Buck 110 Hunter: Anyone got a tip on how to get a Buck 110 closed? Only way I've found to do it is with pliers, squeeze the bar. Normally you'd do that with your thumb. I'm just not...

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Anyone got a tip on how to get a Buck 110 closed? Only way I've found to do it is with pliers, squeeze the bar. Normally you'd do that with your thumb. I'm just not strong enough. Used to be able to do it. I don't think I've lost that much strength.

Sport Loc: Sacramento county north. California

Spiritof27 wrote:

Anyone got a tip on how to get a Buck 110 closed? Only way I've found to do it is with pliers, squeeze the bar. Normally you'd do that with your thumb. I'm just not strong enough. Used to be able to do it. I don't think I've lost that much strength.

Is it clean and lubed Spirit? Can't imagine the spring got tougher. I find my hand tools sticking and tough when they need cleaning. My grip ain't what it used to be. Hot soap and water on everything. Little light oil on both rivets. That's a good knife. Hot tap water and dish soap is good stuff.

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

Sport wrote:

Is it clean and lubed Spirit? Can't imagine the spring got tougher. I find my hand tools sticking and tough when they need cleaning. My grip ain't what it used to be. Hot soap and water on everything. Little light oil on both rivets. That's a good knife. Hot tap water and dish soap is good stuff.

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DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

Spiritof27 wrote:

Anyone got a tip on how to get a Buck 110 closed? Only way I've found to do it is with pliers, squeeze the bar. Normally you'd do that with your thumb. I'm just not strong enough. Used to be able to do it. I don't think I've lost that much strength.

Sounds like there’s some obstruction or something. That should be a one hand operation. You would think that it would get easier with use. Or it should. Hmmm 🤔 let us know what you find out. Maybe the locking mechanism got bent somehow. Making it harder to release…🤷‍♂️

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OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Must be dirty or have some lint in the mechanism?

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Spirit like the rest sounds like some dirt in it. I've had my 110 for more years than I can remember. Better try mine. Some wd 40 or silicone spray. Maybe both. Good luck brother 👍

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Probably a combination Spirit. Mine has been a little harder to open lately too, and the arthitis in my thumb doesnt help. It does get a little easier if I shoot a little hot soapy water in. I clean it every time I use it.

kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ

Spiritof27 wrote:

Anyone got a tip on how to get a Buck 110 closed? Only way I've found to do it is with pliers, squeeze the bar. Normally you'd do that with your thumb. I'm just not strong enough. Used to be able to do it. I don't think I've lost that much strength.

I used pliers for the one Hutch bought me at a flea market. Mine was stolen.
Kept putting WD40 in there and now it works with just my fingers. My favorite knife. Good luck.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

I'm gonna try putting it through the dish washer and then lubing it up real well with WD40. My old boss John Carny will be rolling in his grave. I'll have to think about that. What do you all think?

Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA

Spiritof27 wrote:

Anyone got a tip on how to get a Buck 110 closed? Only way I've found to do it is with pliers, squeeze the bar. Normally you'd do that with your thumb. I'm just not strong enough. Used to be able to do it. I don't think I've lost that much strength.

Get some Kano Sili Kroil Penetrating Oil, I think one of the best.

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

Spiritof27 wrote:

I'm gonna try putting it through the dish washer and then lubing it up real well with WD40. My old boss John Carny will be rolling in his grave. I'll have to think about that. What do you all think?

3 in 1 oil works great. WD40 to loosen it up its not oil 👍

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

Boy don't I know it. I've been givin it a light dose of 3 in 1 for about a week now. Hasn't
helped a bit.

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

Spiritof27 wrote:

I'm gonna try putting it through the dish washer and then lubing it up real well with WD40. My old boss John Carny will be rolling in his grave. I'll have to think about that. What do you all think?

I never put an edged knife in the dishwasher. It dulls the edge because of the abrasives they use. I would just soak the hinge with so a py water then hit it with a spray nozzle followed by thorough lube.

Justoldjim Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.

I wont have WD40 in my house it dries out and gets sticky and picks up dirt not a lube

ranger632 Loc: Near Yosemite Park Ca.

Spiritof27 wrote:

I'm gonna try putting it through the dish washer and then lubing it up real well with WD40. My old boss John Carny will be rolling in his grave. I'll have to think about that. What do you all think?

I would not put it in the dish washer, 3-1 oil WD40 should work. Hate to tell but could just be your hands. My hands are getting bad with arteritis getting real hard to open jar lips, and lots of other stuff. Retried your Hunter and get a new easy opening folder. Good luck