Buck 301c

[screag01]

Wow, 300 Bucks thanks for all the info! I agree your fav-o-rite is a beaut'

 

[300Bucks]

Just to round this show up...

Since folks like to see the cut-away of the bolsters, here is the Camillus 301

Buck all SS, post 1990

Here we explain the Camillus era. 301 included in this. This is the Made In U.S.A., Model on reverse tang, scale rivet era.

Then Buck took over production of the 301 from Cami and the short lived 301 BUCK shield era began. Represented here with 303s

In 1989 the 301 BUCK shield was dropped and on the right the basic models you see today were started. Also represented by 303s. Notice the spey and sheepsfoot blades swaped ends, same on 301.

More than you wanted to know.......
300Bucks/Craig H.

 

[jazub]

Thanks for all the info, 300. I've been following this 301 thread and it got me looking into Buck stockman examples. Now I can barely wait to try out the black delrin 303. It just looks like a perfect little stockman pattern.

In your experienced opinion with the Buck stockman, should I pick up a new production 3 spring 303 or hunt for an older 2 spring? (Tried searching the Buck forum but couldn't find much discussion on the topic).

Thanks :thumbup:

 

[300Bucks]

The Schrade versions are great except that they are hard to find and if you use one heavily it could get loose with that blind pivot, Buck warranty will only get you a new modern one as replacement. Cami's are good, readily available even though out of production, but they are contract knives. Found cheaply they will scratch your itch.

BUT if you want a real Buck made Buck knife,and you want vintage, get one with the big BUCK shield. It is made by Buck, has 425M steel heated treated by Paul Boz, they will be two spring brass linered if that is attractive to you.

After that it is the all SS, three spring modern versions....The black sawcut is 420HC steel heat treated with Paul Boz methods (highly respected in heat treating field, but semi-retired from Buck) but his folks treat on. Like I show above I favor the smooth yellow scale for some reason at this current moment.......I think it is because my granddad carried a yellow handled stockman, it wasn't Buck but I forgive him since Buck didn't make a yellow one back in the early sixties........

300Bucks/Craig H.

 

[orca8589]

The Schrade versions are great except that they are hard to find and if you use one heavily it could get loose with that blind pivot, Buck warranty will only get you a new modern one as replacement.

Yup, my only complaint with the 'Swinden Key' system used by U.S. Schrade is that it will eventually work loose with consistent use, and it's a tough, sometimes delicate job getting the joint tightened up again. I have eight U.S. Schrade made slipjoints (U.S. Schrade and various brands) that show various levels of 'looseness' in the joints; none of my other brands with pins through the bolsters show any looseness that I can't fix.

Cami's are good, readily available even though out of production, but they are contract knives. Found cheaply they will scratch your itch.

BUT if you want a real Buck made Buck knife,and you want vintage, get one with the big BUCK shield. It is made by Buck, has 425M steel heated treated by Paul Boz, they will be two spring brass linered if that is attractive to you.

After that it is the all SS, three spring modern versions....The black sawcut is 420HC steel heat treated with Paul Boz methods (highly respected in heat treating field, but semi-retired from Buck) but his folks treat on.

Thanks for all the info here, and elsewhere. Sure is helpful. :thumbup:

~Chris

 

[Ray5118]

As usual 300 Bucks, great stuff, the section veiw of the two knives interesting.

Ray

 

[jazub]

Thanks a lot, 300Bucks. I'm looking forward to a 303.

 

[puukkoman]

So, 300, what you're saying is... all the current production 301's use 3-spring, all-stainless construction? If so, that's music to my ears!

 

[Spydiefan04]

Question if anyone can answer, do all current Buck 300 series have the comfort craft bolster or just the yellow handled models?

 

[knarfeng]

Question if anyone can answer, do all current Buck 300 series have the comfort craft bolster or just the yellow handled models?

The traditional black-scaled models have the more squarish bolster.
I think the Chairman models also have the rounded bolster.

 

[johnny twoshoes]

I carry this one and use it a lot, I love just how much of a tank it is. For an old company like Buck, known for fixed blades, and lockers, this slipjoint is a standby.
I love the edge this knife has taken, especially because it won't give it up. :thumbup: