[Blackstone]

Got my brand new Buck Woodsman today, and I noticed on the handle there was a circular mark on it, that looks like oxidation? Can anyone identify what this might be, and what I should do about it.

[dogmush]

Looks like a weld and a heat mark to me.

[BCCL]

Yep, looks like where the pin that holds the end cap was polished down and maybe got to hot.

Contact Joe Houser at Buck and I have no doubt they will replace it if you want.

jhouser@buckknives.com

[Blackstone]

Okay thanks guys, I'm in the UK so I'll have to contact the place I bought it from

[BCCL]

Oops, missed the Northern Ireland! :)

[rcmodel]

Looks like it missed the final buffer is all.
No big deal.

It will polish off with easily Flitz or Semichrome or any other metal polish.

rc

[lobo9er]

i kinda like it :) almost looks anodized

[hso]

I have to disagree. It may not polish off and stay off.

Take it back to the seller as defective and exchange it for one that does not have the problem. I would also recommend emailing Buck and letting them know that they had a Quality Control failure.