The Buck Journal

Meet some of the craftsmen behind our Custom Knife Shop.

Custom knifemaking is in the DNA of Buck Knives. Learn how this 5th generation, family-owned company has stayed true to its roots and delivers what the customer wants. 

Buck Knives has been crafting tools for hunting, camping, fishing, and everyday carry for years. The same detail, heat treatment, steel, and quality have been implemented into our new Kitchen Cutlery.

Dr. Larrin Thomas discusses his interest in steels, the recipes that make them work, and how he created the newest super steel in MagnaCut.

At Buck Knives, the heritage of crafting high quality knives has spanned five generations.  Staying true to the past, the Heritage collection of fixed blade knives reflects the celebrated legacy of Buck Knives and spotlights craftsmanship worthy of the Buck name.

When quality is a staple of your brand, you need quality people to ensure it persists. Michael Mann and the Buck Knives Quality Assurance team test every detail of the knifemaking process. 

"In my opinion, Buck Knives makes some of the best knives in the world." 

- Commander D.T. Coulter, U.S. Navy Seal, Retired

The heat treat process is one of the most important steps in making a knife. Paul Farner understands that better than anyone. Learn more about Farner's craftsmanship and the heat treat process.

Whyte had to get his hands on the one knife that put Buck on the map. The knife that remains one of the best sellers, 60 years after its inception, and has inspired countless configurations of other models. He finally got to work in Department 01. Building a 110 Folding Hunter for Buck Knives is a rite of passage.