I've received my 055!

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TerryM

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It's really nice and is a perfect pocket carrier. Tight and sharp. I'm lugging it around now at the office.

A couple of things on the negative side...one or two of the rivet heads are sharp. Probably that many rivets is overkill on such a small knife however I know Buck is mimicking the 110. Also, when folded, the back of the blade is a bit "pointy" for the pocket.

I've got a 503 ordered which is basically the same knife only with two rivets that could be more recessed. I'll be comparing the two as pocket carriers.

The 055 is a beauty and I would receommend it to anyone as a great pocket knife.
 
TerryM said:
It's really nice and is a perfect pocket carrier. Tight and sharp. I'm lugging it around now at the office.

A couple of things on the negative side...one or two of the rivet heads are sharp. Probably that many rivets is overkill on such a small knife however I know Buck is mimicking the 110. Also, when folded, the back of the blade is a bit "pointy" for the pocket.

I've got a 503 ordered which is basically the same knife only with two rivets that could be more recessed. I'll be comparing the two as pocket carriers.

The 055 is a beauty and I would receommend it to anyone as a great pocket knife.
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Have you considered getting a leather pocket pouch for your new 55? I think I read here somewhere that there are pouches that fit the 55. You may want to do a search. A pouch would make the 55 more pocket friendly.
 
Mike, I got this knife specifically for the pocket because I get tired of pouches on my belt.
 
I believe he meant a leather pocket pouch. Knife still rides in the pocket but the leather slip pouch makes it more comfortable.
 
Now I get it. No I hadn't considered that but I will now. It's really a great little knife!
 
:D ...Okay...This will make me sound like a "cheapo-frugalmeister"...I tend to rotate what I carry depending on where I'm going, doing and what I'm gonna wear. As you already know, that 55 is one great "carry" knife. I didn't want to damage it with keys, coins, etc...soooo...I know my wife has about 15 or 20 THOUSAND :eek: purses and hand-bags and shoes of all colors, types of leather and various degrees of "she hasn't even looked at some of these things in years"...I found, among her hidden cache, a beautiful soft leather handbag that I cut out a piece of leather to fit my 55 beautifully, I took it to my neighbor, a 32 year old single lady, who sewed it together and made it look like I bought it from a leather shop. She used some kind of thread that is so tough and strong, I can't break it, wrapped around two sticks, to save my soul. Lotsa ways to carry that 55 and enjoy it. Look see what yer wife has...and check out yer neighbors...:cool: :D :cool:
 
from your description be careful not to get caught checking out your neighbor too closely....
 
:cool: ...LOL...Mr. Buck...I am most trustworthy and loyal to my wife...cough, cough, gag...and my daughter (13 yrs old) watches me like a hawk to boot...LOL...:D :D :cool:...but I carry that 55 around without any scratches or nicks...:D
 
P.S. I woulda put it together myself but I'm a better "brain-surgeon" than I am a "seamstress"...LOL...
 
One side of the rocker pin was sharp on mine. I buffed it down enough to get rid of the sharpness. I held it against the buffing wheel so the oin just barely pushed into the wheel but the handle didn't touch.

My 2 complaints:

1. I wish the blade was finished the same as a 110, with smooth brushing, not the deep grind lines. I fixed that with some buffing too.

2. The curved bolster/wood boundary is neat, but I would rather have straight lines like the 110.

BUT, that doesn't mean it's not a beautiful little knife. The tiny clip point blade is just so darn cute.
 
I took out the grind lines on mine with a piece of 1500 grit wet-dry mounted on a piece of 1/8 inch foam with stickum on both sides. I stuck this to a popsickle stick and worked out the lines. It was slow but it worked without marring the transition line. I also do love that knife.
 
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