501 Custom: Elk or Buckeye Burlwood

[Hickory n steel]

I'd go elk myself.

 

[VTer]

I'd go elk myself.

Well, there’s always the next time I can convince myself I absolutely need a new knife.

 

[hhmoore]

I like elk that I like; but I'm too particular to risk buying unseen.

 

[GPyro]

I like elk that I like; but I'm too particular to risk buying unseen.

Agreed.
Lots of bark
...smooth that looks almost like bone, meh.

 

[caquino]

Just got confirmation that my buckeye Squire has shipped. I’ll post pictures when I have it!

Ditto, the 110 Buckeye I ordered back in June has shipped too, I post pics when it arrives.

Interesting how we ordered our knives within a day of each other and they both shipped about the same time.

 

[hhmoore]

Agreed.
Lots of bark
...smooth that looks almost like bone, meh.

For me, it's got to have symmetry, with a leaning toward minimal bark - though not necessarily smooth to the extent of that finger grooved example on the previous page

 

[jbmonkey]

I'm not that picky on stag or elk. lots of bark, great. little bark also great....and everything in the middle.

 

[VTer]

She’s a beauty. Nicer fit and finish than my last custom shop knife, too.

 

[jbmonkey]

She’s a beauty. Nicer fit and finish than my last custom shop knife, too.

very nice example.

 

[Mitch110]

I got mine a few days ago, but the lock lever sticks up when closed. I'm really disappointed, don't even feel like looking at it.

 

[VTer]

I got mine a few days ago, but the lock lever sticks up when closed. I'm really disappointed, don't even feel like looking at it.

I had the same issue with my last custom blade shop purchase. Well, first it was too loose and the blade dropped open; then when they fixed it the locking lever protruded. I would suggest sending it back to them; they will fix them, if you ask.

 

[GPyro]

Sounds like fun.

 

[DavidABQ]

I just discovered this thread and I LOVE the look of the buckeye burl! Did the Custom shop drop it because I can’t find it on their website?

 

[pjsjr]

I just discovered this thread and I LOVE the look of the buckeye burl! Did the Custom shop drop it because I can’t find it on their website?

IIRC it was mentioned being discontinued in a thread here. I don't see it listed on their webpage so it must be gone for now. I'd call them and ask to make sure.

 

[DavidABQ]

IIRC it was mentioned being discontinued in a thread here. I don't see it listed on their webpage so it must be gone for now. I'd call them and ask to make sure.

Thank you very much.

 

[mbkr]

I didn't realize it had been discontinued. Another reason to be glad I ordered it on my 501 instead of the other 2 or 3 handles I was considering