Question 1

where is this knife made?

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Don't know if this will help, but here is what I know. I own 3 501's , the oldest about 4 years old, the newest about 2 years old. All of them have "Made in USA" stamped on the blade near the pivot. However,  among my 25 Bucks of other model numbers I found 3 Bantam models that were "Made In China" (all about 2 - 4 years old). I also found another Buck which was  " U.S. Made of U.S. and Imported Parts".  I was enlightened myself after examining my own collection, and hope this info helps you.  rln

Question 2

Does it lock open?

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Thank you for contacting Top Quality Knives. Yes the knives come with a lock back. Again thank you for contacting Top Quality Knives and your business would be very much appreciated.

Question 3

Does the blade jiggle both open and closed? I just received mine and it jiggles a little

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I have an older 501. I noticed it had a little slop or wobble when open so I wrapped the bolster on the blade end with a cloth then put it in a vise. I tightened the vise until the wobble was gone. I applied pressure only on the pivot point. It didn't seem to have harmed the knife at all. And the blade isn't any harder to open so I'm pleased with the result.

Question 4

Are the handles on this one really rosewood? according to buck's site, the 501 has "dymalux red wood" handles (whatever that is).

Accepted Answer

It looks like real rosewood to me. And I don’t really know what ‘dymalux red wood’ is. It’s possible that dymalux is a simulated rosewood, especially in light of recent bans or restrictions on importing exotic woods, that guitar & gun makers were faced a couple years ago, that forced them to use simulated woods made from composites or environmentally sound domestic woods. My guess is that Buck faced the same restrictions.

ASIN	B000EHYZQ4
Age Range Description	Adult
Blade Edge	Flat
Blade Length	4 Inches
Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Blade Shape	Drop Point
Blade Type	Drop Point
Brand Name	Buck
Colour	Wood Dymalux Handle With Nickel Silver Bolsters
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (419)
Global Trade Identification Number	00003375325983
Handle Material	Rosewood
Included Components	Black Genuine Leather Sheath
Item Length	9.5 Centimetres
Item Type Name	Squire Lock Knife
Item Weight	3 Ounces
Manufacturer	Buck
Model Name	Buck Squire 501
Model Number	0501RWS
Number of Items	1
Part Number	0501RWS
Power Source	ac
Product Care Instructions	Hand Wash Only
Product Warranty	Buck forever.
Recommended Uses For Product	Whittling
Reusability	Reusable
Size	10 cm
Special Features	Locking Blades
Style	BU501-BRK
UPC	033753025983 957812441739 710551734261 003375325983

Buck B501 Squire Lock Knife

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