Camping folder?

Michael Bennett · Mar 29, 1999

Jeff & everyone,

Buck probably doesn't take product suggestions, but I'd like to see a folder like the 110 with an added saw blade and leather punch.

I know that's starting to look like a Swissbuck, but I'd rather see something closer to the 110 that's got the campers in mind.

Just my $.02

Mike

Jeff Hubbard · Mar 29, 1999

I know its no 110, but the Crosslock series has a saw/guthook blade in it. The saw style is not very good for anything but bone... Its not a crosscut pattern. Look for more stuff like you suggested coming out of us over the years.

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Jeff "Without data it's just another opinion" Hubbard

Michael Bennett · Mar 30, 1999

Thanks, Jeff!

Now, if they could only make that in something high carbon non-stainless, like A2 or D2...wishful thinking?

Mike

Haji · Apr 15, 1999

There's ATS-34 on the new Oddity...I mean...Odyssey. It's selling pretty well in my shop. Most people can't believe that Buck's making a tool steel bladed one hand opener with a linerlock. It's kind of interesting how so many people's image of a company is based on just one product. In this case, it's all about the 110 for most folks. 'Course, there's still people who believe that Case is still making a good product, too. I guess the general public has a short attention span.

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A flute with no holes is not a flute, but a donut with no holes, is a danish.

CJ Buck · Apr 17, 1999

Haji

What else can you tell me about the reaction people are having to Buck producing the Odyssey...or Oddity as you dubbed it...

Positive perceptions or negative?

Do they approve of this direction or want Buck to be more conservative?

Rusty · Apr 17, 1999

CJ, I started out with the 110, and still find it hard to accept pakkawood instead of rosewood scales. On the 110, that is. I also keep a Goliath in my glovebox. I view them as categorically different.

Example: I own some blue steel and walnut rifles, Colt Single Action Army and Python handguns; but also some "black guns" - AR15, Mossberg riot gun, Glock. I own Himalayan Imports Khukuries but also Ontario spec plus knives.

One group are working heirlooms, standards of craftsmanship, talent, artistry, and carry a spirit in them that speaks to me. The other group consists of efficient, effective tools without much soul to them. I love, admire, and care for the things in the first group, including the Buck 110. I respect and try not to abuse the things in the second group, including the Buck Goliath, and appreciate them for their usefullness and value. There is a place for each group. Please continue making both of them.

CJ Buck · Apr 20, 1999

Rusty
Thanks for the eloquent descriptions.

After 30 years, we had the Maccassar Ebony handles that we put on the 110's so wired, they were less expensive for us then switching to the impregnated birch. Resistance to heat and moisture and improved looks were the reasons for the change.

Dan K · Apr 21, 1999

CJB,
Taken on the whole, most people don't even know about any of the new designs from Buck. The same is true of the Master Series. As you well know most of Buck's "ELU's" don't own a computer, however the Internet is the only place that seemed to have anything to do with them. If I wern't on the Net I'd never have knowen either. I think Buck Knives is short selling may of its better and inoivative products. None the less,I've got mine!!!!
Happy Trails,
Dan K

ps. I've still got my '66 Folding Hunter, but the pivot pin is shot, What can you expect from brass.

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