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I live near the Buck Knives factory in Post Falls, Idaho. Drive by it every day on my way to and from work.
I go there to check out what's new and what's in their little retail shoppe whenever I get a little time and a few bucks. Heh.
From what I have observed: a) all the assisted openers are all made here, b) the "exotic materials & designs" knives are all made here, c) (and this is important) all the classic models are made here, by which I mean there ain't no imported Buck 110, 119, 105, 301, 303, etc., etc. -- even though there may be a differently numbered equivalently patterned knife in their import line. The 37x and 38x lines, for example, are imports that look very like their USA made brethren.
The flagship Buck products are still made here.
I own a few of their imports (the Mayo-designed Cutback, for example) and I've been surprised and impressed with each of them.
All of their Bos treated pieces are made here, since that's where Paul Bos has his shop.
To date, every Buck piece I've handled is a quality item. That doesn't mean I like every design and pattern they make.
I prefer the old Uncle Henry and the Case stockman patterns to the Buck stockman patterns, but the Buck stockman patterns are all quality pieces. Which might explain why I have six or eight of them.
BTW, I have both the old 301 (two-spring) pattern and the newer three-spring version of the 301. Both excellent knives. A little large for me, but quality hardware nonetheless.
The only Buck with which I've ever been disappointed, they repaired and had it back to me in a 24-hour turnaround.
Last month, I believe, I brought them an old 112 (from a friend) to be reconditioned and re-sharpened. They would have charged me $5 to do it, but offered, instead (if there was no particular sentimental attachment) to simply replace the knife at no charge. I called Jim and asked him what he wanted; he said there was no sentiment, just go ahead. I walked out with a brand new 112 in exchange for the old one. Made 200 feet from where I picked it up. Zero dollars.
There may be knives I like better, but I make a regular pilgrimage to their factory and pick up at least one knife every month or two, just to make sure they stay in business.
They're a class act, and I want them around.
I go there to check out what's new and what's in their little retail shoppe whenever I get a little time and a few bucks. Heh.
From what I have observed: a) all the assisted openers are all made here, b) the "exotic materials & designs" knives are all made here, c) (and this is important) all the classic models are made here, by which I mean there ain't no imported Buck 110, 119, 105, 301, 303, etc., etc. -- even though there may be a differently numbered equivalently patterned knife in their import line. The 37x and 38x lines, for example, are imports that look very like their USA made brethren.
The flagship Buck products are still made here.
I own a few of their imports (the Mayo-designed Cutback, for example) and I've been surprised and impressed with each of them.
All of their Bos treated pieces are made here, since that's where Paul Bos has his shop.
To date, every Buck piece I've handled is a quality item. That doesn't mean I like every design and pattern they make.
I prefer the old Uncle Henry and the Case stockman patterns to the Buck stockman patterns, but the Buck stockman patterns are all quality pieces. Which might explain why I have six or eight of them.
BTW, I have both the old 301 (two-spring) pattern and the newer three-spring version of the 301. Both excellent knives. A little large for me, but quality hardware nonetheless.
The only Buck with which I've ever been disappointed, they repaired and had it back to me in a 24-hour turnaround.
Last month, I believe, I brought them an old 112 (from a friend) to be reconditioned and re-sharpened. They would have charged me $5 to do it, but offered, instead (if there was no particular sentimental attachment) to simply replace the knife at no charge. I called Jim and asked him what he wanted; he said there was no sentiment, just go ahead. I walked out with a brand new 112 in exchange for the old one. Made 200 feet from where I picked it up. Zero dollars.
There may be knives I like better, but I make a regular pilgrimage to their factory and pick up at least one knife every month or two, just to make sure they stay in business.
They're a class act, and I want them around.
