Looking for 55 vs 704 size comparison

[austin37]

Looking for size comparison Buck 55 vs 704.photos if you have them.

 

[Vaporstang]

A austin37 I took some quick pics - hope this helps. I just happened to have the 704 in my pocket. It has been my carry for the past few days. I recently received the 55, so had it handy. (Obviously the 55 is a lockback, while the 704 is not.)

 

[austin37]

A austin37 I took some quick pics - hope this helps. I just happened to have the 704 in my pocket. It has been my carry for the past few days. I recently received the 55, so had it handy. (Obviously the 55 is a lockback, while the 704 is not.)

Thank you! Is the 55 more durable overall given it’s a lock back design? Is it up to more heavy tasks?

 

[SoDak81]

Thank you! Is the 55 more durable overall given it’s a lock back design? Is it up to more heavy tasks?

I'd say go with the 55 because it's not a discontinued model, you'll always be able to get blade replacement/service on a 55

 

[Railsplitter]

I have both as well and although I have a fond attachment to all of my 700 series knives, I would also recommend the 55. I've seen a lot of 700 series knives for sale that are missing the shield and it's way too late to get a replacement shield from Buck.

 

[Vaporstang]

I'd say go with the 55 because it's not a discontinued model, you'll always be able to get blade replacement/service on a 55

I have both as well and although I have a fond attachment to all of my 700 series knives, I would also recommend the 55. I've seen a lot of 700 series knives for sale that are missing the shield and it's way too late to get a replacement shield from Buck.

Hmmm... Now you are having me second-guess carrying the 704! (I did know it is discontinued.)

 

[Railsplitter]

Hmmm... Now you are having me second-guess carrying the 704! (I did know it is discontinued.)

They kind of phased them out gradually. By 2001 the entire 700 series was discontinued but I'm not sure which year was the last year for the 704.

 

[cccanada]

About 25 yrs ago i sent in a 704 with a broken tip
Was sent back a new 501 The closest match they had then i would guess
Sure wish i had inquired first though as i wuld have preferred to keep my 704

Doesnt help with your comparing but here is a 704 kit

 

[Vaporstang]

Thank you! Is the 55 more durable overall given it’s a lock back design? Is it up to more heavy tasks?

I dug up my ebony Crelicam 55, which I originally bought for carry. Playing with the two side-by-side, the 55 seems a heftier. It has a longer closed length (which is more obvious in-hand compared to the pictures I posted). The blade lengths seems similar, especially the edge lengths. The 55 seems to have a little more belly than the 704. The width seems the same, but I did not get out the calipers. I assume the heftier body of the 55 is due to needing the room for the lock back mechanism.

Summary beyond what was noted by others: Edge lengths the same. 55 blade belly wider. 55 frame heavier. I would say the 55 can handle a little heavier duty tasks. YMMV!

 

[austin37]

I dug up my ebony Crelicam 55, which I originally bought for carry. Playing with the two side-by-side, the 55 seems a heftier. It has a longer closed length (which is more obvious in-hand compared to the pictures I posted). The blade lengths seems similar, especially the edge lengths. The 55 seems to have a little more belly than the 704. The width seems the same, but I did not get out the calipers. I assume the heftier body of the 55 is due to needing the room for the lock back mechanism.

Summary beyond what was noted by others: Edge lengths the same. 55 blade belly wider. 55 frame heavier. I would say the 55 can handle a little heavier duty tasks. YMMV!

Thanks for all the info