Buck 500

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meeder

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I can get my hands on a Buck 500 which was purchased by the owner in 1981.
It is in great condition for it's age (used by well taken care of).
I have to make him an honest offer on it.
I have no idea what a old Buck 500 is worth. Can anyone give me a decent ballpark figure?
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Meeder,

Welcome to the forum; however, there are some rules we have to follow on this forum. One of them is that unless a person has a Gold Membership or more, prices cannot be discussed. Sorry. I would suggest checking one of the on-line auctions to get an idea about pricing.

Bert
 
Ok. Thanks for the heads up about the rules.
I didn't see them directly since I registered through Tapatalk.
 
I would offer him 5 Saw Bucks for it. If he had box and papers -- more. Those are nice knife's to own but not the high end model like a Kalinga or Akouna. Still, one of my favorites and it has a 440C blade. DM
 
I purchased a new one not long ago in 420HC stainless. I really like the size and weight of this knife. That along with the size and shape of the blade makes makes working on sticks, etc. pretty easy and comfortable.

There should be plenty to compare with on the internet. My only question is what blade steel they used in 1981 and if that is something you find added value in.
 
I just told you the blade steel for that model...? The early frame on that model were of stainless steel. DM
 
PCL said:
I love my 500, I have the Duke in Stag beautiful knife.
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Indeed it is!
The duke is sorta like a beefy gents folder
Considering its size and all.
Did i say, just how streamline that model looks?
Its the most elegant classic lockback buck folder imho.
 
When Buck brought out this model it first came with burgundy micarta handles for the first 2 years. Later the wood laminate like yours. The micarta models carry the higher value. But your wood model with the old English blade stamp is not too far off. DM
 
The Buck 500 is a very nice knife - for my preference it is the biggest LB you can pocket carry before it becomes too much - nice, flat design. OH
 
I got the knife for a nice price.
It feels rock solid and there is just zero play on the blade.
It feels like it is built to last for at least a century :)

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That model's blade shape has changed some over the years. Morphing into this shape. The bottom Duke is from the Heritage Set the club offered in 2010 which sold out quickly.
I've carried this knife 2-3 days a week since it was delivered. Glad you like yours. DM
 
David, I haven't paid much attention to differences in the shape of the Buck 500 blades, but now that you mention it I can see it - a little more belly in the newer ones. This is mine, a fairly early version. OH

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They are a great knife, early or recent. I enjoy mine. I do carry them in the sheath. They are very light feeling.
 
Old Hunter said:
David, I haven't paid much attention to differences in the shape of the Buck 500 blades, but now that you mention it I can see it - a little more belly in the newer ones. This is mine, a fairly early version. OH

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Beauty
 
Thanks for the compliments gents. I love looking at pictures of this knife in all it's variations - the aesthetics of the 500 simply make it pleasing to the eye. OH
 
The blade on the older model looks a little bigger, that is wider top to bottom. I have the newer model and it works just fine though. I'm a fan of the 500.
 
Once Buck changed the 500's blade shape, by bringing the belly up to meet a straighter spine. This gave the blade more usefulness and eye appeal. DM
 
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