Old vs New 303

[jpvjr]

Anyone have pics of the old/new 303 side by side preferably with the Schrade 34OT?
I think they changed the blade shapes & sizes when they went to the 3 spring layout.

 

[300Bucks]

J,

I don't have a 340T. Maybe this will help ???? What do you think happened...300Bucks

1980s two springs

1990 forward

 

[Kbrasmodeler]

Why did I know you would have these pictures, Craig?

 

[300Bucks]

Educated guess.....? 300

 

[David Martin]

Good photos 300 . DM

 

[skyhorse]

Sweet 300s:thumbup:

 

[jpvjr]

J,

I don't have a 340T. Maybe this will help ???? What do you think happened...300Bucks

1980s two springs

1990 forward

I think the sheepsfoot became narrower, then the castrating blade became more of a pen blade shape, but I mite be rong it do happen occasionally. :foot:

 

[300Bucks]

Man, your getting detailed on me......

Left to right: Here is photo of last version Camillus made 303, third Buck made 303, one of the first Buck made 303s with 3 springs and finally one of the first all SS Buck mades. See what you think.
Between the Camillus made and Buck made versions there were changes.
300Bucks

 

[jpvjr]

Man, your getting detailed on me......

Left to right: Here is photo of last version Camillus made 303, third Buck made 303, one of the first Buck made 303s with 3 springs and finally one of the first all SS Buck mades. See what you think.
Between the Camillus made and Buck made versions there were changes.
300Bucks

So I'm sort of kind of right? Ha, & my sister thinks I'm a pain for picking on little itty bitty details. We ALL know she is rong

 

[RAZORBLADES]

funny why they changed the sheepfoot blades from the main blade side to the other end,same as the spey blades.neat knives!

 

[jpvjr]

funny why they changed the sheepfoot blades from the main blade side to the other end,same as the spey blades.neat knives!

I think the older 1's had more belly, the 2 secondary blades were wider, & I agree I think the sheepsfoot & castrating &/or penblades should go back to where they belong. I do like the 3 spring build though. I imagine flat ground is a better slicer.