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Hoyt Buck produced the first Buck Knife in 1902. Hoyt and his son Al moved to San Diego and set up shop as H.H. Buck & Son in 1947. Al Buck revolutionized the knife industry in 1964 with the infamous Model 110 Folding Hunter. The company's innovative history and attention to quality have made for many great collectible knives.
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My Buck 510. Nothing special but I like it. :wink:
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Rupe wrote:My Buck 510. Nothing special but I like it. :wink:
Yes there is, that series was slick! I've got the larger 110 version, the 111 and I wish Buck wold revive this lightweight series!

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Yes there is, that series was slick! I've got the larger 110 version, the 111 and I wish Buck wold revive this lightweight series!
Yes, I like those also. Many folks wanting to keep the knife used that scroll in the center for engraving their initials or an event and so on. I think there were at least 3 in that series.

Be a great place for a guy to put his wedding date. :mrgreen: My wife's birthday is the 24th of Sept. and married on the 23rd of March - uhh :oops: or was that 23 and 24 the other way around? ::dang:: ::dang::

::hmm:: Well, it's in the computer with a 2 week reminder. :lol: :lol: I need to EDC something like that. :mrgreen:

I also would like to see those come back. Nice knives! ::tu:: ::tu::
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I found 4 Buck's - but ::dang:: that will only buy one gallon of gas :evil:
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Some of my other favorite Buck, the 301 Stockman.

1998 Limited Edition Bone
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1989 Red Jigged Bone (I so wish Buck would bring these scales back!!!)
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1992 Red Delrin
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1989 Yellow Delrin
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1982 Winchester Shield
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1990 Jigged Bone
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Great pic's,Chris!! ::tu::
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Hey Chris, I'm with you - bring back that jigged redbone ::nod::

Here's one a little bit different. Got this as a gift a few years back - hangs out in the tacklebox. Not a bad knife from a utility standpoint.
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Great looking Bucks! ::tu::

My first Buck was from the 300-series with black composition handles. Maybe not the prettiest of pocket knives, but I remember that it impressed me a lot as a reliable user!

My last Buck was manufactured in China… It looked OK. I'm curious about it and plan to test it as a user soon. What's going on? Will more and more models be imported in the future..? ::hmm::
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Many Buck knives are made in China, the 110 is still in the US and those of the custom shop. However I've stopped buying any 420 HC SS and Buck uses this a lot. They have a heat treat guy that does wonders with it (Boss or something like that). I have a few with that steel that i will customize and sell. I like the CPM S30V, but they charge far to much for it. The metal is difficult to get a good mirror finish so they just use a black coating - likely cheaper than finishing.

So far I have not bought any Chinese Bucks - I just walk away.

I have a couple Buck black composite knives from the 80's, the latest is a Buck 313, a Muskrat. I heard some of those were contracted out to Camilus during this time. I guess China replaced them - I ain't buying a Chinese Buck. ::disgust::
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8) A Chinese Buck! ::td:: Would that be a Chuck? ::shrug::
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Hukk wrote:I have a couple Buck black composite knives from the 80's, the latest is a Buck 313, a Muskrat. I heard some of those were contracted out to Camilus during this time. I guess China replaced them - I ain't buying a Chinese Buck. ::disgust::
All of the 313's were made by Camillus. Here's a quick guide to USA made Bucks 300 series knives.

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Schrade Contract knives 1966-1968

301 Stockman (Large)
303 Cadet (Medium Stockman)


Camillus Contract Knives 300 Series (1968-Varies by model)

301 Stockman (Large)
303 Cadet (Medium Stockman)
305 Lancer (small 2 blade)
307 Wrangler (Extra large Stockman)
309 Companion (med. 2 Blade)
311 Slim Line Trapper
313 Muskrat
315 Yachtsman (Sailor)
317 Trailblazer (2 blade Hunter)
319 Rancher (Cattleman W/Punch)
321 Bird Knife
322 Congress
329 Freedom Trapper
331 Granddaddy Barlow
332 Barlow
333 California Toothpick
334 Millennium Trapper


Buck In House Production 300 Series (1986-Present)

301 Stockman (Large)
303 Cadet (Medium Stockman)
305 Lancer (small 2 blade)
309 Companion (med. 2 Blade)

Buck In House Discontinued Models

305 Clipper (small blade and scissors)
310 Whittler
312 Small Trapper
314 Trapper
330 Trapper set in ironwood (312 & 314)
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No Mitch......... it would be an UpChuck..... 8) 8) 8) Smoke
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Bear Claw Chris Lappe wrote:
All of the 313's were made by Camillus. Here's a quick guide to USA made Bucks 300 series knives.
Thanks for the info, I believe I'll keep a copy for my reference. ::tu:: ::tu:: I've seen a lot of Buck slip joints I know are Chinese on eBay - but many sellers make no mention of that. I believe one was a Duece. ::disgust::
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Here are a couple.. I like the big one cause it was my Daddy's
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Hukk wrote:
Bear Claw Chris Lappe wrote:
All of the 313's were made by Camillus. Here's a quick guide to USA made Bucks 300 series knives.
Thanks for the info, I believe I'll keep a copy for my reference. ::tu:: ::tu:: I've seen a lot of Buck slip joints I know are Chinese on eBay - but many sellers make no mention of that. I believe one was a Duece. ::disgust::
One quick way to know is the model number if they give it, add 7 to the middle number and it's an import.

301 (USA)
371 (China)

Etc....
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Here's a few more Bucks.
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Nice Joe! ::tu::
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JOE62, love that 112 without a nailnick! ::tu::
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BCCL/Hukk,
Thanks for the info! ::tu:: :)

I think my first Buck may have been made by Camillus.
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how about an inverted stamp 110 4th version 2nd variation.

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Just my trusty old 112 Ranger FG - still going strong :)
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526 (Executive), 503 (Prince) and 112FG (Ranger)

All from the Eighthies.
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i remember seeing a buck knife quotation on the web : do you have this link ? (unfortunalty lost when changing the laptop)
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How about my edc Buck Quest. Not pretty but used a lot and useful. Nice and lightweight. I don't even know it's in my pocket until I need it, which is sometimes very often. Razor sharp and one hand opener with a lockback too. I like it a lot. ::ds::
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Hi All,

I love the red wood on that 110 tin can wally issue. Here are a few fixed blade photos.
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