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When you make an investment on a beautiful knife, you want to ensure that it’s well taken care of so you can hold onto it for a long time. You not only want to protect the blade, but the handle itself. A standard knife b … read more

This is a comprehensive list of every Zero Tolerance model as of July 26th, 2020. This list was complied by someone other than myself. This includes discontinued models, limited editions, other dealer exclusives, distrib … read more

These photos depict the various tang stamps used by the Imperial knife company along with the corresponding dates these particular stamps were used. … read more

I was interviewed for a magazine about what a customer should look for in an EDC knife. Below is the questions I was asked and the answers I gave. This should help anyone looking to purchase a high quality everyday carry … read more

Prices will be adjusted according to condition, issues, and any missing or extra accessories.  **Please see descriptions to find anything of note**Brand New: Knives in this category … read more

The following is the complete set of Buck 110 Harley Davidson Heritage Series knives in order:-Edition I The Founders-Edition II From Humble Beginnings-Edition III The Early Racers-Edition IV Country Roads-Edition V The … read more

Buck has always used specially heat treated steels. The below list holds accurate today unless the knife is otherwise marked with another steel choice.Pre 1981: 440C Stainless Steel1981-1992: 425M Stainless SteelAfter 19 … read more

BUCK’S DATE CODE CHART The symbols stamped onto your blade indicate which year your knife was made. Please refer to this chart to find out the age of your knife. 110 & 112 MODELS: 1974-1980 One dot on e … read more

The following is the complete set of Buck 293 Harley Davidson V-Twin Series knives in order:-Edition I Flathead-Edition II Knucklehead-Edition III Panhead-Edition IV Shovelhead-Edition V Evolution … read more