I'm here because I like Buck Knives!

Old Hunter

Old Hunter

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I enjoy this place because I like Buck Knives and I can connect with other folks who like Buck Knives too. Here are three of my most important Buck's - my first, a Buck 301, was a HS graduation gift from my Grandma in 1973. The first I bought for myself is a Buck 105 from the PX at Aberdeen Proving Ground in 1976, and my latest, a Buck 212 from C&C this past summer. I tend towards "standard issue" type Buck's although I love seeing all the fine customs on display here. I commit that I will to treat you guys just like I treat my "in person" friends - I'll endeavor to ignore your warts and appreciate your good points - I'd appreciate you all doing the same for me. I plan to continue to enjoy ALL of your presence here (and your Buck Knives too!) Got none of you on ignore - I might miss something good. OH
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Well put OH.
There are a lot of folks here I wish I had as neighbors.

This forum is the driving force behind my BUCK collection. Without it, it would diminish to a passing fad.
I believe BUCK was founded on a level of respect, for product and person.
I believe we have every right to expect the same here on this forum.
 
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Nice knives, good standard users. That's what I like too. :thumbsup::thumbsup:

I have no problems with anyone here and enjoy listening to everyone equally. And by equally I mean not the same person every other post in every thread, every day. I give my dogs that kind of attention. Beyond that, it is what it is. No hard feelings.
 
I respect your patience and inclusion attitude OH!

I however, have a low tolerance for persistent badgering and disrespect for fellow participant whether they are weathered veterans, or newbs looking to learn and be a positive part of this community. Insulting the experience of others, and insulting anyone with a difference of opinion on a matter of opinion is cancerous to this community.

There are valuable voices missing from this community. I can't speak for those folks who chose to no longer participate here, but if one was to look back, they might find that several folks have gone missing at roughly the same time. The dinosaurs didn't die off one at a time, it was a singular, cataclysmic event that brought their demise.

The drama that comes around here every once in a while is our equivalent cataclysmic event. The remedy or avoidance comes from us. If it's identified early and remedied, one way or another, we can save the folks who are less tolerant to such matters from leaving us and taking their knowledge with them. It not only deprives those of us survivors; new members won't have the benefit of that same knowledge.

In hunting terms; if the predators go unchecked, eventually all the game will be gone and only predators will remain.

So while I have the utmost respect and appreciation for your attitude and opinion; I don't share that sentiment.

I feel like if I'm ignoring someone, I'm doing the community a disservice by not correcting inaccurate information or reporting any harassment.

Admittedly, I don't participate or frequent this forum like I used to. It is a direct result of these folks not being dealt with swiftly and appropriately.

I love Buck knives with or without this forum, I prefer "with" of course. Sharing chatter and information with folks of similar interests makes the hobby whole. It's a shame that some very knowledgeable folks only show up on Sunday. Admittedly; I'm becoming more like these folks. I'm not interested in being insulted, or seeing friends here insulted whether they feel offended themselves or not. Until we get a moderator to police this place, I'll see you all on Sundays.
 
A Buck 119 was my first knife I bought myself when I was a kid. I still have it and use it. Bought one for my son and he uses it regularly and cares for it.

I love the company, the products, and the fact they thank the Man upstairs.

I am and will continue to be a supporter of Buck.
 
MT_Pokt said:
I respect your patience and inclusion attitude OH!

I however, have a low tolerance for persistent badgering and disrespect for fellow participant whether they are weathered veterans, or newbs looking to learn and be a positive part of this community. Insulting the experience of others, and insulting anyone with a difference of opinion on a matter of opinion is cancerous to this community.

There are valuable voices missing from this community. I can't speak for those folks who chose to no longer participate here, but if one was to look back, they might find that several folks have gone missing at roughly the same time. The dinosaurs didn't die off one at a time, it was a singular, cataclysmic event that brought their demise.

The drama that comes around here every once in a while is our equivalent cataclysmic event. The remedy or avoidance comes from us. If it's identified early and remedied, one way or another, we can save the folks who are less tolerant to such matters from leaving us and taking their knowledge with them. It not only deprives those of us survivors; new members won't have the benefit of that same knowledge.

In hunting terms; if the predators go unchecked, eventually all the game will be gone and only predators will remain.

So while I have the utmost respect and appreciation for your attitude and opinion; I don't share that sentiment.

I feel like if I'm ignoring someone, I'm doing the community a disservice by not correcting inaccurate information or reporting any harassment.

Admittedly, I don't participate or frequent this forum like I used to. It is a direct result of these folks not being dealt with swiftly and appropriately.

I love Buck knives with or without this forum, I prefer "with" of course. Sharing chatter and information with folks of similar interests makes the hobby whole. It's a shame that some very knowledgeable folks only show up on Sunday. Admittedly; I'm becoming more like these folks. I'm not interested in being insulted, or seeing friends here insulted whether they feel offended themselves or not. Until we get a moderator to police this place, I'll see you all on Sundays.
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Perfectly put and is 100% accurate, there are Buck people who no longer participate because every sentence or statement made by a person who is completely in the know is challenged to the point of no return, I just had this conversation with that person. So here we are again tolerating the EXACT same scenario. With the EXACT same results.

It is a shame and tragedy that people with all that knowledge leave to never return here due to tolerance of individuals who disrupt and desmember every thread one post at a time.

It's a privilege not a right to participate here.
 
Great post, and I certainly agree.
We get some pollution around here once in a while but overall it's a great place.
I too stick with the standard stuff, the customs sure do look nice and I love seeing them but the standard Buck knives are my favorite stainless steel blades. They work perfectly for me and if it ain't broke I don't try to fix it.

With most folks here on BF's they seek certain steels because they like how they perform, I seek out manufacturers who's knives have satisfied me.
I am aware of the blade steel Buck uses but I'm not gonna put 420hc on my radar because of my experiences with Buck I'm just gonna go buy another Buck knife.
 
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Classy gift from your Grandmother and I love how she had your 301 personalized.
There is something to be said about someone who can keep a spey blade straight and not rounded off after many years of sharpening:).
Great knives and thanks for sharing.
Bucks are my favorite hands down.
 
Jeff S1 said:
Classy gift from your Grandmother and I love how she had your 301 personalized.
There is something to be said about someone who can keep a spey blade straight and not rounded off after many years of sharpening:).
Great knives and thanks for sharing.
Bucks are my favorite hands down.
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Jeff, my secret is seldom using a Spey blade. I use a Sheepfoot blade regularly and the Clip blade often. Of course doing my touching up on ceramic sticks helps as well. Grandma worked at jewelry stores - everything I own with my initials on them came from her. OH
 
Makael, MT_Pokt, Der Verminator, It is my hope that by pointing out the things that we love in common (Buck Knives) that perhaps we could reestablish the mutual respect that belongs here. Not trying to gloss over or stir up - merely desiring that we all choose to take the high road while participating here. All of you have great knowledge, its evident in your posts - I learn from each of you. OH
 
I really enjoy and appreciate this forum as well. I learned a lot from you guys and I hope that will continue. Buck is my brand and I like that there are others that feel the same way.

Great thoughts OH. I hope you keep your positive attitude because there can never be too much of that :thumbsup:
 
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I am not a Buck subforum regular. I pop in to read, and seldom comment. I've owned a buck knife as long as I've owned knives. I don't, however own a lot.

I have a few. Some of my earliest knife related memories revolve arround my Dad's bucks, and my first.

Caustic, cantankerous members can kill a wonderful subforum!!

I've watched many die off (forums and members both). Hopefully that does not happen here.
 
MT_Pokt said:
I respect your patience and inclusion attitude OH!

I however, have a low tolerance for persistent badgering and disrespect for fellow participant whether they are weathered veterans, or newbs looking to learn and be a positive part of this community. Insulting the experience of others, and insulting anyone with a difference of opinion on a matter of opinion is cancerous to this community.

There are valuable voices missing from this community. I can't speak for those folks who chose to no longer participate here, but if one was to look back, they might find that several folks have gone missing at roughly the same time. The dinosaurs didn't die off one at a time, it was a singular, cataclysmic event that brought their demise.

The drama that comes around here every once in a while is our equivalent cataclysmic event. The remedy or avoidance comes from us. If it's identified early and remedied, one way or another, we can save the folks who are less tolerant to such matters from leaving us and taking their knowledge with them. It not only deprives those of us survivors; new members won't have the benefit of that same knowledge.

In hunting terms; if the predators go unchecked, eventually all the game will be gone and only predators will remain.

So while I have the utmost respect and appreciation for your attitude and opinion; I don't share that sentiment.

I feel like if I'm ignoring someone, I'm doing the community a disservice by not correcting inaccurate information or reporting any harassment.

Admittedly, I don't participate or frequent this forum like I used to. It is a direct result of these folks not being dealt with swiftly and appropriately.

I love Buck knives with or without this forum, I prefer "with" of course. Sharing chatter and information with folks of similar interests makes the hobby whole. It's a shame that some very knowledgeable folks only show up on Sunday. Admittedly; I'm becoming more like these folks. I'm not interested in being insulted, or seeing friends here insulted whether they feel offended themselves or not. Until we get a moderator to police this place, I'll see you all on Sundays.
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I agree!!! There’s a reason why I purchased the PG rated membership and that was to avoid the abrasive attitudes, insulting, bragging, badgering, arguing about senseless points only to be contentiousness, profanity and dirty jokes. I think they have a sub forum here on blade forums where someone who wants that kind of interaction can go participate of their own free will. And that’s the place for it similar for the purpose of an outhouse. I chose the PG version and I feel I paid extra for a version excludes that garbage. I like this Buck forum and have learned much from a lot of knowledgeable people who share a common way of life that seems to be disappearing, it’s not just because I like Buck knives which I do. I don’t mind respectful opinions, questions, corrections or even a proper rebuke but the continued insults and always a contentious comeback is not going to make me visit a thread where that’s happening. Proper respect is and should be reciprocal, not a foul smell to have to tolerate.
 
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