Does anyone carry a 305 Lancer?

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Does anyone carry these little guys?

Probably too small for most folks, but can get most jobs done well enough.
 
dogstar said:
Does anyone carry these little guys?

Probably too small for most folks, but can get most jobs done well enough.
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That's the case with me. I find even the 303 a bit small for my taste, so I always carry a 301.
 
I love 'em. Both the Lancer, and the import version (deuce)
I usually carry something like a Vantage along with it, but the little guy is perfect for splinter removal, and other detail work. Not only is the blade small, but the handle is so light, there isn't any awkward counterweight interfering.



But does it stand up too batoning toothpicks? Someone needs too doo a test of this knifes!:D
 
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The long time Buck forum people have seen this, but the newer guys maybe haven't...300

Concerning small knives

 
The 305 I call a 'Sunday' knife. I have watched my buddy gut an elk with a 303 and a 305 would be very much superior to a flint rock. It, along with the 309, fits a watch pocket easily also. One of the things about the 305 is that the cut-out on the reverse can vary within certain 305 eras or versions. I have it on good account from a person in the old Camillus factory that the notch was ground to get access to the little blades nic. If a certain batch of blades stood high then maybe no nic was ground. You can see this in the photo comparing the top of the small blades to the large. Or a small was ground if that was all that was needed. They also said some operators might be grinding nics on a Friday after grinding 309 nics on Thursday and they just left the machine set-up for the 309 and would grind a big nic in the 305. They are a variation in identifying versions, but I am not going to arm wrestle anyone over it. Anyway, nic's will vary, remember there are about 5 or 6 305 versions over the years, which include different nic's, extra brass liners and scale rivets. Anyone want any detailed 305 info can contact me for what I have got. The top knife is a 1991 version after Buck went to all SS. 300

 
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I've got an old Camillus made 305, but it stays in a junk box - too small for my use (I bottom out with a 303 and max out with a 307). Another issue for me is that the blades don't fit well into the body - not sure if that is all of them or just the one I have (got it used). I need to find another Camillus made 305, just to have a decent example. OH
 
I have the Deuce, but rarely carry it. If I need to carry small, I typically carry my Knight (505) or my Kershaw Baby Boa.
 
My brother carried a 305 for several years. He was working as a cowboy in a large feedlot. The only reason that he quit, was, he lost it. He still mourns it's loss. I keep one, for the rare occasion that i wear a suit.regards Henry
 
I carry one in my dress slacks most days. Pocket clips aren't an option there and the larger ones create more of a bulge. Great EDC if one has to wear dress slacks.
 
I own one, but it is unused in it's box( mid 80's)...seems flimsy in comparison to the 309 in my pocket right now.....the 309, now that is a fantastic pen knife.....
 
One thing I do like about the little 305 is the small coping blade.....that's a useful blade design to me. I do like the small spear on the 309 but think the coping to be more useful for some tasks..... :->
 
runninmike said:
One thing I do like about the little 305 is the small coping blade.....that's a useful blade design to me. I do like the small spear on the 309 but think the coping to be more useful for some tasks..... :->
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The 310 whittler is the best of both worlds :)
 
I frequently carry a 305 at work. The company for which I work has stringent regulations about legal knife size. 2" max blade and 4 1/2" total opened length. The 305 is close enough to being within that size that I figure it's close enough.

It's a sharp little blade that does all the cutting I need to do while working in the cube farm. Cuts stray threads. Opens recalcitrant goodie bags. Cute little bugger to boot.
 
So I need to rehandle you a good old 305 in something like say, Calif. Buckeye Burl.......300
 
300, that would be pretty cool! I was looking for an excuse to pick up something in discontinued Charcoal dymondwood.
 
Anyone can learn to do it. A 305 because of its small size might be tough. I was working on a set and I ended up giving away the 303. So need to do one of those. I go to gun shows etc and buy junk pieces of stabilized wood out of the Misc. box. A dremel tool, some fancy epoxy glue and a couple of small clamps. A small coping saw and electric sander is nice but not necessary. The trick is getting the line where the wood and bolsters come together to be tight. Don't use black sawcut version, only Dymondwood or yellow. The glove is thrown down for a 305 next...... 300



And being careful as you sand. If you make a tiny mistake turn the knife so it doesn't show in the photo....301



This was the 303




Here's why you can't use black sawcut scales unless you use old Camillus made sawcuts, i.e. long pulls.
 
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