Buck 110 and 112 TRX Custom Handles - Why isn't Buck Offering Any?

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Happy Hippo

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Seems like Buck is missing out on the "customability" of their TRX knives. I wouldn't mind having a variety of scales that I could attach to the 110 or 112 TRXs in various colors or materials. I would really like blue and/or red G10, camo, micarta, bone, etc. scales for the 112 Slim Pro TRX, for example. But the possibilities are many. I would prefer to have the option to purchase just the scales or the knife with the scales. I also would prefer that, to keep the cost down, it would not be offered on the customs page.

As a side note, I wonder why no entrepreneur hasn't started offering something like this.

Another side note: how many on/off cycles do you think the TRX screws can withstand? Or maybe they just start selling extra screws. I want them to close out the opposite of the clip side, anyways.
 
unscrewing and screwing aluminum would strip it out if one wasn't real careful. warranty claims would shoot up dramatically if they sold these.

screws on knives were done to not really make it easier for owners to take apart...it was for less skilled labor to assemble them compared to using pins.

now if Buck had steel inserts in the aluminum for the screws..that would take the stripping potential down by a lot. but would add more to the price of the knife.....
 
jbmonkey said:
unscrewing and screwing aluminum would strip it out if one wasn't real careful. warranty claims would shoot up dramatically if they sold these.

screws on knives were done to not really make it easier for owners to take apart...it was for less skilled labor to assemble them compared to using pins.

now if Buck had steel inserts in the aluminum for the screws..that would take the stripping potential down by a lot. but would add more to the price of the knife.....
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Well, when CJ was talking about them at Blade Show or wherever, he was saying they did it in answer to customers' requests. But that is probably for the occasional cleaning, not for changing every day. I didn't realize they were aluminum, which seems like it would have been more expensive than steel ( a tad less weight, though). I wonder if G10 can be laser cut with hobby laser cutters. It would be a relatively easy home project if that were feasible.

Edit: after googling it, I see laser cutting is possible but seems like it is accompanied by a lot of charring, which would not be good.
 
Happy Hippo said:
Well, when CJ was talking about them at Blade Show or wherever, he was saying they did it in answer to customers' requests. But that is probably for the occasional cleaning, not for changing every day. I didn't realize they were aluminum, which seems like it would have been more expensive than steel ( a tad less weight, though). I wonder if G10 can be laser cut with hobby laser cutters. It would be a relatively easy home project if that were feasible.

Edit: after googling it, I see laser cutting is possible but seems like it is accompanied by a lot of charring, which would not be good.
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yeah..I was talking more about entire industry switching to screws from pins in folders....and why it was done. not so much this exact knife.

this changeover to screws sent this trend of work on it myself. along with the entire industry of barbie clothes for knives....the barbie dress up and dress down industry.

meanwhile no maker really wants consumers unscrewing and messing with the knives. it only ups their warranty claims and complaints after it gets botched or lost parts etc by the consumer. I could see Buck not wanting these headaches....I wouldn't want them. course maybe they don't see it as headaches like I do? who knows. I do know on average consumers aren't very fair or reasonable anymore.
 
jbmonkey said:
yeah..I was talking more about entire industry switching to screws from pins in folders....and why it was done. not so much this exact knife.

this changeover to screws sent this trend of work on it myself. along with the entire industry of barbie clothes for knives....the barbie dress up and dress down industry.

meanwhile no maker really wants consumers unscrewing and messing with the knives. it only ups their warranty claims and complaints after it gets botched or lost parts etc by the consumer. I could see Buck not wanting these headaches....I wouldn't want them. course maybe they don't see it as headaches like I do? who knows. I do know on average consumers aren't very fair or reasonable anymore.
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OK - but I want people to make me some different handles for my collection - Dagnabit :)
 
Hang in there, we just released the TRX and Sports last year. It is definitely on our radar. There is some truth to the warranty concerns, we are not set up to be a part depo and someone has to go had pull the missing screws. This is also something we are working on. Maybe a set of replacement parts for a 110 or 112 TRX or Sport that can be purchased separately.
 
Old Biker said:
Make them yourself. Buck was kind enough to supply you with a pattern.

O.B.
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I don't have the wherewithal, skills, or time to do it. It does seem like a relatively easy starter project. Probably just need a CNC machine and some buffing and polishing machines., since, as you stated, the pattern is provided. I am tempted to try it but I'd have to clean out my garage for a workspace, which would take all summer. One could even try a 3d printed one but not sure if those materials are durable enough. I think for now, I'd rather have someone with the right tools and skills do it.
 
jbmonkey said:
true. Lesknife Lesknife made his own recently.
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I got a router table and plunge setup for my dremel tool last week for better precision and accuracy. I’ve got a set of router bits but I’m still looking for some more router bits to make it simpler and more accurate. Working with wood is a challenge and requires patience, you can’t hurry through or it will damage the piece. I’m gonna get some micarta and G10 to work on to see if it’s any easier to work on. Maybe some mexican blanket micarta 🤠
 
Lesknife said:
I got a router table and plunge setup for my dremel tool last week for better precision and accuracy. I’ve got a set of router bits but I’m still looking for some more router bits to make it simpler and more accurate. Working with wood is a challenge and requires patience, you can’t hurry through or it will damage the piece. I’m gonna get some micarta and G10 to work on to see if it’s any easier to work on. Maybe some mexican blanket micarta 🤠
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I think for Micarta especially, you probably need to go slow as to not heat it up. I bought a router table and router 2 or 3 years ago. Started making a stand for it with a nice drawer. But then got busy and dropped the project. So now I have the parts hanging around in my packed garage. It'll be a project just to figure out how to restart. Like I said before, I need to really clean out my garage to get some working space. :)
 
Happy Hippo said:
I don't have the wherewithal, skills, or time to do it. It does seem like a relatively easy starter project. Probably just need a CNC machine and some buffing and polishing machines., since, as you stated, the pattern is provided. I am tempted to try it but I'd have to clean out my garage for a workspace, which would take all summer. One could even try a 3d printed one but not sure if those materials are durable enough. I think for now, I'd rather have someone with the right tools and skills do it.
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For one or two sets, a coping saw, sand paper, and a drill, is more what you need. Cut close to the line, but not on it. Sand to the line. Drill the holes. (The hardest part.) Done.

A cheap Harbor Freight belt sand and drill press would make things faster. As would some kind of jig saw, scroll saw or band saw. A CNC would be more for, if you were going into production to sell them.

O.B.
 
Buck really gives you a lot of choices for the 722..Even to the point of building one to your configuration the same day for special sales. I still think Buck is missing out on the Take-Apart models and concept by selling basic packages of blade, handle material and parts to play with. Even frames! If Buck offered a Custom shop Take-Apart just think of the thousands of hours folks would spend on Bucks website..
 
I'm curious what people think is a fair price for a set of aftermarket Scales. Looking at DLT's website, I see Micarta scales (Not for Buck knives) selling for between $40 and $70. Are people really willing to pay that much. As much whining as I see on this forum about knife prices, I question if they are. But maybe I am wrong.

O.B.
 
Old Biker said:
I'm curious what people think is a fair price for a set of aftermarket Scales. Looking at DLT's website, I see Micarta scales (Not for Buck knives) selling for between $40 and $70. Are people really willing to pay that much. As much whining as I see on this forum about knife prices, I question if they are. But maybe I am wrong.

O.B.
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Yes. I am paying customizers a lot more than that. The cost would depend on the material, of course. But there are no customizers who are currently doing it on TRXs. I am trying to think what I'd want: different metals (nickel, copper, titanium, brass, pewter, aluminum, silver, etc); different G10 color; different Micartas; different textures; logos and different prints; different woods; different synthetic materials; jigged and smooth bone of different colors; pictures. The possibilities are almost endless. Now it would have to be determined whether or not the current fastening design is robust enough for this kind of thing. Can't wait to see what Buck comes up with.

Edit: it also needs to be determined if anything else about the slim pro trx design would preclude the use of some of the materials.
 
So just to be clear. You are wanting scales for this?
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Or is it this?
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Or are you wanting Both?

O.B.
 
Are the thumb studs removable on the TRX?
I sorta like 'em, but they get in the way while sharpening the blade.
 
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