Hello All:
I have an old Buck 501. I tried to photograph the stamp, but my camera could not get close enough. The blade reads:
Buck (in script-like letters)
501
U.S.A.
No symbol, dot(s), or anything else.
First, can anyone date this knife for me. I'm guessing later 60's, early 70's. Second, there is a slight bend to the blade (almost imperceptible to the eye), which makes the side of the blade rub when closed. Also, it does not close cleanly. I would like to get the blade straightened, the blade polished (slight pitting) and sharpened, and the knife cleaned. Is this something that Buck will do under warranty, or for a fee? Also, does this knife have a lot of value? Will having work done to it hurt any value it does have? I want to keep the original blade, of course, even if it means leaving the knife as is. Thanks all.
I have an old Buck 501. I tried to photograph the stamp, but my camera could not get close enough. The blade reads:
Buck (in script-like letters)
501
U.S.A.
No symbol, dot(s), or anything else.
First, can anyone date this knife for me. I'm guessing later 60's, early 70's. Second, there is a slight bend to the blade (almost imperceptible to the eye), which makes the side of the blade rub when closed. Also, it does not close cleanly. I would like to get the blade straightened, the blade polished (slight pitting) and sharpened, and the knife cleaned. Is this something that Buck will do under warranty, or for a fee? Also, does this knife have a lot of value? Will having work done to it hurt any value it does have? I want to keep the original blade, of course, even if it means leaving the knife as is. Thanks all.
