BladeTactical Knives

Hoyt Buck, a blacksmith from Kansas, built his first knife in 1902. His innovation was the development of a new process for the tempering of steel that improves the durability of the edge. Hoyt used discards file blades to produce your quality product. With his son Al, Hoyt Buck formed HH Buck and son in 1947. Sixteen years later, it was Al Buck 's turn to innovate. Its folding and locking of the blade became world wide famous and the term "Buck knife", since it has become an eponymous own for many brands of folding knives.
Service
The Buck company produced thousands of fixed blade tactical knives for the United States Army during World War II. Airborne Rangers troops, and glider troops were issued these Buck knives as part of their team load when they participated in the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944.
Penetration
Handmade Damascus Steel Brass Bolster

The Buck family had been selling quality knives for decades, but in 1963 Al Buck introduced a new design. The "Model 110 Foldable Hunter" is, as the name suggests, a knife that features a blade that folds into the handle. When the blade is in the open position, it is blocked so it will collapse in the user's hand.
Hunting
Some Buck knives, both folded and fixed, are specifically designed for use by hunters. After knocking down an animal, the hunter makes an incision to open the abdomen to start dressing him. Many knives used for this purpose have a blade with a point protruding from a hook called the intestine. The hook function of the casing is a matter of preference, and not all hunters use them. A Buck knife for hunting usually has a blade between 4 and 5 inches long. Some have a blade with a smooth edge, while others have a serrated edge.

Fishing
Like hunting knives, Buck knives designed for fishing can have either a fixed blade or the folding blade. The common fishing knife is the filleting knife for cleaning the catch. This type has a long, thin blade with a smooth edge. The leaf is usually about 6 inches long.
Tactical

The success of the Buck company had with the supply of tactical knives for the United States Army in World War II built a lasting foundation for the company. Buck tactical knives favor rugged designs, with a fixed blade between 5 and 6 inches long and can have either a smooth or jagged edge. These knives are acquired by civilian and military enthusiasts.

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