Are model numbers necessary?

Joe Houser

Joe Houser

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Heres a question for all of us knife users and collectors;
Do you feel that it is necessary to have a model number stamped onto each knife?
This year, in celebration of Buck's 100th year, we replaced the model number with an anvil mark. Should we leave the model number off for next year?
I will be taking your comments on this topic to a meeting in which we will be discussing this very issue, I appreciate any feedback you can give.
Take care,
 
I think they are an advantage to Buck. How many times have you heard something like "I love my 503" or "the 709 is the best pocket knife I've ever had" ? Particular models gather fans over the years and that loyalty is helpful to Buck Knives.

Want to do something different? Put the model number on the pile side one year with no year mark!

Vern Taylor
 
I agree with Vern. Leaving off the model number will force Buck lovers to learn a new language. Not all changes are progress. Although there are probably some sound manufacturing reasons for the change, I don't support it. Racer Roy :D


KNOWLEDGE THAT IS NOT SHARED IS LOST.
 
Joe,
I heartily endorse the retention of model numbers on Buck knives. It is a huge help when discussing a knife with someone to know which model it is. As an avid collector, I have found that the existence of model numbers on the blade helped me learn the entire Buck line. I suspect people selling Buck Knives would also favor the retention of model numbers for similar reasons.
 
I wish everybody had model numbers on their knives. Why would you want to remove them?

n2s
 
Definitely keep the model numbers. It's pretty handy to be able to write down a brand name and model number when you see something you want. Even Roman numerals would be better than nothing, or a picture.
 
Having model numbers makes identification easy. Heel stamps are much better than writing down the blade.
 
I vote to keep the numbers. People know the "110" and "119" and so on. Its just one of those things you get used to.

When I just recently got my 100th anniversary 110, I thought something was missing, I just couldnt think of what until I saw this thread and it 'clicked'.

Somewhat unrelated, but funny. I remember when I worked in a knife store for a few years. I would all the time have people coming in asking if I had a Buck knife with that "110 steel" and how they liked it about as much as the "503 steel" in thier other Buck knife. I always got a kick out of that.
 
Keep the model numbers. They add to the appeal of the knives, and help give them an "identity".
 
Keep the model numbers bring back the "Custom Shop". I think I'll start a thread about that.

Loosenock
 
While the centennial knives without the model #'s are unusual and are and will be collectables. The model stamp is very helpful. PLEASE don't add to the confusion of identifying Buck Knives!!!!
 
I have an Access and an Ecco, both without model numbers and I feel like something is missing. It is probably an extra step in production, but well worth the effort. Let me know when you put model numbers on the Access and then Ill have another variation.
guy
 
Guess I'm too late to be a trendsetter here. Keep the numbers.
 
Keep the model numbers and make sure and stamp the year date as well. No doubt a hundred years from now people will collecting, trading, buying the knives Buck is making today. Make it easy on 'em!
 
Keep the model number. I like the anvil this year but it would be hard to hint to my wife and kids just what Buck knife I wanted for Father's Day (got 503's the last two, Christmas, etc. without the number. Also please keep the year mark. Thanks for making good knives and for asking the opinion of Buck users.
 
Please keep the model numbers. I still need to learn more about your date code. The anvil, for the Centennial, was a great idea. Sincerely, Rob19 ( BCC Life Member 1513 ).
 
Joe, I too agree with my fellow forumites. I like the Anvil date code, but please keep the model numbers. I could not think of classics like the legendary Buck 110 as anything else.
 
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