Buck 301 question

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WvHiker

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So I was doing a little online browsing and found a nice looking Buck 301 with brass bolsters, US made. I have a plain jane 301 from 2002, and it looks to me like the spey blade is different. Mine looks a bit smaller, and has a very blunt, thick tip. The newer ones look wider, from spine to edge, and look a little better to me. Am I just imagining this? Does anyone know when or if this spey blade was changed? Or is it just peculiar to the non-black zytel knives?

It's not a big deal, but I figured if anyone would know this would be the place to find out.
 
Knarfeng, thanks for moving this. I put it in traditionals because of the pattern, but this is a much better spot.

DesertChris, that's it exactly. I saw it on a vendor's site, and it said made in USA. Now that I'm looking at it on a computer instead of a phone I can see the U.S.A. stamp.

The Spey does look different, like the current ones have a better point/tip.

Thanks guys!
 
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Yes to Hiker, Matt you have been spending too much time in Lucite land....but we forgive you.........300

I agree I think the spey is being ground a little different, maybe our discussions on our desire to have it more pin blade shaped have been heard ? Someone showed one the other day they ground on just a little and it was almost a pin.
 
I like the looks of these. I'm going to get one, but maybe a Cadet this time around. Seems like a handy little size, and it's not like my current 301 is in bad shape. Heck, I've only had it ten years or so.
 
mbjannusch said:
WOW, your right. I've fallen off my game.
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Wow is right Matt,

I was right there with you. The last brass Buck 300's I remember were the China made wally tin one's. I see that Buck made the full 300 USA line last year. Nice to be learning something new here lol.
jb4570
 
Not to be a shin kicker, but I am pretty sure I did a post here when they first offered them, I think that is where that picture came from........I guess I am just being taken for granted....ha

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