Buck Knives warranty for knives & multi-tools
The short version
Buck Knives doesn't cover everything, but keeps whole product and sheath covered for life. That full coverage is the same as most of the 7 brands we compared, which typically cover nothing in full. You don't need to register to get this coverage.
From Buck Knives's published warranty, checked October 2026.
What's covered
Full coverage: everything, parts and laborPartial coverage: some parts only, you usually pay labor
Purchase5 yrs10 yrs+Full: NonePartial: to lifetime
- Partial coverageWhole productLifetime
- Partial coverageSheath1 year
Good to know before you buy
- You must send in the actual product; photos are not accepted.
- You pay shipping to Buck; Buck pays to ship it back.
- Taking the product apart voids the warranty.
- Rust, coating wear, dishwasher damage and using it as a pry bar or hammer are not covered.
How other brands compare for knives & multi-tools
- 2. Gerber45/100 · Full: None
- 3. SOG45/100 · Full: None
- 4. Victorinox45/100 · Full: None
- 5. Kershaw40/100 · Full: None
- 6. Leatherman35/100 · Full: None
Where you buy it matters
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for knives & multi-tools.
- CostcoMost itemsNo fixed deadline
- Harbor FreightMost items90 days
- Lowe'sMost items90 days
- Rockler Woodworking and HardwarePower tools, CNC machines and laser products90 days
- The Home DepotMost items90 days
- WalmartMost items90 days
Show all 14 stores
- Blain's Farm & FleetUpper Midwest storesMost items90 days
- Northern Tool + EquipmentMost items60 days from delivery
- Advance Auto PartsSpecial orders and commercial tools and equipment45 days
- Ace HardwareMost items30 days
- Do it BestMost items30 days
- Tractor SupplyMost items30 days
- Murdoch's Ranch & Home SupplyMountain West storesMost items30 days
- Rural KingMidwest storesMost items30 days
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for knives & multi-tools where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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