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Buck’s Striking New Heirloom Knife Will Be Music to Collectors’ Ears

The latest Buck of the month is here, and this particular little folder is worth fretting over, so to speak.

Close-up of a folding knife with a polished metal bolster and dark wooden handle resting on a surface.Buck Knives
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By Steve Mazzucchi

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Search “532 Bucklock” and you’ll find forum posts dating back literally decades, from enthusiasts seeking and sometimes finding various iterations of the elusive folder.

Though the knife has been discontinued, Buck just brought it back, in limited form, through its whimsical Buck of the Month program.

Buck folding knife with polished steel blade and dark wood handle resting on a closed book.
This form of the 532 Bucklock is sure to attract attention from heritage knife and music enthusiasts alike.
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The latest treatment is one of the most interesting yet, combining premium steel and some unique handle styling.

The latter quality alone is sure to catch the attention of music-loving collectors, among others.

Tune in, rock out

Let’s cut to the chase with this handle, as it is easily the knife’s most striking feature. 

Crafted from Indian Rosewood, it features a barehead bolster and frame made of nickel silver. 

Folding pocket knife with polished steel blade and dark wood handle with metal accents on a wooden surface.
The nickel silver frets on the handle add visual interest, as does the filework on the frame.
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That same material factors into the three guitar-style frets along the body, which lend an uncommon musical vibe to this knife. 

Functionally, I’m not certain what the frets offer; although they could arguably help with grip, the appeal is mostly aesthetic.

Knife with a polished steel blade and wooden handle on a beige surface.
The premium steel of the blade will stand up to daily use, especially considering this style of knife is usually limited to the opening of letters and packages, if not merely display.
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But let’s not sleep on the business end here: it’s a 3-inch drop-point blade made of satin-finished, BOS heat-treated S35VN steel.

This sought-after material offers a strong balance of hardness, toughness, edge retention and corrosion resistance.

Knife with a stainless steel blade and dark wood handle with metal bands resting on a beige book.
The prominent backlock between the frets is the key to retracting the blade.
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As this knife falls in the gentleman’s/heritage/heirloom category, fast and easy action is not necessarily a priority. 

Brandish the blade using the long pull nail notch; it’s held in place by a backlock (true to the wordplay in the knife’s name), which must be pressed in to bring it home.

Folding pocket knife with a dark wood handle and metal accents on a black box labeled Buck.
As this knife could be passed down through the generations, the inclusion of a leather sheath is a nice touch.
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Befitting its refined nature, the 3.7-ounce USA-made knife comes with not only a Certificate of Authenticity but also something a bit more useful: a leather sheath.

Availability and pricing

This Buck Knives 532 BuckLock is available now for $250. Like all BOTMs, it’s a limited release; only 500 units will be made.

About the Author:

Now managing editor, Steve has served in a variety of roles with GP since 2019. Having previously written and edited for such publications as Men’s Health, Men’s Journal, Esquire and ESPN, he enjoys covering a range of topics — but mostly those pertaining to cycling, snow sports, pocket knives and motos — and dreams of a utopian world in which everyone’s bike seat is at the proper height.

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