501 micarta what years

[austin37]

Would like to know what years Buck used Micarta for 501s, did they only use Black micarta?

 

[bertl]

When the 501s were introduced in 1975 the handles were burgundy micarta and this continued until 1981 when birch handles were introduced. I don't think the 501s ever had black micarta.

Bert

 

[hhmoore]

I don't think the 501s ever had black micarta.

Early 2019, DLT SFO with black linen micarta and s35vn

 

[bertl]

Early 2019, DLT SFO with black linen micarta and s35vn

I didn't know that, but I was thinking of standard production knives. Thanks. The first time I saw SFO I didn't understand because I was thinking of SFO as the IATA (International Air Transport Association) location identifier for San Francisco International Airport, and I couldn't figure out what SFO had to do with knives. The same goes for CPR—when I see that my first thought isn't cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it's Casper International Airport; and for me, DIA isn't Defense Intelligence Agency, it's Denver International Airport. Sometimes it's better to use actual words.

 

[hhmoore]

A austin37 - bertl is correct about the early 501s being burgundy micarta; though it is dark and can be mistaken for black in suboptimal lighting.

 

[austin37]

Thank you all. Another question regarding the 501, when was the Script logo used for them?

 

[bertl]

Another question regarding the 501, when was the Script logo used for them?

Until about 1980-1981

 

[DeSotoSky]

First year for the 501 had an exposed rocker pin.

 

[austin37]

You all have been most helpful