the knife and still get a good polish after?
Sand it out using fine grit paper then polish using grit paste on the polish wheel.
Dislike the old square handles that was the first thing most guys used to do was take some paper and round the square corners Buck took a while to catch up, they always were and still are slow to change not a bad thing most times
I agree with you Anders. Thanks for stopping by and watching !!!
I have same Buck Knife, since I served in the Marines , when stationed at Camp Pendleton, California, I purchased it , around 1978 in Oceanside, Calif.....…...It's still in great shape...…!
Thant is great !!!! Thanks for sharing with us and stopping in and watching Bud !!!
What kind of wheel is on your Grinder to buff the Brass
Hi Larry, not sure but it's a harbour freight wheel. That wheel needs to be replaced , I been using it since 2013 !!! lol
question for you, I have an old lock back stiletto knife with a stag handle, the blade does not close all the way because I think the back spring got messed up, is there anyway to fix that? It’s not a particularly valuable life just has some sentimental value.
It can be fixed, only issue is finding the problem. I suggest using a high powered flash light in the dark , viewing the knife....this way you may find the issue easier. Once you find it , you make a decission on how to fix it quickly. This is basically how I operate , or I just take it all apart. Hope that helps, not the best answer, lol
DMKUSA Thanks, I will look deeper.
Aren't Buck knives lifetime warranty? send it to them.
You have mad skills with that grinder and stones!
I cringed when you first started grinding, but this was done beautifully.
I like the old heavy "square" 110s. They fit man-hands perfectly.
Thank You very much Joseph, you are too kind my friend. Hope you have a great week ... cheers.
Hey DMKUSA! @ roughly 3:00 you are sanding with 1000 grit sandpaper. What is the liquid? Water? Oil?
being that this has just the 2 brass pins that would make this a 74-75 year knife correct?
I believe you are correct.
What did you use to clean the brass? I do not have a buffing wheel.
I use Flitz Metal polish on mine. Works very well.
Grasso works good and a old t shirt
@@ralphvaccaro2638 did you mean Brasso?
What compound did you use on the buffing wheel?
Hey DMKUSA, I have a "Klein Tools" Buck knock off. Made in Japan, but I really like the feel and weight in my hand. The "Lock" swings freely in the handle. Will not lock the blade in place unless I press it into the blade. Do you have an idea about how I can repair to make sure it is safe with blade locking into place? Any help is appreciated. BTW, great job without disassembly of that knife!!
What type of oil did he use to lubricate it?
I forget, maybe all in 3 ?
Is that just water and sand paper to remove the rust?
I believe vinegar
A sharpening stone is better than a belt sander. It leaves less burrs, and is easier to polish out. Mineral oil rubbed into the wood is best. Use a tiny bit of Crest Tooth Paste to polish the brass. This is how we did it in the 70's. I learned this from my Dad.
Thanks for the tips, great advice as I do love old school methods. Cheers Bud.
Cool!
Nice restoration job. That knife can go on working for another 30 years or more. Thank you for the video
I agree. Thanks for Watching Brother =)
found a buck knife in its original leather case about 10 years ago. anyway i can figure how old it actually is? could have been sitting in the basement forever for all i know
That's awesome, thanks for watching =)
I love hanging the buffer...another idea to save space in my small shop! Thanks!
Hey DeeMan! First, great video! Second, I have an Old Henry lock blade by Schrade that is like the Buck knife in this video. The lock spring, i think, is broke or sprung. The lock bar that locks the blade open will not hold the blade. It works free, but doesnt have any tension on it. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
Sorry for the late reply as I get hundreds of comments daily. Your best bet is to replace the tension spring. The spring has lost it's stress. Take Care...thank you for the support on the channel =)
I have a small knife looks like a miniature 110 but has the shell gas company logo etched into the upper handle. Any info on it?
My grandfather who worked with shell gave me this knife.
Probably a buck 112 that he custom engraved, keep it forever.
Dumb question from a Brit, does the temperature of the blade from grinding affect the heat treatment?
crisofer954 Not a dumb question at all. Yes the friction heat from a belt sander and buffing wheel can affect the temper. Even if you can't feel the blade heating up you may get localized heat that is dissipated to the rest of the blade. Just be careful not to get the blade that hot. Dip in water helps and don't rush the process.
Wow, excellent work. You got a lot done in a short amount of time, impressive. Thanks for the video.
Using a block would have helped keep the lines on the blade nice and sharp.
Great video thumbs up. Why did you say 1972-1986? What year is the knife? My first knife was a Buck 112. I got it used from a guy I knew. I ended up losing it years later by no fault of my own. I bought another one and lost it too. Since then I bought two used Buck 112s. I like them better than the Buck 110. Buck 112s are hard to find for some reason. Thanks for sharing your video.
That's one fine refurb ole boy! Good work! I am truly loving your channel. Great content!
Thank you very much, glad to hear your enjoying the content. Enjoy your day Bud.
What you use mineral oil
Yes.... mixture of 3-1 and cutting oils.
I’ve got one just like it, squared off and everything, about the only difference is instead of two brass pins it’s got three. It also doesn’t have a thumb nail notch. I plan on polishing it up soon, very nice solid knife I bought it this summer for 40 bucks at a pawn shop, not sure why the seller would want to get rid of such a cool old knife like that but when I saw it in there I just had to have it. I’ve always liked buck knives from a young age and you rarely see the square 112s and 110s anymore.
I have a 2 dot I bought new in 1975 at the Rod & Gun Club in Babenhausen Germany. Just got it back from Buck after a Spa treatment. Looks almost new and still has the original 440C blade.
Awesome job Bro!!! That knife turned out amazing
Thanks again Gary.
My 1976 Buck 110 is in nearly perfect condition. It has been "retired" to my knife collection since 1986 when I began carrying a fixed blade knife with a similar size.
Lol been carrying mine since 74. On its 2nd sheath. Never let it get in that condition thou.
That knife looks like the model 110 and I have one of those and it looks like it did when it left the factory except for the finish being dull colored. The wood is still looking like it did when I got it. The model you are modifying looked nice and it just needed a good polishing and the blade sharpened. The sheath for my 110 is in great shape also after all the years I have owned it.
@greg mccarter I should have some brasso around the house and use it to polish my knife.
Wow, great job on the refurbish work! I've got a 110, 503 & 373 - hope to order a customized 112 at some point (no pun intended). Bucks are classic!
Go for it ! Thanks for watching.
Amazing refurb wow ! 😲💥😲💥
Thank you !!!
I would have sharpened it last... Does nobody use whet stones any more??
I do
@@marvinparsons3315 glad to hear it. It's a dying art. Find a young person and teach them.
I love that belt sander you made.. Is that a washing machine electric motor?
Thank You....I recycled the motor off a vintage water pressure washer. It's 1 HP and is perfect. I had a 2HP in the past and didn't like the speed.
Looks like a Buck 112 Ranger. Good knife and worth the refurbish. I have my buck 110 Hunter and it is a workhorse.
I just gave a Brand new Buck 110 with a Nice Black leather Case to my Brother.. there great folders and the leather is very good quality
That is great, I bet he will love it in no time. Thanks for Watching !!!
I found a old rusty buck knife on a trail, that I restored and it looks new, baking soda and lemon juice got rust off the blade so easy
That is great...thanks for watching, subbing and commenting !!!
All buck knives come with a lifetime warranty. They will also sharpen and buff it out for you, ship it back to you for like $6.95.
Louis V give your local sharpener/handyman some business. He put a lot more care into it than the factory would have...😊
Right-on Keith.... Let's give the small guys a chance in life. Take Care, Stay Safe !!!
I agree with Keith, Louis.
@@DoingMoreKustoms I agree with that to an extent. With a lifetime warranty I'll go with the manufacture. All other times I go with the local guy. To many times things were ruined and then the manufacturer would have to fix and warranty would be voided.
I agree with Louis. I restore old knives myself, but never Bucks. The factory will do nearly anything you want for free or very cheap. And they give every knife their "spa treatment" at no extra charge. It's really amazing.
Top-Level $kills ....thanks for sharing !!!
Thank you Bargain Hunter !!!
Great work with great music! Good job bud
Thank you my friend !!!
Nice! This is one of my favorite things to do. Find an old knife and bring it back to life.
I just did this to an old vintage boy scout jack knife.
That's great.... Thank you for watching and Subbing =)
My grand father has this same knife and when he passed I got it. It’s in ok condition but the handle needs some work. Great vid.
Buck has amazing warranty service plus sharpening services and while they have it they always seem to give it a "spa" treatment.
My dad gave me his old buck knife when I was about 13/14. I loved that knife and used it all the time. Unfortunately lost it sometime ago.
Sorry to hear you lost it.
I have done almost the same way with my 110 and 112 :-) Thanks for sharing
I have an older one I just cleaned up 👍🏻😃✌🏻
Hello!Nice penknife!I wish one but i d'ont have so much money to buy one because Romania is not a rich country.So,congratulation for that penknife!(Please, forgive my english).
Hope you get one one day my kind friend. Thank you very much for watching and commenting with us , happy new year =)
Do this alot myself , I go to pawn shops I
Like to fix them up to their former glory
Most of my work is manually tho . Thanks
For letting me watch
That's awesome, thanks a bunch for stopping by Rick.
Awesome job my friend! You have the fastest hands I've ever seen! 😉
Thank you so much 😀
I really dig the strop... Lol i cheaped out and made one from a dry erase board eraser, pulled the felt off, sanded it flat and glued the cuff of a tig welding glove to it
That's a great idea!
Looking good bro. Still has some life left in it. I have always wanted another buck 110 or 112 but I just haven't gotten around to getting one.
david sandlin Thanks Brother. I need to grab one myself in the future. Thanks again, enjoy your week 👌😉
DeeMelo Knives you too.
Totally impressed!
96.1 Bob FM
Nice refurb Dee👍🏼
BUSHCRAFTER 1973 Thanks Bud 👊
Love My Buck 110. I am admiring it as I make thi s entry.
Thanks for taking some time and stopping by Stan. Hope you have a great week !!!
Joe should have sent the knife back to Buck for a SPA treatment.
Nice job brother. I have 2 Buck 110 knives, the standard Hunter and the LT model. Both are excellent knives in my opinion. I also have an Edgemark Explorer (Buck 110 knockoff) that I purchased sometime in the mid to late 70's. Great knives and one I feel every man should own. Thanks for sharing
Thanks Brother !!! Much appreciated my man. Those are all great knives you have there. I must say, I don't own even 1 Buck knife. Hope to find one I would really enjoy and keep that one ;) Thanks Again !!!
A lot of work to make that come out as good as it did great job🐺👍😎
MoMelo Leather Thanks !!!
i failed at my restoration. was drilling out the brass pins and the bit migrated and keyholed ruining the handle. i pit all the parts in a bag after i ripped it apart incase if i ever remake it
My father who has been one of the most outdoors man I ever met used to love this knife Whether we were fishing, hunting, at the shooting range, you name it he just LOVED this knife and eventually he gave it to me I have it in the same condition as the one your friend gave you to restore. I will try to do exactly the same. Greetings from 🇻🇪
That is great...I'm glad to hear you ended up with your Dad's Buck knife...hope it comes out looking top-notch, take care and thanks for stopping by and commenting =)
I’v got one I found in our glove compartment been thair for a long time looks like it was used to cut the edge of the sod. And the tip broke. Not good. But i reshaped it best I could.but it in great condition now.
Very cool, that is great
That is a 112 right?
I've carried mine for 2 years, this knife is perfect for my big hands. I love it
Right-on , thanks for watching and subbing !!!
turned out great,nice one bro
Thanks Brother Paul !!!
The previous look was better, the patina was so beautiful. You should only renew the blade and clean the knife. In my opinion, it has lost its character.
I totally agree with you. This was my neighbors knife and that was what he wanted done to it.
Damn bro u was scrapping the crap out of that stone
Indeed, I don't like wasting time.
DMKUSA but good job man 🖒🖒
One of the retired machinists that I used to work with for 30 years does this on the side for extra cash. I've had him redo a bunch of neglected knives over the years.. As a laugh I had him refurb a 1970's Pakistan made buck replica I bought decades ago. Damned if it didn't become one of my best knives after he got a hold of it.. $5 knife with a $100 refurb. LOL! Wouldn't trade it for the world though..
nice work brothaa hope to be on that level soon
Thanks Brother...you will be there soon, practice is key
Looks good!
I have one just like that from 1980
That's awesome....thanks for stopping by Marvin =)
Excellent
Thank you !!!
I have one just like that but bigger I think I'm going to send it to you so you can refurbish it because it's old and I'd like to see it shine like that one
MoMelo Leather Whenever your ready 👍
Buck will restore any knife regardless of age
Very good job DeeMan!
Thank You my Friend....hope all is well =)
Why not leave it old. That was soo cool!
A friend wanted to restore it. Thank you.
Nice work. Now round off all corners and make shallow finger grooves to finish.
This was a friend's knife , he wanted it original. But I'll keep your suggestion in mind for the next Buck knife project ✊💀🌴☀️🇺🇲
I was machinist in the Army.
24th Inf Div 1976-78. Bucks were a popular work “accessory “. I would do those mods for friends and for beer money from others. Last one done was my dads, handed down to my nephew when he got his hunting license.
You keep up the good work👍🏻
Great job, the knife rescue. Glad I found this channel liked and subscribed
Excellent Job Sir !!!
Thank YOU !!!
Boy! You better buy a scotchbrite belt and stop sanding shit.
Good job!
Thank You Sue !! Be sure to checkout my gaw winner video ;)
Okay!
that blade was not used often its like new good job
Thank you !!!
nice job and nice choice if music!
Thank you =)
Beautiful.
Good job 👍😀
Thank You Ralph !
HD before and after photos would make this video better
great video 👍
Thank you 👍
Woww! Great job!
Thank You for Watching !!!
It will cut .. will it keeel
lol, ;)
Man that is nice. I have several of those that could use some love!
Thanks Brother.
Looks good
Thank You =)
You should never ever let a knife of that caliber go to shit take care of it and it will take care of you
Looks like a buck 112
Nice work
Thank you and I appreciate your watching also, take care.
Great Video! I love the Buck 112, I also made a video on it - th-cam.com/video/Mb6qnmXznn8/w-d-xo.html
That is awesome.,,, thanks for stopping by !!!
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