Do you own many Bucks, and what makes you like Buck knives?

I am up to about 45 all but one were bought in 2013. Mostly collectibles. Until recently my user was a Gerber paraframe
Until I snapped the tip prying with it. I am a mechanic by trade and abuse my user knives. Now I edc a spitfire. Probably never buy another brand knife again
 
well I own a few ... hundred ... last count around 400... mostly 110's
got started in 1967 when I was 15 and working as electricians helper
a folding hunter was the first knife I ever bought and I did not know that
then 6 or 7$ was a LOT to pay for a knife LOL
don't have my first one as it was stolen but
have one I got in 1968 ( or was it 69? I plead old timers CRS condition )
started collecting for real in 1998 or so ... again old timers gets me
lol of all things I miss most getting older I think it is my mind..,?
I wish you luck in your adventure in collecting Bucks
may I suggest you join the BCCI ... it does not cost much per year

later
 
My dad carried a Buck 110. My first knife was a 110 he gave me in 1988. I started collecting in 2007 and now have about 130 Buck knives. Joined BCCI as an annual member in 2007 and lifetime member in 2009. Still have that 110 my dad gave me. It is the prize of my collection. It is impressive that Buck was started as and has remained a family business when so many other companies have sold out to big corporations. They make great knives and back them with a lifetime warranty. That says it all!
 
I have a handful. Not nearly as most folks on here. The majority of mine have been or are users. I had a few others but let them go in the past as my habits were changing.

3-110s
1-307
2-301s
2-303s
2-309s
1-119
1-703
1-709
 
I've got several--sheath knives, 300 series folders (love that 307), Bucklites, 112 and 110.

Started in the '70s...my scout troop presented a 112 to each new Eagle Scout. When I opened the box and saw the quality of knife and sheath, I was hooked.

Then I picked up a 102, purchased with my paper route money, a superb knife as well. I alternated between the 112 and 102 in the Alaskan woods for years.

Joined the AF in '84 and discovered the Bucklite 422...also carried a 309 for several assignments.

Last deployment before I retired, the Buck 307 was in my right pocket many days.

Simply put, Buck knives are great, made by great folks.

PS Cast iron rocks!
 
Started collecting Bucks after finding a 124 (122) 2 line in Missoula, Montana, I now have well over 100 scattered about, more 110's then anything but there are a lot of the 100 series also, maybe 10 none Bucks mostly as gifts. Purchased a 301 for my Dad in 1971 that I now have it in the mix. Several reasons for liking Buck, American made and supported, The Buck support effort. I just plain like the history of the knife and the christian values of the owners.
 
Many Bucks? Nah. I think four 112 finger grooves, three 112 non finger grooves, one 112 paperstone, and another thin short folder paperstone for if a 112 is ever too big to carry. They are simply well made, the pricing is fine, and I appreciate the way Buck seems to do business.

Great knives.
 
Got a ""few"" of the 112's & 110's but the bad part is as soon as I get one it goes to an Engraver and then back to me and then some go to to Ca. to get File Worked and Stag put on them ( can't find anybody East of Ca. that does nice File Work or I would have it done closer) ~~ by a ""few"" I do mean a 'FEW'..!!???? lol
 
I'm not sure how many I have. Probably about a dozen or so. Mostly 110', 112', 301', & 303'. Also a 119, and a couple Vantage. I especially like the 110, because it was the knife I grew up with (and have used as a hunting knife since I was a kid), and still embodies the look and feel of what a knife should be to me. I like Buck because of childhood memories, the fact that they are American made, their good quality, and last but not least, the fact that they advertise in their literature sent out in the box of their knives, that they are a Christian company.
 
I got my first Buck from H. L. Hodges Hardware (a 301 Stockman) for my 15th birthday in 1970 and my second Buck I bought at the PX in APG MD in 1976 (a 105 Pathfinder) - I still own them today. I have had a long association with Buck products, own about 35 of them today - mostly 100, 300, and 500 series knives, but there are a couple of 700 series and BuckLites in there too. Why do I love a Buck knife? Same reason I love a Winchester firearm and a Chevrolet truck - lots of exposure to them as a kid. When I was a boy I used to hang out at H.L. Hodges Hardware whenever I could and pester poor old Mr. Vincent into showing me knives and guns - I was a fan of Buck (and Winchester) before I ever owned one. I think free catalogs and advertisements in Outdoor Life and Field & Stream helped to set the hook. I was just enthralled with the jet black handles set off by the bright steel bolsters - they simply looked "right" to me. OH


H.L. Hodges Co., circa 1966

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Nice to read these responses. We all know, not everything will be perfect in life but it helps when there's good customer assistance. :D
 
Rule Number one- Never count them

Rule Number two- Fix it so wife, can never count them.

300
 
300Bucks, I second the motion. I once read on this forum "If you know how many knives you have, you don't have enough".
 
I have a few: a newer standard 110, a standard 112, a pair of black delrin 303's (accidentally ordered a second one when Amazon was lagging out), used to have a pair of 102's (for the same reason as the 303's; traded one to a hiking buddy for a full tank of gas, lost the other one), a black delrin 301 and 309, a green paperweight (?) 112, a yellow red point, and my grandfather's standard 110. I don't always carry Buck, but I do fairly often. I like their build quality and bullet proof warranty. I'm also kind of influenced by my grandfather, who only carried Buck; that 110 while hunting, and a 112 at every other time. He currently carries a small Case Blackthorn, because his outdoorsy days are behind him, and doesn't need the bulk of the 112 in his pocket. He is hanging on to it for old times' sake, though.
 
I will have to check with my cpa for an accurate count but the word "countless" comes to mind. Yes, countless tells the tale.

Why? I've met current and former Buck employees (Chuck, Joe and Leroy to name a few) and found them to be outstanding citizens so checking out their life's work was driven by admiration and respect. That's why I own Buck knives.
 
I probably only have 8 or 10 Bucks (a range of types), but I am finding that a 303 or 301 is in my pocket more often than not. In my opinion the 300 series is a good example of Buck quality.

Reasons I like the 300 series:
1. Outstanding heat treat on the stainless steel. Edge sharpens nice and crisp. Easy to touch up when dull. No rust! (Have had a hard time jumping on the carbon steel bandwagon with traditionals)
2. The bolsters, liner, and shield appear to be cast from one piece of nickel silver.
3. The rugged delrin scales seem to be molded right to the liner so there are no gaps in between.

Most of my Buck experience is with the 300's but I think they are indicative of the quality going into all the Buck lines of knives. Additionally, the diversity in their product line is hard to beat whether you are into traditionals, modern folders or knives for hunting and fishing they have it covered. For my next knife purchase I plan on a Pathfinder fixed blade that I plan to use when it's time to do beef this winter. Also, (I hope you are listening Buck) if they ever produce a USA made trapper based on the 300 series design, I would be all over that like green on grass.
 
Carbon12 said:
I probably only have 8 or 10 Bucks (a range of types), but I am finding that a 303 or 301 is in my pocket more often than not. In my opinion the 300 series is a good example of Buck quality.

Reasons I like the 300 series:
1. Outstanding heat treat on the stainless steel. Edge sharpens nice and crisp. Easy to touch up when dull. No rust! (Have had a hard time jumping on the carbon steel bandwagon with traditionals)
2. The bolsters, liner, and shield appear to be cast from one piece of nickel silver.
3. The rugged delrin scales seem to be molded right to the liner so there are no gaps in between.

Most of my Buck experience is with the 300's but I think they are indicative of the quality going into all the Buck lines of knives. Additionally, the diversity in their product line is hard to beat whether you are into traditionals, modern folders or knives for hunting and fishing they have it covered. For my next knife purchase I plan on a Pathfinder fixed blade that I plan to use when it's time to do beef this winter. Also, (I hope you are listening Buck) if they ever produce a USA made trapper based on the 300 series design, I would be all over that like green on grass.
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I've heard good things about the 300 line and I'm looking into the 303 myself for a whittler and edc, just as soon as I get the funds.
 
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