What will or has influenced your Buck Knife purchase?

If a knife, even a Buck doesn't appeal to me visually, it's a no go for me. I've not even come close to buying one of the Hood models just because I don't like their looks. The fact that I'd have no use for them doesn't enter the equasion. I've got tons of knives I have no use for, but I just like the looks of them, and that's the reason for my purchases.
 
Owning 3 Bucks now-

Vanguard - BG-42 steel with maple burl handle
Buck 110 - Stag handle with Devin Thomas Damy (My 1st Buck 110)
Buck Strider 882 Plain edge - Bos HT and never released to public except the close circle.

It's the steel, construction as well as collaboration between companies, not to mention all acquired from one of the Buck's best known fans- Flatlander1963
 
I'm like Plumberdv... If I like what I see I buy it... I do buy collection and get knives that I don't care for... But I have to buy them all to get a good deal on the ones I like... Some time they let me pick and choose and I love that... ITE ... ;)
 
After casual research I'll zero in on a potential blade. Price is considered, too, as an indicator of desirabilty (subjective) and quality (objective). Blade steel is important as well as overall construction with attention to particular features that make the knife unique.
And then there's "Buck fever" (Alpha Hunter Acquisition Syndrome), a dreaded condition where ya gotta buy them all to appease the pathology within. Buck's reputation assures me the knife (any knife) is worthy of my time and money for a product that will last a lifetime and beyond. My first Buck was purchased 45 years ago in Missoula for $13, their small sheath knife I still own. I'm feeling feverish again....

-sevensix
 
When I started back purchasing Buck Knives one of my first was a 112...mostly out of nostalgia, as that was my first real knife that I owned. After finding this forum and hanging around a bit, especially the SPS, I became aware of many models that were new to me. Some were gathered to the frey just to handle them and see what they are all about. Mostly I like to buy 112's that are in somewhat rough shape and fix 'em up... so price would be the deciding factor on those.
My Kaala I bought because I had seen yours on this forum and liked the looks of it...when I couldn't find it in the 2012 catalog it was ordered immediately.



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this one I bought because it was stumbled upon in a pawn shop and I just couldn't walk away from it...
No rhyme or reason it would seem...just whim and fancy :)
 
Value, style, quality, fine lines, fine steel, classic beauty and enduring appeal......I like the old ones and the classical new ones.

I disdain anything with plastic.......and anything with more moving parts than a 110 is getting so complex and fragile so as to present a possibility of pieces falling off at just the wrong time, so I stay away from the "here today, gone tomorrow" plasticky tacky-cool type knives.

I like real steel. Any steel with a "P" (for powder) in the name is not worth the powder to blow it to hell as far as I'm concerned.
 
their awesome warranty is what sways me. nice to know when I get something there's something backing up the purchase
 
Like Dave & Armand said.....if I like it I buy it!

There have been more than a few that I saw from other forum member photo's that became must have's and some took years to find. Why do I need more than one knife????? OCD I guess or maybe it's just Buck fever. At least I know I'm not the only sick Buck nut in the world;).
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I like the blades shape and steel then handle. It must have eye appeal-- my eye, with lines smooth and flowing. I don't care for tactial (186 :barf:) and look more for a hunting, utility, using sort of knife. If it fits in the years of my collection and I don't have it, I'll try to buy it as long as its in very good shape. DM
 
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I only buy a brand new knife to use it. I've heard a lot of good things about what i am going to be purchasing soon, a Buck 102. It looks like a handy knife in the outdoors. Buck has that look but more than anything their price is what appeals to me. I can get a knife nearly as good as a Benchmade or Spyderco for $50.

I like that Buck offers knives for everyone. They have traditional fixed blades and folders, while also having knives that appeal to people who like modern folders and tactical blades. They even have a couple survival blades and multitools. On top of all this they use a reliable and inexpensive. user steel 420HC and sometimes upgrade to better steels for some models. To me, that shows that Buck is a smart company.

Oh and I love that they are USA made :thumbup:
 
I look first from a display point of view..on any 112.I collect/display 112's so any I buy MUST be rare/odd/1 of 1/prototype..All other Bucks,well,cool and a good deal.I have never flipped a Buck for more money.This last year all of my Buck bucks has gone for 112's except for some BCCI goodies I MUST HAVE.
 
OzarkCreekWalker said:
I only buy a brand new knife to use it. I've heard a lot of good things about what i am going to be purchasing soon, a Buck 102. It looks like a handy knife in the outdoors. Buck has that look but more than anything their price is what appeals to me. I can get a knife nearly as good as a Benchmade or Spyderco for $50.

I like that Buck offers knives for everyone. They have traditional fixed blades and folders, while also having knives that appeal to people who like modern folders and tactical blades. They even have a couple survival blades and multitools. On top of all this they use a reliable and inexpensive. user steel 420HC and sometimes upgrade to better steels for some models. To me, that shows that Buck is a smart company.

Oh and I love that they are USA made :thumbup:
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this is pretty close to how i feel about buck knives. i also feel that they don't come off as some other companys with a cocky self centered attitude and go off acting as if they are better than other knife companys . buck just comes off as a down to earth company and a way they present themselves in a more positive manner.
 
Part of the OP question was "What will?"

In the future, I hope to see Buck offer some limited runs of premium steels (new and old) in some or all of their classic knives.

Also.......I hope for a 50th Anniversary celebration of the 110 that involves a lot of special models with special handles and special steels.

I'll be there with the cash if my dreams come true.

:)

The 110, being Buck's greatest knife--warrants a huge party!!!
 
LONGBOW, many used Buck knives were never actually "used"...lot's of them seem to wind up being sold with original edges intact, maybe some handleing/storage scratches or tarnish...and of couse ALL still have the lifetime warantee...so why not purchase a used Buck??? A little TLC, or a trip to the spa, and they are as good as new :)
 
I have to consider used over new as the time frame of my collection is 1962-82. Now on the club offerings I'll purchase new. DM
 
I just learned about the specialty steels being offered in Vanguards, and the Paul Bos heat treat, and wonder where to find them, if the performance justifies the extra $100. or so?? I would be buying for use on trail and deer
JayGoliath said:
Owning 3 Bucks now-

Vanguard - BG-42 steel with maple burl handle
Buck 110 - Stag handle with Devin Thomas Damy (My 1st Buck 110)
Buck Strider 882 Plain edge - Bos HT and never released to public except the close circle.

It's the steel, construction as well as collaboration between companies, not to mention all acquired from one of the Buck's best known fans- Flatlander1963
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Knives are like girls at times. I had a neighbor who was my friend and never came into my mind as an attraction, one day that changed and became someone to chase after. I can see knives posted that dont do anything for me at the time and then all of a sudden become very wantable. The 403 Big sky is a good example.
 
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