Smoky Mountain Knife Works will host its annual Buck Weekend at its retail location in Sevierville, TN July 7-9, 2017. As always, the event will feature some amazing giveaways, Buck Weekend knives, and of course, some great special guests. Here’s what we gleaned from SMKW’s Blog page.
The Buck Weekend Event runs from Friday, July 7th to Sunday, July 9th. There will be one big Buck Giveaway each day of the event around 4pm. Here are the knives they’re giving away.
500 CB Pearl Duke – Introducing the Chuck Buck Collection, a tribute to an outstanding business leader and industry legend. Chuck Buck was extremely influential in Buck Knives’ considerable growth as well as the design of many knife favorites. The 500 CB Pearl Duke is a beautiful reproduction of one of Chuck’s favorite knives. The knife features a Mother of Pearl handle, stainless steel bolsters, and Chuck Buck’s signature on the mirror polished 440C steel blade. Each knife is serialized with a total quantity of 250.
Blade Shape: Drop Point
Blade Thickness: 0.110″
Blade Length: 3″ (7.6 cm)
Weight: 4.9 oz. (138.9 g)
Handle: Mother of Pearl
Origin: Made in the USA
Retail Value: $400
Model 197 Yellow Jacket – This unique model 197 Yellow Jacket is a limited edition of only 250 knives. Designed by Buck’s own Caleb Cooper, this handcrafted knife features a honey jasper, G10 and ironwood handle with a 154CM/S90V/154CM steel blade. It also comes with genuine leather sheath and a glass top display case to preserve and showcase your knife. This elegant knife combines unique materials with hand craftsmanship, creating a cherished heirloom that can be passed on through generations.
Blade Shape: Drop Point
Blade Thickness: 0.180″
Blade Length: 5″ (12.7 cm)
Weight: 6.2 oz. (175.7 g)
Handle: Multi
Carry System: Sheath
Origin: Made in the USA
Retail Value: $500
Custom Model 234 Glint – This unique custom model 234 Glint is one of a limited edition production of only 250 knives. The Glint features a flame anodized Timascus™ and multi colored G10 handle with a mirror polished 420HC steel blade. It also comes with a magnetized display stand to showcase your knife. This elegant knife combines unique materials with hand craftsmanship, creating a cherished heirloom that can be passed on through generations.
Blade Thickness: 0.120″
Blade Length: 3 1/2″ (8.8 cm)
Weight: 2.4 oz. (68.0 g)
Handle: Multi
Retail Value: $350
Special Guests on Friday (10am-6pm) and Saturday (9am-6pm):
- President, CEO and Chairman of Buck Knives, CJ Buck
- “Mr. Crappie” himself, Wally Marshall
- National Sales Manager, Chris Bourassa
- Vice President of Sales & Business Development, Bob George
Other Offerings from Buck at the Event
Smoky Mountain Knife Works and Buck Knives will also make the following knives available at the event:
BU11509 – Special Event Buck 119 with Red and Black Swirl Handles (only 90 pieces made) only $79.99
BU1197FP – First Production Run Buck 110 Autos – Serialized First Production Run of Buck’s new 110 Automatic only of $139.99
They’ll also have a table of Buck collectible knives and antiques you just won’t find anywhere else!
You can learn more about this event and find directions to Smoky Mountain Knife Works here: Buck Weekend at SMKW.
