Blem knives, let's see what Buck considers a blem.

Makael

Makael

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Thanks for taking the time to photo and post all this Mak. None of these blems would bother me. DM
 
Do you have too get these at the factory or are they available elsewhere. I collect knives and am reluctant to use those, but would be interested in blems for use.

Wildbill
Lifer 1341
 
I pick them up at the factory store. They have 3 small cases that the Blem are in. Sometimes there is only a couple in them. They are discounted but you don't get some a steep discount or anything.
 
Like how discounted? I don't think I would bite on a second or blem unless the discount was in the 35-40% range. Especially the blems with the large gap around the medallions.
 
Buck used to stamp blems with a big 'B' on the blade......you mean they don't do that anymore?

Now that computers can easily duplicate those stickers on the box there must be a good market for these because all you have to do is remove the blem sticker from the box and replace it with a normal one and you can sell the knives at a good profit as good regular stock.

Especially profitable if you wait a few years with unusual models that would be highly sought after.

I'm surprised Buck would allow this.
 
That's the way this one was done. And this particular knife is a Bass Pro CPM154 blade which hasn't been made in a few years.

I agree it would be tough for Buck to make these blems available and have to warrant them to repair the blem if it's not permanently marked somehow.

Perhaps that's why the discount on blems isn't that 35-40% range.
 
Buck no longer stamps or marks the knife in any way. Only the box label states it's a factory blem.

JB
 
jb4570 said:
Buck no longer stamps or marks the knife in any way. Only the box label states it's a factory blem.

JB
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Thanks.

Well, I can see how that could open the way for all kinds of mischief.

I'll bet it helps the blems sell better because of it, though.
 
Buck "blems" tend to be to subtle to even see. Frequently, it seems, its just a minor scratch or buffer mark on the blade or guard
 
Does the factory store price their knives at MSRP? or at actual street prices?

I only ask, because if they price at MSRP, even if they did discount for the blem, it might be that Buck's factory store sells blem for the same price that Copper and Clad, or SK or DLT sells a perfect one, in which case, I'd have to ask, why bother? I have no problem with cosmetic imperfections, but if I can get perfect for the same price as "cosmetically imperfect" then why compromise?
 
Buck website prices are Retail except for Web Specials and Limited Editions. All manufacture sites sell at retail to my knowledge or no one would buy from their distributors. You can't buy a blemish from Buck except at their factory so unless your local I don't see that you can compare prices with a retailer?
 
VorpalRain said:
Buck used to stamp blems with a big 'B' on the blade......you mean they don't do that anymore?

Now that computers can easily duplicate those stickers on the box there must be a good market for these because all you have to do is remove the blem sticker from the box and replace it with a normal one and you can sell the knives at a good profit as good regular stock.

Especially profitable if you wait a few years with unusual models that would be highly sought after.

I'm surprised Buck would allow this.
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There is no reason to think the worst.
There would be added expense. The Blems do not come with Leather Sheaths, They come with Nylon only. So the discount isnt much if you have to buy the appropriate sheath to fool somebody. There are no high end blem knives to create enough margin to be worth it. Most are Bantam style inexpensive knives.

There was talk of going back to the stamp on the blade vs the sticker on the box. Either knife is warrantied the same. The blems you see aren't a warranty item.

Sometimes there is a better deal than others but its nothing to write home about. I buy the blems as users. I will probably list some 119's 75th models with some sheaths I will build. I will list them as blems.



The 580BKS below, Has no sheath. I bought one and I will have to make sheath myself.


Take this 655 for example. Blem in store sells for 56.50.

The Online A store has the non blem for
Buck Knives 655 TOPS Short Nighthawk Fixed Blade Black Tactical Knife
4.6 out of 5 stars
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Price: $51.82 & FREE Shipping. No advantage here.

 
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I thought I remembered having a blem lying around somewhere. Here's a nice 113 blem with a new handle. I got it cheap and had a new Koa handle put on.
The original had the lanyard hole botched up. I love the simplicity of the plain new handle with no lanyard hole. So, this blem worked out well for me. I checked it and it is not marked with a B (except for the B in Buck).
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Buck Factory Blemishes are cosmetic only. Buck does not sell mechanical blems. The cost of stamping the blades is higher than a blem that may be returned for warranty work.
 
bucktool said:
Buck Factory Blemishes are cosmetic only. Buck does not sell mechanical blems. The cost of stamping the blades is higher than a blem that may be returned for warranty work.
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The blems returning for warranty work is not the issue. The issue is an unmarked blem opens the way for crafty, unscrupulous sellers to use them in evil ways to make dirty profits off innocent unsuspecting buyers.
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The blem Buck 655 above cost more than online site. We're only talking 10 percent in most cases with a nylon sheath. I guess you might make a dollar or two if your lucky. Buck prices them so what your talking about doesn't happen.
You saw the Blem racks I posted pictures of. There isn't many to choose from. So no matter how much you believe that could happen, I don't see with how Buck prices Blem knives that any profit could be made.

Don't run away with the notion. If I resold my Buck 655 I would lose money.
 
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