What's up with these Buck's

[plb]

The factory in Camillus NY closed in 2007 due to bankruptcy, ending US production. Offshore Camillus branded knives are still in production.

 

[David Nowlin]

Thanks plb

 

[pjsjr]

Is the shield sanded on the handle too

Sorry, I'm late getting to answer. Don' right, the shield is sanded off too. Preston

 

[MT_Pokt]

This article mentions the missionary knives, among other things. Really fun read...

http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2011/oct/23/the-cutting-edge/

 

[pjsjr]

Great article Greg, thanks for posting it. Preston

 

[jmh33]

Great article Greg, thanks for posting it. Preston

 

[bucklife301]

Thanks

 

[hughd]

jbmonkey
"where'd those come from?"

Bay

Did they ship from TN?

 

[bucklife301]

No South Dakota. I’m from TN

 

[STDK]

The Laser etch on these makes me think these were factory seconds that were cobbled together for retail sales.
Did Buck ever etch "Made in USA" on 300 series?

 

[sassafrassdogs]

Just curious, if these were for the missionaries and they were exported wouldn't they have to be plainly marked country of origin??

 

[J Hubbard]

The Laser etch on these makes me think these were factory seconds that were cobbled together for retail sales.
Did Buck ever etch "Made in USA" on 300 series?

We never did that type of etching.. It would be hard stamped. Our Factory Blems would never have the stamp ground off..

Not sure how the export rules would work on this Sass...

 

[StuntDouble]

Just curious, if these were for the missionaries and they were exported wouldn't they have to be plainly marked country of origin??

I think that's just if they're being sold. It sounds like these were just donated to the missionaries so they could give them away.

 

[gedlicks]

I have shipped hundreds of knives and swords overseas. To ship something overseas the item itself does not need to be marked in any way where they were made
but the customs forms does have to have the country of origin filled out as to where the item was originally manufactured if it is known.