Anyone know stuff about Buck Creek knives?

[BUSHDOCTA]

Looking at a Buck Creek Toothpick w/ Stag handles.Seems to be well priced and made, but don't know much about the brand. Any old hands up on these knives?thanks

[philco]

Here's what "Goin's Encyclopedia of Cutlery Markings" has to say about Buck Creek knives;

"Buck Creek c. 1970 to present. Founded in 1970, when Millard Burns of London, Kentucky contracted with the Heinrich Kaufmann and Sohne Cutlery Company of Solingen, Germany to manufacture knives under the 'Buck Creek' brand. Burns also had pocket knives made in Japan. Burns passed away in 1985, and Taylor Cutlery of Kingsport, Tennessee purchased the rights to the Buck Creek marking. The firm is still in business."

What I can tell you is that, living only about 50 miles from London, Ky., Buck Creek knives are frequently spotted in my vicinity, especially wherever old knife traders congregate. I have owned several over the years and have a few in my collection today. My opinion of them is they are reasonably well made knives with good German steel and above average fit and finish. They are not really expensive or highly sought after collectables, but they are nice knives just the same. I would put them in the same quality category as most of the modern Boker knives I have. I picked up a nice little whittler recently for about $35.

If you could post a picture of your knife it would be helpful for those who might be able to give you an estimate on the value.

Phil

[robinetn]

I actually hold higher regard for the older Buck Creek knives than "philco" . In my opinion they are the best older (prior to 1990) knife that you can buy for $35 - $45 . That being said , however , Buck Creek didn't (to the best of my knowledge) have any toothpicks made until recently after Frost Cutlery obtained the rights to the market (I think that Stewart Taylor still owns the trademark). I think that the fact that Frost is having them made should raise a red flag as to the origin of these new Buck Creek knives . I have owned a few of the newer ones and they can't come close to the quality of the older ones but you should be able to buy one in the $25 - $35 range .

Bob R. (RIDGEWOOD CUTLERY)

[glenn]

What Bob R said

[Froggyedge]

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... buck+creek

[foldinghunter]

I now own 2, having just got a redbone handled swing-guard in today's mail. The other one is a "Diamondback" stockman, also redbone, dated 1996. Both appear to be made in Germany by the markings, but the older stockman looks to be miles ahead in the fit and finish dept. Just nicer and smoother all the way around.

[BUSHDOCTA]

Thanks for the info. Was a bit suspect of this brand, especially newer ones.Actually having been burnt a few times I am suspicious of most new knives.Am only new to knife nuttism, but already addicted and have been on a steep learning curve(ie buying a new Puma-not as I remember them from the70's, to be polite!).Note to self - only buy knives from last century!!! (except maybe for a couple of excellent American brands like Canal St and Great Eastern??). I recently picked up a 1977 Puma 4 Star with really gnarly stag handles and great snap in minty condition, for not much more than I paid for a 2010 model- what a difference!! Anyway thanks again for the help, really appreciate this site.And here is a photo of the Buck Creek in question and my prize '77 Puma.....