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.

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.

If they added this steel to the custom shop I'd be all for it.

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 😊

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.

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!!

Thanks for a thorough look at the “Larrin”.

Please do a video on all the cool Buck Knives. Those small knives old guys love.

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…

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.

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.

Excellent comprehensive review John, always respect your honesty and opinions when reviewing a knife like this

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!

Yours came out much better!!!! No complaints with yours 😊

Beautiful knife, great presentation packaging, comprehensive review. Thanks TK

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 😁

Pricey, but it is an interesting collectible, since its a limited run, thanks for sharing, TK.

I don't know about the fit and finish but it looks really nice on camera thanks for sharing 👍

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.

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.

Very very nice John, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻🤠🤠

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! 😊 👍

I dig it!

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!

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'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

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!

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

Great review, way above what I normally spend on knives, but a slick looking knife all the same! Thanks TK

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.

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!

I do like the slip with clip instead of the big old time sheath

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 👍

It is a beauty.

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.

Those Rough Ryder skips mess up your bolsters. Mube sure as hell do.

Nice knife.... But at a buck seventy five I don't know if it's worth it . Great review .

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.

sold out 8/24/23

I had to send mine back because the blade rattled back and forth when it was closed. Buck QC strikes again.

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.

Nice!!

Did you do this deliberately to tempt me after I mentioned maybe being in the market for some magnacut last night?

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 😎👍🏻

👋 I’m New but that’s a good looking Slip with a Clip minus the Wordplay

Impressive review 👍 spectacle motif appears a bit naff imo :( I'd never carry a knife this expensive - fear of losing mostly.

Thanks brother!!!!! 😊

I’m very unhappy I sent mine back and it’s to small for my liking 😊thanks buddy stay well

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

Any idea of the hrc of bucks magnacut?

Seems odd that buck would send a great knife in a wonky slip 😮

Its out of stock everywhere

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I nearly picked this up but ended up passing. Not big enough for me, for the price.

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.

Classy knife, but what is so special about magnacut?

I Will like a 55 with magnacut.🤓

Nice knife, good thorough review, but it’s not for me. I want a lanyard hole and don’t appreciate the long nail nick.

Imported from Idaho. 🧐

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.

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.

I can see Buck going the way of Ontario unfortunately

What a crummy logo...horn rimmed glasses, looks like Sam the cooking guy's logo IMHO.

Beautiful knife but I do believe my idea of thrifty is different than yours

I like Buck knives, but this one is way over priced. That sheath is poorly made, but the review was good.

nope not a fan. that said, i never was a Buck fan.. great vid thank for sharing..

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.

Cheap sheet for such an expensive knife.

Tiny

The sheath is embarrassingly amateur. I am a leather worker and would be sick if I turned out something like that.

Crappy clip.

Not impressed

At this point it seems Buck should outsource ALL their manufacturing to China cause the Chinese simply make better finished knives🤷🏻🤔