Why are Buck squires so expensive?

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aza77

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In more detail...I mean that I'm sure that it is justified...but why exactly is a squire with no sheath more expensive than a 110 with a leather sheath in most places? The squire seems to be on average at least five to ten dollars more than in much larger, sturdier and sheathed cousin.

Is it because it is harder and more expensive to manufacture small lockback knives? Is the wood more expensive? Is it due to smaller numbers of manufacture? Is it cause it's really popular and many people buy them no matter the price? Is the nickel silver more expensive?

Just wondering as it boggles me since the thing is so tiny. It seems like it should sell for 15 or 20 alone and 25 maybe with a sheath.

Am I totally off or is there something that I've missed about this knife?

Thanks
 
I've never seen or owned a new squire that did not have a sheath. I've read many people say what a good deal they are and they can't believe Buck makes money off them they are so cheap. If you are comparing it to a 110, well, the 110 is $35 always at my local wally world so the squire is the same or less. The 110's do become loss leaders at times. For $30 and change, the squire is a lifetime great knife, a remarkable deal..
 
Many consiter the squire to be much more pocket friendly and less threating,
it is not consitered a hunting or construction site knife.
 
Silverdagger said:
The 110's do become loss leaders at times. ..
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I think Silverdagger hit the nail on the head. The 55 I have is more expensive than a lot of my 110's, I paid around $40. I have seen threads on this forum with 110's for $20. I have bought a few 110's in the mid $20's.

It is not just the Squire (501), I have paid more for the smaller Prince (503) and the Knight (505). Heck I have even paid more for the little Gent (525) and the little Exective (526).

Now, I have paid a good bit more for some special 110's, but still the basic 110, I think is a bit of a loss leader at times.

I am all over the $30 rose handle 110 from WalMart this year. You can never have too many 110's.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=505726
 
Silverdagger,

My squire and all the ones I have seen in clampacks do not come with a sheath. I wonder if they've stopped including them now? Very strange...I think if it had a sheath, it'd be a much better deal for me.

Very nice knife otherwise, but I keep thinking that I paid more for a civic then a fully loaded accord :)
 
Yes, is anyone going to post pictures of the rosewood 110? By the way, does anyone know if there's a way to take the signature off the blade or is it etched in?
 
aza77 said:
Silverdagger,

My squire and all the ones I have seen in clampacks do not come with a sheath. I wonder if they've stopped including them now? Very strange...I think if it had a sheath, it'd be a much better deal for me.

Very nice knife otherwise, but I keep thinking that I paid more for a civic then a fully loaded accord :)
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I bought a squire for my 8 yo in June. His had a sheath. I don't know what a clampack is. I've purchased several from the early 80's to early 90's and they had sheaths.

Either way, you can get them for $5 to $10 from stores or ebay.
 
Clampack is a plastic package that has to be cut open. The squires i've seen at walmart in clampacks all come without sheaths. I'll have to look into getting a sheath now.
 
I have to say, the 500 series is one of my favorite Bucks. They are quite thin, stainless steel liners, very well made. It is a shame they have cut down on the number of models made for the 500 series. My 535, a double lock twin blade knife, is my favorite. My first Buck was the 501, back in 1974. I still use it today.

If you can get a Squire for $35 with a sheath, that to me is a great value. By the way, I think I paid $12 for the 501 in 74, I remember the 110 was a good bit more than the 501 back then.
 
334dave said:
any have picts of a rose wood one?
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Hubertb said:
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Sorry about the huge pictures guys, this is my first rodeo.....
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It has just been posted in this thread:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=505726
 
aza77 said:
Clampack is a plastic package that has to be cut open. The squires i've seen at walmart in clampacks all come without sheaths. I'll have to look into getting a sheath now.
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I recommend just doing that. It is a neat knife that is rare in that it is good in the pocket as well as on the hip. It works either way. Just the right size.
 
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