[4] When the United States entered World War II, the government asked the public for donations of fixed-bladed knives to arm the troops.

[1] Upon learning that there were not enough knives for soldiers, Hoyt Buck bought an anvil, forge, and grinder to set up a blacksmith shop in the basement of his church.

[6] On April 18, 1963, two years after incorporating, the Buck board of directors authorized development of a new folding utility and hunting knife.

[1] The new design featured a sturdy locking mechanism and a substantial clip point blade suitable for butchering and skinning large game.

[1] The Buck Model 110 has a 33⁄4–inch blade, a high-tension lock, and a low-pressure release; the handles are typically wood with bolsters of heavy-gauge brass.

[1] In 2018, Buck introduced a new lightweight editions of the 110,[9] a thick-handled FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon) version called the LT.

Carrying the same classic lines and Bos heat treat 420HC steel but in a lightweight injection-molded chassis, the LT tips the scales at a stunning 2.1 oz.- a weight reduction of over 300%.

[1] In 1992–1993, Buck introduced the Nighthawk, a fixed-blade knife with a 6.5 inch blade and a black handle made of Zytel for an ergonomic grip.

[12] Buck Knives has collaborated with different custom knifemakers such as Tom Mayo, Mick Strider,[14] David Yellowhorse[15] and Rob Simonich.