Buck Knife Stamp question

[Hsdaniels]

I inherited this Buck Knife pocket knife, still in its original packaging. However, I do not know it’s date of manufacture. I checked the site, however this knife is stamped, “BUCK Made in U.S.A.” which is not listed.

Can someone please advise? Thank you.

[Dan In MI]

Your knife was made sometime before 1986. A Buck expert would be able to narrow it down more precisely. Does it have a model number stamped on one of the blade tangs?

[Railsplitter]

Looks Schrade made to me which would date it 1966-1971 or 1968-1972 depending on the model number.

[Hsdaniels]

There are no markings or model numbers on the three blades.

[Hsdaniels]

The only other marking on the knife is this on the handle.

[Dan In MI]

I agree with Rick; looks like it was manufactured under contract by Schrade. Does the model number appear on the box?

[Hsdaniels]

My apologies. Yes, the box states, “ Model 303.” So sorry for the confusion. I’ve been going through a lot of items the past few weeks.

[Railsplitter]

My apologies. Yes, the box states, “ Model 303.” So sorry for the confusion. I’ve been going through a lot of items the past few weeks.

1968-1972. Made by Schrade for Buck. The earlier Schrade 303's had no markings on the secondary blades which means yours is the first model 303 that Schrade made.

The later 303's made by Schrade had BUCK stamped on both secondary blades.

[Hsdaniels]

Thank you so much for the information Rick. Very much appreciated!!

[Railsplitter]

Thank you so much for the information Rick. Very much appreciated!!

You're welcome. Nice knife, by the way and welcome to AAPK.