Buck Creek Sowbelly Stockman Stag ( Germany )

BUCK CREEK

Buck Creek Sowbelly Stockman Stag ( Germany )

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Buck Creek Sowbelly Stockman ~ Stag ( Germany )

Buck Creek stag sowbelly knife is a traditional-style pocket knife, often referred to as a Stockman, known for its distinct "pig's belly" handle shape.

Buck Creek knives were originally a brand made in Germany for a Kentucky company, Millard Burns of Burns & Company, starting in 1968. The brand was later acquired by other companies.

Original Buck Creek knives

Origin: Initiated in 1968 by Millard Burns of London, Kentucky, who contracted with a German cutlery company in Solingen, Germany to produce knives to his specifications.
Branding: Knives featured a "Buck Creek" stamp on the tang and a Solingen, Germany origin on the back.
Acquisition: After Mr. Burns' death in 1985, Clarence Risner acquired the popular "Indian Head" trademark, and Taylor Cutlery later bought the rights to the "Buck Creek" marking in the late 1980s.

Blades: It typically features three stainless steel blades including a clip, a spey, and a sheepsfoot blade.
Handle Material: The knife is fitted with genuine stag handles, which are made from deer antlers, giving each knife a unique texture and appearance.
Closed Length: The knife measures approximately 3 5/8 inches (3.625") when closed. Some variations might be slightly different, around 3 1/2 inches, based on specific production runs.
Construction: It includes nickel silver bolsters and an inlay shield.
Origin: These knives were historically made in Germany for Burns & Company of London, Kentucky, known for their quality and traditional craftsmanship.
Mechanism: It uses a traditional slipjoint locking mechanism.