Ron also if you notice on my knife the wood scales have 2 brass pins and 1 stainless pin. I read the opinion of one collector that believes this dates these knives in the 74-75 years. 

Have a gd weekend ,

Marvin

Ron Cooper said:

I think you might be overlooking the addition of the model number on Marvin's knife, Steve?

Steve said:

Looks like '67 to '72 for when it was made.
You can use Brasso or Mag polish on the bolsters and blade.
Put some masking tape on the wood covers to protect it from the Brasso.
To clean the wood, I'd try a non-gel toothpaste, on an old (or new) toothbrush, first.
How is the lockup? Is there any blade wiggle/wobble or rock when it is open?
If there is, send it to Buck. It is still under warranty, and they will take care of it, for the cost of postage.

Good morning Marvin, that sounds great ! I carried a 110 for many years and put through a lot of abuse and its blade stayed amazingly tight ! They are very solid knives .  As far as the Dremel tool , well , I don't believe you can go wrong .I use mine for everything ! Start out with a felt polishing pad and a light compound , for your knife here ... should do the trick . As far as the wood slabs , as Ron said , toothpaste and a Dremel felt pad and see where it goes. There are a lot of good ideas as far as what to use on what . Everyone seems to have a preference. I am sure you will find yours too ! ;-) Dremel also makes many different polishing and cleaning , sanding , grinding options that you can check out. Many of which are very useful for cleaning and restoring  old, neglected knives and guns. Have Fun !

Marvin said:

Hello Jeff , Thank you Sir for your time and advice . This is the only 110 I have owned . I have a newer Buck 3 blade pocket knife . Old t-shirts I have a plenty of. I don't have a Dremel but have been looking to get one now I got a little more added incentitive . The wood has some very  light scratches on one side , the bolsters look pretty good other than the tarnishing . Overall I'm surprised at how solid and tight the lock and hinge is on this old of a knife. Also the blade looks new other than being stained not sure if it's some type of corrosion or what. Think the Dremel will come in handy to get it back to its original shine.    Thanks Jeff for the advice ,  Marvin

jeff said:

Hello Marvin, I dont know if you own another Buck 110 or this is your first, but you now have a Great , extremely durable , old knife ! There are a million and one ways to make it look and feel new again , as Ron said , a good soap and water bath to start , then I use my Dremel with a mild polishing compound to polish of the crud and mild scratches. Brasso works really good on the brass bolsters btw. Then a dose of Seal 1 to finish it off. I find mine at Collectorsknives.net , it is a real good lube and finisher . If you cut some strips out of an old shirt or cotton material you will find it helps to scrub the joints and the whole knife for that matter. If you have a rubber jawed vise, or put some material on your metal vise jaws ( so it doesnt scarch your knife ) and hold the knife while you ( buff it ) using the strips kinda like polishing a shoe. you can get it all shiny like new with some elbow grease. ( Although if you have a Dremel tool, it sure makes it a lot easier ! Good luck ! and have Have Fun !

Buck Knives has a great program called the Spa Treatment. You send them the knife and a check for around 8 dollars and they will make your knife brand new. They also will replace the blade for 10. dollars. Go to their website and look under warranty. The turn around time the last time I used this service was about a month and half. It is a great option.