So I got a nice new Duke in the mail this morning. I've wanted one for years but never ran across a NIB for a price I liked. This one has a 2013 blade stamp.
First impressions are great. I had a smaller knife in the same series (503 I think) for years before it was lost, and have always missed it. I wanted the big 500 though for sentimental reasons; it's the knife my late father in law carried and used for everything.
My FIL was something of a knife abuser, an wouldn't hesitate to ream pipes with his 500. He always had it on him and it was his go-to tool for about everything you shouldn't do with a knife. He was also into diamond stones. His blade was a fraction of original size.
I'm wearing mine on my belt now, and plan to for a while. He was a huge influence on me and I like having the same knife he used. Kind of like he's still there with me working.
I'll put some pictures up, but not until I can get to my mother in law's house. I know right where his old 500 is, and want to take some side by side shots.
I'm also thinking about buying another one for posterity. I have a daughter. Maybe someday I'll have a son in law I will want to pass one along to.
I was thrilled to hear these are being made again. Thank you, good people of Buck, for everything and keep up the great work. Especially your more traditional offerings. They mean a lot to a lot of people.
First impressions are great. I had a smaller knife in the same series (503 I think) for years before it was lost, and have always missed it. I wanted the big 500 though for sentimental reasons; it's the knife my late father in law carried and used for everything.
My FIL was something of a knife abuser, an wouldn't hesitate to ream pipes with his 500. He always had it on him and it was his go-to tool for about everything you shouldn't do with a knife. He was also into diamond stones. His blade was a fraction of original size.
I'm wearing mine on my belt now, and plan to for a while. He was a huge influence on me and I like having the same knife he used. Kind of like he's still there with me working.
I'll put some pictures up, but not until I can get to my mother in law's house. I know right where his old 500 is, and want to take some side by side shots.
I'm also thinking about buying another one for posterity. I have a daughter. Maybe someday I'll have a son in law I will want to pass one along to.
I was thrilled to hear these are being made again. Thank you, good people of Buck, for everything and keep up the great work. Especially your more traditional offerings. They mean a lot to a lot of people.
