Freshwater Folding Fillet Knife for Anglers with Anti-Slip Rubber Handle and Sheath

A young Kansas blacksmith apprentice named Hoyt Buck was looking for a better way to temper steel so it would hold an edge longer. His unique approach produced the first Buck Knife in 1902. Hoyt made each knife by hand, using worn-out file blades as raw material. His handiwork was greatly appreciated during World War II.

Hoyt's eldest son Al had relocated from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego, California, after finishing a stint in the navy a decade earlier. Hoyt and his wife Daisy moved in with Al and his young family in 1945 and set up shop as H.H. Buck and Son. Following the death of his father, Al kept the fledgling custom knife business going until incorporating Buck Knives, Inc. in 1961. Al introduced his son, Chuck, to the knife business at an early age, and Chuck and his wife, Lori, were both involved when the company was incorporated.

In 1964, the knife industry was revolutionized with the introduction of the Model 110 Folding Hunter, making Buck Knives a leader in the field, a position the company holds proudly today. Chuck worked his way up through the company, serving as President and CEO for many years before handing over the reins to his son, CJ, in 1999. Chuck remained active as Chairman of the Board until his passing in 2015. Lori now serves on the Board of Directors and is actively involved with Buck promotional events throughout the U.S., continuing Chuck's legacy.

The Flexible Fillet Blade features a flexible 6.3" (16.1cm) 5Cr15MOV steel blade that is easily sharpened and delivers excellent edge retention, strength, and corrosion resistance. With an overall length of 14.37" (36.5cm) and a weight of 5.29 oz (150g), the knife offers an ergonomically shaped, rubberized handle for a positive grip in wet or slippery conditions. The blade conveniently folds into the handle for safe, easy carry, and Buck Knives has offered a lifetime warranty on their products since 1902, believing in the integrity of their craftsmanship.

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