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Getting a Buck
One of the things my father handed out to me before he died was his 440C buck knife esquire. It was one of the things that were truly valuable to him, being a man who got involved on various missions and assignments in the military. The knife was given to him by his good friend from his hometown, a childhood friend who happened to join him in the service and got killed in the line of fire in Vietnam. It was a knife his friend’s grandfather owned. It is for this reason that he valued this knife so much, and did not let go of it until it was time to pass it on to me.
The knife was one piece of treasure. It not only provided me that special link to my father, but it dates back to numerous memories of friendship, pain and war. It has survived all these years to be passed on for many generations to come. Getting the Buck from my father was quite a surprise. I know it has bear witness to a lot of history and timeless memories.
One Tough Knife
I have been looking for the perfect knife ever since I started to like going on outdoor trips. I made the mistake of buying the cheapest knife I found in the mall and it didn’t perform very well. For months, I have roamed and entered different stores in order to find that perfect knife. Thankfully, my search ended last week.
I recently bought one of those buck knives that all my friends have been raving about. Well it wasn’t really cheap but it was really well-priced considering that it is manufactured by one of the oldest knife manufacturers in America. I tried cutting various stuff when I purchased it and as of now, it has never failed my expectations. I will be having another camping trip next month and I am really excited to finally use it outdoors.
Don’t Scrimp on the Knife
Whether you’re an avid hunter or a general outdoorsman, it’s important that you have a high quality knife that you can take on your various outdoor ventures. The uses for that knife can vary greatly, but every outdoorsman will tell you that a knife is indispensible in the wilderness. Just take the children’s book “Hatchet.” It wasn’t far off when the main character was able to survive in the Canadian wilderness simply by having a trusty hatchet at his side.
And while you probably won’t have to rely that heavily on your knife, it is nice to know that you have a high quality product to help you in the wilderness. When picking out your knife, make sure that you go with a company that has a lot of experience crafting knives. A new company might not be able to deliver the expertise that an established company can offer. So if given the choice, it’s best to purchase Buck knives with over 100 years of service than some fly by night knife company.
Why Buck?
Buck knives are famous for holding their edge. First, they use a specific steel for each type of knife. Second, they heat-treat their blades to match the end use of the knife. Third, their proprietary, computerized Edge2x⢠Technology was developed to edge their blades to be sharper out of the box, hold the edge longer and make sharpening easier. Their automated technology, combined with hand edging and sharpening, results in a consistent, thinner and sharper edge that lasts longer.
Buck has over 100 years of experience with making knives. Buck knives has developed many unique processes, and they know what works. Buck is dedicated to their craftsmanship, quality, integrity and customer satisfaction. All of their products are tested in -48º C (-55º F) temperatures without significant embrittlement of the blade, handle, or sheath materials. If you experience temperatures in the minus range, try to keep your knife dry and free of ice, and be sure to keep the blade lubed.
They don’t cut corners in materials, processes or workmanship; and they back it up with their famous 4-Ever Warranty. Buck Knives warrants that it will repair, adjust or replace its knives if they are found to contain any defects in materials or workmanship.