Whats your newest addition to your Buck family and why?

[Baykeeper]

OH, here is a copy of some history info of the 300 Series put together by Joe Houser of Buck Knives. I think I have some info from 300bucks of AAPK that discusses 300 Series shields too, but I'll have to dig for that, I know I have it somewhere and will post it when I find it.

[Modern Slip Joints]

MSJ, thanks for the information on dating a Buck 307 via the shield. Explain to me what details you are looking at to make the determination. I have a lot of these Buck 300 series knives and want to go through them and attempt to put a date on each. Thanks, OH

The information I posted is from AAPK member 300Bucks. His replies in this 9 year old thread cover what you are interested in: viewtopic.php?f=53&t=16335 In other threads he wrote how to distinguish Schrade made 301s from 301s Camillus made by their swage, nail nick and other master blade features.

Camillus made their 4/14" Stockman with at least three brands on them, Camillus, Remington, and Buck. From what I've read all had blades made from either Camillus' standard 440 stainless or their standard 1095 carbon steel. All the Buck Wranglers I've seen were stainless and all the Remington 9501s were not. Camillus branded ones can be either steel. Case's 6375 and Queen's #49 Stockmans are functionally the same. Case and Queen have offered more choices in handle side covers and Queen more choices of blade steel.

[Old Hunter]

Wow, thanks guys! I’ve been accumulating Buck 300 series, Buck 110 series, and Buck 110’s for over 45 years, however most of the data I have only applies to the 110 Folding Hunter and the 100 series fixed blades. This is most helpful on the 300 series. OH

[bertl]

The hammer whacking a knife through a bolt shield dates yours from 1989 to the end of 307 production about 1998.

MSJ, my information is a little different from yours. The shield with "BUCK" spelled out ran from 1985-1987. The first version of the 307 from 1971-1974 used the hammer, knife, bolt shield and had the model number stamped on the pile side. The shield stayed the same from 1974-1985 but the knife had the model number in the tang stamp—in fact some of these knives may have been produced during the "BUCK" shield era. After 1987, the shield returned to the hammer, knife, bolt pattern, and those knives, 1987-1998, are indistinguishable from the 1974-1985 knives.

Bert

[Modern Slip Joints]

I did start by warning you that I am not a Buck expert. I barely qualify as a Buck collector and that modest claim is at jeopardy as my unused Bucks get pocket time. Since my only source was 300Bucks' old replies I will defer to bertl. What the two posted is pretty close. bertl's information dates Old Hunter's 307 to any year in the in the 1974 to 1998 period except 1986 and parts of 1985 and 1987. As far as I know for pocket duty one year is as good as any other.

[Baykeeper]

I did start by warning you that I am not a Buck expert. I barely qualify as a Buck collector and that modest claim is at jeopardy as my unused Bucks get pocket time. Since my only source was 300Bucks' old replies I will defer to bertl. What the two posted is pretty close. bertl's information dates Old Hunter's 307 to any year in the in the 1974 to 1998 period except 1986 and parts of 1985 and 1987. As far as I know for pocket duty one year is as good as any other.

Well, if you are referring to 300buck's posts for info you're following the right pony, he IS the acknowledged authority on the subject with bertl being right up there with him. Wait til Bert starts posting photos of the 317 Traiblazer with one serrated blade, then you'll realize how informed he really is, (you'll be drooling after the first sight of that one, pure unobtanium). As to being a Buck collector, if you have more than one buck knife and intend to buy more, if you salivate at the sight of a 300 Series Buck with exotic handle, if you just love traditional Buck knives then YOU ARE a Buck collector! I think I'll post a few photos of my Buck/Camillus SFO's, that'll hook you for life, here's a teaser; 331 Granddaddy Barlow in Jigged Bone. Welcome to the club, (Btw: have you joined BCCI?).
BTW: I have every single Buck historical document 300bucks ever posted on AAPK, if you're interested I can send them to you.

[Old Hunter]

Nice Barlow - that is another very hard to find Buck 300 series collectible! Nice bone handles too. I would like to find (again - had but lost somewhere) the multi-sheet list that 300Bucks put together at one time - listed all the 300 series by model number and when each variation came onto the scene and what years they were made. Thanks Gents, OH

[bertl]

I would like to find (again - had but lost somewhere) the multi-sheet list that 300Bucks put together at one time - listed all the 300 series by model number and when each variation came onto the scene and what years they were made.

OH, I can send you the Tofft-Heflebower list, but it's in an Excel spreadsheet format, so it will have to be by e-mail. Contact me at bertlindsay0@gmail.com if you are interested.

Bert

[Baykeeper]

Nice Barlow - that is another very hard to find Buck 300 series collectible! Nice bone handles too. I would like to find (again - had but lost somewhere) the multi-sheet list that 300Bucks put together at one time - listed all the 300 series by model number and when each variation came onto the scene and what years they were made. Thanks Gents, OH

Are you referring to these? According to 300 these were hand written by a guy named Tofft who supposedly was the ultimate authority. I have most all of the others 300 docs too. One thing I noticed is that these don't necessarily jive with the document I posted above from Joe Houser. Either way it's good reference material. Of course these only list catalog dates, so I assume the Houser document were actual production numbers.

[eveled]

I had a factory 110 sheath stitched to a factory 124 sheath. It’s pretty cool.

[doglegg]

Great idea eveled.

[philco]

eveled that is a cool concept. I like it a lot!

[Old Hunter]

Bert and BK - those are exactly the sheets I was referring to, thanks gents!

Ed, nice sheath and innovative idea. However, with that much weight how does it wear on the belt? OH

[eveled]

I wore it all day last Saturday weight wasn’t an issue. It drops the 110 down below my jacket for easy access. The 124 is a large knife but with a six inch blade so even getting into and out of the car it was fine. I’m really pleased with it.

There are options for a light weight 110 too.

Thanks for the kind words guys.

[garddogg56]

WOW Eveled that is a great idea I think that combo would cover any type of big game hunt I see that for a 119 and a 112

[Modern Slip Joints]

Baykeeper,

Thank-you for posting 300Bucks' 4 pages of 300 series history. I had not seen them before. If having more than one Buck knife and intending to buy more sometime makes a Buck collector then I was a Buck collector when I bought my first 110 to go with my 301 about 1970. My recent purchase of a stag 110 with BG-42 blade that I might never use seems to confirm that. However, I have not looked into the Buck collectors' club. I like your bone Camillus/Buck Granddaddy Barlow. I often use a Granddady in the yard. Blade locks are frivolous in knives that are used as tools. The simple old design is all I need.

eveled,

While it's too heavy for me to carry over the ridge, up the canyon and back again even without hauling a carcass back, I like your double knife sheath. Queen's similar pair with a lock back's pouch sewn to a hunting knife's sheath is mostly forgotten. Two sizes of fixed blades in a single sheath is a more popular set up. The argument against old fashioned lock backs is that they're are not fast to get out. If you really need a blade quick or your second hand is occupied you can grab the 124.

[Old Hunter]

WOW Eveled that is a great idea I think that combo would cover any type of big game hunt I see that for a 119 and a 112

We are tracking brother Dogg - I was thinking Buck 118 & 110 - maybe in a side by side sheath like Buck used to offer. OH

[eveled]

The other option is to fill the 110 sheath with other stuff. Tinder box fire starter bandage etc.

[Modern Slip Joints]

eveled,

If you've kept yourself fit my criticism of your rig's weight would not apply to you so don't take it too seriously. Some of us can't scamper around like we used to.

Thanks to a visit to a gun show I can post a new addition to my Buck family. It is a 1994 Model 180 \ Cross Lock. I bought it for two reasons. First, after giving up on finding a really nice knife I like to at least bring home a souvenir from the long drive. It was $20. Second, even though I consider blade locks to be frivolous I'm attracted to folders that lock multiple blades and I have not seen one set up like this before. Its blades pivot on the same pin but open out of opposite sides of the handle. Both blades open and close one handed with thumb studs and liner locks. both open right handed by rotating the handle 180 degrees. It was a clever design. It is stamped U.S.A. so I assume it was made here. I'd like to know what years Buck cataloged it and if Buck made them with two knife blades instead of mine's drop point and gut hook tool.

[jerryd6818]

This was in yesterday's mail.

[Old Hunter]

Nice Jerry! I remember very nearly buying one when they were in the stores - had nice blade action. OH

[jerryd6818]

Nice Jerry! I remember very nearly buying one when they were in the stores - had nice blade action. OH

True. The down side for me is the handles are a little sharp around the edges. They could be slightly radiused to cure that. Other than that, no complaints.

[garddogg56]

You get that Jerry with a lot of over-seas Bucks thats one of the patterns I hope they bring back to our shores.

[jmh58]

thats one of the patterns I hope they bring back to our shores.

John

[Old Hunter]

Bought a disfigured Buck 118 (1973-1979 era) from Paladin. Someone’s name electro-penned into the blade and then, to add insult to injury, electo-pen erased! I just worked on removing it, got about 90% out - woulda been better to let Buck do it, but I’m the impatient type. OH
Ps whoever owned it before used a Lansky kit set at 25° to recontour the edge - great job (not a Buck factory type edge but a nice edge) - a few quick swipes on the ceramic sticks and the old 440C is hair-popping sharp.