*Official 2018 BF Knive: Poll 1/8: 2 Blades (Jack), 2 Blades or 3 Blades

Buck 301: How many blades?

  • 2 Blades OPPOSITE ends: Clip & Spey

    Votes: 5 1.5%

  • 2 Blades OPPOSITE ends: Clip & Sheepsfoot

    Votes: 169 49.4%

  • 2 Blades SAME end: Clip & Spey

    Votes: 7 2.0%

  • 2 Blades SAME end: Clip & Sheepsfoot

    Votes: 34 9.9%

  • 3 Blades: Clip, Spey, Sheepsfoot

    Votes: 127 37.1%
  • Total voters
    342
  • Poll closed .
Same end vs. opposite end is hard for me to assess without a sample of the Jack version. Not because I can't visualize a Jack, but because things like one blade being much higher in that configuration vs. the opposite-end version are unknowns without seeing the knife.

I'm for comfort in hand above almost all else. That's one reason I usually for single blades: no secondary digging into my hand while I'm using the primary (or vice versa).

The 2015 forum knife was excellent in this regard.

Any chance of a sample Jack, skblades skblades ?
 
Jack Black said:
I voted Clip and Sheepsfoot same end, and owe supratentorial supratentorial an apology for not noting he was the first to propose the pattern - sorry Jake :thumbsup:

I'm not sure about splitting the 2-blade vote. My second choice wouldn't be an Equal End, not least because we had one, in the same configuration, just a few years ago. So my second choice would be a Stockman :thumbsup:
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Jack, Sorry for the confusion. I suggested 2 blades. I assumed they would be on OPPOSITE ends. Later, Charlie suggested 2 blades on the SAME end.

I'm not sure if same side works well with the 301. Are you guys taking into account that the clip blade is quite short?

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There will be a lot of empty space on the other end if the blades aren't on opposite sides.

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Will Power said:
If you have side by side nicks with a Clip/Sheepfoot arrangement it's likely to be difficult. Sheepfoot are wider than Pen blades so the Clip will have to ride very high I assume. Buck Stockman have very nice low riding Sheepfoot and I just think this Jack configuration will compromise that as well:rolleyes:
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Gotcha. That cools me on the jack configuration considerably (and I wasn't that fond of it to begin with). I'd still buy one, but it would probably never become a favorite for me.

Come on, opposite ends!
 
Will Power said:
If you have side by side nicks with a Clip/Sheepfoot arrangement it's likely to be difficult. Sheepfoot are wider than Pen blades so the Clip will have to ride very high I assume. Buck Stockman have very nice low riding Sheepfoot and I just think this Jack configuration will compromise that as well:rolleyes:
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Yes, if I'm visualizing things right, I think a pile side nail nick will be necessary on the sheepfoot. I generally don't have a preference when it comes to that, except I like lower riding blades.

I like the idea of a Jack knife. It will be a unique Buck knife. On the other hand, I can appreciate the arguments made for the aesthetics and ergonomics of the opposite end configuration. On the other, other hand, If we do that, why not just make it a stockman? :confused: I'm going to have to sleep on this one, but whichever it is, I'll buy it. :):thumbsup:
 
Right you are Jake! And not only this but think what it will look like from the inside...look at a 309 by contrast, nicely filled and no blade rub because they don't need krinking.

Thanks, Will
 
r8shell said:
Yes, if I'm visualizing things right, I think a pile side nail nick will be necessary on the sheepfoot. I generally don't have a preference when it comes to that, except I like lower riding blades.

I like the idea of a Jack knife. It will be a unique Buck knife. On the other hand, I can appreciate the arguments made for the aesthetics and ergonomics of the opposite end configuration. On the other, other hand, If we do that, why not just make it a stockman? :confused: I'm going to have to sleep on this one, but whichever it is, I'll buy it. :):thumbsup:
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To add more fuel to the fire, my guy at Buck is rooting for the 2 blade opposite end. Very rare he says.
 
I've been playin around with a 301 and I clearly see the aesthetic point of view. Without shortening the frame or lengthening the blades a 301 jack will likely appear awkward. I originally believed a jack would be a slam-dunk but now like one of our wiser members just stated, "I'm going to have to sleep on this one, but whichever it is, I'll buy it." :)

Edit; A 301 with 2 (standard) blades on the same end will leave a considerable amount of empty space in the blade well so, I've changed my vote for a two blade opposite end.
 
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I’m good with however this turns out, cool stuff going on here!
I voted for 3 blades, but wonder if they could be configured more like a traditional stockman with the clip and sheepsfoot on the same pin and Spey blade on the opposite end? Just curious...
 
redsparrow said:
I've been playin around with a 301 and I clearly see the aesthetic point of view. Without shortening the frame or lengthening the blades a 301 jack will likely appear awkward. I originally believed a jack would be a slam-dunk but now like one of our wiser members just stated, "I'm going to have to sleep on this one, but whichever it is, I'll buy it." :)

Edit; A 301 with 2 blades on the same end will leave a considerable amount of empty space in the blade well so, I've changed my vote for a two blade opposite end.
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A long sheepsfoot blade would allow for a mark side nick. It could be the whittler's trapper jack :cool::thumbsup:
 
veitsi_poika said:
A long sheepsfoot blade would allow for a mark side nick. It could be the whittler's trapper jack :cool::thumbsup:
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Yes, I like your idea Kevin!! With a longer blade a proper Jack could be produced on the Buck 301 frame.
As long as we're considering a longer blade make mine a lambsfoot (or wharncliffe), as both are a straight edge but they sit lower in the frame than a sheepfoot. Just spitballin... let me know if it goes to a vote. ;):)
 
Not sure what to vote for so I just went for standard Stockman but may change to 2 opposite or same after I look at it more
 
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