Knife manufacturer Buck Knives has now made their renowned 55 Folder fully customizable, allowing users to choose even the steel for the blade.
Customizable Buck Knives 055: A New Approach to Personalization
Buck Knives has expanded its offerings with the introduction of the Customizable 055, a smaller and more pocketable version of their popular 110 folder. This new model allows users to personalize their knives with a variety of materials, finishes, and engravings.
Customizable Features
The Customizable 055 retains the backlock-equipped ebony handle with brass bolsters and a 420HC clip point blade of the standard 055, but offers customization options for handle materials, bolsters, blade material, finishes, and engravings.
- Handle Materials: Users can choose from a variety of handle materials, including palm wood scales, ironwood, Waterbuffalo, cherrywood, oak, black palm, black woven carbon fiber, or elk antler.
- Bolsters: Options include nickel bolsters, silver, or brass bolsters.
- Blade Material: The blade can be chosen to be in 420HC, CPM S35VN, or CPM MagnaCut steel.
- Finishes and Engraving: Customization includes various finishes and engravings, allowing users to personalize their knives with up to 11 characters on either side of the blade in a regular print font or a script motif. The blade can also be given a mirror polish.
Pricing
The pricing for customizable Buck 055 knives can vary widely depending on the materials and options chosen. The standard Buck 055 generally costs around $60-$80, but prices can exceed $200 for high-end custom versions with materials like S35VN steel or CPM MagnaCut steel.
Availability
Customization options for the Customizable 055 are available through Buck Knives' official website or specialized custom knife shops. For precise pricing, it's best to check the official Buck Knives website or visit a local knife shop that offers customization services.
Manufacturing and History
The Customizable 055 is manufactured in the USA and is approximately 40% smaller than the 110 folder, with an overall length of 5.75". This new offering from Buck Knives is based on their existing 55 model, which was first introduced in 2004. The Customizable 055 is the latest Buck Knives' knife to receive the custom-configurable treatment, following the 110's little brother.
Buck Knives offers a surprising price range for the upgrades, even for premium options like CPM MagnaCut steel and carbon handle scales, which both cost an additional $50 each. The handle bolsters can be chosen to be silver or brass, and the handles can be accented with rivet pins or left bare.
The Customizable 055 is engravable and its handle material is also customizable. It comes with a lifetime warranty and weighs 8oz. The Customizable 55 is a lockback knife, making it a versatile and reliable tool for everyday use. It is currently available for purchase, starting at $80.
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- This expansion of technology allows users to express their individuality by selecting handle materials like palm wood scales or elk antler, just as users can choose handle materials for the Customizable 055 knives.
