How old is the Buck 119?

A History Spanning Generations With 40 years of knife-making experience, Buck created and released the Model 119 fixed-blade knife in 1942. After the war, Hoyts oldest son, Al, moved from the Pacific Northwest to San Diego.

Is Buck knives made in China?

Update in 2019: Today, Buck makes 85% of their knives in Idaho, USA, and 15% overseas, up 5% from prior year. Remember that any Buck Knife carries with it Bucks famous Forever Warranty, and we find that Buck Knives made in China still have superb quality and durability.