Buck 506

[dlr110]

I made an inquiry to Buck on the 506 and I thought I would share their response.

history@buckknives.com
12:25 PM

Dear DAVID,
This model 506 White Knight was made in 1985. It was the last year before date codes were added to the blade stamps. The "dot" signifies a running change that was made to the production process of the knife and was an indicator to the warranty department of the change that was made. Unfortunately, I do not have records of what those changes actually were. "Tribal knowledge" has decreased significantly over the years due to retirements of those who were in the know and they did a pretty bad job of documentation.

Tony Wagner
Sales Operations Coordinator
Buck Knives, Inc.
208-262-0500 x 204

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

I carried a 506 for MANY years, and I still buy the 506, 505, 525, 526, etc whenever I see one for a reasonable price (which is becoming rare!)

[eveled]

Most older companies have had a flood or fire destroy their records. Kind of refreshing to hear, they just didn’t keep good records.

I’m sure a lot of stuff was trashed when they moved.

[Old Hunter]

The 506 started out branded as the Lady Buck, but the name changed soon after to White Knight. The 505 is the same knife with a Micarta handle (later laminated wood). OH