Through better or worse, what makes you stick with Buck knives?

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Whether it's the budget line, something a bit more expensive, or the custom shoppe, what makes you stick with Buck through better or worse.
I've gotten a few duds here and there, but sometimes we expect too much from a budget line folder. The solidness and knowing you'll be able to work the knife hard I think is what draws me to Buck.
 
It's a Buck, what else can I say? There is no company I am aware of that is perfect or has satisfied customers 100% of the time and that includes Buck but when they do have an issue I would say Buck goes above and beyond in making things right. In a nutshell Buck makes a great, affordable product with excellent customer service and warranty. Couple that with the fact that it is a family owned, American business and you have the complete package.
 
I think they would attract more collectors if they offered a bone on there 300 series but personally I like the delrin.
 
I dont believe worse is an option when it comes to Buck as a product line. There are so many options and when used for the right application will serve you well.
 
cards94 said:
I think they would attract more collectors if they offered a bone on there 300 series but personally I like the delrin.
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They have in the past. Perhaps they will do so again.
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For me it is two fold, the history of a company / family and their commitment to their product is one, the vast product line with the forever warranty (customer Service) on all from the cheapest (least expensive) to the most expensive custom is number two. Maybe the order of importance to me is reversed.
 
All of the above mentioned factors make me feel compelled to carry a Buck 99% of the time. It's become almost a superstition of mine to carry at least one of them, many times two, a small one and a larger one.
"Carry a Buck and you'll have good luck!" (Feel free to use that in your marketing, Buck Knives)
 
It started back in the early 1970's for me.
A Buck 110 was just what you carried on your belt at construction sites.
My wife even bought quite a few Buck knives for me in the early to mid 1980's. (she had good taste in knives...and she knew how much I liked my old 110) :)
I carried one into this century, then started getting to know the company and the people behind Buck knives and their service. That just made me like the brand that much more.
I've bought other brands before. Even bought a highly regarded $400.00 folder made by another quality company to see what it was like.
Personally, if I had my choice between carrying that popular $400.00 knife made by the other company or a Buck Paradigm I would take the Paradigm every day…and keep the extra $300.00 in my pocket.
I see every bit as much quality in my Paradigm Pro as I do the other expensive brand.
That's my story. :)
 
They had my back when I needed it most,they still do and that's something I will never forget,buck is a super company and backs up their knives the way you would expect.
 
Cuz I've had three, given to me, and after 25 years there is no reason to replace them or buy new ones.

Zieg
 
Cuz I've had three, given to me, and after 25 years there is no reason to replace them or buy new ones.

Zieg
 
Because I have always found them to provide a good, serviceable knife at a fair price.
(Dare I say it? "Good bang for the Buck.")
 
I've depended on Buck knives for many years, as a scout, and in the military. They have never let me down. I like the Buck family values, too.
 
I'm not a Buck only guy but they are one of my favorite companies. Growing up a lot of the men in my family carried Buck knives and I fondly remember the Buck knives display at our local feed store.
I have never had a bad Buck knife and I think that for the money they are hard to beat. I also like traditional designs and Buck still quite a few of those.

Jim
 
I got a Buck 110 when I was about 13. Lost that one, but I have had more since then. The Buck 110 is a workhorse and is tough. I have a Buck 110 from the custom shop, commemorating my retirement from the Police Dept. where I worked. I also have a Buck 110 switch blade conversion that I carry on my belt now that Texas has legalized single edged switchblades for personal carry. Don't really like that Buck has some of their cheaper knives made in China. Wish they would designate a way to easily know if a model is not USA. Maybe in the part or model number.
 
Kevin,
In the Buck catalog you will find an American flag beside the photo and description of American made Bucks. This is true of the website also and even in some web sellers listings also.

Like others I started with them because of older male examples. I had other fancy looking models in my teen years, but came to Buck in my late 20's and never really left after that. I became a collector after doing some research on the 10 or 12 Bucks I owned and it blossomed from there. Now is just is a part of who I am, I am the guy in town that always wears the Buck Knives ball cap......300

I have several, and wash them once in a while....
 
I might have to order one of those Buck knives hats in camo. I only own a few Buck knives, but I'm on the hunt for more.
 
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