Archive for the ‘Buck’ Category
Buy The Brand That Knife Hunters Recognize
If you are looking for a new pocket knife, you’re going to want to consider Buck pocket knives. This is one brand that is recognized by all knife users. With so many different models, you will surely find the perfect knife Buck knife for your needs. We all know knives are great tools to have during camping or hunting trips, but they are also handy tools to have just in case!
When it comes to Buck, there are several different models available for you to choose form. These knives come in different lengths and sizes, but all are compact enough to fit in your pocket. Some have two or more blades, and others can serve as multi-tools. Once you try an Buck pocket knife, you will never go outdoors again without it!
Arkansas Custom Knife Show Visited
The Arkansas custom knife show (Feb 20-21) displayed the wares of 95 knife makers from around Arkansas. There were twenty or more other states represented as well as Canada.
These proud knife makers were pleased to discuss their product and elaborate on the art. Displayed were knives as large as 20” Bowie’s and knives as small as 2”. Fixed blade, folding blade and pocket knives were in abundance.
There were also twice several suppliers of raw steel, damascus steel, leather sheaths and all sorts of handle material.
I arrived just as the doors opened and the hall was crowed before I could peruse past the first aisle.
Several Master Craftsmen were in attendance showing off their splendid work.
At these shows, you will not see the standard fare of Buck, Case, Gerber, Boker or any other mass produced knife. This was strictly a show for custom knife makers and collectors.
Arkansas Custom Knife Show
Saturday and Sunday, February 20th & 21st, knife makers from all over the United States will converge at the Robinson Center in Little Rock, AR.
Men and women with a passion for creating custom crafted knives will display their wares. These men and women will be showing some of the most beautiful, stylish and versatile hand made knives that have been formed and hammered into works of art that will last for generations.
Collectors and enthusiasts will be crowding the isles to marvel at the love and care that have gone into producing one of kind knives. You will see hunting, fishing, Bowie and pocket knives that can not be seen in retail stores.
These knives are a cut above mass produced factory knives like Buck, Case, Queen or any other knife offered for sale.
Folding Knives Are Not the Same as Switchblades
Knives have long been a staple of personal protection. Folding knives in particular are easy to conceal, and they are effective at deterring attackers. Unfortunately, some knives have garnered a bad name due to their association with criminal elements. Switchblades are one example of this phenomenon. In 1958, Congress passed the Switchblade Act, which prohibited the possession of “automatic knives” anywhere in the U.S. or its territories. Today, individual states determine these knives’ legality.
Switchblades are characterized by their spring-loaded blades that snap to attention at the push of a button. They gained notoriety in popular American films of the early 1950s, such as the James Dean vehicle Rebel Without a Cause. Although switchblades remain illegal in many American states, they shouldn’t be confused with folding knives. Buck folding knives are popular among hunters, outdoorsmen and people looking for an effective personal safety measure.
The Buck Knives Tradition
For over 100 years Buck Knives has been manufacturing top-of-the-line cutlery. Although the company was founded in San Diego at the turn of the century, Buck is now headquartered out of Post Fall, ID. The company’s founder, Hoyt H. Buck, wasn’t originally known for making knives.
Hoyt started as a blacksmith, and at the tender age of 13 had already developed a heating method that produced longer lasting edges than ever before. Although his company is renowned for their knives, Hoyt didn’t begin producing them in large quantities until he heard of a military shortage during WWII. Today the company continues to turn a healthy profit and produce some of the world’s best knives.
Which Switchblade
Assisted Opening Knife
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) wants a NEW definition of a switchblade to include one hand opening knives. They tried to re-write the law (Switchblade Knife Act of 1958) but were forced to re-think their position after much protest form the public.
The House Dems have pushed through a bill and now the Senate is taking up the controversy.
It isn’t too late to write your Senator and protest the inclusion of one hand opening knives and assisted opening folding knives.
If they get their way, millions of Americans will be criminals. Your favorite Buck knife, Case knife, SOG knife and even your box cutter will be outlawed.
Write your Senator TODAY!
Buck Hunting Knives – Over 100yrs Of Experience
Buck Hunting Knives
Hunting knives, as the name suggests, are used during hunting. These knives are used to prepare the game as food. Buck hunting knives are one of only a handful of successful knife makers with over 100 years of experience.
Hunting knives have been specifically designed for cutting rather than stabbing, and have only one sharpened edge. The blade is slightly curved, and some hunting knives may have a blade that has both a curved portion for skinning (see image), and a straight portion for cutting slices of meat.