Time for Buck to make an otf

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??? I know Mak posted a pic of a microtech, and i have a friend with a benchmade.
 
" the only thing missing from their lineup" ?
What about an American made electrician, an American made Barlow, and an American made scout.

OTF's are illegal in many places and just seem more like something to play with to me, not judging anyone who like them but I just don't think Buck really " needs " to add one to their lineup.

If Buck wants to make another Auto, make an auto version of one of their little drop points.
Why not something California legal like an auto 525...ect ?
 
One of my close friends recently started a sharpening business and has since stocked some knives. He has some Cobratec otf and pen knives. I think they’re made in china. And some other brands and types. I haven’t yet seen them except in a few pictures he posted on fb.
As for me they don’t have much appeal or what I need in my usage. The first thing I thought of when I saw my first otf was I would have that thing full of dirt and pocket lint. And I don’t think I want to try and clean one out. Lol. But that’s just me. Nothing against the ones who do like and use them but I’m happy as a lark with my 110 auto.
 
Here's a couple of my regularly carried Microtechs. The UTX85 is pretty much my daily office carry knife. I carry the Scarab or a combo edged Ultratech when I'm doing other things (primarily outdoors other than hunting). I still carry my S90V 110 or BG42 Vanguard when I'm hunting or fishing, and I always have a 440C 118 in my hunting pack. For my daily cutting tasks (which aren't that demanding) I can get by with virtually anything from a 303 to a 110. After carrying an OTF for many months now, I simply prefer the button open and close. Is it more maintenance than a typical folder, sure it is. Do I have to use an OTF for my daily cutting; no, of course not. Does it do the job any better than a typical folder, nope, but it's no worse either. I would consider maybe 10% of the reason I carry an OTF "novelty". The other 90% is split evenly between safety and convenience.



Quiz for everyone. If you don't know your answer, look it up. It might surprise you...
Q: Which of the 3 knives in the photo is legal to carry concealed in your state?
A: Kentucky - All 3
Explained: Automatic knives are considered deadly weapons in KY. As of July 1st this year, KY no longer requires you to have a permit to carry deadly weapons concealed, so all are legal.
A: Ohio - None
Explained: Automatic knives, spring assisted knives, one-hand opening knives (including anything that has a thumb-stud whether it's factory installed, or not), and just about anything else that can cut is considered a deadly weapon in Ohio. Ohio's concealed carry permit pertains to firearms only and does not include all deadly weapons so carrying any of these 3 concealed in OH is illegal.
(Disclaimer: This is how I read the laws in these states word-for-word. How it's ultimately interpreted is up to the courts themselves. If I am wrong in my understanding in either of these states; please direct me to the text so that I can correct my understanding.)

As to whether I think Buck should make one, the answer is still "no". Because of the laws in the states, the buyers are a small portion of the knife-toting population. Until laws against automatics are cleaned up; I don't think it's a gamble Buck should consider. It would take volume to make it profitable, and until you remove the limitations on buying, owning, and carrying one; it's too small a market to expect much return from. IMHO; of course...
 
The big hurdle is the federal laws and regulations. Many states have legalized automatics, switch blades, and almost any knife. Here in Kansas only throwing stars and projectile knives are illegal. With federal interstate transportation laws travel or sales of knives very limited or tight regulations and manufactures are bound by that as long as the federal laws are in effect. Some states will probably still have their laws and regulations for knives but for interstate sales and shipment or crossing state lines the federal laws will have a bigger effect.
 
Yo Mama said:
Buck must evolve with the market, and they truly have offerings for those looking for a quality design that are modern. Otherwise they lose out on a part of the market.

Best example is that 110 auto where for ever people would modify the 110 to be auto with Buck losing out on that market.
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how did Buck loose out on the market? They sold every 110 that was modified and don’t ever have to warrantee repair any of them.

I find your attitude offensive. And think you are the one who needs an education.

To say we don’t belong on this forum because we don’t agree with you is asinine.
 
eveled said:
how did Buck loose out on the market? They sold every 110 that was modified and don’t ever have to warrantee repair any of them.

I find your attitude offensive. And think you are the one who needs an education.

To say we don’t belong on this forum because we don’t agree with you is asinine.
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To bad you quoted the wrong guy, I never said you or any one else shouldn't be on the forum. Take your attitude elsewhere if you cant read.

That said look at the thread, the person who did say it was justified when the discussion went into ignorant hate of automatics as being evil and the people owning them are thugs. If you want to support that,....well ok then good luck on that.
 
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Yo Mama said:
Buck must evolve with the market, and they truly have offerings for those looking for a quality design that are modern. Otherwise they lose out on a part of the market.

Best example is that 110 auto where for ever people would modify the 110 to be auto with Buck losing out on that market. Then Buck got into the market and took all the customers looking for an auto 110.

Tooling costs to make an otf would be in line with any other expansions that a knife company would be considering as r&d.

Demand is huge where a quality otf from a reputable manufacturer reflects an expensive purchase price due to this. And again demand will only increase as more and more states make them legal increasing customer base dramatically. Now is the time to get on before the next set of states are in!
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Buck is overbooked with orders as is now. I dont think they will be heading into the OTF market any time soon.
 
Makael said:
Buck is overbooked with orders as is now. I dont think they will be heading into the OTF market any time soon.
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It's to bad, they would sell like hotcakes! I hope Buck has many many great years ahead continuing the success they deserve as a top notch company.
 
Not many are older than Buck Knives. Quite a following. Maybe a quieter following than some of the others But not many have a collectors club. lol
 
How peculiar is it that I got an email from GPknives with this link? https://www.gpknives.com/brands/gua...464945585&mc_cid=33721a8b8d&mc_eid=3a19109b18
Never seen them link these before.

He didn't say "the market" but a "part of the market".

Ya Buck seems to be pretty busy right now. So not likely any need to branch out.

The only otf I have is actually a fixed blade, as I found it while diving in the ocean, it is in one of my tool boxes and I have never bothered with trying to make it work. Don't plan on getting one, but if Buck made one for less than a buck and a half I'd probably get one just cuz of this thread, and the fact that it is a BUCK.
 
Yo Mama said:
......when the discussion went into ignorant hate of automatics as being evil and the people owning them are thugs. If you want to support that,....well ok then good luck on that.
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Except........there was no hate, no ignorance and nobody said everybody who owns one is a thug.

We are all well aware that many collectors own them and many good law abiding folks own them just as a novelty.

Some of us own Nazi knives and bayonets, but that doesn't make us Nazis.

Will Buck come out with an OTF?

No. So relax and get over it. Some of the Limited Editions look like a good place to spend some money.
 
Der Verminator said:
Except........there was no hate, no ignorance and nobody said everybody who owns one is a thug.

We are all well aware that many collectors own them and many good law abiding folks own them just as a novelty.

Some of us own Nazi knives and bayonets, but that doesn't make us Nazis.

Will Buck come out with an OTF?

No. So relax and get over it. Some of the Limited Editions look like a good place to spend some money.
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Anyone can read your posts, I wont take the time to requote you. Still if you want to take back everything you said fine. Dont lie though, you absolutely did say all those things and are very ignorant about automatics and the people that own and use them.

You would be the kind of person to then link owning Nazi knives as cool.

You also had to add novelty, you still dont get it man so stop trying. I and many others use them as primary edc and actually cut stuff with them.
 
Yo Mama said:
Anyone can read your posts, I wont take the time to requote you. Still if you want to take back everything you said fine. Dont lie though, you absolutely did say all those things and are very ignorant about automatics and the people that own and use them.

You would be the kind of person to then link owning Nazi knives as cool.

You also had to add novelty, you still dont get it man so stop trying. I and many others use them as primary edc and actually cut stuff with them.
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Oh, I get it.

You won't take time to quote me because I didn't say what you claim (making quoting me impossible).

You made a suggestion that Buck make an OTF.

Sounds like that won't happen.

No need to get bellicose about it.......I think everybody has made their points on the topic.

None of them have been ignorant.
 
This Buck OTF will not happen until they get permission from the government to sell their automatics. They cannot sell to you or I only to licensed distributors. If something goes wrong with their auto and you send it in, they do not fix it, they throw it in a pile with other autos. Why waste the time fixing when they have new ones on the shelf, and you get a new one. Until they iron out their problems with the Auto and the GOV. they have a mess and are trying to bail themselves out.
 
Der Verminator said:
Popular myth, too........but that's not the "criminal" I'm talking about.

More like this:

And this:

Mayhem rather than profit.......and smart ass young thugs with no brains.

Is this the kind of stuff that a God-fearing family wants to sell?
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You gonna stick with that story of you didn't say it when it's so easy to find it? Dont be silly man, own what you said and continue to say.
 
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