Which models are still made in the US?

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I went to a sporting goods store and saw that a large amount of the Buck knives in blister packs WEREN'T made in the US. Which models still are?
 
It would be easier and quicker to list the ones that aren't made in the US than the ones that are because they are far fewer in number.

I believe that around 80 to 85% are made in the USA. Being in a blister or clam pack isn't an indication of foreign manufacture.
 
Any model that was ever made in the US still is. Buck has an import line but to my knowledge, manufacturing of a US knife model has never been exported. The 300 series pocket knives are made both in US and China but the ChinaBucks get a different model # and name.
 
Maybe it's just another case of being confused by the garbled and complex attempt at explaining origin and various models that is found on the back of the clam packs.

We had another thread from a confused person just a few days back.

Buck really needs to fix that.
 
95% of all BUCK Knives are made here in Idaho... I read that ALL the hunting knives are made in USA and 5% of the others are made over seas..I will scan it later and upload it..
 
BG42EDGE said:
Maybe it's just another case of being confused by the garbled and complex attempt at explaining origin and various models that is found on the back of the clam packs.

We had another thread from a confused person just a few days back.

Buck really needs to fix that.
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Just my opinion but what's to fix? Most people who purchase a knife, not just Buck but any knife buy based on three things, looks, price and intended use. Where it's made, what steel the blade has, if it's a Walker liner lock or a back lock they don't know and don't care. If they like it and it's priced right they buy it. Most have never been on Bladeforums or any other knife forum. If dad had a Buck they might recognize the name and if it fits the three criteria they buy it.

Every customer Buck has or will ever have isn't a collector, they're just someone who wants to buy a knife. If that's who you are then Buck makes a knife for you. If your a more advanced, educated, user/collector/addict then Buck has something for you too. You can satisfy some of the people all of the time. You can satisfy all of the people some of the time. If you try and satisfy all of the people all of the time you probably won't be in business cause some folks will just never be happy.
 
I would much rather buy an American made product, But in the case of Buck Knives, it's a bit different. I have bought the off shore produced knives made by Buck for a few reasons. 1) I know Buck would have all productions in the USA if it was possible. 2) I support Buck Knives and if some of the lines go off shore, its for a reason and they assure us that it is their intention to bring those lines back to the US when they can, and they have. 3) Have you seen the knives produced in China? Some of these off shore produced knives make the US made knives look cheap. I have a few different patterns made in China. One of these is the Canoe. A great little pocket knife and the quality is superb. It comes in multiple scale options, Yellow, red, wood, natural bone, jigged bone, blue bone, mother of pearl, black lipped pearl, and that's just off the top of my head. I'm sure I missed a few. The point is they can afford to produce a product with several options at an affordable price. That is what everybody wants now a days, a product with options at an affordable price. I wouldn't advocate for the off shore knives if they were crap...
 
Originally Posted by BG42EDGE
Maybe it's just another case of being confused by the garbled and complex attempt at explaining origin and various models that is found on the back of the clam packs.

We had another thread from a confused person just a few days back.

Buck really needs to fix that.
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Just my opinion but what's to fix?
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The wording on the blister packs.

I think the OP was probably confused by the admittedly overly complex verbiage and he appears to have gotten the idea from it that a "large amount of the Buck knives in blister packs WEREN'T made in the US."

We had a thread about this a few days back and Joe said he was going to mention it to the marketing people.

I agree that it could be improved and this thread is just another example.
 
Which models are still made in the US?

OP, that is a great idea. Should not be that hard to list:

San Diego Buck Models::)
Idaho Buck Models::D
ChinaBuck Models:

I am just starting to collect Buck knives, but will I will only buy the first two types.:thumbup:
 
The 370s,80s,90s, the 223,224,and 225 silver creek filet knives, the 326 scholar, 327 nobleman, the 327 nobleman CFS ( carbon fiber simulated) the 325 Collague the 286 Bantam, the Buck knives White Tail Deer Collectable knife, the 756 key chain and bottle opener. The Buck 870 Bone Tiger striped serrated, the 177 ADRENALINE. THESE ARE ALL MADE IN CHINA

The best thing to do is look before you buy, All the knives and country of manufacture are in the Buck Knives catalogs. If you are not a member of the Buck Collectors Club you should be... Its fairly cheap for a life time membership and the price includes a catalog of all the current years knives and a price sheet, That's every year you get one. Not to mention all of the BCCI collector special runs for members only. There are catalogs from current year, back to 1946. If you haven seen the very first knives BUCK Knives ever made your missing out. It's the BEST $100 you will ever spend. There is conversations, auctions every week and the proceeds fund the Buckaroos the new and up coming Buck knives collectors. You also get discounts on all Buck web site knives... Who can ask for more...
 
First thing I look for is where the item is made even before price. My spouse also now does the same thing. I consider nice knives items to leave the kids/grandkids. ChinaKnives are just landfill to me.:D
 
Every few months I get to deal with an assertion that "Buck knives are all made in China now" based, in part, on the Wal-Mart pricing and (evidently) some lack of clarity in packaging.

And every few months I have to point out that 1) the classics are still made here, 2) better than 80% of Buck's production is stateside, 3) their quality control on the imports is outstanding.

Yes, I prefer their stateside products.

However, there are a couple of models that are currently only produced offshore, and I'm gonna have to get a couple of each before someone decides to discontinue the line (*koff*-Muskrat-*koff*). I could wait until they bring the manufacture home, but counting on that could end in disappointment, and I really do need a backup for my 313.

You know . . .

On reflection, I should probably pick up a few of the imports.

In a few years, you may not be able to get them.

:D

 
All four of my Wal-Mart Buck knives are made in USA. The three Buck 143:thumbup: and the Buck 110. I was super pleased that I found something to buy at Wal-Mart/ChinaMart made in the USA. I might even get a Buck 119 there, but the China folders Wal-Mart can keep.
 
I have a weirdie. A wood handled 303 with 2004 tang stamp. Two liner.
Buck on one line (main blade)
303 inverted T on next line

China on sheepfoot blade
 
AfghanWarrior said:
First thing I look for is where the item is made even before price. My spouse also now does the same thing. I consider nice knives items to leave the kids/grandkids. ChinaKnives are just landfill to me.:D
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You tell me what's LAND FILL about these knives. The Fit and Finish is superb and rivals any US made knife...



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Yes, fit and finish does not get any better than the China Bucks.

One day Buck will go out of business and the name will be sold and everything will be made in China.

At that point the quality will take a step down.

Also at that point, anybody who has a full collection of the early and superbly crafted knives that were made in China for Buck early in the Century will have a unique and valuable collection.

It's only a matter of time.
 
Broad and deep discussion. But for a OP answer....Look for a American flag printed on the box or blister pack. Somewhere on the end of the box, front or back of the blister liner is 'Ole Glory' . China Bucks do not have American flags anywhere on their packaging. This works for the Buck catalog also.

300
 
My .02 worth.

I believe that AfghanWarrior's use of the term "landfill" is a term he used to illustrate his dislike of anything produced in China and not that they're junk. The junk argument has been long discredited and if he still believes that:

#1 He's never owned or handled one so can't speak to the quality with any credibility or,

#2, he's deluding himself and it's just something that he desperately needs to believe.
 
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