New Buck 500 Duke, blade wiggle question?

The old English script stamp helps to date it. In 81 Buck started using wood laminate, in 82, 425M steel came. In late 1984 the script
stamp was changed to block lettering. Then in 1992 Buck changed to 420 steel. A short run down of the changes with this model.
To me the Duke is built very strong. With a 3" blade, capable of most of my daily cutting, i.e. cardboard, lunch apple, cleaning finger nails,
whittling a toothpick, ect.. It's thin and can be pocket carried. When working in grocery stores this is the knife I carry. DM
 
David Martin said:
The old English script stamp helps to date it. In 81 Buck started using wood laminate, in 82, 425M steel came. In late 1984 the script
stamp was changed to block lettering. Then in 1992 Buck changed to 420 steel. A short run down of the changes with this model.
To me the Duke is built very strong. With a 3" blade, capable of most of my daily cutting, i.e. cardboard, lunch apple, cleaning finger nails,
whittling a toothpick, ect.. It's thin and can be pocket carried. When working in grocery stores this is the knife I carry. DM
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Maybe I missed something? When did Buck use the script stamp? :confused:
 
David Martin said:
The old English script stamp helps to date it. In 81 Buck started using wood laminate, in 82, 425M steel came. In late 1984 the script
stamp was changed to block lettering. Then in 1992 Buck changed to 420 steel. A short run down of the changes with this model.
To me the Duke is built very strong. With a 3" blade, capable of most of my daily cutting, i.e. cardboard, lunch apple, cleaning finger nails,
whittling a toothpick, ect.. It's thin and can be pocket carried. When working in grocery stores this is the knife I carry. DM
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David, I sure hope you eat your apple first :D
 
Some pics

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BuckShack, does your 500 sheath have a divot in the top? Thanks, gents. DM
 
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David Martin said:
Buck Shack, does your 500 sheath have a divot in the top? Thanks, gents. DM
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I'm not sure I understand. There doesn't appear to be a divot anywhere on the leather. On the button snap, there are a few indents from being used.
 
Oh, if you mean under the flap then yes. A deep scallop that shows the whole bolster of the knife and a half inch or so of the handle scale. One rivet (each side) at the top, where the stitching ends. Easy knife removal.
 
David Martin said:
The old English script stamp helps to date it. In 81 Buck started using wood laminate, in 82, 425M steel came. In late 1984 the script
stamp was changed to block lettering... DM
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So David,

If I understand this correctly, wood laminate scales and Old English script would date a Duke to 1981 to late 1984.

I found an example that fits this variation and it has abosolutely the FULLEST edge I’ve seen on any Buck. I didn’t see it, initially. But now, it’s so obvious to me.

Thanks for the info!
 
Yes, during that time frame ^ Buck changed to wood laminate handles, 425M blade steel and the script stamp went to block lettering
in late 84. You're welcome. DM
 
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