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I've been searching without any luck for a comparison pic of a 505 with a 309 with the main blade open

having daily carried my 309 for year I'm interested in a lockback option but there doesn't seem to be a 3" closed lockback out there that will do putting down the 309 justice.

Any one own both and could take a picture for me?

Corso, I only own one of each, 1980’s vintage, but the sizes should be right. OH

That's really helpful

thanks

In the past, there have been times when I have carried both of these knives. I like both and never felt like there was a time when I wish I had the other knife. But, you also need to know that my duties are very light - opening boxes, envelopes & clam packs, cutting the tags off a new shirt, etc.

I say do both on alternate days!

I'm torn the 505 might be a little small due to its shape, maybe for a lockback the 503 is my limit

Corso, the Buck 505 is definitely too small for my taste, too short. A Buck 309 is minimal (I carried the one in the photo a very short time as an EDC), it works best as an occasional, dress pants pocketknife. OH

This may help some - 505, 503, 501. OH
Ps The photo looks keystoned, but the left side (points and rulers) were lined up on a straight-edge - the keystoning is due to camera angle.

That is helpful thanks OH. I think the 503 is the way to go

don't suppose you have a shot with it and the 309 do you?

For you Corso;

Thanks that's really helpful