Buck knives are arguably the most famous American-made
knives, known and respected worldwide for their high
quality, for blades that hold an edge, and for the Lifetime
Guarantee that backs them up.
Buck Knives is a strong corporate entity, with a manufacturing
facility covering 4.5 acres under one roof in El Cajon,
California, just east of San Diego. But when the first
Buck hunting knife was made in 1902, it was a
young Kansas blacksmith apprentice named Hoyt Buck who
used his imagination to find a new, better way to temper
steel so it would hold an edge much longer.
Hoyt made each knife by hand, using worn-out file blades
as his raw material. During World War II, he made as
many as he could to help America's war effort. After
the war, he moved to San Diego, where he and his oldest
son, Al, formed H.H. Buck & Son in 1947. Al carried
on when Hoyt died in 1949 and led the company through
the next critical years in its history.
Buck was still making knives from discarded file blades
until 1961, when the firm was incorporated. In 1963,
Al Buck designed the Model 110 Folding Hunter, and when
it was brought to the market in 1964; this lockblade
literally revolutionized the wholesale knife
industry. It propelled the Buck brand name to a position
of prominence, establishing a leadership role it has
never relinquished.
Today, the fast-growing company is headed by the third
and fourth generations of this famous knife-making family:
Chuck Buck, Chairman of the Board; and his son, CJ Buck,
President and CEO. Under their guidance, the company's
standard of excellence in quality and craftsmanship
remains strong. They continue to emphasize product development
as integral to the progress of the company and serving
the needs of its customers.
Buck knives are designed for all types of users-whether
they are hunters or fishermen, hikers or campers, military
or law enforcement, knife collectors, workers on the
job, or people doing everyday tasks. The company's mission
focuses on product quality, product development and
commitment to its dealers and customers.
Buck Knives
660 S. Lochsa Street
Post Falls, ID 83854-5200
(208) 262-0500
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