Buck Knives primarily manufactures sport and field knives and is credited with inventing the "folding hunting knife" and popularizing it to such a degree that the term "buck knife" has become synonymous with folding lockback knives, including those made by other manufacturers.

We had ranchers, soldiers, policemen, electricians, fishermen, hunters - there was nobody that couldn't find a use for that knife and didn't have that knife hanging on their belt.” Today, Buck Knives manufactures its products in Post Falls, Idaho. This process defines the best of the “Made in the USA” label.

History. The Buck 120 was developed by Buck in the 1960s but was discontinued around 1992 due to complaints by hunters that the blade length was excessive. It was replaced by the much smaller Buck 119, with a blade length of closer to five inches, rather than eight. Today, the Buck 119 lives on due to great popularity.

In 1902, Hoyt Buck, a 13-year-old blacksmith apprentice in Kansas, was experimenting with ways to temper steel so it would keep an edge for longer. His intent was to use the technique to heat treat the steel in garden hoes, but he would later use this same method to craft his knives.

Blade Length: 3.75 inches (9.5 centimeters) Length Closed: 4 7/8 inches (12.4 centimeters) Blade Material: 420HC Stainless Steel.

It came out in 1964 and blew everyone away. It's the first lockback knife that was readily available for anyone and everyone, and it was even affordable. It's also the first folder considered strong enough to be a viable hunting knife.

Their reputation, build quality, and impeccable warranty make Buck Knives an easy choice for anyone!

the Model 110 Folding Hunter Clearly, the Model 110 Folding Hunter established Buck Knives as a world leader in the sports knife industry. Not only did the Folding Hunter become the star of the product line overnight, its popularity established the Buck name in the marketplace and boosted sales of other Buck models, too.

Buck Knives, Inc. CJ Buck is currently Chairman and CEO of Buck Knives, Inc. and the 4th generation family member to run Buck Knives. CJ started with Buck Knives in 1978, working on the production line building 110 Folding Hunters.

Home cook length The most common length that you can buy today is an 8-inch (20cm) chef's knife. They sit right in the middle, not too long, not too short, ideal for the home cooks. Most home cooks will search for an 8-inch length; however, that does not mean that everyone should get an 8-inch.

Messer, Lange Messer, and Großes Messer ("Knife", "Long knife", and "Great knife" respectively) are usually single-handed swords used for self-defence. These blade lengths ranged from about 45 cm (18 in) to 90 cm (35 in).

The history of the Buck 110 is impressive. It came out in 1964 and blew everyone away. It's the first lockback knife that was readily available for anyone and everyone, and it was even affordable. It's also the first folder considered strong enough to be a viable hunting knife.