Buck 501 The Larrin Magnacut Stealth Run Pocket Knife
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ต.ค. 2024
- Review of the Buck 501 Esquire "The Larrin" Stealth Run Pocket Knife. This had a limited edition stealth run of just 800 made. The developer of Magnacut, Dr. Larrin Thomas, in collaboration with Buck Knives designed this special version of trhe 501 Esquire lockback. Features nickel-silver barehead design and Magnacut clip point blade. Comes with custom Knife Steel Nerds clip slip and micro fiber pouch. Closed length 3-3/4" Made in the USA.
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If they added this steel to the custom shop I'd be all for it.
I think they will eventually. May take a few years. Thanks, Zach
The fit-and-finish is not what I would expect for a $175 limited edition knife, especially from a respected manufacturer like Buck. But generally I do like the knife and I think I will stick with it.
Great video going over all aspects of the blade. I believe they are a bit overpriced but if it's one you definitely want for your collection, why not!! I'd love it without the billboarding and at $125 price tag. Thanks for sharing!!
$140 or under would have been better. I feel like I'm paying for the development of the new blade shape & not just the steel. Thanks BigJ!
I was never a fan of Buck knives, even less so these days. It is nice to see them jumping to MagnaCut though. That's a huge improvement over the low to mid grade steels they usually use. People seem shocked by the $175 price tag, but when you're looking at a USA made knife with a premium steel. That's pretty much entry level pricing.
Never been troubled by the steel Buck uses. I'm not as picky about blade steels as others are. Learn to sharpen/Teach a man to fish...Same sort of concept.
I couldn’t get my centering to move over it wasn’t rubbing but it was very very close your knife I would have lived with no problem your fit and finish was much better 😊
Alright, thanks for the comparison Pete. Hope it all works out in the end.
Surprisingly, I actually like the 420-HC stainless Buck uses in most of its everyday models. Easily sharpened with a very conventional Arkansas stone, durable enough to easily withstand EDC, what's not to like? Modern super-steels come with the need to purchase things like diamond abrasives to get maximum performance and it's nice to have something in my pocket that just ... works.
Nothing wrong with that. I've got plenty of 110s and others with 420. Thanks, MrMz
I am aware the knife is not 'perfect', but I am still very sad that I missed it. I have a lot of admiration and respect for Larrin's work and the way he shares his knowledge with the knife community. Plus this knife is legal to carry in Germany. Second had prices appear to be about 2x the new price. I guess sometimes we just don't get what we want. Hope guys who got one enjoy and use it.
Thanks for your thoughts Matus. Larrin is a smart guy and worthy of the admiration.
Great review Thrifty! I'm glad you received one that you were happy with(excluding the slip). It is cool having a slip joint with magnacut steel. I have the tactile Bexar that I received about a week ago for about the same price on sale.
Thanks, Dean. The Bexar are nice.
Please do a video on all the cool Buck Knives. Those small knives old guys love.
Might do that at some point. Thanks, Jeremy
This was my 2nd 501 magnacut with wonky tonk edge. I was hoping they send me a perfect one on the other exchange. I'll try to fix rhe edge tonight with 17 degrees on my worksharp professional precision adjust and see.
Cool. I'd like to own the sharpener at some point.
I’m really tempted on this one. I’ve always wanted the Buck 55 in the 501 size and thickness and don’t think it’ll ever happen outside of this…
Well they sold out today. So unless you can find them on the secondary market, you won't need to be tempted.
Excellent comprehensive review John, always respect your honesty and opinions when reviewing a knife like this
Thanks, Slippy. You're a fantastic friend!
Looks like a great knife, visually very appealing! I’d be tempted with the standard version for sure.
But the off-centre printing on that slip for a knife of that price - that’d be enough to trigger me to send it back 😵💫🤯🤣
Great review TK, thanks for sharing 😁
Thanks very much for having a look, Stu. It certainly isn't the perfect specimen. The slip is well off.
Mine came in tuesday and everything was perfect but the wonky edge was wide on the other so i sent it the next morning and called them to send me a good one. The other one I bought came in today and same wonky edge on the other still and blade scratches with tiny hole on the ebony inlay.. just my luck!
Very hit and miss. Thanks for the feedback, Honey.
Thanks for a thorough look at the “Larrin”.
You're very welcome, Mussel
Yours came out much better!!!! No complaints with yours 😊
Yep, looks alright to me. That slip though, different story.
That's nice I got the Buck 501 old one still in good condition I seen this one C.J. Buck and that guy you was talking about showed this new one coming out I like it a buck 501 with a clip point blade its a nice looking knife! 😊 👍
The clip point sold me on the knife, yet still a bit pricey. It's not for everyone. Thanks for watching, Timberwolf
You're welcome yeah the regular Buck 501 is 70 to 75 I think on Amazon but them custom knives cost a bit more I like though thanks for sharing it with us! 👌
Beautiful knife, great presentation packaging, comprehensive review.
Thanks TK
Glad you enjoyed it, Check. Good to see you.
Your sample seems better than Pete’s to me. I had already decided to pass on this knife and then saw Pete’s review I felt they could have done better. I do want to see more Magnacut offerings. Thanks for a great review!
I'm sure this is just the beginning of Buck's Magnacut journey. They don't change steels without a lot of thought put behind it. Thanks, RJ.
Was looking forward to your review. I agree with you on he negatives. Still a great knife. I don't like that slip much either. I don;t mind the the logo though. Great video buddy! Hopefully Pete gets a better one.
Thanks for watching Randy. Just feel the logo is too large for the tang space.
@@ThriftyKaniffy A smaller one would look better
@@RandysWSG Yep.
I don't know about the fit and finish but it looks really nice on camera thanks for sharing 👍
I'm happy with it, Terry. Not gonna be everyone, and I understand that.
Thanks for giving us your honest take on this Larrin Buck knife, I very much enjoyed your presentation. 👍I'd like to get one, but I just blew my entire knife purchasing budget for this month getting a Spyderco Native 5 in cpmMagnaCut as well as a few other recent purchases. Hopefully, I'll be able to get one down the road even if its on the 2ndary market. Excellent review, btw. Take good care my friend and Cheers!
Thanks very much Toad. I appreciate you taking the time to have a look. There was a lot to say about this one so thanks for hanging in there. 👍
Pricey, but it is an interesting collectible, since its a limited run, thanks for sharing, TK.
Not the greatest value knife I've bought by any means, but it's a knife I like. Thanks, Jose.
Thank you for fair and honest review! 😉 I like the 501 pattern, just for the drop point lockback. Reason I passed on this version. If done in bone or elk the value would have been spot on correct!
I'm guessing magnacut will be a custom blade option some time in the future.
Nice review. I really like it but not for the price. I like my 501 so I’ll stick with this standard one lol. The back spring on my standard 501 is the same way as your Larin. Sits below the bolster when the blade is closed, but sits flush when the blade is open. I think Buck could’ve done a better job of producing the Larin, but it definitely does look good.
I agree, not the best thing they've ever made, a bit pricey, but also has plenty of things to like about it. Thanks, Zero.
Nice knife.... But at a buck seventy five I don't know if it's worth it .
Great review .
Me either, but I bought it anyway. You're welcome Buck. Thanks, MB.
They are really pretty but I think I would rather have a tougher steel than Magnacut that you can buy or order from Buck
I really liked your review It’s nice to see you take on the occasional expensive piece Thrifty lol
Watching this at 4am bc I slept through successful surgery to prep me for the major surgery at the end of September to try to finish off the cancer
Thanks for prayers and support
Love your channel and you bro
Hang in there Terry. We're all pulling for you. Glad I could entertain you in a time of need.
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You have been entertaining and informing me long before I knew I had this problem You put out some really good content
Love your work bro
@@terrillschneider3778 Very kind of you to say, Terry. I really appreciate the support.
Hey TK 🍻
A very nice piece, overall buddy 👌
I second that with the slip - I'd also expect a better finish.
However, a good LE knife, with classic lines, and as much as I would like one, I can not legally carry one in the UK, unfortunately.
I'm sure you'll enjoy it, brother John 🫂
Thanks for sharing,
Atb Gus 👍
Thanks for the kind words, Gus. It's not the best value knife I've ever gotten for sure. However, it has unique qualities that I admire, so that counts for something. Take care my friend.
Did you do this deliberately to tempt me after I mentioned maybe being in the market for some magnacut last night?
I found a knife you might like Jud! 😈😈😈 215 euros though
The Roman SAK? Amazing. 😮
@@weejud4542 I love it!
Haha. They've sold out, now. No more temptation.
@@ThriftyKaniffyno surprise with a run of only 800. But thank goodness anyway! Too much temptation and I am weak…
A bit steep on the pricing, considering the price difference with the regular 501. Ofcourse Magnacut costs more, but bit on the high end. This one seems to be in good shape, nothing much to complain about except for the clipslip. Now give it a nice clean and put it in the safe John.
Thanks very much Jeroen. It's not going to win any prizes for knife of the year, but I like the unique qualities ot offers and I'm happy with it overall. That slip though...
Hey John, a great review and background information.
Looks like you definitely got a better example than Jersey.
The price is definitely on the high side but I guess everyone’s free to spend their money how they want 😀, certainly wouldn’t knock anyone for wanting one. I’ve got the regular Squire and it’s a great little knife.
Shame about the lack of attention to detail with the etching but guess that’s no big deal.
Not a fan of the sheath and the off centring of logo on your example is annoying and sloppy on Buck’s part.
Thanks for sharing buddy and hope to catch you on the live 😎👍🏻
Thanks very much Sean. The price was pretty steep even for a stealth run, probably to do with the production of the newly shaped blade and clip slip. The clip slip looks like a first attempt. Maybe they'll better it in the future. Have a great weekend.
I'm actually a little more tempted by this knife after watching this video. At that price it would severely cut into my Thrifty Kanify "Deal Alert" purchases for a while. Very hansom looking knife. Looks to be the size of the LB5 that was another excellent knife that you alerted me to. Just checked the Buck Website - Sold out
Yes, they seemed to have sold out within the last 24 hours. For a stealth run it took an inordinate amount of time. That tells me it wasn't as popular as many have been. Thanks, Mo.
It's a nice looking knife. Many of the European Buck like locking knives have one bolster which I like. An expensive locking knife is mostly just a safe queen in this country so I don't buy them, have less expensive ones though.
It has a nice clean design...well until you see the nerd glasses on the tang. Yep, definitely a safe queen. Thanks, JK.
It is a beauty.
Thanks, Jeremy.
When will this be available in Europe?
This was a limited release. All sold out.
Great review, way above what I normally spend on knives, but a slick looking knife all the same! Thanks TK
Thanks very much Doomcrew. It's more than I normally pay as well. Agreed, it's a clean looking Buck 501.
Those Rough Ryder skips mess up your bolsters. Mube sure as hell do.
Yea they will tarnish. Takem' out each night and givem a light buff.
I dig it!
Cool! Glad to hear it, Zen.
Very very nice John, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻🤠🤠
You're very welcome, KJ. Have a great weekend.
@@ThriftyKaniffy Dido sir👍🏻👍🏻🤠🤠
Real african ebony wood and nickel silver liners and bolsters. I love mine. Worth every penny. My sheath is wonky as well but since it is off to the side it sits better in my pocket.
I like the positivity, Patrick. Glad you are enjoying yours.
I think of Buck as a great company to make high quality, mid-priced production knives. I don't think of them as a place to buy a fancy collector's knife. Their operation is based on state of the art machinery designed to make a few specific models. They have a custom shop, but that isn't their main line.
That sums it up. As I said, it's a Squire with an expensive blade. Not a ground up high end design. Thanks, Stephen.
I do like the slip with clip instead of the big old time sheath
Ok Ricky. It's not my thing, but some like it. Thanks for watching.
Any idea of the hrc of bucks magnacut?
I don't know about this knife specifically, but generally speaking Magnacut falls into 58-60 HRC.
@@ThriftyKaniffy that's really soft it should be 62-64
Impressive review 👍 spectacle motif appears a bit naff imo :( I'd never carry a knife this expensive - fear of losing mostly.
Yep they are pricey. Nerd glasses don't make a knife look better, I agree. Thanks, Robert.
I couldn't ever justify paying $175 for a knife myself. I know everyone is different though. It is a very interesting knife and steel but I could understand expecting flawless fit and finish for that price point.
While $175 is a lot to pay understanding this is built on a $60 platform, expectations have to be checked some.
Thanks brother!!!!! 😊
Hope it helped.
You know… I had one of these in-cart on the Buck website … I saw Larrins video and immediately went to the site.
But before I pulled the trigger, I watched some review videos and haven’t seen ONE video where the knife had good fit and finish. Most of them were basically unacceptable IMO. After the third or fourth video of bad reviews in a row, I deleted the cart.
I can’t support an American company who allows this. It’s more or less incompetence. I haven’t owned a Buck knife in 20yrs and see I didn’t miss much.
You can't assume the poor run on this knife is indicative to all Buck knives. I think that'd be making a mistake, but good you did research on this one. Thanks, Area51
Nice!!
Thank you, EDC. Glad you enjoyed the review.
👋 I’m New but that’s a good looking Slip with a Clip minus the Wordplay
Thanks Depark, glad you enjoyed the video. The slip has some nice soft leather, just not a fan of this style for my personal carry.
I had to send mine back because the blade rattled back and forth when it was closed. Buck QC strikes again.
Thanks for the feedback, Daemon. Welcome to the channel.
I’m very unhappy I sent mine back and it’s to small for my liking 😊thanks buddy stay well
Alright good to know. Thanks, Pete.
I’m disappointed with the edge bevels on mine as well. It all feels overpriced despite the collaboration. Idk. Might fix it myself & just be mad about it
Sorry to hear that, T. Wish they could all be Victorinox level QC'd.
I have a standard 501, it has a extremely stiff lock back release, thumb breaking stiff. How is this one (maybe I have a dud) but what I see with yours I think yours is highly overpriced.
Not bad at all. No problems with the release, Ring
I’m just now catching up to this video a year later. Knowing what I know now, namely that MagnaCut is available in the Buck custom shop, I certainly *don’t* consider this knife worth the money. $175 will get you a custom shop 110 with the MagnaCut blade and and nicer scales or bolsters…
The benefit of hindsight. Magnacut wasn't in the custom shop at the time.
Classy knife, but what is so special about magnacut?
It's the best all around steel. Extremely stainless and tough at the same time.
Kinda the latest and greatest blade steel on the market right now with properties like Patrick mentions.
I nearly picked this up but ended up passing. Not big enough for me, for the price.
Yes, it's not for everybody. Thanks Martialist.
sold out 8/24/23
Yep, they are all gone. Thanks, Kenneth.
Seems odd that buck would send a great knife in a wonky slip 😮
It happens. I'll live with it, Bill. Thanks.
Its out of stock everywhere
Was only ever available on the Buck website and they finally sold out yesterday I believe. Only 800 were made.
What a crummy logo...horn rimmed glasses, looks like Sam the cooking guy's logo IMHO.
Well, he's a nerd so the glasses work for a logo, but I don't need it on the knife. Thanks, Jack.
PS…. Magnacut is readily available. Tons of models out there running Magnacut. This is absolutely overpriced Magnacut. No matter how you justify it. It’s a tiny, skinny blade and who knows what their HRC and heat treat is. I was excited about this knife and disappointed just as quickly.
It's not common to traditional knives if you're being fair. Thanks, Area51.
Imported from Idaho. 🧐
Are we boycotting Idaho now? I'll have to jot that down.
I Will like a 55 with magnacut.🤓
Thanks much, Pierre.
Nice knife, good thorough review, but it’s not for me. I want a lanyard hole and don’t appreciate the long nail nick.
Yea, not what you're looking for then. Thanks, AT.
What's happened to Buck? This is definitely not worth $175. It would be IF: blade were centered, grinds were perfect, grinds didn't hit the choil, back spring was flush with the frame, garish branding. This is an unacceptable price for such quality.
If I received that, I'd return it immediately.
They can do better, for sure. I still enjoy it.
Thrifty, you don’t sound very enthusiastic about this knife. I think you have landed a real keeper however and should hang on to it. I think that the biggest updriver on the cost is the ebony wood handles. Ebony has become a sacred and protected wood. Bob Taylor of Taylor guitars as you mentioned was able to secure a quantity of ebony wood from Africa if my memory serves me right. Ebony is the premier wood used for the fingerboards of very high end guitars. I suspect that Taylor Guitars has sold scraps of ebony left over from guitar fingerboard fittings but small enough for knife handles. Just a guess, I have no inside dope. Just the fact that your knife has ebony handles/scales is going to rocket up the value.
Yes, Buck procures left over wood scrap from Taylors by exclusive agreement. I like the knife very much and I'll be keeping it, don't get me wrong. However, I'm less enthusiastic about what I had to pay for it. Thanks, RB.
I like Buck knives, but this one is way over priced. That sheath is poorly made, but the review was good.
Thanks Andrew, yep it's pricey. Not gonna be for everyone.
Beautiful knife but I do believe my idea of thrifty is different than yours
Look around the channel, loads of knives under 30 dollars. This just doesn't happen to be one of them.
I can see Buck going the way of Ontario unfortunately
I think they're doing okay. Thanks, BL.
nope not a fan.
that said, i never was a Buck fan..
great vid thank for sharing..
Thanks very much, Janker. I appreciate you watching.
175 Bucks! Sorry, just my opinion on it, Not worth 75 Bucks, don't care if its Magnacut or not. Fit and Finish is far more important than what Steel the Blade is made of.
Not gonna be everyone's taste, I get it.
Not that,I love the look of the Knife, I just wish Buck watched their Fit and Finish on the high end Knives better.@@ThriftyKaniffy
Cheap sheet for such an expensive knife.
Is that right? Ok.
The sheath is embarrassingly amateur. I am a leather worker and would be sick if I turned out something like that.
Agreed, pretty bad.
Tiny
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Crappy clip.
Not impressed
Alright. Thanks, Doc.
At this point it seems Buck should outsource ALL their manufacturing to China cause the Chinese simply make better finished knives🤷🏻🤔
For most companies it's where the tooling is.
If that is true, it is very disappointing.
Attention to detail and some good QC. We're capable.