Pocket knives are an American classic, the evolutionary result of a Kansas blacksmith’s search for a better tempering method, about a hundred years ago. Now that stainless steel has taken over the market, tempering probably isn’t the pinnacle feat of the industry any longer, but back in the days when every little town had its resident craftsman of iron and steel, everyone tried to be a step above the rest. Whether Hoyt Buck discovered anything special in terms of tempering is in doubt, but he made a good knife, starting out as many have, reworking old files into new blades.
The Buck Knife has a reputation for consistent quality and durability, with blades and construction that are just heavy enough to be noticeably different. I’ve often wished that a sheath came with them, because they feel a little too large for your pocket unless you work on a farm. The Buck knife has the heft of a good tool.
Materials these days are updated, but visually the knives are much the same as they were fifty years ago when wood or stag handles were the norm. The 371BRW Stockman is typical of the company’s modern products, stainless steel blades and a “wood grain” handle. The handle material is actually a composite called Micarta, with the look and feel of polished wood but considerably better durability.
Three blades in three styles are more than you’ll need even if you break one trying to turn a screw; the lifetime warranty won’t cover the blade you broke doing that, but if there’s anything wrong that’s the company’s fault you can always get a repair or a new knife. I’ve never had reason to test the warranty; the knives are always stout enough to last.
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CASE FOLDING POCKET KNIFE RED HANDLE $36.77 |
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New Olive Wood Handle Folding Pocket Knife A65 $4.99 |
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Large Lot 113 Vintage Older Pocket Knives Folding Knife $163.50 |
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Vintage 1919-1945 Slick Black Folding Pocket Knife Old $7.50 |
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NEW MILITARY ARMY 7″ VV FOLDING KNIFE POCKET BLADE TOOL $9.99 |
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Mock Butterfly Pocket Knife Folding Prismatic Rainbow $9.97 |
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Mock Butterfly Pocket Knife Black Folding Straight Edge $9.97 |
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New Stainless Steel Folding Pocket Army Knife Black RB $0.99 |
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★★DCK-78C CUSTOM DAMASCUS STEEL POCKET FOLDING KNIFE $38.00 |
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New Spring Assisted Pocket Knife Folding Blade Knives $7.99 |
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★★DCK-79C CUSTOM DAMASCUS STEEL POCKET FOLDING KNIFE $80.00 |
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New Buck 379 Woodgrain Solo Folding Pocket Knife NR E27 $20.51 |
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SKULL BROTHERS FOLDING POCKET KNIFE – YO HO HO! $9.99 |
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DEER BONE HANDLE FOLDING BLADE POCKET KNIFE KNIVE $6.99 |
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No-brand Spring Assisted Open Folding Pocket KNIFE SA50 $2.99 |
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5″ GERBER PARAFRAME MINI POCKET FOLDING CAMO KNIFE B35 $0.99 |
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BOKER MAGNUM BULLDOG FOLDING POCKET G-10 HANDLE KNIFE $6.99 |
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BLACK Small Collection POCKET FOLDING BLACK KNIFE Net85 $0.85 |
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CASE 2 BLADE FOLDING POCKET KNIFE USA 6254 SS $21.50 |
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folding pocket knife axis lock outdoor new brand SR763 $3.95 |
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Victorinox Swiss Army Ranger Pocket Knife $27.50 Ranger Knife, 22 Functions, Contains Large Blade, Small Blade, Corkscrew, Can Opener With Small Screwdriver, Bottle Opener With Large Screwdriver & Wire Stripper, Reamer With Sewing Eye, Scissors, Wood Saw,, Metal File With Metal Saw & Nail File, Nail Cleaner, Fine Screwdriver, Wood Chisel, Key Ring, Hook, Toothpick & Tweezers, Measures 3-1/2′, Gift Box Packaging, Lifetime Warranty…. |
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Gerber Multi-Plier 400 Tool The Gerber Multi-Plier 400 Compact Sport is a compact toolbox that fits in the palm of your hand. This ultra compact tool features stainless steel hardware and Gerber’s patented one hand opening plier jawsAAAopens with a flick of the wrist. Tool components include: large and small screwdrivers, crosspoint screwdriver, drop point knife blade, can opener, bottle opener/medium screwdriver, and a pair… |
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Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker Lockblade Pocket Knife (Black) $26.65 Pocket Knives Knife Type: Pocket Blade Type: Smooth Blade Length: 111.000 mm Closed Length: 4-3/8 Handle Material: Plastic… |
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Rough Rider Small Lady Leg with White Smooth Bone Handle $5.99 This pattern was popular in the good ol’ days! Stainless steel blade, white smooth bone handle, brass pins and liners, nickel silver bolsters.2-1/8″ clip pt blade length 3-1/8″ closed. Bone is a natural handle material prone to cracking. Therefore, some knives may have cracks near the pins or bolsters. … |
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Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife $35.99 From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Champion Plus, a complete set of tools for campers, hikers, hunters, fishers, picnic enthusiasts, and people all trades–all neatly contained in a single implement. Measuring just 3-1/2 inches long, the Champion Plus is stylishly cased in the famous red Swiss Army body that’s recognized around the world. More impor… |
