Serial numbers?

[southARbuck]

I have noticed that other manufacturers that produce knives similar to the Buck 110 have used serial numbers. I was wondering if Buck has ever used serial numbers and why they don't now. I'd love to buy a few in sequential order to hand out to family members.

 

[David Martin]

southARbuck, welcome to the Buck Forum. Buck has used serial numbers mostly for a short run of Limited Edition knives. Just watch for them. DM

 

[gedlicks]

Buck does still serial number their legacy series and some limited edition knives.

 

[southARbuck]

I definitely understand the LEs getting serial numbers. I was just thinking along the lines of having numbers stamped on the bottom of the a bolster would benefit both Buck and collectors. Especially with them "etching" on blades like some of the 5160 Buck 101s.

 

[jb4570]

There have been some LEs with the bolster number thing in the past. Most collectors don't like it!

 

[afishhunter]

I question if there is room for a consecutive serial number on the bolster of a standard production 110.
They make what? Around 2,000 or more a day, five days a week?

 

[southARbuck]

I question if there is room for a consecutive serial number on the bolster of a standard production 110.
They make what? Around 2,000 or more a day, five days a week?

I thought about that as well. Not sure of the number they produce but its gotta be a bunch.

 

[eveled]

Buck has done a great job with the 110. They’ve basically kept the same price point for about 30 years. By streamlining and being efficient they’ve kept production costs low. Adding a serial number would be going the opposite way. Even if it adds a nickel to each knife. It’s a waste.

 

[Makael]

I wouldnt want a serial number. they have made millions. Thats quite a number to put on the knife.

 

[jbmonkey]

agree with many here. dont care about serial numbers, don't even really care for limited edition numbers knives. wont stop me from buying it, but just dont really care for it myself.

 

[prd2bibew]

You could have the blade engraved. Personalized for each person you would like to give one to.

 

[southARbuck]

I wouldnt want a serial number. they have made millions. Thats quite a number to put on the knife.

Understood but they could use the year indicator and follow it with a serial number.

 

[southARbuck]

Buck has done a great job with the 110. They’ve basically kept the same price point for about 30 years. By streamlining and being efficient they’ve kept production costs low. Adding a serial number would be going the opposite way. Even if it adds a nickel to each knife. It’s a waste.

You made some very good points but I disagree with you on it being a waste. I enjoy being able to look up old things and see when it was manufactured to the day.

 

[Makael]

Tops serialize their knives, who else does?

 

[southARbuck]

Tops serialize their knives, who else does?

Not sure on how many or what years but Puma did as well as Schrade(spelling?). I've seen them on a few.

 

[Makael]

I have noticed that other manufacturers that produce knives similar to the Buck 110 have used serial numbers. I was wondering if Buck has ever used serial numbers and why they don't now. I'd love to buy a few in sequential order to hand out to family members.

Ok, i thought you had some names of others.

Was curious.

 

[southARbuck]

Ok, i thought you had some names of others.

Was curious.

I'm getting older and my mind isn't as sharp as it use to be. Could be more, just what I have or have seen with family members

 

[110 Dave]

I'm getting older and my mind isn't as sharp as it use to be. Could be more, just what I have or have seen with family members

danyum i knows well (2 WELL) dat get n older and duller ...
really shamefull we can't sharpen that edge again ...
could be a blessing tho..
if n we was a always sharpening we could end up with a thin mind...