Buck 525/526

[F14_Tomcat]

Hi guys, can you tell me the difference between the Buck 525 and 526 model? looking the pictures of the 526 it seems only the handle smoothed on the board, the handle thickness is the same?
the 526 model is discontinued right? thanks!

 

[DeSotoSky]

The 526 is called the Executive and is an upgraded 525 Gent with a mirror polished blade and beveled edges.
2005 seems to be the last year in the catalog.

 

[David Martin]

The bevels are on the handles or frame. These were called radiused handles on a 110 and 112. Simply the outer edge of the handles are sanded all the way around, leaving an angle cut on them making them feel smooth. DM