300s and such.

[Railsplitter]

Looking at all these, it strikes me that it is a real shame that Buck seems to be gradually getting rid of the 300 series.

I'm inclined to agree. The 300 series knives have been in production for so long that there are probably many owners, whether a knife enthusiast or not, who have carried one for decades. My boss at work showed me his 303 approximately 15 years ago and it had some age on it then. I assume he still carries it but I don't know that for sure.

Change of course, is inevitable but I agree that this is a shame. The 300 series knives are icons in the Buck lineup.

[knifeaholic]

Looking at all these, it strikes me that it is a real shame that Buck seems to be gradually getting rid of the 300 series.

I'm inclined to agree. The 300 series knives have been in production for so long that there are probably many owners, whether a knife enthusiast or not, who have carried one for decades. My boss at work showed me his 303 approximately 15 years ago and it had some age on it then. I assume he still carries it but I don't know that for sure.

Change of course, is inevitable but I agree that this is a shame. The 300 series knives are icons in the Buck lineup.

It may be worse than we thought - just out of curiosity I searched both Ebay and Amazon for new current production 301's and 303's...zip/zero/nada on both sites.

[Railsplitter]

It may be worse than we thought - just out of curiosity I searched both Ebay and Amazon for new current production 301's and 303's...zip/zero/nada on both sites.

I recently acquired a list of Buck knives discontinued for 2022. There are 22 models on the list and fortunately, the 301 and 303 are not among them.

[harryekarmun]

does buck make any of the 300s ? are some of them made in china ?

[Railsplitter]

does buck make any of the 300s ? are some of them made in china ?

Yes to both questions.

This list is from 2019. There are a few exceptions now but it's still pretty accurate.


BUCK KNIVES MADE IN USA
Buck Quickfire 288
Buck 55, 055
Buck Folding Hunter 110
Buck Squire 501
Buck Knight 505
Buck Vantage 340
Buck Vantage 345
Buck Vantage 346
Buck Vantage 347
Buck SpitFire
Buck Omni Hunter 10pt 390
Buck Folding Omni Hunter 10pt 395
Buck Omni Hunter 12pt 392, 393
Buck Folding Omni Hunter 12pt 397, 398
Buck Alpha Hunter 194, 193, 694, 693
Buck Folding Alpha Hunter 279, 278
Buck Folding Alpha Hunter Rosewood 277, 276
Buck Mini Alpha Hunter, 195, 196
Buck Mini Alpha Hunter Camo
Buck Alpha Dorado, 271, 270
Buck Bantam Nano 283
Buck Bantam BBW 284 – black, camo
Buck Bantam BLW 285 – black, camo
Buck Bantam BHW 286 – black, camo
Buck Prince 503
Buck Ranger 112
Buck X-Tract 730
The Lux line 014, 015, 016, 816, 816T
The Paklite Field Master and other Paklites 141
TOPS CSAR-T line
Vantage Force 845, 846, 847
Solitaire, 302
Duet, 306
Folding ErgoHunter, 598, 597, 595
ErgoHutner, 498, 497, 495
ErgoHunter WaterFowler, 492, 491, 490
ErgoHunter Caping Knife 571, 570
Ergo Hunter Boning Knife 581, 580
BuckLite MAX line
Buck Zipper 191, 691
Buck Vanguard 192, 692
Pathfinder, 105
Skinner, 103
Woodsman, 102
Smidgen, 160
Buck Hartsook Ultralite
Rush, 290
Impulse, 292
Paradigm Line
MiniBuck, 425
Stockman, 301
Lancer, 305
Companion, 309
Cadet 303
Buck Bantam Nano Orange Camo 283
Bantam BBW Orange Camo 284
Buck Bantam BLW Orange Camo 285
Buck Bantam BHW Orange Camo 286
Buck Compadre Axe 106
Buck Black Camp Axe 757
Buck SpitFire 722
Buck Mini SpitFire 726
Buck Ranger Skinner 113
Buck General 120
Buck Sprint Ops Pro 842
Buck Compadre Camp Knife 104
Buck Sprint Pro 841
Buck Nighthawk 650
Buck 113 Ranger Skinner
Momentum, 294
Open Season 556, 557

BUCK KNIVES MADE OVERSEAS
Buck Revel 766
Buck Redpoint 750
Buck X-Tract LED 731
Buck Nobleman, 327
Buck Colleague 325
Bones, 870, 869
Silver Creek Versa, 222 and the entire Silver Creek line
Parallex, 318, 316
Camp Axe, 757
Folding Saw, 755
Stockman 371
Trio 373
Deuce 375
Solo 379
Large Trapper 384
Canoe 389
Buck Redpoint Rescue Knife
Buck Nobleman Carbon Fiber Handle, Titanium Blade 327
Buck Apex Knife 818

[garddogg56]

I personally don't think the china knives should be in the 300 series of knives

[boykinlp]

Great topic. My favorite (so far) of the 300 series is this 301 that was collectively designed by a few hundred members of another knife forum that I frequent. And one phenomenally helpful dealer. It's basically a 301 minus the Spey blade and third spring. Elk handle slabs, long pulls, and CPM-154 full flat ground blades.

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Awhile back I had an interest in the construction of the Black Sawcut Delrin 303 so I disassembled one to see how it was made. Here's a link to a post I made about it if anyone is interested. Long story short, you won't be losing the shield or handle slabs on a Black Sawcut 303.
viewtopic.php?f=53&t=63890&p=761725&hil ... ed#p761725

Rick, that stag Buck pocketknife is really nice. So is the one you had redone. I always have wished that the Buck Custom Shop would add some 300 series knives to their list. I would love to have a bunch of different handle materials to choose from to build a knife. Does anyone know if a 300 series knife has been on the BCS list of custom knives to be?

BTW, what would you value your stag Buck at currently? Thanks.
Larry

[Railsplitter]

Great topic. My favorite (so far) of the 300 series is this 301 that was collectively designed by a few hundred members of another knife forum that I frequent. And one phenomenally helpful dealer. It's basically a 301 minus the Spey blade and third spring. Elk handle slabs, long pulls, and CPM-154 full flat ground blades.

IMG_5404.JPG
IMG_5405.JPG
IMG_5406.JPG

Awhile back I had an interest in the construction of the Black Sawcut Delrin 303 so I disassembled one to see how it was made. Here's a link to a post I made about it if anyone is interested. Long story short, you won't be losing the shield or handle slabs on a Black Sawcut 303.
viewtopic.php?f=53&t=63890&p=761725&hil ... ed#p761725

Rick, that stag Buck pocketknife is really nice. So is the one you had redone. I always have wished that the Buck Custom Shop would add some 300 series knives to their list. I would love to have a bunch of different handle materials to choose from to build a knife. Does anyone know if a 300 series knife has been on the BCS list of custom knives to be?

BTW, what would you value your stag Buck at currently? Thanks.
Larry

Hi Larry! No long time, no talk to.

The price is another thing that was really cool about that knife. Since it was going to have the forum stamp on the blade, the forum owner would not allow the sponsoring dealer (SKblades) to make any profit on the run. As a result, we got them at the same cost that Buck charged the dealer which I believe was $72. Even with shipping added on they were less than $80 a piece.

If I sold it today, which I'm not, I wouldn't charge much more than what I paid but that's just me. I wouldn't hold it against anyone who did.

[boykinlp]

For years and years, I carried a regular black 301 Stockman. It still is a fine knife. But about five years ago, I saw the chairman series 301 and picked that up as a replacement. After 50 years of black Bucks, it was fun to have one so colorful. The Chairman 301 is in my pocket every day now. It doesn't look quite as pretty as this stock photo, but it's holding up well. Right after that, they came out with a similar configuration with no signature and brass bolsters. I picked up a Stockman and a Cadet in that as a backup. But with a Buck knife, the only way you ever need a backup is if you lose it. They won't wear out if you give them a little bit of care. This is the only knife I really ever need... but I still have others of course. I'll see if I can rustle up all my other 300 series and shoot a photo for this thread.

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Great knife! I have always thought if Buck had as many different handle colors and materials for their 300 series as Case does for their knives, they could sell them as fast as they could make them. Buyers get tired of the same old same old.
Larry

[boykinlp]

Hi Larry! No long time, no talk to.

The price is another thing that was really cool about that knife. Since it was going to have the forum stamp on the blade, the forum owner would not allow the sponsoring dealer (SKblades) to make any profit on the run. As a result, we got them at the same cost that Buck charged the dealer which I believe was $72. Even with shipping added on they were less than $80 a piece.

If I sold it today, which I'm not, I wouldn't charge much more than what I paid but that's just me. I wouldn't hold it against anyone who did.

It has been a while Rick! I wasn't sure you remembered your "protégé". Here is one you may like with some rather strange handles!

2007 BUCK KNIFE 303 CADET WITH BATTLE SHELL ARMADILLO HANDLES
420HC BLADES
3 BLADES INCLUDE CLIP POINT, SPEY, & SHEEPSFOOT BLADES
BUCK 303 U.S.A. 2007 DATE CODE LOGO.
FRAME AND BOLSTERS ARE POLISHED NICKEL SILVER
THE BLADES ALL CLOSE WITH GOOD ACTION.
BEAUTIFUL NEW KNIFE
Larry

[Railsplitter]

It has been a while Rick! I wasn't sure you remembered your "protégé". Here is one you may like with some rather strange handles!

2007 BUCK KNIFE 303 CADET WITH BATTLE SHELL ARMADILLO HANDLES
420HC BLADES
3 BLADES INCLUDE CLIP POINT, SPEY, & SHEEPSFOOT BLADES
BUCK 303 U.S.A. 2007 DATE CODE LOGO.
FRAME AND BOLSTERS ARE POLISHED NICKEL SILVER
THE BLADES ALL CLOSE WITH GOOD ACTION.
BEAUTIFUL NEW KNIFE
Larry

Very nice!

[GSPTOPDOG]

I am partial to my 307 and 301. The 307 is just a nice big hefty piece I also am a sucker for a big 'ol trapper so my 317 get's it share of hip-time

[garddogg56]

Those are sum of my favorite Bucks

[GSPTOPDOG]

Those are sum of my favorite Bucks

Thanks! G.D. here's one more for the road,,,