Meet Sarah, Sean, and Mike
Sarah, Sean, and Mike have been handcrafting knives in our Custom Knife Shop for over 15 years, collectively. Their passion and dedication to getting the job done correctly is unmatched. The quality they expect is the quality you receive. They recognize those craftsmen that came before them, the importance of that knowledge being passed down, and how their individual roles contribute to the legacy of handmade custom knives at Buck.
See Sarah's 113 Skinner with a mirror-polish, 420HC stainless steel blade featuring water buffalo handle scales and a bloody jasper and turquoise inlay with a nickel silver bolster.
See Sean's 408 Kalinga Pro with a S30V stainless steel blade featuring an elk and ironwood handle with brass rivets and a water buffalo spacer.
See Mike's 124 Frontiersman with a D2, bowie blade featuring an aluminum guard with custom file work and an ironwood handle featuring bloody jasper, buffalo and black paper spacers.
Meet Jim
Jim Whyte is the lead in Cell 14. After 36 years of crafting knives by hand, he has a handle on our Custom Knife Shop. Jim also brings his attention to detail into the world of competitive remote-control boat racing, building his own gas-powered vessels and becoming the circuit champion of 2024.
See Jim's 923 Skinner featuring a 154CM steel, drop point blade with a polished, nickel silver guard and an ebony handle with nickel silver detail work.
Meet Andrew
Andrew Avoux cannot be missed on the Buck Knives factory floor here in Idaho. His presence is felt every day, not only for the years of craftsmanship he brings to the Custom Knife Shop, but also for his iconic Tarzan yell at 4 PM, signaling to everyone that it's time to wrap up for the day.
See Andrew's 192 Vanguard featuring a mirror-polish, 420HC steel blade with a brass guard and pommel, DymaLux rosewood handle, and water buffalo spacer.
Meet Joel
Joel Zamora has been handmaking knives for over six years. When he was young, his family always carried Buck Knives. Joel was forging and crafting his own knives in his garage when a neighbor suggested applying to Buck. Since that day, Joel has honed his skills, and eventually, he became part of Buck’s revered Custom Knife Shop.
See Joel's 110 Folding Hunter featuring a D2 steel, straight clip point blade with an elk inlay, a nickel silver, barhead bolster, and a bloody jasper spacer.
Meet Jeff
Jeff Legerton is a highly regarded knifemaker and the most senior craftsman at Buck Knives. With 41 years of experience in the industry, he has mastered the art of knife design and production, significantly contributing to Buck's legacy of quality and innovation in the Custom Knife Shop. Outside of his work, Jeff is also an avid homebrewer, having won awards for his exceptional beer.
See Jeff's 532 Bucklock featuring a 420HC stainless steel blade with hammered copper handles and water buffalo inlays with brass, turquoise, and black paper spacers.
Meet Tappy
Eric “Tappy” Tapec has honed his knife-making skills at Buck for nearly two decades. When he began, he relocated from the San Diego area to Idaho with the company, and over the years, he has emerged as one of the most talented knifemakers on the shop floor.
See Tappy's 119 Special featuring a chipflint blade, aluminum butt and guard with custom file work, and a handle designed with giraffe bone, walnut, and red paper spacers.
Meet Connor
"Chasing perfection, I don't care who it is, you're chasing something you're never going to catch, but you're always going to be pushing out better and better and better product." - Connor Burns
Connor believes adaptability and the pursuit of perfection are essential to being a skilled knifemaker. His daily mission is to build knives tailored to each customer's vision, creating joy through exceptional, handmade quality.
See Connor's 119 Special featuring a black Cerakote S30V blade, black Micarta handle, and satin-finish aluminum guard and pommel with a walnut spacer.
