Hunting knives have always been a trend among knife enthusiasts who never get tired of collecting them and finding joy in every piece they acquire. Whether hand made or machined crafted, rare knives are sought after by many people, especially chefs, all over the world. And, with the diverse interested individuals involved in online communities that share their collections or even sell some of them, the prestige and fame of some of the rare knives and blades in the world are showcased and can never be forgotten. A Superb example for this is the Buck 560 titanium knife.
This knife is a premium collector’s item for it is no longer available in any retail store. This cutlery piece was one of the earliest handmade works of Hoyt H. Buck, the founder of Buck Knives, a manufacturer of great quality knives—used in hunting, for tactical operations, the outdoors or just about everyday—and the company still stands today in Post Falls, Idaho. Hoyt was thirteen when he first started making knives and the Buck 560 titanium knife was one of those folding knives created by a crude tempering process that enabled the blade to have an edge and has been further improved and developed by the company long after Hoyt was gone.
Technical specifications for this knife are the following: the total length of the knife is 8 and ½ inches whereas its blade is 3 and ¾ inches in length and the handle that is made of titanium is 4 and ¾ inches in length and is of goldish color that often shines crystal-like when brandished at the light of the sun. It could be moderately heavy due to its carbon blade and titanium handle but can also be customized to weigh only up to 3 ounces.
How does the buck knife work? First of all, this is a lockback type of knife popularized by the Buck Knives company that is a refined and improved type of slipjoint knife. The spring down the back of the knife has a hook attached to it and the in the blade is a notch. The hook and the notch align themselves up when the blade is release from the handle, thus the process locks the blade in place. The blade can be returned to its uncoiled position inside the handle by exerting enough pressure behind the blade to push it toward the handle and at the same time pressing on a lever at the back of the buck handle. This locking mechanism ensures safety and promotes function.
This is a great lockback knife that is easy to handle and is a rare find for collectors, and is one of the better camping tools. It is no longer produced and copies of it have amassed all over the internet from different parts of the globe and sells at a very high price. Buck 560 titanium knife is proudly American and has made its way to countless hands and has been passed down by several generations of knife enthusiasts and collectors. The appreciation for its unique design and classical beauty has never waned and the demand for its availability is still present today no matter what.
