Peter, that is good to know (I guess). Thanks.
Just to reiterate, I consider myself incredibly loyal to Buck, especially with Schrade USA long gone. The entire reason of sending the knives in was in response to Joe's comment (passed via email to Plumbrdv and reposted) that perhaps people were just sitting on knives that weren't performing instead of sending them in. I want and hope the knives to help shed light on any issues. Selfishly, I want any issues in the design addressed. I have a back log of gifts to buy. Buck is the only US made knife I care to give but really want to give them in confidence.
Just to reiterate, I consider myself incredibly loyal to Buck, especially with Schrade USA long gone. The entire reason of sending the knives in was in response to Joe's comment (passed via email to Plumbrdv and reposted) that perhaps people were just sitting on knives that weren't performing instead of sending them in. I want and hope the knives to help shed light on any issues. Selfishly, I want any issues in the design addressed. I have a back log of gifts to buy. Buck is the only US made knife I care to give but really want to give them in confidence.