Chuck remained active as Chairman of the Board until his passing in 2015. A position we hold proudly today.Ĭhuck worked his way up through the company serving as President and CEO for many years before handing over the reins to his son, CJ, in 1999. In 1964, the knife industry was revolutionized with the introduction of the Model 110 Folding Hunter, making Buck Knives a leader in the field. Al introduced his son, Chuck, to the knife business at an early age and Chuck and his wife, Lori, were both involved when the company was incorporated. Buck and Son.įollowing the death of his father, Al kept the fledgling custom knife business going until incorporating Buck Knives, Inc. Hoyt and his wife Daisy moved in with Al and his young family in 1945 and set up shop as H.H. Hoyt's eldest son Al had relocated from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego California after finishing a stint in the navy a decade earlier. His handiwork was greatly appreciated during World War II. Hoyt made each knife by hand, using worn-out file blades as raw material. His unique approach produced the first Buck Knife in 1902. The point is, whatever you enjoy right now is what you should collect.A young Kansas blacksmith apprentice named Hoyt Buck was looking for a better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge longer. Some bounce back to things they collected many years ago. As time goes on, many collectors become interested in different types of knives and shift their focus. Other collectors look for a specific handle material that they enjoy like jigged bone, genuine stag, mother of pearl or celluloid. Some collectors seek out specific knife patterns such as barlows, whittlers, trappers or the popular elephant toe. Whatever floats your boat! Some collectors look for certain makers such as Case, Remington, or KA-BAR while others focus on a region of manufacture such as early New England brands like Waterville, Holley or Empire. My website will certainly assist you in finding some great new additions for your collection! Which Old Knives Should I Collect? There are truly more ways to acquire vintage knives today than at any other time. Today, you can add to your collection from the comfort of your home while scouring online marketplaces such as eBay, Etsy, LiveAuctioneers, Proxibid and other auction sites. If you enjoy going out and hunting for treasures, they can be found at gun and knife shows, flea markets, antique shows, local auctions and even garage and estate sales. Old pocket knives can be found in many different places. Whereas most things we purchase in life depreciate, our old knives have not! Where to Buy Vintage Pocket & Hunting Knives?

I take comfort in knowing that I can sell most of the knives in my collection for a higher price than I paid. Others appreciate the way the blades snap open and shut, sometimes with so much authority they are likened to a bear trap! Vintage knives have retained and in most cases, risen in value. Collectors also appreciate the different features on a knife including handle materials, patterns and different blade types. Many collectors appreciate the historical value of old knives thinking about an antique Sheffield Bowie Knife on the American frontier or an old stag handled rope knife that may have been used during the Spanish- American War or during WWII. The fact that they came with a warning from relatives of having sharp blades let us know these objects were important! As we grew up, we realized that they were useful tools that assisted us in our daily lives. Many people, including myself, received pocket knives from family members when they were young. Pocket knives often have a nostalgic connection to our lives.

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