The Squire

Johnny11758

Johnny11758

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I've long carried a 110 (or should I say, a variety of 110s). Yesterday, I went out and bought a Squire, and I'm I knocked out. Ideal for everyday carry in an office environment--with lockup as smooth and as sure as a 110. Boy, I can just imagine what the Duke must have been like.
 
Johnny11758 said:
I've long carried a 110 (or should I say, a variety of 110s). Yesterday, I went out and bought a Squire, and I'm I knocked out. Ideal for everyday carry in an office environment--with lockup as smooth and as sure as a 110. Boy, I can just imagine what the Duke must have been like.
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I wish I had a Duke too.

I also wish I had a Squire, but all of the ones I see have a pretty bad problem with the lock bar "closing" too far when the knife is closed. Kind of annoying. Same with the Knight. Is your like that?
 
Carl64 said:
I wish I had a Duke too.

I also wish I had a Squire, but all of the ones I see have a pretty bad problem with the lock bar "closing" too far when the knife is closed. Kind of annoying. Same with the Knight. Is your like that?
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No. Not at all. My model is the 2004 model (upside down T), and the back spring is perfectly flush when the blade is opened. Absolutely no blade play. And I keep the bolsters polished. I carry my Squire in an A.G. Russell pouch in my right front pocket. I agree that the sheath that comes with the Squire leaves an annoying imprint on the bolster.
 
Another way to carry the Squire(501) is in a clip pouch made by Williwm Henry. I believe it's the T 12 size. Clips in the front pocket real well.
 
I have always liked the Squire, it is a great pattern. I have two - one that I got in the 70s, with micarta scales, and a 501 Master Series with BG-42 blade. That is a top-notch carry. Maybe if enough people asked for it Buck would offer the 501 with BG-42 blade in a special run, or from the custom shop.
 
I have a micarta handled model #500 Duke that my Pop gave me when I was a much younger man. It traveled around the world with me while I was a KC10 crewchief in the USAF. It is a great knife!

Mine has been retired in honor for sentimental reasons!
 
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