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....And that is why I did a side by side comparison.....difference is enough that it was very apparent....

Most new buyers would not have that opportunity or willing to spend the money....Just so...

Yeah........Gotta agree.

But I can't help but buy into the old...."Don't make like they used to"....line of thinking.
Especially side by side.

That link is an ad page......

This it?.....
https://www.buckknives.com/product/183-alpha-crosslock-knife/0183FAM01/

If you look close at the pic's....
Top
"Made in China"
Bottom
"USA"

You don't suppose that has anything to do with it?

I will say upfront that have been a Buck Knife fan for a long time....although I do have other options....I thought I would pass along my impressions are on this Buck.

Going thru my hunting stuff...