Future 300 Series...Just Wondering and Wishing

[revnewk]

I'm wondering if any here has heard or has insider info as to Buck's plans for future 300 series models and materials. I've heard rumors that the Post Falls facility is growing up some more re: production capabilities of traditional knife models. Anyone know anything concrete about the 300 series in particular?

How cool would it be for a complete 300 series with tan micarta scales and nickel silver bolsters? I'd grab up the Companion, Cadet, Solitaire...the whole set!

Just wondering and wishing.

 

[K-Lastima]

I am wondering what the next Remington bullet knife will be.

 

[bladeblabber]

Just give me a 301 half stockman with just the main clip and the sheepsfoot and I’ll be set for life! Maybe a 313 as well...

 

[afishhunter]

I'd like to see a 301 with 5160 (or 1095) blades.

 

[bertl]

Just give me a 301 half stockman with just the main clip and the sheepsfoot and I’ll be set for life! Maybe a 313 as well...

That was done for the bladeforums knife last year, but I would like to see it for the 303.

Bert

 

[David Martin]

I would be interested in a 334 Large Trapper in the same configuration. DM

 

[mbkr]

I'd like to see sunk joints.

 

[bertl]

I'd like to see sunk joints.

Please elaborate.

Bert

 

[mbkr]

Please elaborate.

Bert

Not a deal breaker or anything. I just think sunken joints are nicer than non-sunken joints. The sharp edge of the backsquare sticking up bugs me on Buck's slipjoints. Minor thing really, but since we're wishing...

A.G. Russell describes it thusly:

Backsquare
The sharp corner at the handle end of the blade back that sticks above the handle when the knife is closed and seems to threaten to rip a hole in the pocket. If this is not sharp it will not look good when open.

Sunk Joint
A method of hiding the backsquare by moving the pivot pin low enough in the handle that the backsquare is contained or nearly contained in the handle when the knife is closed.

 

[Old Biker]

Not a deal breaker or anything. I just think sunken joints are nicer than non-sunken joints. The sharp edge of the backsquare sticking up bugs me on Buck's slipjoints. Minor thing really, but since we're wishing...

A.G. Russell describes it thusly:

Backsquare
The sharp corner at the handle end of the blade back that sticks above the handle when the knife is closed and seems to threaten to rip a hole in the pocket. If this is not sharp it will not look good when open.

Sunk Joint
A method of hiding the backsquare by moving the pivot pin low enough in the handle that the backsquare is contained or nearly contained in the handle when the knife is closed.

I had never thought about, that aspect of the joint, until you posted this. Then I had to go look at some of my knives.

You might want to keep an eye out for some of the 700 line knives. They seem to have the sunken joints you like. See the 703 in this picture. It's the knife on the far left.

O.B.

 

[riversidedep]

I'd really like to see the 317 brought back, or at least a sprint run.

 

[bucklife301]

314 stag trapper & stag everything else LoL
Maybe even another jumbo trapper but with stag

 

[mnblade]

We need FLAT GROUND BLADES like the ones made for Buck by Camillus and Schrade back in the day!!!

 

[knarfeng]

Just give me a 301 half stockman with just the main clip and the sheepsfoot and I’ll be set for life! Maybe a 313 as well...

That was done for the bladeforums knife last year, but I would like to see it for the 303.

Bert

I also would like to see that on a 303 frame.

With the exception of the four 300 series models still in current production at Buck, all the 300 series knives were made by Camillus. Camillus owned the tooling, so to put one of those models back into production would mean starting from scratch and creating tooling. They could make the two-blade 303 fairly easily, though using existing tooling and blade molds.

Personally, I like the current "edge 2000" blade profile. It cuts better.

 

[pjsjr]

I also would like to see that on a 303 frame.

With the exception of the four 300 series models still in current production at Buck, all the 300 series knives were made by Camillus. Camillus owned the tooling, so to put one of those models back into production would mean starting from scratch and creating tooling. They could make the two-blade 303 fairly easily, though using existing tooling and blade molds.

Personally, I like the current "edge 2000" blade profile. It cuts better.

It's always nice to have you share your knowledge and opinions here, Frank. Thanks for all that you do for us on Blade Forums.

 

[Lesknife]

I also would like to see that on a 303 frame.

With the exception of the four 300 series models still in current production at Buck, all the 300 series knives were made by Camillus. Camillus owned the tooling, so to put one of those models back into production would mean starting from scratch and creating tooling. They could make the two-blade 303 fairly easily, though using existing tooling and blade molds.

Personally, I like the current "edge 2000" blade profile. It cuts better.

I agree! The 303 is almost always in my pocket, it’s a great pattern but that pen blade is probably the most used for me. I have 2 of the Buck forum knives and they are superb. I’d really like to see Buck tool up for the 300 series and have some more selection of materials and more models. Buck quality and price is hard to beat. But for a 303 cadet with cpm 154 blades and elk inlays I’d gladly pay a premium.

 

[Joe58]

Yup. Particularly if it would have the long pull and flat grind that the forum knife featured.......

 

[eveled]

I feel like Buck did it’s best to help Camillus survive. They gave them a lot of business. When it was obvious Camillus was going down. I was surprised Buck didn’t buy the machines to start making the slip joints. How great that would have been!

Sunken joints is one of those details most never notice. That make a huge difference.

Mbkr did a great job explaining it. I never knew what it was called.

Like mnblade I prefer flat ground on these little blades. On users I like to be able to lay the blade flat on the stone and thin it out. While removing imperfections. Once it is were I like it every time I sharpen it I lay it flat and take a couple strokes to keep it thin behind the edge.