Buck S35VN 501 Exclusives?

Happy it all worked out. Sweet knife :thumbsup::thumbsup: Sometimes these little trials in life add value and appreciation (once they are over of course). Nothing good is ever easy, right?
 
CHNeal said:
If that’s not enough of a mess, the blade is about two sharpening away from being proud. I can actually snag it with my finger tip.
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Funny you should mention that - I noticed that about my green one, as well... and, at times, I find myself absentmindedly running my finger over the blade tip. Occasionally, I have the thought that the blade shouldn't catch my finger like that; but most of the time there isn't much thinking involved. I'm not proud of this statement, but there have been a few times that I've tried to see if I could open the blade that way. (I'm not a fidget flipper; but i'm not without my quirks)
 
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hhmoore said:
Funny you should mention that - I noticed that about my green one, as well... and, at times, I find myself absentmindedly running my finger over the blade tip. Occasionally, I have the thought that the blade shouldn't catch my finger like that; but most of the time there isn't much thinking involved. I'm not proud of this statement, but there have been a few times that I've tried to see if I could open the blade that way. (I'm not a fidget flipper; but i'm not without my quirks)
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Mine came back from Buck with the tip nicely submerged in the well. Perhaps a trip home for yours as well?
 
CHNeal said:
I’ve had a Buck knife ( granted made under contract by either Camillus or Schrade ) for 45 years and this is a first for me...seriously 3 days in my pocket and it has more tarnish the all my 50 year old knives combined. View attachment 1387841
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that nickel silver can tarnish as badly as the brass does, for me. I assume it's my chemistry as I'm a heavy salt sweater. i make stainless like 420hc covered in rust spots from an afternoon of sweating in my pocket easily.

if that knife had the 300 series stainless bolsters like a 500, theyd still be shiny.
 
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I have a 112 in S35VN that really impressed me. It's time to sharpen it for the first time and if that goes well I think I will pick up a 501 in that steel to try out. My very first Buck of any kind was a 500 series Prince with Old English script that was my only knife for years. The wife snapped the blade trying to open a can of peas but I was not aware of Bucks warranty back then. I kept the handle for years in my junk drawer but that too dissapeared one year. I like the look of a bareheaded 501 and when I can find one in S35VN at a bargain I'll pick one up. Might be a long wait tho..
 
jbmonkey said:
that nickel silver can tarnish as badly as the brass does, for me. I assume it's my chemistry as I'm a heavy salt sweater. i make stainless like 420hc covered in rust spots from an afternoon of sweating in my pocket easily.

if that knife had the 300 series stainless bolsters like a 500, theyd still be shiny.
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Same here
 
From what I gather, SK no longer has their connection to Buck for dealer exclusives?

Does this leave DLT as the only source, aside from the custom shop, for exclusive models with upgraded blade steel, etc.?

I did just order the S35vn version of the 501 from DLT. Glad I purchased the SK 501 barehead version in CPM154 when I did. Nice knife. :)

Should have bought two. Dang it.

I rotate that with the 301 forum knife. Great knife too imho.
 
Joe58 said:
From what I gather, SK no longer has their connection to Buck for dealer exclusives?

Does this leave DLT as the only source, aside from the custom shop, for exclusive models with upgraded blade steel, etc.?

I did just order the S35vn version of the 501 from DLT. Glad I purchased the SK 501 barehead version in CPM154 when I did. Nice knife. :)

Should have bought two. Dang it.

I rotate that with the 301 forum knife. Great knife too imho.
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We’re hoping it’s only a hibernation for a short time for SK but it’s not a sure thing. Copper and Clad is still a Buck dealer and had a lot of inventory. There are some others that have had SFOs but I don’t know if they are supporting here on bf. maybe others will know.
 
Ah, forgot about Copper & Clad. I’ll take a look. Thanks!

Yeah, hopefully SK can get things rolling again. They had some nice products.

id really like a 501 in upgraded steel with the elk horn stag. Looked at the custom shop, but yikes. Bit beyond my budget. :(
 
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S35VN is fantastic in the 112 I have. I hope Buck will use it in more folders. I've been wondering lately if can be mirror polished? I like the look and for any knife used for food it's a plus.
 
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