532JB received

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bald1

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Got my 532JB today from Chris and Marti at TOTK and it is unquestionably a beautiful piece. The file work scallops are
uniform and centered although not as deep or pronounced as on my 1991 original. That may
not be such a bad thing as the '91 model really digs into the flesh of your hand. Looks absolutely fantastic!

The big surprises were in the quality of the jigged bone.... deep rich dark brown with reddish hues. Much better than I have see on 99% of Buck, Case, Camillus, Bear MGC, etc jigged bone knives. Really nice! Plus (surprise!!!) a shield just like on the Master Series but instead of silver it is antiqued bronze with "Limited Edition" enscribed where you would see "Master Series" on the 532MS. Bolsters were free of scratches too.

Soooo for anyone else who might be interested, I strongly recommend you follow through and get one (I think TOTK still has some available). I'd go so far as to say that if this had a BG42 blade I think I might actually prefer it to the checked green pakkawood 532MS!

I still kind of laugh at these being shipped with a leather pouch. They're that "inbetween size" where some folks carry them on the belt. Me? I have always carried my 532+ in my pocket as a pocket knife. I still am a firm believer in this design as a "sleeper" in the Buck line. It makes for an exquisite executive type pocket midlock with a highly functional blade shape and length for out and about work chores.

At any rate, Chris and Marti of Top of Texas Knives, my thanks! Great service and a definate keeper in this knife!


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-=[Bob]=-

I did NOT escape from the institution! They gave me a day pass!

 
Bob,
I followed up on your suggestion and I too, ordered a 532JB from Chris and Marti at TOT Knives (Top of Texas)and Chris emailed me and said he sent it out today. Now after reading your post I can't wait to get mine. When I see Bob Allman excited about a knife, I need to be too!
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Plus Chris and Marti were great and the price was just $41.50 shipped.

BTW, care to sell that '91 532 to someone who can give it a good home?
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Take care, Bob! I'll let you know how I like mine when I get it.


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~Greg~

 
Hi Bob,

I got my 532JB today, too. It is a beautiful knife. I'm glad I listen to ya Bob, it pays off.
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The file work is exceptional and the jib bone appearance has the classic fading towards the nickel silver furniture (it's suppose to). The blade geometry of this model is also a big plus. It's an elegant knife. I have to say that I like it even more than my 532 Masters. This knife is as nice as anything I have seen on a Case knife.

Jeff: You guys did a superb job on this, congrats. I really like it. Do you know about how many of these were made? Just curious.

I got the knife from Top of Texas Knives for a great price with wonderful service.

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~Greg~

 
Jeff,

What was that "whew" for
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???? All kidding aside, I'd never had any problems at all with Buck save the recent 532MS.

Greg,

Really is nice isn't it? Was your blade "tumble" finished like the BG-42 Reeve Sebenza?

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Bob, as a matter of fact it was. I took some metal polish and cleaned it up. The metal shines quite nicely. I like it!
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~Greg~

 
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