Always misplacing pocket knives; got a new paraframe)?) recently and noticed the “Made in China” on the package. Wonder how long that’s been going on? On this one, I have to be careful that the blade is fully snapped into place when I open it, and the release for closing the blade back in is grabby, kinda crunches when I have to push hard to get it release the blade so I can close it. Also, I do not see anything about the quality of the steel on the package; I think it used to say something about high carbon steel, but I can’t be real sure. Come to think of it, I got this one in Wal-Mart; think I’ll go look at them in other stores, see if I see the Made in China label. I know I’ll never cook in anything MIC, and I hope builders are not buying bldg. materials MIC.
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every gerber knife ive come across for several years said made in china on the back. at least a large portion of buck knives that ive observed/bought are still made in the US though.
A friend of mine (we were in the Marines in the 80’s) who is a former Spec. Ops and sells one of the best US made tactical knives. They are based in North Carolina.
Sells, those are some nice looking knives and i’m all about paying for quality, but dayum!!
Edit to add: Now if i were a professional warrior and these were the tools to protect my and my friends lives i can totally understand having and paying for the best. But i guess I’ll just have to stick with my Ken Onions!
A friend of mine (we were in the Marines in the 80’s) who is a former Spec. Ops and sells one of the best US made tactical knives. They are based in North Carolina.
You have to meet a custom knifemaker and actually watch the process to appreciate the labor that goes into making a custom, handmade knife.
I have owned many of them and most folks would cringe at the prices; but until you have one in your hands and can ‘feel’ the difference; you will buy dimestore knives.
Benchmade makes some really nice stuff too (all US.) Easier to find and not quite the same price range as the really custom makers. Still not cheap, but great customer service and their knives last forever.
Hard to beat a Buck, lost one last week and bought a new one for $50.00 ( sticker shock) then found my old one, never fails! Have to remember not to take it to the airport!!
