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THREE
GENERATIONS
OF BUCKS
Al Buck
1910-1991
Chuck Buck
Al Buck
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BUCK
KNIVES - THE COMPANY HISTORY
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 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 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.
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