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Stuff that works: My Buck 371 folder served me well for decades

Us equipment users find good gear and use the hell out of it. That’s what happened to the Buck folder I bought 40 years ago this month. by Leon Pantenburg In the summer of 1976, I was a new Iowa State University graduate, completely broke and unemployed with no real prospects of landing a high-paying …

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Before you buy a knife: Check out what kind of steel is in the blade

Home A well-designed knife with inferior steel in the blade is a waste of money. Worse, it could break or fail when you need it most. Before you buy anything, consider the steel in the blade. Here are some steels in knives I have used and trust. by Leon Pantenburg The most important aspect of …

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