Bucklite 424

longbow1968 · Jan 26, 2023

Hi guys, does anyone know if Buck is currently making the 424 (the skinny one with the 501 blade)? I just ordered one this morning and wasn’t sure if it is new old stock, or current production?

HolyRoller · Jan 26, 2023

Nothing on the website. Only current models of Bucklite are fixed blades. Probably old stock.

Even if it was a current model, even buying direct from Buck I wouldn't expect 2023 date codes quite this early on a model like that.

longbow1968 · Jan 26, 2023

Yep, I wondered if it might be a run from last year to use up some 501 blades. They popped up on my regular dealer’s site and I noticed them on another popular site as well.

guy g · Jan 26, 2023

I got one from DLT in 2021. Blade was made in 2013 and the knife was made in 2015. The handles are an old model. Pos old stock or the had some made up.

guy g · Jan 26, 2023

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pjsjr · Jan 26, 2023

longbow1968 said:
Hi guys, does anyone know if Buck is currently making the 424 (the skinny one with the 501 blade)? I just ordered one this morning and wasn’t sure if it is new old stock, or current production?

guy g said:
I got one from DLT in 2021. Blade was made in 2013 and the knife was made in 2015. The handles are an old model. Pos old stock or the had some made up.

Is the blade stamped 501 or 424

guy g · Jan 26, 2023

pjsjr said:
Is the blade stamped 501 or 424

Waiting to see longbow's.. if his is different than mine, we may have a new oddball to collect

longbow1968 · Jan 26, 2023

I will post a pic when it comes in. The site I ordered from had no tang stamp pictures. Thanks for the info.

longbow1968 · Feb 15, 2023

Sorry to be long getting back on this, but when I received my 424, it also had a 2013 blade, but the box said January 2022.

J Hubbard · Feb 15, 2023

looks like we built out parts stock that was sitting around.

longbow1968 · Feb 15, 2023

J Hubbard said:
looks like we built out parts stock that was sitting around.

Thanks Mr. Hubbard. Nice knife either way.

Old Hunter · Feb 15, 2023

Longbow, that 424 makes a dandy fishing knife - stainless blade and good synthetic handle, very lightweight. From what I see in your pictures above they used the exact same handles they used in 1990 on mine. Did yours come with a little nylon pouch? I’ve had this one for many years, I keep it with my bass fishing tackle; slip it on your belt in the nylon pouch and you will forget it is there. OH

longbow1968 · Feb 15, 2023

Old Hunter said:
Longbow, that 424 makes a dandy fishing knife - stainless blade and good synthetic handle, very lightweight. From what I see in your pictures above they used the exact same handles they used in 1990 on mine. Did yours come with a little nylon pouch? I’ve had this one for many years, I keep it with my bass fishing tackle; slip it on your belt in the nylon pouch and you will forget it is there. OH

Hey Bruce, I bet that it would be great around the water. This one didn’t come with a pouch. I figure it will be a nice office edc knife, as it weighs next to nothing.

Old Hunter · Feb 16, 2023

longbow1968 said:
Hey Bruce, I bet that it would be great around the water. This one didn’t come with a pouch. I figure it will be a nice office edc knife, as it weighs next to nothing.

Office knife will be a perfect use for this size Buck Knife. Enjoy. OH