Buck really made that?

So much love for the Marksman in here! I need one myself, though it appears it is no longer on the Buck website.
 
Showed a friend my 898 and he was surprised when i told him it was a BUCK.
 
Der Verminator said:
A lot of the young might see Buck as old-fashioned and turn away........and us old guys are dying off.

Buck might want to consider having two sales divisions.....splitting off the traditional knives and giving the new division of modern urban warrior knives a new and catchy name to better appeal to the youth.

A new name, maybe Secret Black Ops Tactical PlastiCool FlashOpen Ripper Division.
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While I am not the youngest, I would argue that there is a market for both in the same pools. I have seen plenty of folks that love both the modern and traditional designs. When I was deployed, a lot of the other service members, many of them the younger troops, were impressed with the 110 I brought. What I thought was a basic knife, was impressive to them with its brass fittings and plain edged blade. This in lieu of the Gerber and Benchmade automatics that they were issued, that many would argue impress the younger audiences more.

I think Buck is doing a great job in appealing to both sides. I am a fan of both the old and new and I think that many folks will be tempted in with the newer models and may take a liking to some of the more traditional designs that have a nostalgic appeal that I have seen taking more of a hold lately.
 
Kyui Su Kim said:
While I am not the youngest, I would argue that there is a market for both in the same pools. I have seen plenty of folks that love both the modern and traditional designs. When I was deployed, a lot of the other service members, many of them the younger troops, were impressed with the 110 I brought. What I thought was a basic knife, was impressive to them with its brass fittings and plain edged blade. This in lieu of the Gerber and Benchmade automatics that they were issued, that many would argue impress the younger audiences more.

I think Buck is doing a great job in appealing to both sides. I am a fan of both the old and new and I think that many folks will be tempted in with the newer models and may take a liking to some of the more traditional designs that have a nostalgic appeal that I have seen taking more of a hold lately.
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I agree in part.

While there are plenty of young people who like Buck there are also a substantial number that are not aware of Buck and, if aware, they think of the old Buck image.........a plain black handled fixed blade like the 105--and to them, Buck means boring. It's gone off their radar.

So there's a new market to be tapped, but how do you get their attention and get Buck back on their radar?

A new division with an attention-grabbing name and the best new tactykool knives might glean a substantial gain in market share.........and the fine print would say "A Division of Buck Knives."

Myself........being older than really ancient dirt......I cherish the old knives and have no interest in the new.

That's just the way it is.
 
I am one of the oldies rediscovering both the traditional and new models from Buck. The 110/112 Slim Select are incredible values. Certainly not as nice as the original or custom 110, but US made, 420HC, and quality construction, and only $20-$25! I saw a 722 Sprint in a display case and was impressed with it so brought it home. Very decent folder that is very comfortable in hand. The opening was a bit sluggish at first but is slicking up with use. And only $35.

I know I’ll be trying out a Marksman soon and very tempted by one of the custom options for a 110.

The Vanguard remains after 30 years of ownership one of the finest hunting knives and still one of the most affordable. Very happy to see Buck is strongly successful with proven designs as well as newer models. A true American icon company.
 
Just the traditional stuff for me. Zero interest in the new stuff. But I am glad for anything that makes Buck more successful.
 
jbmonkey said:
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heres a 722 got recently. new updated version, and buck has tightened them up a bunch. almost no play anymore. real modern..thumb hole for one handed opening, pocket clip. even though on the shorter side blade wise for my normal likes...this is a one useful folder. visually ain't real appealing design wise to me, but man is it a great design for a modern daily user. ive been coming around on these. everything works and well.....
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I need to send mine back. I have one with more movement than a politician!!

Up down side to side.... never carried or used it. Tried tightening the pivot. Nada. I was going to give it to my son, but not with that much play!
 
Bigfattyt said:
I need to send mine back. I have one with more movement than a politician!!

Up down side to side.... never carried or used it. Tried tightening the pivot. Nada. I was going to give it to my son, but not with that much play!
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I have couple of the older ones. some play up and down, no side to side though. none of mine have side to side play. not enough up and down play to be dangerous and I've cut plenty with them and they are safe, but yeah......you should send it in if you feel its unsafe or out of spec.

the new ones are very tight. got 2 and both have almost no play up and down....big improvements.
 
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Makael said:
Wanted to bump this with a bunch of pics of unusual bucks.

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I love those strider fixed blades you assembled. (Those were the blanks at one point?) This is the first time I'm seeing you production step displays, those are fricking cool. Knowing you they came directly off Mr. McCleans desk.:D:D:D
 
Brhowser87 said:
I love those strider fixed blades you assembled. (Those were the blanks at one point?) This is the first time I'm seeing you production step displays, those are fricking cool. Knowing you they came directly off Mr. McCleans desk.:D:D:D
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They are Marks displays. He let me take a couple pics.
Yes the strider blade blanks were at an Estate sale from an ex employee. No handles no edge or finish work. This model came with serrations. These two blanks did not have any yet so that makes them a special find to me,
 
Makael said:
They are Marks displays. He let me take a couple pics.
Yes the strider blade blanks were at an Estate sale from an ex employee. No handles no edge or finish work. This model came with serrations. These two blanks did not have any yet so that makes them a special find to me,
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Thats awesome, only you could get those from the man himself. I like being ablew to see the progression of the build. And not only are they a special find the look so much better with a full plain edge.
 
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