Buck 501 Buck Micarta Serialized?

[Sampiana81]

So, I own a like new Old English logo Pre-81 Buck 501with Micarta scales. It has to on bolster. Not etched or engraved but pressed cleanly in. Anyone have a good answer why?

 

[Stelth]

It has the word "to" imprinted on the bolster, or the numeral 2? I'm trying to understand.

 

[afishhunter]

If the number "2" it might indicate the knife is a "second" ... a minor cosmetic "defect" the inspector found.
(I have seen a few Buck "Seconds". I could not find the "defect" that made it a "second".)

 

[Sampiana81]

So, I own a like new Old English logo Pre-81 Buck 501with Micarta scales. It has to on bolster. Not etched or engraved but pressed cleanly in. Anyone have a good answer why?

Jeez, sorry. Typo, it has the number 168 on the bolster.

 

[bladesmith3]

pics?

 

[Sampiana81]

So, I own a like new Old English logo Pre-81 Buck 501with Micarta scales. It has to on bolster. Not etched or engraved but pressed cleanly in. Anyone have a good answer why?

If the number "2" it might indicate the knife is a "second" ... a minor cosmetic "defect" the inspector found.
(I have seen a few Buck "Seconds". I could not find the "defect" that made it a "second".)

It has the word "to" imprinted on the bolster, or the numeral 2? I'm trying to understand.

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[Sampiana81]

So, I own a like new Old English logo Pre-81 Buck 501with Micarta scales. It has to on bolster. Not etched or engraved but pressed cleanly in. Anyone have a good answer why?

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[Jsega51]

Other than scratches and “168”, the only other thing I see on the bolster is the circle outline of the pivot.

 

[afishhunter]

When Buck serialises a special run with over 100 pieces, do they start at "1" or "001"?

S Sampiana81 Have you asked Buck directly what the "2" signifies?
I am pretty sure they will tell you, if you shoot them an email.

 

[bladesmith3]

the OP clearly says that #2 was a typo. the actual number is 168 shown in the above pic

 

[Sampiana81]

When Buck serialises a special run with over 100 pieces, do they start at "1" or "001"?

S Sampiana81 Have you asked Buck directly what the "2" signifies?
I am pretty sure they will tell you, if you shoot them an email.

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[Sampiana81]

Other than scratches and “168”, the only other thing I see on the bolster is the circle outline of the pivot.

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Yes, I'm trying to figure out why it says 168?

 

[Sampiana81]

If the number "2" it might indicate the knife is a "second" ... a minor cosmetic "defect" the inspector found.
(I have seen a few Buck "Seconds". I could not find the "defect" that made it a "second".)

https://www.facebook.com/share/17XBJhrcXg/

 

[Jsega51]

Yes, I'm trying to figure out why it says 168?

No idea, it’s probably a dealer special order where they had a certain number of knives serialized by Buck. You sure made asking about a number confusing for everyone though.