Cherrywood 305

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Just a bigger picture, poor quality, of the new Cherrywood 305 as it represents the series. Rounded bolsters, cherry Dymondwood. Mr. Bucks signature. This pic floated in off the bay....FYI Don't have one yet myself.

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Other than the rounded bolsters, I can't see what's special about this knife.
It has the same old 420HC blades. It is another color Dymondwood I suppose.

Can you tell the lack of any progress to make a premium steel slippie has started to get me a little?...well disappointed if not snippish.

Queen can do it.
Case can do it.
Why CAN'T Buck do it??:grumpy:
 
Since I'm in a bitchy mood...explain why anyone would buy the Idaho made slippie verses the China made knife?? Buck tells us the steel is 420HC in both. The blade grinds appear to be the same. Both have dymondwood just different colores. Shields are different but not really a consideration other than appearance. Here's the kicker...the quality on the China knife is just as good.

So why do you pay almost twice for the Idaho knife?

Now if it was a full flat grind blade and sawcut delrin or picked bone I'd be all over it.
Make it with 154CM and I'd be in lust and willing to pay the surcharge over the normal Idaho price. I'm just disappointed that it's really nothing NEW. Btw, Case does a stag and damascus too.
 
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Flatlander1963 said:
So why do you pay almost twice for the Idaho knife?
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Because one has CHINA stamped on the blade!! ;)

Seriously though Flat, you are correct on all counts, but I think (and hope) you will see an ungraded steel in the USA slippie line in the not too distant future. :thumbup:
 
Flatlander, I'm with you. I'm holding out for a nice stockman. I will say that I'm not a fan of Case stag. I have several Case knives and about 4 stag ones from them and dont like the way they do thier stag. I would love to see a stag stockman in a premium steel from Buck. ( I still kick myself for not buying a stag 301 a few year ago).To me the 301 would be a nice one to kick it off with. The 301 being smaller than Case large stcokman that I think is to large EDC.
 
I think a 307 Wrangler with 154cm FFG blades (Camillus pattern) with a rich brown pumkinseed picked bone with a nickel silver anvil shield (say about the size of a acorn shield) would just be dreamy.
 
Flatlander1963 said:
Since I'm in a bitchy mood...explain why anyone would buy the Idaho made slippie verses the China made knife?? Buck tells us the steel is 420HC in both. The blade grinds appear to be the same. Both have dymondwood just different colores. Shields are different but not really a consideration other than appearance. Here's the kicker...the quality on the China knife is just as good.

So why do you pay almost twice for the Idaho knife?

Now if it was a full flat grind blade and sawcut delrin or picked bone I'd be all over it.
Make it with 154CM and I'd be in lust and willing to pay the surcharge over the normal Idaho price. I'm just disappointed that it's really nothing NEW. Btw, Case does a stag and damascus too.
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I also am patiently waiting for Buck to do an upgraded steel slippie. In the last BCCI newsletter, they are working on it, even if it is slow going.

I buy the Idaho version just for the simple fact of one little stamp USA To each his own, but Bucks are one of the last things I can be proud to own in this world, I will do my best to support their USA based products...

Back to 300s' post, I really like the cherry and rounded bolsters! I think I need to email Larry Oden soon and put a pair of those on my "wish list" I totally overlooked the rounded bolsters when I got my catalog.... (my bad) ;)
 
Tried to buy the new 300's from SMKW's today but they are all out.

Flat- I am with you also. Would love to see them "bump their game" up some. I see the new ones as a small step in that direction but would love and would pay for a stag version with an improved steel.
 
300Bucks said:
Just a bigger picture, poor quality, of the new Cherrywood 305 as it represents the series. Rounded bolsters, cherry Dymondwood. Mr. Bucks signature. This pic floated in off the bay....FYI Don't have one yet myself.
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WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?:eek:
 
I may be in the minority here, but I LIKE the steel Buck uses. Sure a premium steel would be ok, but hell, their steel is ALREADY better then most other production knives, including Case's CV. My Buck Canoe (yes, imported. Same quality, cheaper price) takes a keener edge then any knife I own. Granted, I don't own any big super steel slippies, but for what they are, they already are superior in my book. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I WOULD, however, like to see some stag or bone on their handles. Ah well, to each his own. I'm just a simple sort of fellow, you know? I'm just afraid a premium steel means it would be out of financial reach for me.
 
Voltron said:
I may be in the minority here, but I LIKE the steel Buck uses. Sure a premium steel would be ok, but hell, their steel is ALREADY better then most other production knives, including Case's CV. My Buck Canoe (yes, imported. Same quality, cheaper price) takes a keener edge then any knife I own. Granted, I don't own any big super steel slippies, but for what they are, they already are superior in my book. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. I WOULD, however, like to see some stag or bone on their handles. Ah well, to each his own. I'm just a simple sort of fellow, you know? I'm just afraid a premium steel means it would be out of financial reach for me.
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I think that most Buck fans here certainly have nothing against the 420C steel currently used for most production knives as it represents a really good compromise between edge holding ability and ease of sharpening, and that's why Buck uses it. And at least some of us, myself included, are not all that great at putting a good edge on a blade so that works well for us. On the other hand, those that do have the skill to work with the other steels often favor those because they really are capable of holding an edge for a longer, sometimes much longer, period of time. Like you, I like the 420C and I also like the others when I can get someone else to put a really good edge of them.
 
I'm not against the 420 either. I would mainly like to see more handle options. But on the other hand it would be nice to see and upgarded steel on a few of the slipjoints. Heck they can do it on a 110. I'm really surprised they don offer one through the custom shop.
 
I really LOVE slant bolsters on a knife, but these rounded bolsters kinda disapoint me.:confused:
 
STDK, Don't give up yet, that picture of the cherrywood is a small 305, I am hoping the perspective of the 303 and 301 will improve the look also a better pic should help.

Ok, here is my idea(s) on Buck slipjoints. The black sawcut is a classic. A user classic that carries its own weight in the tradition area. You can find some worn smooth that have been carried in someones pocket a long time with just the right amount of steel off the blade to know they knew how to sharpen. I would love to know there stories. When you handle one of these knives you feel that spirit still in the blade. I think that feeling could be made for everyone by making "Grandpas" knife with modern materials and skills.

As I stated in my earlier off-character critical thread I would like to see some "go-to-meetin" Buck slipjoints. If I go to some site or group of knife men and hear how a Buck slipjoint is good for rugged work but nothing to look at one more time I may pass a brick. The current steel and treatment is good value steel and highest quality treatment, but I would like to see some classic jigged or yellow bone scales to go with that. Then if wishes could come true along with the less expensive 420 version, I would like them offer the same style,shape and scale knife in higher grade steel. There could be a 420 version with polished blades and a higher cost super steel version. Some additional cost would be expected. Don't dump the current lines.

I am being selfish maybe, just so I could pull my Buck slipjoint with fancy steel and scale out and look people in the eye and say who thinks this is only a rugged EDC only knife now.
I like tradition and value. But even in the current economic stream I just know a 'new' high quality material traditional looking version would be wanted. The best of both worlds, Grandpas knife made modern by Buck. They have come near to that perfect vision in some past versions. But, now I want them to hit a home run..... Let me see a Cherrywood and I will say or not whether they are on track.(on order)
Opinions and rear-ends, everyones got one.
300Bucks
 
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STDK, Don't give up yet, that picture of the cherrywood is a small 305, I am hoping the perspective of the 303 and 301 will improve the look also a better pic should help.

300, Thanks for the clarification on that being a Wee fellow. I gotta beleive that the 301 and 303 will look much better,:thumbup:. I am with you on the Bone on the 300 series, I would love to see a Yellow bone 303.
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Well a classy "go to meeting knife" as far as I'm concern was the 700 series. But I too would love to see them 300 dressed up. I'm really looking at pulling the trigger on a stag 303. Found one of the newer ones that where released a couple of years ago also found a 1998 one. That would be a great slogan. " Grandpa's knife made modern by Buck"
 
Well stated 300!! I like Buck's 420HC a lot actually. I also like edge technology that makes Buck's such good slicers. I'm just frustrated with the lack of a premium knife. I think 300's statement about "Grandpa's Knife made modern" is a great idea.

I noted in the new Smokey Mountain Knife Work's catalog both smooth bone and picked bone from the Chinese supplier of Buck Slippies. So there is a cost effective supply of bone. :) Anyway, I know I was a bit strong in my comments but then if you don't say what's on your mind nobody will know and things won't change.

I'm assuming CJ, Phil, Joe, & Bill have read this thread and maybe they'll look into 300's excellent idea. Heck, it's already got the marketing pitch figured out.

Brown picked bone (pumkinseed), NS bolsters, SS liners, 154cm blades (Camillus pattern) in 307, 303, 314, and da Man....the 317!! That canoe would be great too I just don't know the number. OR...420HC in old pattern with sawcut delrin in Black, then in Red, then in Yellow. That should keep us collectors busy.
 
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Brown picked bone (pumkinseed), NS bolsters, SS liners, 154cm blades (Camillus pattern) in 307, 303, 314, and da Man....the 317!! That canoe would be great too I just don't know the number. OR...420HC in old pattern with sawcut delrin in Black, then in Red, then in Yellow. That should keep us collectors busy.
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So I think you could call all those sawcut delrin 300s in the camillus pattern "The Classic Series." Heck the more I think of it in 420HC the more I like it.
 
Speaking of Bucks made in China . . .
I worked 3 main career / jobs (age 12 to 68, now retired) - all were "exported" to China.
China stole my livelihood / employment - do you really think I want to send them what little $ I have?
Yes, I buy made in USA even if it costs more - I have my reasons, others have theirs.
To each his own . . .
 
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