Standard model 55 - first impressions

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Larry Oden

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I promised to give my first impressions of the new model 55 from Buck. It is an honest-to-goodness mini-110 in spite of the radius look chosen for the inlay/bolster joints. The only one I have opened (out of 10) has Buck's usual shaving sharp edge. I really like the clip blade in this size but I am not sure I care for the large handle rivets. They are approx. 1/8 inch in diameter and seem oversized for the knife. This model will become the everyday carry choice for many 110 lovers. It is small enough to be used without drawing undue attention from anti-knife people while still retaining enough 110 features to make it a desirable choice to carry and USE.

Lock-up and release are typical Buck solid. The knife is begging for customized inlays and I can envision stag, giraffe bone, mastodon, water buffalo, jigged bone, smooth bone and so forth replacing the standard obeechee wood. The standard inlays do look just fine. I am just letting my imagination run amok! I expect the limited edition model with nickel silver frame and ironwood inlays to also be very popular in spite the extra cost.

The knife is sized very close to a model 503 but the brass frame and clipblade really do make it a mini-110. At the price point Buck chose, this should be a hot selling knife. Hope this covers most questions.
 
Larry Oden said:
I promised to give my first impressions of the new model 55 from Buck ... It is an honest-to-goodness mini-110 still retaining enough 110 features to make it a desirable choice to carry and USE...I expect the limited edition model with nickel silver frame and ironwood inlays to also be very popular in spite the extra cost.

The knife is sized very close to a model 503 but the brass frame and clipblade really do make it a mini-110. At the price point Buck chose, this should be a hot selling knife. Hope this covers most questions.
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dorn good discription larry! makes me wish i had one to look at my self! :(
humm.... Hay, :eek:, can you get the nickel bostered one for club members!!!!???? please! :D

(OK- yes you guys, i am not to proud to beg! :p )
 
Wasn't the concept of a mini 110 first suggested on this forum? I can't wait to get my hands on one of these. How is the handle thickness compared to the 503? Does it come with a pouch/case?
 
The handle thickness is roughly 5/16". It does not come with a pouch but the BCC pouches are perfect for this knife. I am carrying mine today in one of the BCC pouches and it is just right. The pouch is perfect for protecting the knife from scratches caused by keys or coins in the pocket. You can get the pouches from the BCC. If you email John Foresman or me, we will give you the info. They are very inexpensive.
 
>"Wasn't the concept of a mini 110 first suggested on this forum?"

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I don't know if it was first suggested on this forum, but I kinda liked this old thread. ;)
 
Interesting old thread. Looked like "jim_n" nailed the name - or was it a leak?
 
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