Was it just my imagination? my incompetence at sharpening? or was there really something about that Buck knife? Are they better now? To this day I have a sweet spot in my heart for Buck ... but still won't buy one.
I have had a parade of Buck knives (and *koff* a few others as well) over the years. Most of them are decent, but there have been a few turkeys (400-grade-tent-peg-sludge) as well.
I had the same issue with a couple of Leathermans also. The steel didn't match the price. Leatherman has indulged my grumpiness (so far).
So yes, I think it's entirely possible you encountered a bad heat treatment, or the first of a new run, or experiments with different steel.
The good news is that the 420HC that Buck uses now (and Leatherman also) is perfectly serviceable. Not brag-worthy, but it certainly does the job for me.
My suggestion: if you still have that blade, send it back to Buck and tell them the same story you told us. They may just surprise you.
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