Buck 055 - The Pint Sized Version of a Classic Lock Back Knife

[@ScottBondradioflier]

Weight is 1.83 oz . Cool little knife. Thanks for the review!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much Scott!!

[@samlott99]

The Buck 55 is a great knife for a kid to learn about all things knives. Safety. Precision. Detail. And to realize it's not a toy.

[@BigRedEDC]

Agreed! Thanks for watching

[@justlooking2902]

I think you can do better. For instance, anything by victorinox.

[@thehairywoodsman5644]

got my first 110 as a birthday gift on 12/21/1976 i was 10 . i still own that knife and it goes on my belt anytime i'm going into the woods .

[@BigRedEDC]

That is very cool!! Thank you very much for watching!!

[@addicted2knives171]

Just can Never go wrong with Buck Knives a timeless classic for sure.

[@BigRedEDC]

Agreed Chad!!

[@fwrose6272]

Wow Brings Back Memories Big Red. The 110 Born in the 60’s like me. My First Knife And High school Carry to. But carry the 55 more now.

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on!! I think its a first real carry knife for a lot of people!! Thanks for watching!!

[@1sakguy]

I started carring the Buck 110 in 1973 when I first went into the AF. Had it on my belt for about for about 15 years . Got the 55 when it first came out. It is called the 55 as it is 55% of the 110. At least that is how they advertised it when it first hit the market. Great video someone will be very lucky getting this.

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on! Thanks for your service!!

[@BassMaster.454]

*50%

[@STUFFWEDO]

I do appreciate the classics. Thank you.

[@BigRedEDC]

Glad you like them...I do too! Thank you for watching

[@TheKnifeJunkie]

That is such a sweet lil’ knife!

[@BigRedEDC]

It really is! Like them or not...its hard to argue the classic styling!

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Holly smokes you know I have a huge collection of little knives I love the little one...... that needs to go in the collection!!!!!! Thanks JB

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Pete! Thanks for watching!

[@mikeyhill6224]

I just received this! My first pocket knife and I love what the company stands for. I am a forever customer.

[@BigRedEDC]

Great to hear Mikey! Thanks for watching!

[@paulbesemer6090]

thanks I love most of the BUCK knives

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching Paul!!

[@scottf.3808]

I love my Buck 55 as such a cool knife that is half the size of the 110 which is a nice tie in....Cool knife and vid....Good choice.....Good stuff....

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Scott! Thanks for watching!!

[@ivancho5854]

A classic little all round knife. I'm glad that you're going to give your 112 some love and attention. 👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Yeah...that poor 112 have been ignored for too long!!

[@bruceswearingen7718]

Nice EDC 🔪

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching Bruce!!

[@rickkerans8485]

It is a good looking knife. What I would picture for years when someone said folding knife or pocket knife. Usually the 110. I bought one for someone that said they wanted to try it. He seemed to like it. I only opened and closed it a few times to be sure it worked before sending it across the pond. The one I want to get is the grey ghost I believe and eventually a 110 just because it is a classic. Thanks for showing it.

[@BigRedEDC]

Exactly Rick! Its just one that would always come to mind straight away!! Thank you very much for watching!!!

[@badmunkyedc1]

Nice little lockback. Some classic American styling from that whole line of folding hunters

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes indeed brother! Thanks for watching!

[@dualsportoutdoors]

I like that. That’s something I’d throw in a pocket survival kit

[@BigRedEDC]

Would be a great lit knife!!

[@DoingMoreKustoms]

Wow... im really digging that style and design. Not bad size too. Thank you for sharing Bud, take care ✊💀🌴☀️🇺🇲

[@BigRedEDC]

Great little backup knife for sure!!! Thank you very much for watching!

[@andrewp.schubert2417]

Good review. I just purchased one last week from the Buck store in Post Falls. Thank you for your service.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks you very much and thanks for watching Andrew!

[@johnwest6414]

HeyJB, That was my first knife ever. My trusted 055 love that knife, and in giving one to my grandson as well as my son :)) thanks for showing it thats Awesome.

[@BigRedEDC]

Very cool John!! Thanks for watching!!

[@johnwest6414]

Always JB, I'm a subscriber and love the channel. Keep up the great content:))

[@BigRedEDC]

@@johnwest6414 I appreciate your support very much!!!

[@GromMolotok]

My first and only Buck was a 110. Like you I got it when I was in high school. Unlike you, mine is long lost. *snif* I recently got a new 110, though not wood handled. I've been surprised at the sheer heft of the thing, both in size and weight. This looks like a much better EDC carry just for those reasons alone, especially if you're set on a Buck lockback.

[@BigRedEDC]

Oh the 110 definitely has some heft to it! I always carried mine in a belt sheath! This one has all the classic Buck features but in a much more manageable package for sure!! Thanks Grom!!

[@David-xd3ce]

Nice review. I have to get me one

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching

[@tomweingart2337]

Funny you should mention the Navy and guys carrying the BUCK 110! I knew several guys that in a time before tacticals loved their 110s totally broken in so they could be opened one handed in an emergency to cut rope during storms on deck! They swore by them and so do I!! 👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Very cool Tom! Thank you for watching!!

[@mickkeim4142]

Thanks for the review Big Red...

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much for watching Mick!!

[@philhawley4445]

Nice little knife! I really like how the bolsters are rounded where they meet the covers. That’s a nice look.

[@BigRedEDC]

I like that too Phil!!!

[@brettclark8020]

I'd like to have a 110 like that too!

[@dark_gravity_edc]

My first knife was a Buck 55. I was 6 or 7 when my Dad got it. I can also remember getting it as it was the start of this madness. My Dad started my obsession and my Mom continues where he left off. I wish he was still here to share it with him.

[@BigRedEDC]

Very cool! Yeah...wish I could go fishing with my dad again!!

[@unclecow]

Very cool little version of a classic

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes indeed! Thanks brother!!

[@Nothingtoya]

I put an old Spyderco pocket clip on my 110 and a thumb stud, I now carry my 110 everyday.

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Josh!

[@KnivesFAST]

I have a 110 (50th anniv) and a bucklite. This one seems like a cool smaller option. Good stuff

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much for watching!!

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Just ordered one based on your review. The other day I got the buck Prince. I’m liking the small form factor. Thank you.

[@BigRedEDC]

Very welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@practicalknifereviews1600]

Perfect knife for youngsters getting into knives!

[@BigRedEDC]

Would be a great first knife!!! Thanks for watching!

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Love a small classic lockback for sure and this one is a great option great review 👍

[@BigRedEDC]

It really is! Thanks Jeremy!!

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I like it & I don't give a Buck if someone doesn't like it. 🤣

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL...right on William!!!

[@petertensuda1192]

These knives are born, not made...thanks for the great review

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching!

[@03_austindrake88]

We forgive you. lol Great little classic knife. Great job again JB.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much brother!!

[@d.kennedy7627]

Beautiful little knife!

[@BigRedEDC]

Glad you like it! Thanks for watching

[@robertleslie2467]

I've had the 55, the 110, and the 112 for more years than I can count. Lovem' all long time. Goldilocks would favor the 55 but my favorite hands down is the 112. Mahalo.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching Robert!!

[@gregkeeler645]

I like it. I always thought the 110 was too big for that particular style of knife, but the 55 seems sized just right.

[@BigRedEDC]

Definitely more pocket friendly than the 110! Thanks Greg!

[@JonathanDawson-sm2yl]

​@@BigRedEDC I think they should make a buck 55auto like the buck 110auto and buck 112auto what do you think?

[@traditionallarry5378]

That one would make a nice companion to my 112 with the green micarta scales,maybe I will be the lucky one.

[@BigRedEDC]

They would make pretty good buddies I think! Thanks Larry!!

[@classicbladereview1886]

Buck makes some great knives, they're classics. I've got a 110, 503 & 373. Hope to order a customized 112 at some point (no pun intended). Thanks for giving us the deets on the 55.

[@BigRedEDC]

Appreciate you watching! Checking out some of the newer Bucks! I dig the Hiline and checking out the Cavalier now!

[@kevink.2719]

My first knife was the 110 liking this one 👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Very cool Kevin! Thanks for watching

[@Cameron_OKG]

The bolsters are sweet on that little knife

[@BigRedEDC]

They have more of a sweeping bolster rather than the straight cut like the 112 and 110! Thanks for watching!

[@jerryreynolds8151]

110 was never intended for pocket carry, case on the belt method is the design. And yes, half of 110 is indeed 055....perfect size pocket knife with an extremely secure locking mechanism, beautiful brass and classic design. Well done Buck 👏

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching

[@REAPER-1xxx]

I carried a 55 for a year. Mine looks like it might be walnut. It’s from before Buck started using wood from the rare Dymond tree /s. Perfect EDC size imo. I switched to a Case Copperlock after that. Currently the Vic Cadet has this spot. Got to love a small knife. Sometimes the big one isn’t the right time or place.

[@BigRedEDC]

Agree 100% Reaper! Sometimes the situation and surroundings call for something a little more discrete!

[@anonymousprole8367]

Pretty sure the 055 was my first knife ever. I got it (or something nearly identical from Buck) as a Cub Scout, but alas, I lost it after 2-3 years..

[@BigRedEDC]

Oh bummer Henry! Thank you very much for watching!

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Sweet knife, classic.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching Rusty!!!

[@Doug-do7ge]

Great video

[@BigRedEDC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@James-ke5sx]

That's my next knife. Just got the 120 Cocobolo last week to complete my collection since it's now discontinued. SMK really stands by their guarantee on their house brands. 50 Rough Rider knives and only one had a small problem and they sent me a new one next day after contacting them all the way up to Canada no problem and I didn't even buy it from them. When I opened the box there was a SMK sticker. You guys get them all the time but this is the first and only one I ever got.

[@BigRedEDC]

Glad to hear they took care of you James!!! Thanks for watching

[@James-ke5sx]

@@BigRedEDC I just ordered it, now it's complete. Very hard finding stuff here in Canada. Prices are comparable. Found a lowest price with low lowest shipping and they forgot one of our two taxes.

[@BigRedEDC]

@@James-ke5sx right on!!!

[@thevolkskrant]

Nice knife, brother.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@Pezzeroni]

Buck nuts, like myself, will tell you that the 55 would be more accurately compared to the 111 model. The 55 and 111 both have the curved bolsters, whereas the 110 does not. Maybe it should be named the 55.5...? The 55 comes in at about 2/3rds the length and 1/4th the weight of the 110. The ebony scale material is a recent change (upgrade in my opinion) and looks really nice! Thanks for sharing.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much for watching!!

[@Lex5576]

I think 2020 is the first year the 55 has come out in ebony wood. Previous versions are still being sold with walnut covers. I'd say the 55 is roughly 1/4 the size of the 110 when considering weight. Both the 110 and 112 are beasts. I really like the 55. I wish Buck had something with about 1/2" longer blade, 1/2" more handle, with the same slim profile.

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on! Thank you very much for watching!!!

[@ck158]

Like the original Buck knife

[@BigRedEDC]

They are a classic for sure!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@2371Anita]

Wow! I've been looking for a buck 55 for the last few weeks. No where to be found where I live. And, like I said before, smkw doesn't ship to the Netherlands 😕. So I really hope I will win it! 💚

[@BigRedEDC]

Unfortunately this one was already given away Anita! I hope you find one!

[@DoingMoreKustoms]

Did i mention Big ThumbZ UP (7th) !!!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks DeeMan!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

Thanks Jody. Is it me or does the ricasso look larger when next to the 110 and 112?

[@BigRedEDC]

Might be the shape? The 110 and 112 are straight where the 055 has that little sweep to it. Thanks Jay!

[@chrisosh9574]

For years, any knife with the same general lay out as the 110 was always referred to as a 'Buck knife'. I wish they had stayed with the 440C though.

[@BigRedEDC]

For sure chris! Yeah I wish they would have as well!

[@MattMorris481]

Since you were in the navy, what’s the deal about they had to make the 112 because there was a fight and the navy limited blade length?

[@BigRedEDC]

Never heard anything about it

[@kylethedalek]

Man I see you everywhere! And I was looking around at the small Buck knives. How many styles are there of the 110? I know about the 112, 55, Prince, Squire and Knight. Im looking for one with about a 3 inch blade or slightly less. I’m liking the 55 and Prince the best, and I’m guessing the only difference between the two is the blade shape?

[@BigRedEDC]

There are a few different versions of the 110 as far as handle material and a couple of aftermarket spruced up versions! The Prince would be a good choice choice for the 2.5 to 3" blade!

[@rhino5419]

I like the 110 but it is a bit heavy, this might be the answer. All the best.

[@BigRedEDC]

Very well could be RHINO! Thanks for watching!!

[@konnorwerth4906]

I have a 110 and 119 plan on getting a 124. And for my girlfriend a. Buck 55

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Konnor!!

[@randyf.9188]

You're forgiven, this time 😆

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL...thanks Randy!!

[@JusttJackk]

I know this is a buck 55 but is it still good for survival type stuff and camping see i live in the uk so not aloud to carry big knives but this would be perfect

[@BigRedEDC]

Smaller but still a very good knife for sure! Thank you very much for watching!!

[@JusttJackk]

@@BigRedEDC anytime great video my dad gave me the buck 110 for my birthday but i wanted somthing that looked like the buck 110 but smaller that i could take out and camping and this fits perfectly

[@BigRedEDC]

@@JusttJackk Yes indeed!!!

[@kevlarmon54]

$120 CAD threw buck for the 055,112and 110...u can only find the 110 easily around canada usually for $79.99

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Kevin! Thanks for watching

[@rjvcescobar]

How can you modify the Buck 055 by putting in a lanyard hole ???

[@BigRedEDC]

I guess if you were very careful you could drill through

[@rjvcescobar]

@@BigRedEDC question is were do you drill??? Thnx

[@caldrenfitzpatrick3308]

what can I say? It's cute. Should we call it a fawn?

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL....that's a pretty good one Caldren!! Thanks for the chuckle and thanks for watching!!

[@b-rj1171]

Does yours also got bladeplay. Mine does.

[@BigRedEDC]

It had a very tiny bit!

[@preacherjayk]

in Boston the limit is 2 1/4 I think, but i just carry what I carry,lol

[@BigRedEDC]

Lol...thanks for watching Jacob!

[@williamlenderman387]

I'm not into lock back knives. I prefer a knife that I can easily open and close with one hand. Now, having said that, I have to say that any knife collection containing more than two knives is incomplete without having a Buck lock back in it. (He said while fondling his Buck 110 that seldom sees the light of day and never any pocket time...I got it out to watch this video with. Seemed appropriate) As for, is the 55 half the size of a 110?...uh, no. My 110 has a (roughly) 3.7" blade while the 55 has a 2.5" blade. Even though I don't carry a 110 or a 55, I think they are beautiful knives but, they're just not my cuppa tea.

[@BigRedEDC]

Well...I'm glad this inspired you to give the 110 a little love today....lol! Thank you very much for watching William!!

[@caseytyler8326]

Ohhh I get it 55 is half of 110 😏 buck getting clever with the names lol

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL....yeah...a little!

[@justlooking2902]

I think the very pointy and very thin clip point blade isn't right for that size of knife. It's good for opening letters and that's about it.

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

Just got mine today. Beautiful. Buy American. Hire American. Trump 2024. Make America great again.

[@BigRedEDC]

Glad you like it!

[@1joshjosh1]

Just ordered one. 80 bucks in Canada. 😥

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on!

[@JonathanDawson-sm2yl]

Hey great idea right here and if anyone agrees then please say something in a coment or just like my coment but imagine a buck 55auto and buck 55auto eite i think it would be bad ass especially if you had the reguler and auto versions of the 110 and 55 or just the auto version of both even better still the auto version of both and auto version of buck 112auto

[@BigRedEDC]

I think that would be kinda cool!

[@CharlesHenning]

That's extremely light.

[@BigRedEDC]

It is pretty light for sure!

[@carmineredd1198]

Bos not BOS, Paul Bos

[@beeferbaron]

Yup half the size lol

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL...thanks for watching brother!

[@Mrtojo]

You liar, was not a buck is 49.99 =P

[@BigRedEDC]

😂😂😂😂