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Show Us a Buck Knife photo

Started by John Burton. Last reply by Syd Carr Apr 4, 2019. 209 Replies 11 Likes

Hi all, Thought I'd start a new thread asking folks to show a Buck knife photo or two. I like just about anything made by Buck. But, am drawn to the Gold etch art knives and love stag handles.Buck…Continue

Buck 110 automatic

Started by Mike West. Last reply by David Gallup Oct 14, 2018. 2 Replies 3 Likes

I had been hearing about the Buck 110 automatic since last year . The local dealer , a former employee of Buck said the paperwork to get them was a bit tricky , but this year he had at least 10 of…Continue

Favorite 300.

Started by johnny twoshoes. Last reply by David Gallup Oct 10, 2018. 53 Replies 3 Likes

Buck's 300 series has touched the hearts of many, it's tainted the memories of many a work day, and even a few fine days a field. There's something about those rugged slipjoints that gets to me, I…Continue

Bucklite history

Started by Syd Carr Mar 13, 2018. 0 Replies 2 Likes

Here is a post from the BCCI, (Buck Collectors Club Inc), Facebook group that I thought I would post here for reference. It's a very concise history of a very popular series of knives. I only own one…Continue

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Comment by Sunil Ram on December 11, 2019 at 8:56: The December 2019 Buck of the Month Knife is the 301 Stockman. Handle scales are Ivory Micarta and has Nickel Silver Bolsters. Blades are 420HC Stainless Steel. Comes in a Pine Box. Only 150 Made. Limit 3 per person. $95.00 each. MADE IN USA!

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Comment by Sunil Ram on November 15, 2019 at 12:17: The Buck of the Month Knife for November 2019 is the 532 Bucklock. 420HC Drop Point Mirror Polish Blade, Burlap Micarta with Nickel Silver Bolsters. Comes with Leather Pouch and Pine Display Box. ONLY 150 Made. Limit 3 per person. MADE IN USA. $180.00. These will go fast so order now if you one, or 2 or 3.

Comment by Jeffrey Pennington on November 14, 2019 at 20:52: Ok, looking for help with a 124 date stampbut still havnt figured out how to add a photo to my comment

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Comment by Jan Carter on August 3, 2019 at 19:07

Great info on Ebony and Bucks journey to bring it back to the customers

Sit back and we will tell you the tale of our journey with ebony. Back in the 60's when we introduced a little knife you might have heard of, the 110 Folding Hunter, it was decided that ebony would be the perfect complement to those beautiful, brass bolsters. Things were good for many years until practices of harvesting this tropical hardwood ran afoul of the law. This led to bans on importing most ebony into the USA. We transitioned to the best available alternative which was a resin-treated wood that was durable and classic looking. But, nothing could beat the real thing. A few years back, Taylor Guitars, a company located near Buck's previous factory in El Cajon, California, reached out about a new supply chain of ebony. We were immediately interested.

Taylor Guitars had been approached to buy an ebony mill in Cameroon, Africa. During the vetting process, their eyes were opened to the malpractices of the industry. Ebony is a slow growth tree, taking over 60 years to mature. Only about 1 in 10 trees produces the famous black ebony (which most people thought was the only ebony). Most trees have marbled patterns. There is no way to find out which is which until you cut into the tree. This led to the forest being stripped in search of black ebony. Add to this, low paid workers, corruption, lack of resources, etc. and they almost backed out the deal. This created an ethical dilemma for Taylor Guitars, as they knew backing out of the deal like that meant they would never use ebony on their guitars again.Taylor purchased the mill, named Crelicam, and quickly changed many things. Workers were given contracts and better working conditions, and they brought in new equipment from the USA. They realized the marbled ebony might be their preferred ebony for the gorgeous marbling. They started using it in their high end guitars and customers loved it. They partnered with research institutes to do one of the most complete studies of the ebony tree. They learned how to germinate and plant it. They partnered with locals to pay them to plant ebony as well as care for the trees till they reach a certain size.

Today they have created a model that is working. The raw ebony comes into Taylor's factory in El Cajon, California where it is turned into raw handle scales. These scales are then finished by our skilled craftsmen here in Post Falls, Idaho. We are happy to partner with Taylor Guitars to offer you genuine ebony on our classic products.

Comment by Sunil Ram on April 16, 2019 at 17:27: The April 2019 Buck Of The Month Knife is the 55. ONLY 149 Made!!! Blade is S30V Vanadium Satin Finish Clip Point. Handle is Black Micarta with Nickel Silver Bolsters.Comes with Leather Pouch and a Pine Box. Made In USA. $115. These will go REALLY QUICK !!!!

Comment by Sunil Ram on March 27, 2019 at 15:52: NEW from Buck Knives Web Exclusives is the 110 Folding Hunter LT Race Edition. Blade is 420HC Clip Point, Tumbled Finish. Handle is Black Nylon with Checkered Flag Pattern. Sheath is of Heavy-Duty Black Polyester with White Checkered Flag Pattern. Made in USA. Price: $19.99