BNET Industries
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$37.5M
- Private
- US
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Buck knives are arguably the most famous American-made knives, known and respected worldwide for their high quality, for blades that hold an edge, and for the Lifetime Guarantee that backs them up. Buck Knives is a strong corporate entity, with their manufacturing facility located in Post Falls, Idaho. But when the first Buck knife was made in 1902, it was a young Kansas blacksmith apprentice named Hoyt Buck who used his imagination to find a new, better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge much longer. Hoyt made each knife by hand, using worn-out file blades as his raw material. During World War II, he made as many as he could to help America's war effort. After the war, he moved to San Diego, where he and his oldest son, Al, formed H.H. Buck & Son in 1947. Al carried on when Hoyt died in 1949 and led the company through the next critical years in its history. Buck was still making knives from discarded file blades until 1961, when the firm was incorporated. In 1963, Al Buck designed the Model 110 Folding Hunter, and when it was brought to the market in 1964; this lockblade literally revolutionized the knife industry. It propelled the Buck brand name to a position of prominence, establishing a leadership role it has never relinquished. Today, the fast-growing company is headed by the third and fourth generations of this famous knife-making family: Chuck Buck, Chairman of the Board; and his son, CJ Buck, President and CEO. Under their guidance, the company's...
Chairman & CEO
Charles T. BuckNumber of Employees 275
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Cutlery and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing: 332211
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Candace Kilburn: Former hr executive for AMCC, Vistage International INC. & Buck Knives
- 2009-06-29
Candace Kilburn had more the 25 years experience in senior human resources roles and was a consummate professional who inspired the kind of out-of-the-box thinking that led to creative and effective solutions to tough issues. She was a spirited, gifted intellectual who had an enthusiasm for learning that...
Buck Knives brings work back to U.S.
- 2009-04-23
POST FALLS - Bucking a familiar trend in the manufacturing sector, knife maker Buck Knives Inc. says it has been bringing back to its plant here some of the production that it had been contracting out to Chinese manufacturers in recent years. The shift, made possible partly by plant efficiencies...
Buck Knives ErgoHunter Skinners
- 2009-04-01
Buck Knives introduces their ErgoHunter Skinners, which feature thicker 4 3/4" full-tang blades and generous belly design, plus grip ridges and extra large choils for better gripping. The Skinners weigh 8-2 oz. with an overall length of 9 3/4", and have blades finished with Buck's Edge2x technology. Available...
Buck Knives honors top sales reps
- 2009-03-01
Buck Knives honored top performances by their sales reps at the company's annual sales meeting, recently held in Reno, Nev. The Grimsrud-Barnes Agency and their sales team--Tom Barnes, T. J. Barnes and Doug Nelson--were named Buck Sales Representative Agency of the Year. The agency, headquartered in St....
Bravo tactical knife from Buck Knives
- 2009-01-01
[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For those who need an extra-rugged, rock-solid folder, Buck introduces the 850 Bravo to their tactical line. Made in America, the new Bravo features a very smooth 1-hand open/close system, including a thumb stud on the blade. The Bravo's extra-beefy blade utilizes unique Besh Wedge technology. This...
Buck Knives Bravo tactical knife
- 2008-10-01
Buck's 850 Bravo features a one-hand open/close system, an extra-beefy blade and Besh Wedge technology that offers a triple-edge point design. The 3.5" modified tanto blade is made of 154 CM stainless steel and glass bead-blasted for a corrosion-resistant, non-reflective finish. It is heat treated to Re 59-61. As with...
Cutting edge? innovation, diversification drive knife market
- 2008-09-01
The annual Blade Show in Atlanta, held this year in May, is a prime barometer of how the cutlery industry is doing financially and where it's going trend-wise. The two key words heard frequently at the show were "innovation" and "diversification." Innovation comes in many forms, from hot new...
Buck Knives
- 2008-07-01
Adds Director Buck Knives has announced that Gil Butler is their new director of product development. Butler was formerly a category/channel manager at Gerber Legendary Knives. Prior to joining Gerber, he worked in the environmental and natural resources sector. Butler's responsibilities will include determining consumer needs, product...
Buck Knives honors sales reps
- 2008-06-01
Buck Knives has honored its top sales reps for 2007. ICOBA, which manages international distribution, was named Sales Rep Group of the Year. ICOBA principals are Tom Ritier and Mike Silverberg. Rep of the Year was awarded to Jimmy Newman of the Newman Agency. The agency, which covers Alabama....
Sporting Cutlery.(Feature)
- 2008-06-01
Sporting Cutlery By Howard Prosnitz For hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and other outdoor sports, there are knives for every need and for every application. From the Ka-Bar to the multi-tool, no piece of outdoor equipment is ...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Phil Duckett | Vice President, Manufacturing |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Charles T. Buck | Chairman & CEO |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Knives, Inc. | Chairman & CEO | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Knives, Inc. | Vice President, Manufacturing | Current |
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