Buck Bones 870= Big Steaming Pile

Well if I saw this online I would think it to be a fake, because I'm honestly surprised BUCK would offer such a knife.

I'm sure it sells though and I'm sure it cuts stuff.
 
husqyorange said:
Maybe you guys don't get it. It's not ingratitude to my son that I'm trying to express. If he'd bought a $10 quality knife for $10, no big deal. What irks me is that Buck essentially duped my 9 year old son (and likely many others) into buying a $10 knife for $25, because it has what SHOULD be a "quality name".

PS He got me this last year. A $10 knife for $10. No complaints....

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/ga...fe-with-skinner?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051
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What I don't get is why you're here. Your son didn't get "duped"...your son got a present he thought his dad would love. That's priceless to him so you should appreciate that for what it's worth. What I also don't get is why you're expecting a Sebenza for $25....
 
I'm here, in a Buck forum, to comment on the quality of a knife that says "Buck" on it. Do you have one of these knives?? Do you have any useful criticism, pro or con, to add about the knife itself, or do you merely wish to deal in hyperbole, as if I or anyone else really expects $400 quality in a $25 knife?? I SPECIFICALLY compared this knife to $10-$35 offerings from Kershaw, Ontario, and ESEE.

I'm merely pointing out that this knife is a dud. It's a poor quality knife, even at a $25 price point. Buck manages to make their 110, IN AMERICA, with QUALITY materials and fit/finish, and it retails for less than $28 at the local WalMart.

No, this is not a knife I would buy for myself. It was a gift from my son. However, he could have just as easily bought it for himself, or a friend, thinking he was getting the same "Buck quality" as the 110 that he saved up for and paid his own money for, last year.

Plenty of wives/children/young folks will likely buy this knife, either for themselves, or as a gift for others, thinking the name "Buck" means quality. They, or the recipient of the gift, will soon find out that this is NOT a quality knife, even at this price point.

If some of you guys want to take petty shots at me, because I went to the trouble to explain HOW I obtained the knife, have at it, if that makes your day. I simply thought I would offer my thoughts on the quality of a knife, in a knife forum, in hopes that potential purchasers, and perhaps even Buck Knives, would read this, and learn something.
 
There are many ways to discuss your opinions on the quality of a knife. Starting a thread as a "Big Steaming Pile" may not be the best way to get constructive responses, as this is not constructive to begin with.
 
My apologies. Didn't realize I was discussing high end cutlery with the local Methodist pastor and the country club crowd. Jeeesh.....
 
Every Manufacturer has its low end and high end. You're comparing your Gift to other knives. I'm not familiar with their warranty. Bucks are Lifetime Warranty, no matter where the knife is made. That alone is worth the extra price.

What would you think if the situation was reversed? Your son really enjoy's doing something that you don't know that much about. You buy a cheap overpriced gift and he gets on the manufacturers public forum and trashes your Gift. Even if he does it without mentioning your name or how he got it...

Does anyone remember the Pinto, Corvair, Pacer to name a few...

Don
 
I don't know why everyone is hung up on the fact that it was a gift from his son. I'm sure he loves his son, appreciates the gift because it was from his son, will think of his son when he uses or sees the knife, etc. He is simply talking about this particular knife objectively, not framing it as His Son's Gift. It is not difficult to separate the two concepts; I think this is just deflection stemming from excessive brand loyalty.
 
husqyorange said:
My apologies. Didn't realize I was discussing high end cutlery with the local Methodist pastor and the country club crowd. Jeeesh.....
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What do you expect, when you come on a manufactures forum and part of the heading of your thread is the model# and followed by Bid Steaming Pile...
Like I said earlier all manufacturers have high and low-end products.

If you would participate a little more you will see we are usually talking about 75$ and below knives.

I don't belong to any CC. I'm a disabled Vet who had to take a medical retirement, (no pension) in 2010 and have been fighting with SSA ever since, so get off your high horse. Besides that I'm Presbyterian!!

Don
 
Darkera said:
I don't know why everyone is hung up on the fact that it was a gift from his son. I'm sure he loves his son, appreciates the gift because it was from his son, will think of his son when he uses or sees the knife, etc. He is simply talking about this particular knife objectively, not framing it as His Son's Gift. It is not difficult to separate the two concepts; I think this is just deflection stemming from excessive brand loyalty.
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Because he's trashing something that doesn't need to be trashed...Not brand loyalty, I have commented on Buck knives also, see April BOTM. The thing is I bought it for myself and was disappointed, someone didn't think so much of me that they went and picked it out and gave it to me as a gift.

If he had bought it for himself or just saw it at the store there probably wouldn't have been much discussion...

Don
 
Great entry level knife for youth. Reminds me of my gerber paraframe and thats probably the only reason this knife exists. That crap knife was the doorway for me. Just crap enough to leave you wanting something more.
 
Moderator comments : Let's take a quick deep breath and remember the Buck forum still bears scars from past.

In some other threads on Blade Forums a title like this thread has is much more common. Here someone wanting to express how they feel should be welcomed to express their opinion but yet our Buck forum members can defend the position of the individual knife and its position on the cost vs. construction scale. Reading the OPs entire post I think he attempts to express he appreciates his sons gift. His personal opinion on the quality of the knife can be commented on by Buck forum members by expressing any proper analysis of the model and its placement in the overall Buck production without attacking his opinion by dragging in his son. He has been commenting at a much higher level than past critical poster (s). I am saying this because I too have the scars from the past and would like to see us be careful posters that give quality statements pro and con and not scare away someone who could be decent from Buck forum discussions. 300Bucks
 
Personal comments:
I am a traditional knife person for most part. I do have a SS small Mayo folder that I carry often. I prefer a clip that is positioned to let the knife be as low as possible in the pocket, the Mayo's could be a few mm lower . I like best wood, jigged real bone, brass, sawcuts and polished metal , only favor serrations for an emergency knife (car or lifevest). But, a tanto open framed knife is desired by enough folks for Buck to include it in their line. I don't have one but hope the quality would be high enough (no matter the country of origin) that it would give good service to the owner. This is about the limit of my analysis of the above knife as I have never even handled one. Some like peas some like carrots. I am stingy with knife money and have not bought any lately because I have not seen one I wanted or could afford. But am glad you guys like all kinds to make good conversation. Sorry, but I likely will be happy with my two old 110s and not buy a auto. Now if a lightweight 112 auto pops up.....300
 
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I think of the title was more inviting to a conversation than a confrontation the response would have been much friendlier.

I think most everyone had their mind made up how they were going to respond before even reading your post.

I mean, if you’re going to review a product, you should tell us what its hits and misses are rather than just ranting about it being a POS. You were much more civil in all of your other posts (16) where you complained about something or another.

You’ve been reading along here long enough that You should have expected the type of response you got and that being the case an argument could be made that was you were intentionally provoking people here.
 
husqyorange said:
My apologies. Didn't realize I was discussing high end cutlery with the local Methodist pastor and the country club crowd. Jeeesh.....
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im no preacher and have no country club memberships.:)

raised presbyterian myself. wife was raised a southern baptist so i guess that counts on the preaching side.:)

i think we get it ya dont really like the knife and price point. i dont really care much for it myself. is what it is......
 
Thank you, moderator. I'm not for sure why some folks chose to take this post so "personally"?? Please let me know if posts being critical of a knife's quality are for the general forum only. I certainly didn't think that was the case, and thought I made a point to actually point out the knife's faults (lack of smoothness in opening, weight, price point), not simply a "this knife sucks" blanket statement.

I wasn't aware that this sub-forum was simply for "rah-rah-ing" a certain mfr, no matter the quality, or lack there of, of a particular product. I didn't think the title was THAT offensive, in light of the discourse that occurs in other subforums. Simply thought I was giving a "heads up" to folks to look elsewhere when it comes to a "tacticool" knife, and perhaps let someone at Buck know that they could, and should, put out a better version of this product. Feel free to take the pitchforks and torches elsewhere...
 
I agreed that isn't my thing. But it is $25 .
I had the chance to handle a new Benchmade knife today and thought it was a steaming pile and then I looked up the cost. Let's just say it was much more than $25.
Plastic handles with liners that don't extend the full length of the knife.
I guess my point is too each their own. I wouldn't go into a Benchmade forum and start a Big Steaming pile thread.
There was nothing constructive about your post and I think alot of us agree whole heartedly about Chinese bucks.
I know I don't collect them and a few have intrigued me but if I don't see they made in USA I move on.
Maybe general knife discussion forum you would have received the response you desired?
 
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