All About Pocket Knives

was thinking about geting these mabe, are they about the same knife as far as size and everthing ? thanks,,,:)

Maybe these will help you se the difference. Check them out.
http://cgi.ebay.com/55-Buck-Knife-The-5 ... 5884b5e135
http://cgi.ebay.com/Buck-Prince-503-050 ... 518efba07d

they look to be the same length, blade and body wise, or i probly missed something ?

Good evening. The 55 has brass bolsters and a clip blade. THe 503 has nickel bolsters and a drop point blade. (Is that right guys?, "drop point")

I have owned a 503 and they are slim as it mentions in the advertisement, "slimline series". Both are USA made. Somebody around here has even customized a 503 and put a 55 blade in it. Pretty interesting.

Hope this helps.

Take care,
Matt

The 55 is sometimes called a half 110 with the basic fit and finish, brass. The 503 is slim and sleek, nickle silver as Matt said.

I have the slightly larger Squire model and have carried it in the past. The body of the knife is considerably slimmer allowing for much more comfortable pocket carry than the model 55 provides. JMO.

Phil

philco wrote:I have the slightly larger Squire model and have carried it in the past. The body of the knife is considerably slimmer allowing for much more comfortable pocket carry than the model 55 provides. JMO.

Phil

Dang, Phil. A buddy gave a 55 to me for Christmas and it's far from bulky. The first thing I noticed was how "slim" it is, the second was how dad-gummed sharp it is. I've never seen a 503 so I have no basis for comparison. I can say, the 55 is a very nice knife and carries well.

Size is about then same. Blade shape and over all looks is the diff.

Here are a few photo's of 55 -vs- 503
click the pic to enlarge


jb4570