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So . . . there I was . . .
Buck Knives had a factory clearance sale today, right next to the plant at the event center, about 7½ miles from my house.
I got there late, but in plenty of time to do damage to my wallet.
Today's haul:
Factory Blems: (1x) 301 Stockman, (2x) 310 Whittler, (1x) 55 Mini Hunter, (1x) 303 Cadet. All of these were approx 60% off.
Special Runs: (2x) 110 special configuration, rosewood scales and nickle-silver bolsters.
Discontinued: (2x) 298GY Sirus in gunmetal grey.
The 110s were at 50% off, the 298s were more than 62% off.
After purchasing all these, I went to the table where the current company president, C.J. Buck, and his dad (past president), Chuck Buck, were signing knives. I got them all signed, along with the 174 Cutback I happened to be carrying at the time.
Allocation:
The whittlers are for my granddaughters, to be dispensed by my daughter when the time is right. They become part of a growing pile of classic patterns already reserved for the kids.
The 55, 301, and 303 are spares for ones I already have.
One of the 110s is a gift for my mechanic in Carson City. Good mechanics are hard to find. This guy has been in the same location for more than 25 years. He replaced my clutch on New Year's Eve a year ago, had me in-and-out in a matter of hours, and didn't charge me extra.
One of the Sirus 298s is for my son. It replaces his Kershaw 3120 Black Gulch (so he can send it in for repair).
My presents to me: a new 110 configuration (hey, you can't have too many 110s), and a new pattern I've not tried before (the 298 Sirus).
And the best part? All of this was done with the wife's blessing.
All in all, a good day's knife shopping.
Oh, and if you want, I can post some pics.
Buck Knives had a factory clearance sale today, right next to the plant at the event center, about 7½ miles from my house.
I got there late, but in plenty of time to do damage to my wallet.
Today's haul:
Factory Blems: (1x) 301 Stockman, (2x) 310 Whittler, (1x) 55 Mini Hunter, (1x) 303 Cadet. All of these were approx 60% off.
Special Runs: (2x) 110 special configuration, rosewood scales and nickle-silver bolsters.
Discontinued: (2x) 298GY Sirus in gunmetal grey.
The 110s were at 50% off, the 298s were more than 62% off.
After purchasing all these, I went to the table where the current company president, C.J. Buck, and his dad (past president), Chuck Buck, were signing knives. I got them all signed, along with the 174 Cutback I happened to be carrying at the time.
Allocation:
The whittlers are for my granddaughters, to be dispensed by my daughter when the time is right. They become part of a growing pile of classic patterns already reserved for the kids.
The 55, 301, and 303 are spares for ones I already have.
One of the 110s is a gift for my mechanic in Carson City. Good mechanics are hard to find. This guy has been in the same location for more than 25 years. He replaced my clutch on New Year's Eve a year ago, had me in-and-out in a matter of hours, and didn't charge me extra.
One of the Sirus 298s is for my son. It replaces his Kershaw 3120 Black Gulch (so he can send it in for repair).
My presents to me: a new 110 configuration (hey, you can't have too many 110s), and a new pattern I've not tried before (the 298 Sirus).
And the best part? All of this was done with the wife's blessing.
All in all, a good day's knife shopping.
Oh, and if you want, I can post some pics.
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