The 55 Folding Pocket Knife, 1.9 oz | 2-3/8" Clip Point 420HC Steel Blade, Genuine Ebony with Brass Bolsters Handle, Lightweight Folding Knife for Everyday Carry

After having just purchased the 50th Anniversary edition of the Buck 11o folding hunting knife, I had to have this smaller version of that knife for everyday carry. Let me start by saying I am not a knife collector, I don't keep knives in a box, but I do purchase a lot of knives. To me, every true red blooded American should own this knife, or any man for that matter. This knife is the little brother of an American classic and it is every bit as functional and beautiful as the Buck 110, both of which are made in America! After holding the Buck 110 in my hands and seeing how beautiful the craftsmanship was, I wanted more. I wanted a knife like that that was small enough for me to carry with me everywhere. Enter the Buck 55. This knife is almost an exact miniature version of the 110. The Knife I received was shaving sharp right out of the box, literally (I have the bald spot on the back of my hand to prove it). There was absolutely zero side to side blade wiggle (a good test of any quality knife), and the blade is gorgeous. This knife is made out of the same 440HC steel used on the Buck 110. This is a special 440 High Carbon steel I believe only used by Buck and it is very well known for holding an edge exceptionally well. Carry... I like to have a knife on me at all times, and I had been wanting to get a new EDC carry knife for quite some time. I don't think I'll be saying those words ever again for the rest of my knife. This knife will be in my pocket until the day I die, and even then I am sure it will still be in excellent working condition and be handed down to my daughter. The Buck 55 fits perfectly in the 5th pocket in a pair of jeans which is really nice. My previous EDC knife was a CRKT Kasper (CRKT makes some great knives at great reasonable prices) and I had carried that knife for over 5 years. I work in an office environment and don't like having a large knife sticking out of my pocket but always want a good knife on me at all times. This knife is perfect if that sounds similar to you. It's unassuming so as fine to use in an office but 100% up to serious cutting tasks. If not abused, this is a knife that lasts a lifetime and will look good doing it. If you are on the fence about this knife, I highly recommend buying it now. It is worth every penny and you will not be disappointed. You can't beat Bucks 4Ever warranty either. I am nostalgic man and already think about how cool it is that this knife will get handed down to my family when I am no longer around, as I know this knife will surely outlast me.

I am not a knife collector, but I do like to have a few good knives to choose from to keep around me when a need for one arises. After a while of contemplating getting my first Buck, I went to a local store and held the 55. I immediately loved it. It is small and narrow and easy to hold. The transitions from the wood to the metal is the smoothest I have ever seen. There are a lot of small details about this knife, such as the beautiful two-tone ebony wood. This knife also came quite sharp. My son and I tried it out on a piece of wood and very little effort was needed to do a decent whittle. It opens easily, but is stiff enough not to worry that it will open when not desired. The lock is easy to disengage, with a little more pressure than I usually use, but not so much that my thumb gets a groove (it’s also a new knife, so that’ll work in some more). While I was not excited to spend approx. $70 on a knife (I had never spent more that $30 on a knife that I can recall), I was excited to get my first ever Buck and I love that the 55 is like a tiny 110, which adds to the feeling that I have a small piece of history in having this knife. I also get Buck's forever warranty with this knife, which is an added bonus. I do want this knife to last a lifetime and to hand it down one day. It is well made, comfortable to hold for smaller hands, and is easier to carry in a woman's selection of pockets and such things without issue. I was on the fence, but I am very happy I made the purchase. It is my absolute favorite knife. You can see and feel the Buck quality that everyone has been talking about.

This is a great knife and concept, a 110 shrunk down to an adorable yet useful pocket knife size. The thing just exudes quality and class, feels good in the hand, has zero blade play, and it came scary sharp (bald patch on my forearm to prove it!) with a needle-pointy tip as well. I thought about getting a 500 series, but I prefer the clip point over the drop point for its fine detail and piercing ability (it looks cooler, too), and also the brass bolsters over the nickel silver bolsters because I like how the brass patinas. It's easier to just grab the blade with your thumb and forefinger than to use the actual nail nick. It's refreshing to use an old-school lockback after having fiddled with a liner lock knife before. You would think the handle would be too small to be comfortable but it's not really. I have pretty big hands and I can still get good leverage on it. The brass and wood composite are so nice to hold that I tend to turn it over in my hand while thinking about something. The blade steel is 420HC, as most of Buck's knives are. It may not be the latest gee-whiz supersteel, but I'll tell you what, it's an honest working steel that's proved its worth from decades of hard use on 110s. During my research, reviewers on Youtube have stated that this particular Bos heat-treated 420HC is at least on-par with 440C and AUS-8. I repair and build computers, so I used it recently to open packages of new gear and cut cable management zip ties (another plus of the clip point, the end of the blade is thinner so it can fit inside the zip tie better). I'm also finding myself pulling it out for miscellaneous uses that I didn't think of before I carried a knife, such as cutting a loose thread instead of pulling on it. It hasn't dulled yet after a week of sporadic use, but I got a ceramic sharpener for when it does. Overall I couldn't be happier and I expect it to serve me well for years to come. Note: I saw some people saying the lockbar is raised slightly on the back end while in the closed position, this is normal. They grind the lockbar flush in the open position so you have a smooth surface while using it. If they ground it flush closed then the opposite would be true. I heard their custom knives don't do this, though.

I bought this based off of the description saying it would be the 2020 model, which comes in ebony as opposed to the older walnut. What I got was the older model in walnut. It wasn't what I ordered and expected, so I returned it and found the correct 2020 ebony locally. I don't think this is a matter of deception but that the description here has been updated for 2020 while e-tailers are still selling through older stock. Both have a stamp showing a 2019 manufacture date, but one was for the 2019 line, the other for 2020. They need to create a new listing for the older ones in walnut. I'll upload pictures of both for reference, the difference is clear. Otherwise this is a BRILLIANT little knife. Perfect size for your change pocket. Light, but a nice feel in hand for something this size. Sharp as I would ever expect from a knife of this nature to come. It isn't finely polished but looks nice. If I were to nitpick, I would say that compared to my old 110, the blade grind isn't as fine and that stands out. It doesn't appear to affect the function of the blade edge, so it's fine. The flat of the blade isn't very polished, in fact, looks fairly "pocket worn" like it's been carried a while. It actually looks good, I'm not complaining. There are NO gaps anywhere to be seen, the blade is centered, the brass to wood joining is absolutely smooth, no blade wiggle...this is a very tight knife. I'm impressed. The spring is maybe a little soft, but opening ends in a very satisfying snap into locked position. I'd compare it to my SOG Blink in low profile width/weight, even if that's where similarities end. This is a better size and I prefer a clip style blade as well as classic look. Many newer style knives have blades that are just too large for their general daily purpose and seem disproportionate. We're not splitting logs here. The 55 is classic metal and wood, the way a knife should be and the right size. I really like this knife. I give the 55 5 stars in everything except value for money, just to make a point. In a world where you can easily find the venerable 110 for $45, the knife this one claims to be half of, it makes no sense to pay MORE for this. At this price it should have a blade in 5160 carbon steel or the S30V some Bucks have now. That said, I'm very happy with this knife. It would be nice for the 301 stockman to get treated as well as the 55, to get better springs and the ebony, so I have a reason to rebuy that one.

A. The knife is the perfect size, for a pocket knife. B. Workmanship is perfect. C. The blade thickness is just right. D. The blade edge is awesome. E. The last Buck Knife I bought was 50 years ago and still use it. F. What I like the most it’s still made in the USA.

Been toting this for about a week now. The brass tarnished very quickly, within a couple days of it being in my pocket. My old 110 has never tarnished like that. And I've had it since 1990. Also, the finish on the blade is kinda rough and unpolished. But aside from that, it's very well made and it is stupid sharp. I've used it for a week now and the edge has held up just fine. It's a good little pocket knife, it's just a little rough on the fit and finish. I added a thumbstud like I did on my 110. I like it and I think it'll be a while before I carry the 110 again.

This almost-cute pocket knife most closely resembles a standard size Buck 110 "folding hunter" that went through the wash by accident and came out slightly shrunk. As a "nostalgia" product it can't be beat, and providing this to a suitably mature kid would be a great gift. Scouts might like it too, since most Scout knives have extra tools on them (that you don't need) but a poor blade (this one has a great blade) with a slip joint (that can close on fingers accidentally) and weigh too much to boot (this one is refreshingly light for an old-fashioned lockback with steel liners and brass bolster ends). It arrived "paper cutting" and "hair shaving" sharp; I have the proverbial barren patch of skin on the back of my forearm to prove it. Although the blade has a little wobble side to side, the rest of the knife is well-crafted, and it is made in America. This is a visual twin to the original, full-sized Buck Folding Hunter Model 110, which revolutionized the pocket knife world with its "lock-back." Most pocket knives before then were "slip joints" held open not by a lock, but merely by spring tension (like most Swiss Army knives) and could close accidentally on the fingers during use. The Buck Folding Hunter was a lot safer with its locking back. Also, the Folding Hunter was the first widely sold pocket knife that had a blade long enough to replace the sheath knifes that hunters used to use. The Model 55 is smaller than the original Buck 100 but well-suited for small chores whether in the office (opening mail, packages) or in the field (whatever you would use a paring knife for in camp). As a "classic" or "retro" design it has a finger nail groove for opening (instead of a big opening hole or thumb-stud), and it is definitely a "pry it open yourself" opener, and not one of the newer "assisted opening" folders. On the other hand it is a lot thinner, and more compact, than many current designs, and shouldn't run afoul of many laws regulating knives, given its short blade length and lack of any opening aids. This is a great knife!

You can't go wrong with a Buck Knife, and the Model 55 is no exception. The Model 55 is about one-half the size of the legendary Buck Model 110 folding hunter. The advantage of the Model 55 is that it easily carries in a pocket as opposed to needing a sheath like with the Model 110. The steel in the Model 55 has been optimized by Buck and provides a great balance of wear, edge retention, and ability to sharpen the knife. In summary, the Buck Model 55 is a winner and a great daily carry for those days when a Model 110 is just too much to carry.

キャンプに持って行くポケットナイフの中でも薄くて小型ですが、歴史のある外観のためか所有欲が満たされます。 写真はスパイダルコのDragonfly2、Buck 055、ビクトリノックスCompact、オピネル6を並べています。何かの参考になれば。 重さがDragonflyよりもありますが、個人的には許容範囲内です。 あと、真鍮部分の汚れ等に関するコメントがありますが、個別にビニールに包装した状態で出荷されているわけではないので、当然につくかと思います。 私はメガネクリーナーのような布で少し拭きましたが、個人的には全く気になりませんでした。

What this product to replace one I lost many years ago. Just what I was looking for.

Ein sehr gut verarbeitetes Messer! Hohe Qualität eben ein Buck Knife

Mes geleverd volgens afspraak

Große Klasse ! Die Harley unter den Foldern !