501 Goodfella

I'm certainly not kicking myself for paying the original asking price on this knife. I thought it was worth it then and I still do. I'm happy for the guys that are going to get it at a discount, but I'm not going to piss and moan about it. SK does some cool stuff and I'm looking forward to their next project I really like. And there's a good chance I'm going to purchase it at the asking price and not wait for a discount...
 
Verm.
As a community we try to be supportive of the businesses here that support us.
We know they make money at it...... We want them too.
Without them we wouldn't have the offerings they provide.

This is a great place to hang out with like minded collecters......
It would be nice if you could recognize that and play along.
There are lots of places on the internet where it's normal behavior to be argumentative.
We try not to do that here.

Please.

Thank-You.
 
SFOs are common practice in many consumer goods. I first saw this selling skis (used to be very common) and to a lesser extent in bikes and bike related gear. Not all uncommon to recognize the same bike component with somebody else's branding on it.

SFOs are a funny thing. For manufacturers, they allow the manufacturer to test market design variants without the risk committing to long production runs and all of the overhead associated with a regular product. The middle-man distributor takes on the lions share of the financial risk.

For collectors, it's sort of a Pandora's box of almost endless variations to track down.

With respect to the 501 and the 500 series in general, I think the Goodfella is well named. Speaking as a child of the 70s, the old script tang stamps remind of 70s era restaurant signs that might have read "Ye Ole English Tavern". The model names sound like they were taken from 70s era strip clubs. The designs blend a sense of menace with a sense of "class" much like a 70s Stingray or Cadillac. I'm betting that Joe Pecsi's character had a 501 in his pocket in the movies Goodfellas.

These are among my favorite Bucks for their unapologetic 70s vibe. They are much to modern to be really traditional and way too old school to be modern.
 
skblades said:
We 100% try to price the knife at a reasonable spot, no matter what. Our philosophy is: standard Buck knives, taken up a notch, at an affordable price. I'm legitimately excited about our stuff, and I want people to be excited and enjoy it as well. I appreciate this comment!
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I can appreciate that and I’m glad to support your efforts.

I also appreciate your participation in threads like this one.
 
BuckShack said:
Did anyone mention the high level of service that goes with these knives. Simple to order, free shipping and dang this thing is expected today! I literally just ordered this Wednesday and I'm on the east coast. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Well, I woke up thinking today was Friday. :eek: Darn, one more day of work. My knife will be here tomorrow, not today.
I hope I didn't cause whatever happened here. Please let the appropriate positive energy flow :D
 
A picture from spring, my Goodfella and two bunnies that I named Art (with the white stripe) and Garfunkel. This knife has been my EDC since I got it. It's a really good knife.

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All I can say is that I jumped on one when they were first available and have never regretted buying it. Very good knife and the other 110 Burlap Micarta is probably the best 110 or Buck that I have ever received in fit and finish!!
 
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When I first saw it I thought either a typo, but the wording indicated a newer material, or was pulling our legs using a fictitious new steel then I see @Larrin posting about it and confirming it is not in fact April 1st I am now thinking @skblades isn't teasing at least not about that steel becoming an option he is probably still teasing me on my wish for a 310.
 
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