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us Offline Rapidray

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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #90 on: September 16, 2019, 04:43:54 AM
 :iagree:
Will be fun!  :tu: :cheers:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #91 on: September 29, 2019, 10:35:54 PM
Count me in for this challenge!  I expect to receive a Ranger later this week.

Nix
Poncho65
Cody6268
LoopCutter
zoidberg (pending acquisition of said shizzle)
Barry Rowland (if he is actually on Santa's 'Nice' list...)
Spartan19
Sos24
Borg
Rapidray
David
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Troy


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #92 on: September 29, 2019, 11:07:49 PM
Welcome C D, look forward to seeing your new Ranger. 


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #93 on: September 29, 2019, 11:43:11 PM
Glad your joining in CD!    :tu:
What? Enablers! Are you serrrrious? Where? I dont see any.
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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #94 on: September 29, 2019, 11:54:52 PM
Welcome C D, look forward to seeing your new Ranger. 


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Me too! "Guaranteed Delivery - October 2" says the vendor, but that might not take into account the balky pack mule for the mailbox delivery out here on the Mesa...

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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #95 on: September 29, 2019, 11:55:38 PM
Glad your joining in CD!    :tu:
Thanks David!

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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #96 on: September 30, 2019, 05:01:08 AM
Yeay! Glad to have you joining  :cheers:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #97 on: September 30, 2019, 07:52:23 PM
 :cheers:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #98 on: October 02, 2019, 12:22:16 AM
Here it is. Oak with a drop point. I like it, although it's sort of stiff right now.

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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #99 on: October 02, 2019, 02:18:01 AM
Here it is. Oak with a drop point. I like it, although it's sort of stiff right now.(Image removed from quote.)

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That sure is a good looking knife CD!      :like:
What? Enablers! Are you serrrrious? Where? I dont see any.
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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #100 on: October 02, 2019, 02:35:59 AM
That is nice! And a day early!  :woohoo:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #101 on: October 02, 2019, 06:07:19 AM
Cool!  :tu:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #102 on: October 02, 2019, 01:48:37 PM
Thanks gang.  I'm going to carry it today to see how it feels.

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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #103 on: October 02, 2019, 02:03:23 PM
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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #104 on: October 03, 2019, 03:32:44 PM
Thanks gang.  I'm going to carry it today to see how it feels.

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For me, Rangers feels.....solid.   :D


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Reply #105 on: October 03, 2019, 05:20:00 PM
Just got my Ranger today and am thinking about joining the challenge if I could warm up to it or get it to a more satisfactory state...

There is much gunk in this new knife, I literally need to sharpen a chopstick to pry it off the inside of the handle(the toothpick can't do it), and the joint is gritty and need to flush out the with nano oil and compressed air.  The false edge on the clip point is chipped :cry: , and I am thinking how best to repair that tomorrow.  The grind is not straight and a little uneven side to side, I probably will have a hard time to fix this... :facepalm:

However, on a more positive note, the knife is hefty and solid as expected, and it does come quite sharp. :tu:



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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #106 on: October 03, 2019, 05:44:48 PM
Just got my Ranger today and am thinking about joining the challenge if I could warm up to it or get it to a more satisfactory state...

There is much gunk in this new knife, I literally need to sharpen a chopstick to pry it off the inside of the handle(the toothpick can't do it), and the joint is gritty and need to flush out the with nano oil and compressed air.  The false edge on the clip point is chipped :cry: , and I am thinking how best to repair that tomorrow.  The grind is not straight and a little uneven side to side, I probably will have a hard time to fix this... :facepalm:

However, on a more positive note, the knife is hefty and solid as expected, and it does come quite sharp. :tu:


Looking nice! I am sure you will work it out.  :tu:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #107 on: October 03, 2019, 06:00:09 PM
For me, Rangers feels.....solid.   :D
The knife is quite a bit fatter than  I expected.  It's not really practical for pants pocket carry for me, but I might get used to it.   No worries though, I had an uncontrolled mouse click and a Ranger with the plastic/ fiber scales and pocket clip is in my pocket now and I really like it.

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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #108 on: October 03, 2019, 06:01:09 PM
Here it is

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Reply #109 on: October 03, 2019, 06:12:15 PM
Nice. Have you checked out the G-10 handle Rangers!  :like:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #110 on: October 03, 2019, 06:27:19 PM
I have a 112 Slim Select w/Clip that I carry regularly.

Also, a 112 Slim Pro+ which is very nice.

The brass 112 will ride in backpocket as well as in a sheath.

For me the 3” blade is about perfect for my daily needs.

You should enjoy either CountryDirt!


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #111 on: October 03, 2019, 07:23:10 PM
Just got my Ranger today and am thinking about joining the challenge if I could warm up to it or get it to a more satisfactory state...

There is much gunk in this new knife, I literally need to sharpen a chopstick to pry it off the inside of the handle(the toothpick can't do it), and the joint is gritty and need to flush out the with nano oil and compressed air.  The false edge on the clip point is chipped :cry: , and I am thinking how best to repair that tomorrow.  The grind is not straight and a little uneven side to side, I probably will have a hard time to fix this... :facepalm:

However, on a more positive note, the knife is hefty and solid as expected, and it does come quite sharp. :tu:



Wow, that's surprising.

Many of my Bucks have needed to be 'degunked' when new out of box. I'm not sure why that is the case. However, it usually has only required a little hot soapy water and some oil. Maybe a wipe with a rag or poke with a toothpick. Sounds like your experience has been much more intense.

The ding in the false edge is a bit odd, too.  If you don't want to send it back to Buck, You might use a bit of sandpaper wrapped around a dowel to smooth it out. Just a thought.

Sorry your first experience with a Ranger has gotten off to a rocky start. Work with it a bit and I'm confident you'll warm up to it--a challenge might be just the thing.  ;)


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #112 on: October 03, 2019, 07:52:39 PM
I have a 112 Slim Select w/Clip that I carry regularly. (Image removed from quote.)

Also, a 112 Slim Pro+ (Image removed from quote.) which is very nice.

The brass 112 will ride in backpocket as well as in a sheath.

For me the 3” blade is about perfect for my daily needs.

You should enjoy either CountryDirt!


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I like the G-10 and the red liner - very nice looking!  :cheers:


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Reply #113 on: October 03, 2019, 07:58:02 PM
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I had a little problem with mine, one of the pins, also but is ok now! Nothing Mjölnir couldn’t handle!


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #114 on: October 03, 2019, 09:03:09 PM
I like the G-10 and the red liner - very nice looking!  :cheers:
The liners are Micarta, to add strength to the G10?


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #115 on: October 03, 2019, 11:11:18 PM
The liners are Micarta, to add strength to the G10?


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I don’t know but it sure looks great!  :tu:


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Reply #116 on: October 04, 2019, 03:51:17 AM
Wow, that's surprising.

Many of my Bucks have needed to be 'degunked' when new out of box. I'm not sure why that is the case. However, it usually has only required a little hot soapy water and some oil. Maybe a wipe with a rag or poke with a toothpick. Sounds like your experience has been much more intense.

The ding in the false edge is a bit odd, too.  If you don't want to send it back to Buck, You might use a bit of sandpaper wrapped around a dowel to smooth it out. Just a thought.

Sorry your first experience with a Ranger has gotten off to a rocky start. Work with it a bit and I'm confident you'll warm up to it--a challenge might be just the thing.  ;)

Thanks Jack!  I too was a little surprise, this is the 4th knife on the same 'pattern'(110 and 55 previously), and they were all pretty good.  This particular knife 'pattern' was closer to heart than most others, and I always have higher expectation to it than usual.  Dowel with sandpaper is a great idea to fix the false edge.  I kinda get over it soon after, and just contemplating whether I should regrind it to make it even from side to side.

I know Buck has a great warranty, and your trip to their factory kinda inspired me to get this new knife and to join challenge, in a way to support those good folks.  The part that suck most being a knife enthusiast oversea is the incapacity to take advantage of those warranties. :facepalm:   Unless the knife has really high value, I tend to just try to fix it myself.

I think you are right, a challenge is probably just what I need!  But before that, let me try to fix it first... :salute:


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Reply #117 on: October 04, 2019, 04:24:06 PM
Just used Workshop to touch up and repair my axes for Choptober, then use it on my newly acquired Ranger.  Repair the grind side-to-side to make it look more even(not 100%, but I kinda like the original wider bevel at the tip of the clip point), repair the dinged-up false edge, and added a thumb stud add-on while I'm at it(hope this is allowed since this is not a mod, but please do let me know if it isn't).

I think I'm now ready to roll with this!  :D




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Ranger Challenge in Jan 2020:

Nix
Poncho65
Cody6268
LoopCutter
zoidberg (pending acquisition of said shizzle)
Barry Rowland (if he is actually on Santa's 'Nice' list...)
Spartan19
Sos24
Borg
Rapidray
David
Countrydirt (Troy)
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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #118 on: October 04, 2019, 04:59:45 PM
Very nice! That is sharp!  :like: :cheers:


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Reply #119 on: October 05, 2019, 05:38:17 AM
 :like:  Nice work!


 

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