POST FALLS, ID— Among the great American pastimes is driving the highways and byways to explore our scenic nation and enjoy the many sights and sounds that are uniquely American. If your summer travel plans bring you to the scenic Rocky Mountains and into Idaho, consider stopping at the Buck Knives factory in Post Falls and taking a tour.
The factory tour is free and takes approximately 45 minutes. You can see knife blades being cut, heat treated and ground, and then skillfully polished before a handle is attached and finishing touches are applied. Your tour will take you among various machines and departments with each completing a key component in manufacturing the quality knives Buck is well known for bringing to market. Maybe on the day you tour the factory, the company’s iconic Model 110 Folding Hunter—a first knife for many knife owners—will be in the manufacturing ques. The factory also has a museum that details numerous Buck Knives milestones spanning the more than 120 years the company has been hand-crafting quality cutlery.
These factory tours are offered Monday through Thursday at 10AM and 2PM daily. Space is limited and visitors should call 208-262-0500 (ext. 802) to reserve a spot and learn more details. The factory and company headquarters are located at 660 South Lochsa Street in scenic Post Falls, Idaho and near the banks of the Spokane River. For further details, visit www.buckknives.com.
