To Joe,CJ,Vern, or anyone who can help ID

lifter4Him · Dec 22, 2000

This knife was bought by a friend of mine at a show in Oregon at least 18 years ago. He says the guy who made it said it was his first knife and that his Dad worked at Buck. He seems to remember that he was told that he said said his father was in charge but doesn't remember in charge of what. There is no name on the blade.
I realize that probably hundreds of employees have made knives there over the years, just taking a chance it might ring a bell for someone.
See it here:

http://albums.photopoint.com/j/View?u=1250549&a=9243354&p=35961127

Thanks for any help and Merry Christmas!

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Dave (Phil.4:13)
I Can Do All Things Through Him Who Strengthens Me
Lifter at work: www.profitness.com/Profiles/profileDaveAbramson

[This message has been edited by lifter4Him@aol.com (edited 12-22-2000).]

Vern Taylor · Dec 23, 2000

I saw this knife many years ago, mabe 25-30 years ago. I can picture the man associated with it but the name is lost to me. Hey Chuck!! He was 5'9", ruddy complection, a little red hair, full face...... ??? His hobby was gardening. Help!!

Sorry, I just can't remember.

Vern

lifter4Him · Dec 23, 2000

Vern, it's amazing that you remember it at all. So at least we know for sure the guy was a Buck employee. If it comes to you later on or if CJ or his Dad come up with his name, please let me know. Believe it or not, on the other side of the handle my friend left the sticker on all these years, he paid $18.
Was it common for employees to be able to use the equipment to make knives on their own time, or did they do it on the sneak?

Remember folks, CHRISTmas is not really about the guy in the red suit

Vern Taylor · Dec 23, 2000

The Buck policy has changed over the years but way back Al Buck actually encouraged people to make knives. The most prolific knifemaker in those days was Frank Buck. He must have made several hundred knives, lots of different stuff. If he had lived he probably would have had Buck in the custom business long before thay finally got into it.

In later years people could still make theur own knives but the rules got tougher.

Vern

Dennis Wright · Dec 24, 2000

I don't know if this is a coincidence or not but Buck has a new limited edition model in their new catalog called the 405. I believe it is the Chuck Buck Signature knife for 2001. Anyway, if my memory serves me right, the blade shape on that new knife is very similar to the one in the picture.

The handle is different and the blades aren't exactly the same but they are similar enough to believe there may be some influence there.

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Dennis Wright
Wright Knife & Sporting Goods
La Mesa, CA
1-800-400-1980
wrightknife@ixpres.com
("Have a knife day!")

lifter4Him · Jan 1, 2001

Happy New Year to you all. I pray that you all have a safe,healthy,and blessed 2001.

I know Joe was on vacation so hoping that he's back and maybe can show this thread to either CJ or Chuck to see if someone can come up with a name.

Just finished reading the Buck Story, very good reading. Even though I knew most of the story, it filled in the details and increased my admiration and respect for this fine family and company, if that's possible. And our very own Vern Taylor and Joe Houser are of course mentioned in the book. I hadn't known my pal Joe was married to a Buck. Why the heck didn't I think of that???

Thanks for the jewelry box insert,Joe. It arrived last week.
Take care, your lifelong Buck fan,
Dave

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Dave (Phil.4:13)
I Can Do All Things Through Him Who Strengthens Me
Lifter at work: www.profitness.com/Profiles/profileDaveAbramson

Joe Houser · Jan 4, 2001

Dave,

I guess you can say i took my passion for collecting "Bucks" to a new level when i married Chuck's daughter!

Thank you for the kind comments and I'm glad the insert arrived safely. I will check with Chuck and or Cj on the knife you mentioned.

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Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123