Are 110's really made here?

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As a result of a semi-debate on another forum, I was informed that Buck does not make knives in the U.S anymore. I clearly stated that I was under the immpression that at least the 110 and 112, and the 300 series are being made in Idaho. Am I wrong?

I'd like to hear from Joe or Chuck on this to make it offical.
 
The overwhelming bulk of Buck Knives are made in the new Post Falls, Idaho plant. This includes: 110, 112, 100 series fixed blades, 300 series (black delrin inlays, not the wood), 500 series, Alpha Hunters, Rush, Tempest, Sirus, 172 Mayo, 55, 178 Adrenaline-Ti, Koji Buck knives, 525, 526, 425, 433, 436 Short Revolution, 281 and 282 NXTs, 450s, 442s, 444, Alpha Crosslocks, 691/191 Zippers and 692/192 Vanguards, 477 Caping, All Strider Bucks, 883 Crosslocks, 650/655 Nighthawks, 111s, 925s, 800 signature series, Yellowhorse knives, and the 970 dagger.
There is some work still done in El Cajon by Wilde Bill Cody on certain limited edition, special project type knives.

I may have overlooked one or two models but you can certainly see that only a small portion of the Buck Knives line-up is made off-shore.
 
The only Chinese Buck knives I'm aware of are the smallish slipjoints sold at places like Wal-Mart. I've been tempted to try one for $20. Just can't get past the word "China" stamped on the blade, even if it is 440C.
 
Guyon said:
The only Chinese Buck knives I'm aware of are the smallish slipjoints sold at places like Wal-Mart. I've been tempted to try one for $20. Just can't get past the word "China" stamped on the blade, even if it is 440C.
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I also went to Wal-Mart and checked out the China-made large stockman, and it appeared to be well made. But U.S.-made 301s are avalable online for only $5 more. I went with the 301.
 
The Walmart 110s almost have to be made overseas judging by the price they're selling for. If they are made in Idaho, the plant manager is a penny pincher on an epic scale. I would like to hear some authorive comment on this issue. There's been lots of guesswork concerning this on the other thread.

My guess is that the all of the parts are made in China and imported to the Idaho plant where they are assembled by a skeleton crew that are probably knocking down 9 bucks an hour and crank a tractor-trailer load of these out in a couple of days, then get laid off for three months.
 
I also went to Wal-Mart and checked out the China-made large stockman, and it appeared to be well made. But U.S.-made 301s are avalable online for only $5 more. I went with the 301.
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Same here. I got a 301 on eBay for $25. Good, sharp slipjoint. Carried it today in fact.
 
jackknife said:
Thats what I want to clear up, Harry. I wonder about the parts origin.
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I could jump in here and make a comment, but I'd rather someone else with more authority do so. I think that it is really important that this issue be put to rest once and for all.
 
Guyon said:
The only Chinese Buck knives I'm aware of are the smallish slipjoints sold at places like Wal-Mart. I've been tempted to try one for $20. Just can't get past the word "China" stamped on the blade, even if it is 440C.
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These are the models that I know for sure are made in China.

B371 Large Stockman
B373 Med. Stockman (cadet)
B375 Lancer
B379 Solo (1 blade)


Hilo
Cutback
Mantis
Pilot
 
heathah said:
From personal experience I have found that all Buck 420HC and ATS34 knives are Made in the USA. I have yet to find a 420HC or ATS34 Buck made elsewhere.
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Great articles!

I noticed that steel thing also, all the China mades I listed above are 440C. BTW I have a Mantis and it's a real bargain at $20.00, fit and finish are great. It was a little stiff at first, but with use it has smoothed out quite a bit.
 
Harry Callahan said:
The Walmart 110s almost have to be made overseas judging by the price they're selling for. If they are made in Idaho, the plant manager is a penny pincher on an epic scale. I would like to hear some authorive comment on this issue. There's been lots of guesswork concerning this on the other thread.

My guess is that the all of the parts are made in China and imported to the Idaho plant where they are assembled by a skeleton crew that are probably knocking down 9 bucks an hour and crank a tractor-trailer load of these out in a couple of days, then get laid off for three months.
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Poor judgement....

calling plant manager penny pincher= calling you a retard based on your comment

Imported knives by law need to be marked with the country of origin.
 
Harry Callahan said:
The Walmart 110s almost have to be made overseas judging by the price they're selling for. If they are made in Idaho, the plant manager is a penny pincher on an epic scale. I would like to hear some authorive comment on this issue. There's been lots of guesswork concerning this on the other thread.

My guess is that the all of the parts are made in China and imported to the Idaho plant where they are assembled by a skeleton crew that are probably knocking down 9 bucks an hour and crank a tractor-trailer load of these out in a couple of days, then get laid off for three months.
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Thats a bit harsh , i think we should wait to hear it from the horses mouth before making comments like that :thumbdn:

Dunc
 
Wal*Mart often sells items at or below their cost for brief periods of time. It's called a "loss leader."
 
rhino said:
Wal*Mart often sells items at or below their cost for brief periods of time. It's called a "loss leader."
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Same with other stores/chains. Check the threads here.

And specifically because "I read it here", I went to both K-Mart and WallyWorld and bought a Buck 110 in each...One in clam-pack [K-mart] and one in yeller box [WallyWorld]...

So...The system works...They both gained a customer/sale they wouldn't have otherwise... :D

(Note to Buck Marketing - Get rid of the clam pack!!! It scratches the bolsters!!!) :mad:
 
Guyon said:
The only Chinese Buck knives I'm aware of are the smallish slipjoints sold at places like Wal-Mart. I've been tempted to try one for $20. Just can't get past the word "China" stamped on the blade, even if it is 440C.
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They also make them in other countries. I have one Buck made in Japan and one made in Taiwan. So they have other places than China. My Eccho that was made in Japan I belive is not made anymore, so they may not make Bucks in Japan.
 
peter78 said:
They also make them in other countries. I have one Buck made in Japan and one made in Taiwan. So they have other places than China. My Eccho that was made in Japan I belive is not made anymore, so they may not make Bucks in Japan.
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They may make knock-offs in other countries but I have NEVER seen a Buck 110 that was made anywhere besides the USA. :mad:
 
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