301-303-307 Owners Unite!

[TAH]

Having just purchased my first 301, I'd like to hear how you stockman pattern owners are using the three different blades. I know I'm looking forward to opening boxes with the sheepsfoot blade - my first sheepsfoot ever! Not sure about the spey blade yet. Don't want to miss any cutting opportunities.

Here's a photo of my 301 to help decorate this thread. Feel free to do the same.

 

[DeSotoSky]

I have nothing to share as far as blade use is concerned, my 301's only cut air. I will contribute another picture though. This Stockman with grooved bolsters would be the first production by Schrade c.1966/67. Pretty nice shape but does show some light use and sloppy sharpening.

 

[TAH]

Those Schrade's are classy with their three pins and grooved bolsters. :thumbup:

 

[bertl]

TAH,

The stockman pattern I carry most often is the 303. The clip blade gets the most general use, but I find the sheepsfoot is great for scoring a line, either freehand or using a straightedge guide. Since I am a pipe smoker, the spey blade has found a special use for me: it makes a good pipe reamer.

Bert

 

[MT_Pokt]

TAH,

Since I am a pipe smoker, the spey blade has found a special use for me: it makes a good pipe reamer.

Bert

I was going to make this same point!

I'm a 303 guy too. I have them everywhere so I'm never without. That being said, I don't always have one in my pocket though.

 

[TAH]

Thanks Bert and Pokt. Have you had any trouble sharpening the tip of the spey blade? Looks like that might be a little challenging.

 

[MT_Pokt]

I use a Sharpmaker for almost everything and haven't had any problems getting that edge of the spey sharp. I cheat though and use the triangle rod free-hand. The angle is not original, but I'm satisfied with how sharp I can get it.

 

[MT_Pokt]

Here's a horrible quality photo of some of my non-users. I have the majority of the different scale options represented. I'm still missing quite a few though. Red Saw-Cut, Elk, Smooth black, Workman w/ "BUCK" shield, Jigged Buffalo and a couple of others.

I have a Schrade version or two, a couple of Camillus versions w/ different handle pins, Buck w/ KBH and "BUCK" shields, etc... I have old and newer "users" scattered about from the truck, my desk at work, desk at home, end table, dresser, tool box, etc...

 

[TAH]

I have old and newer "users" scattered about from the truck, my desk at work, desk at home, end table, dresser, tool box, etc...

Super collection! Having old and newer users, do you ever get mixed up on the sheepsfoot and spey since Buck switched ends?

I do all my sharpening on a Sharpmaker, so I should be good to go.

 

[DeSotoSky]

.... I'm still missing quite a few though...... Jigged Buffalo ........

About 2008 the 303 and 309 were offered in jigged buffalo but I have never seen a 301. When was that offered?
Nice display, how are the knives attached? /Roger

 

[MT_Pokt]

I have only 303s so that was the buffalo scale I was referring to.

My local knife shop taught me his trick which is so primative I can't imagine it being some trade secret... Basically, I used a piece of sheet metal for HVAC ducting, used spray glue to stick felt to it, and the knives are held in place with 2-3 quarter inch square magnets. Don't tell anyone my secret, now...

 

[DeSotoSky]

I have only 303s so that was the buffalo scale I was referring to.

My local knife shop taught me his trick which is so primative I can't imagine it being some trade secret... Basically, I used a piece of sheet metal for HVAC ducting, used spray glue to stick felt to it, and the knives are held in place with 2-3 quarter inch square magnets. Don't tell anyone my secret, now...

My mistake, I thought your display was of 301's. I've seen other 'commercial' knife displays with the 1/4" magnets. Currently thinking about using 1" round magnets for 110's and Vanguards.

 

[JD Bear]

I only have one 301, and unfortunately I don't carry it often because of the dang springs. It's a shame because I like that knife. I wish they would bring back the long nail nick though. I think that looks really cool. I'd probably carry that regardless of the weak springs....

 

[dpowers311]

307 on top 301 then 303. 307 only gets pocket time in hunting season. 303 was my Dads so I don't carry it often.

Dave

 

[TAH]

So why the long pull on the Camillus and Schrade models when they could have used a regular nail nick? Was there a functional reason or just aesthetics?

 

[deltaboy]

My 301 from the Bay.

 

[300Bucks]

As you old timers might imagine, I could talk your leg off on this subject. But let me start easy.

I have always held that the Schrade made Buck Stockman was the most appealing of the "black handles" to the eye.
The flat ground blades cut well you just can't push cut in a heavy way or you risk bending the blade pins. I also like the stag specials.

Here is a old photo that I ran on first while starting to search for Rogers 301 'Brown horn' scale. Which is actually not African horn. Just made to look like. Will be back. 300

Special edition jigged bone, and red bone issue, I am calling the stag a Custom Shop knife, someone prove me wrong. I have a later Custom Shop 301 with no rivets, but I think I like the rivet and stag contrast. The stag is a Camillus contract Buck, the other two are actually Buck made sometime in the 80's.

 

[Old Hunter]

My first Buck 301 (Camillus made) was a gift from my Grandma Baker when I was in HS (not sure of the event anymore, maybe Christmas 1972 or maybe HS Graduation in June 1973). It was my EDC pocketknife for many years, but today it sits in retirement - it's the only thing I still own that was a gift from her and I would be sick to lose or break it, she passed 27 years ago. It has been replaced by another Buck 301, also a gift - this Charcoal Dymondwood handled modern Buck which stays in my work sedan; the Sheepfoot blade cuts drywall samples and opens boxes and packages, the Spey blade digs into plaster and drywall when I'm doing quality checks and opens clamshell packages, and the Clip handles most other chores (used it to pull a tick off last year).

I like the Buck 307 for hunting, the extra heft and size works well in the field and woods, used to own two, but down to one as I gifted one of them to another hunter who loves Buck Knives.

I like the Medium Stockman pattern such as the Buck 303 (and I have several of other brands too) for my EDC use; it is lighter in the pocket than the 301. I have four Buck's and a Buck/Camillus, but prefer the 1990 Buck designed version with flat grinds and three springs over the older two spring design as used by Schrade, Camillus, and early Buck 303 knives. Also the three spring Buck 303 I use (1990) has a Spey that is really a Pen - I like that aspect too. OH

 

[300Bucks]

Roger,

Once again I come with my hat in my hand. I was looking for faux Buffalo scale 301 and some oxygenated blood got to my brain and I realized you were correct. Only 303 and 309 were sold. 300

Front and back of two 303s

 

[MT_Pokt]

Front and back of two 303s

If you ever feel like you have one too many of these, let me know...