How Old is My Buck Knife?

POST FALLS, ID— Buck Knives, Inc., a widely-recognized global leader in the hunting, outdoor, and everyday carry (EDC) knife markets, has been manufacturing knives since 1902. Across the span of nearly 125 years, that means many knives have been manufactured, shipped, purchased–and cherished–by knife users and collectors.

A question often received at the company’s headquarters in Post Falls, Idaho is “how old is my Buck knife?”

There is an easy way to determine the answer: Visit w HYPERLINK “http://www.buckknives.com/about/behind-the-blade/how-old-is-my-knife/”w HYPERLINK “http://www.buckknives.com/about/behind-the-blade/how-old-is-my-knife/”w.buckknives.com/about/behind-the-blade/how-old-is-my-knife/. There you will discover a chart with 39 symbols which indicate date of manufacturing, and on the knife’s blade you will find one of the symbols on the pivot point where the knife blade opens from the handle. On the company’s website there are also details about the dots that could be discovered on a knife’s blade. Those many dots, and on which side of the blade the dots are placed, could help determine when the iconic 110 Folding Hunter and 112 Ranger knives were manufactured. There are also numerous details about the knives with the company’s trademarked anvil stamped into a blade to detail more manufacturing information. These symbols have been applied to blades since 1986.

Still have questions? Customers can inquire via email at history@buckknives.com to obtain more details about a knife. When contacting the company historian via e-mail, please provide a few photos of the knife (and photos of the box if it is available) to aid in the determination of a knife’s age. Some models had little to no material changes for several years so a date range of production can possibly be provided.

Should you have questions about the iconic 110 Folding Hunter, there is a website that is loaded with precise information about all of the different versions and variations–and the age ranges. Visit www.historyofthe110.com.

Please note that as a policy, Buck Knives does NOT offer appraisals as knife values are very market-dependent. A quick search on eBay or other online markets under ‘Sold Items’ could possibly give an idea of what people are actually spending on similar knives vs. sellers asking prices.

All Buck knives are covered under the company’s industry-leading Forever Warranty. Additional details on the warranty, along with the more than 200 knife models the company brings to market, can be found at www.buckknives.com.

ABOUT BUCK KNIVES: For nearly 125 years, Buck Knives has been handcrafting the finest quality knives and tools using the highest-quality materials and state-of-the-art processes, like the exclusive Bos heat treatment for blades. With more than 200 knife models available, Buck Knives are built to perform at the highest level and last for generations. Located in Post Falls, Idaho, and employing more than 320 people, Buck Knives is proud to make knives in America and stand behind those with the company’s exclusive Forever Warranty. Visit www.buckknives.com or call 800-735-2825 for additional details.

NOTE:  When the three of us outdoor writers went to the NRA Annual Meetings last year, one of our questions was about my Buck Knife model 110.  I told the guy I was either 10 or 11 when my dad purchased it for me at the Sears store in downstore Manitowoc, WI. That was 60 years ago. He slid a handful of knives towards us and said, pick out a few of these and I’ll trade you yours for all of these. My son and I looked at each other and said, No! it’s going into the hands of my grandson, as he loves to collect knives all the time. There was a special way Buck made the modela 110 back in the old days and they can not be repaired any more. Meaning: Collector items. My Buck now sits in a safety deposit box along with many other old items from 60 year ago and older, from my great great grandfathers.