Custom Bucklock 532

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I was under the impression that the 532 was discontinued some time ago for some reason, but i just ran across some customs and the box's have a 2008 date on them.

They say they have file work and ironwood handles. Are they the real deal and are they worth owning? They come with a leather sheath and also a walnut display case.
 

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Plumb, Yes, they are the real deal worth owning. With plenty of file work. They came out in 1988 and the Bucklock was still patent pending. The knife that year was the first Buck Collecters Club knife under Vern Taylor's direction.I'm not sure they came w/ the display case that year but still a striking knife.They're very slim and striking w/ nickle silver bolsters and dark wood inlays and the file work inside on the frame.If you ever handle one I don't think you'd hand it back to the salesman. DM
 
Plumberdv said:
I was under the impression that the 532 was discontinued some time ago for some reason, but i just ran across some customs and the box's have a 2008 date on them.

They say they have file work and ironwood handles. Are they the real deal and are they worth owning? They come with a leather sheath and also a walnut display case.
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Buck will often discontinue a model but continue to produce knives under the limited edition branch of their factory. The 532 you are looking at would technically be considered a 532. There have been several nice 532 LE's produced in the last few years. Look on the AG Russell website as well as on eBay.
 
OK, you convinced me :thumbup:, not that I need much convincing when it comes to buying something. I went ahead and bought one.

I did go to the Russell website, but didn't find any there.
 
David Martin said:
Plumb, Yes, they are the real deal worth owning. With plenty of file work. They came out in 1988 and the Bucklock was still patent pending. The knife that year was the first Buck Collecters Club knife under Vern Taylor's direction.I'm not sure they came w/ the display case that year but still a striking knife.They're very slim and striking w/ nickle silver bolsters and dark wood inlays and the file work inside on the frame.If you ever handle one I don't think you'd hand it back to the salesman. DM
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Actually, the very first Buck Collectors Club knife was a 531 in 1990 rather than a 532, but they are both very similar with the 531 being just a bit larger in size than the 532, kinda like the relationship between a 110 and 112. The 532 was the fourth annual BCCI knife in 1993.

By the way, for all you who are BCCI members, I just recently received my December newsletter and there is a 532 (with white bone and desert ironwood handles) fundraiser which can be ordered. Also a 532 Yellowhorse LE as well. Another reason to join if you have not already done so.
 
Tin, Your correct. As I signed off and walked away I then found mine and sure enough it was stamped 531.The club was started in 1988 and there was not a club knife until that one (531)in 1990.Sometimes I look it up then type other times I type. Thank you for setting the record straight.DM
 
If my memory is correct, the first BCCI Bucklock was a 531 with a Sawby lock (1990). The second BCCI was a 531 with the midlock (1991). The 532 BCCI came out in 1992 and the 535 BCCI came out in 1993. Both were midlock designs.
 
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Tin Sue said:
...I just recently received my December newsletter and there is a 532 (with white bone and desert ironwood handles) fundraiser which can be ordered...
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What is a "white bone", please? Do you have a picts maybe? Thanks!
 
mhasman said:
What is a "white bone", please? Do you have a picts maybe? Thanks!
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Nope, the only picture I have seen is in the BCCI December Newsletter. White bone is, well, white colored bone. :) Go to the Bass Pro Website and do a search and you will see several (110, 119, etc) Buck knives with white bone handles. The new 532 has white bone in the center of the handle, with ironwood on either side. I like it!!

Originally had it backwards: It is ironwood in the center, with white bone on either side.
 
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Ok, downloaded the newsletter. Takes a looooooooooooooooooooooooooong time with my connection here.

That is a great looking knife! Think it's too pretty for a knuckle-dragger like myself though. Will have to sleep on it.

Very nice.

Now, to talk them into doing the 124 I "need" :-)
 
I got recently a Buck 532 Model No. B532-RD-0, Year 2000 Commemorative with BG-42 steel. The handle scales are red wood.

Question: what is exactly a red wood?

There are two more variants in the same series, with brown and blue wood handles, respectively.

Sounds like 'painted' wood???


Thanks,

Franco


P. S. This is a fantastic knife, and red wood looks terrific in combo with nickel silver bolsters. And BG-42 is superb.
 
Franco G said:
I got recently a Buck 532 Model No. B532-RD-0, Year 2000 Commemorative with BG-42 steel. The handle scales are red wood.
Question: what is exactly a red wood?
There are two more variants in the same series, with brown and blue wood handles, respectively.
Sounds like 'painted' wood???
Thanks,
Franco
P. S. This is a fantastic knife, and red wood looks terrific in combo with nickel silver bolsters. And BG-42 is superb.
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:thumbup: Excellent knives! Too bad they are "discontinued" I have a pair of those in the "blue wood." I believe it is dyed hardwood?

Anyway, it is by far one of the most underrated Buck models. (IMHO) Especially with the BG-42! I wish they would bring that model back with the S30V or 154CM blade... Or any upgraded steel for that matter ;)
 
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The white bone is cow bone. The red, blue and brown wood on the BG 42 versions are Pakkawood/Fibron which is dyed and epoxy impregnated birch.
 
David Martin said:
Plumb, Yes, they are the real deal worth owning. With plenty of file work. They came out in 1988 and the Bucklock was still patent pending. The knife that year was the first Buck Collecters Club knife under Vern Taylor's direction.I'm not sure they came w/ the display case that year but still a striking knife.They're very slim and striking w/ nickle silver bolsters and dark wood inlays and the file work inside on the frame.If you ever handle one I don't think you'd hand it back to the salesman. DM
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DM, you are so right. I received the knife yesterday and I didn't want to put it down. I almost slept with it!:D
 
mhasman said:
Can you please share few photos?
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Right at this time, I've come out of retirement to take a several week job as a supervisor, and I'm gone from about 5 AM until nearly 7 PM, so I have very little time (not to mention daylight) to take pictures. Great job which gives me more bucks for Bucks!

I have several new Bucks that I need to photograph and I'll try to get that done and post them in the next week.:thumbup:
 
How many of the 2000 532's had the Master Series blades installed when they ran out of the 532 blades??
 
I don't know how many were made with the MS blades but I do know you can find all three colors with MS blades. Maybe Joe Houser can help here.
 
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