Buck Knives, a historic US knife manufacturer, was targeted by ransomware actor thegentlemen in an incident reported in the US involving buckknives.com. The alleged compromise relates to disruption of the company’s operations and services in the United States. #UnitedStates
Incident Details
- Victim: Buck Knives
- Sector: Manufacturing
- Country: US
- Actor: thegentlemen
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-07-28T20:41:19.957228+00:00
- Published: 2026-07-28T17:16:25+00:00
Information
- Historic American knife manufacturer founded in 1947 by Hoyt Buck, originating from a family blacksmith business focused on superior steel tempering.
- Revolutionized the knife industry in 1964 with the introduction of the iconic Model 110 Folding Hunter.
- Headquartered in Post Falls, Idaho, and operated as a four-generation family company.
- Known for rugged durability, traditional American craftsmanship, and a lifetime “Forever Warranty”.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "thegentlemen". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.