How do you carry the 301?

[Steve Warden]

RFP.. Today!!! John

Your six-month check in?

[jmh58]

Your six-month check in?

John

[jerryd6818]

Stop worrying about it "printing". It'll make you popular with the ladies.

[New_Windsor_NY]

This isn't about a Buck 301, but it's related. I went to my favorite watering hole and had my Camillus 26 in my left front pocket. The bartender, a very cute, young girl was staring at me and said, " is that a Camillus 26 in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?" I'm sorry, I made that up. I couldn't resist.

[jmh58]

Yinz crack me up!!!
John

[AR Norby]

A Buck 301 is part of my EDC rotation along with larger and smaller knives such a Case large Trapper, large & medium Stockman and I always carry a Vic Pioneer (suspended in my LFP) . As for my daily carry whether 301 or a 6375 it's carried in my right front pocket. Does it "print"? Yes and so what it's a pocket knife, not a gun.

[OLDE CUTLER]

The brand of blue jeans I have been wearing lately have a narrow but deep watch pocket (which would be totally useless for a pocket watch), but fits my rebuilt 301 snakewood very well.

[Baykeeper]

I carry my '93 #301 in a sheath on my belt several times a week, I also often have a #303 in a #500-sized sheath on the other hip, (it's a '93 too because 1993 is the birth year of my daughter). I carry coins among other things in my pockets and don't want to wear down my Delrin knife handles rubbing against metal objects that I often have in there. My mainly used EDC though is a Buck #112 Slim Pro which I clip into a back pocket, (the only "pocket knife" I actually stick in a pocket other than a '93 #305 that goes in my watch pocket), it has Linen Micarta handles so it is far less prone to scratches. I prefer to keep my older "collectible" traditional knives safe in sheaths, (though I do use them often, no shelf queens in my house, (well maybe a couple)).

[Ole Joe Clark]

I very seldom carry mine now, when I bought it new I carried it every day for years. I just drop it in the pocket with my keys.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

[EeDeCe]

I know, older post.
(not a Duluth employee or any relationship)
One thing I like about Duluth pants is the large watch pocket. Cargo pants have an inside picket in the front right pocket that fits a large pocket knife well. The engineer pants have a side/back pocket for a cell phone, but not bad to clip on a larger knife.
Just FYI, an EDC friendly product line for packrats like me.

[Baykeeper]

I know, older post.
(not a Duluth employee or any relationship)
One thing I like about Duluth pants is the large watch pocket. Cargo pants have an inside picket in the front right pocket that fits a large pocket knife well. The engineer pants have a side/back pocket for a cell phone, but not bad to clip on a larger knife.
Just FYI, an EDC friendly product line for packrats like me.

I carry either a #305 or #309 in my watch pocket, but still carry my #301 in an old #112 sheath on my belt, fits fine in the sheath and doesn't take up space in my pocket or get scratched up by keys or coins. Works well for me.

[fergusontd]

Left front pocket, always! ftd

[1967redrider]

I do not carry a 301, but I do carry a 4" Schrade or a GEC. I carry the knife in my left front pocket and in order to keep anyone from freaking out over my knife I carry a .22 magnum revolver in my right front pocket. I have been doing that for several years and so far no one has ever once mentioned the knife!

Not to hi-jack the thread, but what's it like tripping the trigger on that little knuckle duster?

[Nev52]

I carry my Buck 301 in my front pocket. I have retired it lately for these two new stockman's. Boker and a Bear & Son stockman. All 4'' same size as the buck. I have two more buck 301 knives but I recently sent them back to buck for repair. As you can see from the picture it is well used. that is why I give her a rest once in a while. Still sharp and good snap in blades.

[EeDeCe]

I just sent in my brand new 301 as well as a 112 to Buck to see if they can get it right. I assume the grind on the hinge end of the blades, especially the clip blade, isn't right. I got 2 just the same. Really hope it comes back right, I love the feel of that thing.

[jmh58]

I just sent in my brand new 301 as well as a 112 to Buck to see if they can get it right. I assume the grind on the hinge end of the blades, especially the clip blade, isn't right. I got 2 just the same. Really hope it comes back right, I love the feel of that thing.

Just read that BUCK is open but things are going slow.. May be a while on getting your knives..
John

[EeDeCe]

Oh yeah, the automatic email reply mentioned at the time they were clearing work orders from mid Feb that day. I knew going in to be patient. I want it right, not fast.

[thankgod4rkids]

I just sent in my brand new 301 as well as a 112 to Buck to see if they can get it right. I assume the grind on the hinge end of the blades, especially the clip blade, isn't right. I got 2 just the same. Really hope it comes back right, I love the feel of that thing.

I have a 2019 301 with the same problem. It did come out of it (mostly) with use. EDC in the front left pocket with my keys for a couple of weeks now. I was thinking of sending in along with my grandfather's 703 that needs repair.

Bill

[EeDeCe]

They replaced my 301, so this is my third one. Pretty much all the same. The spey blade has a little bit better spring tension and snap than the other 2, but basically the same as the other 2 301’s I’ve had. I still like it, it could just be better in that area.

[AR Norby]

I have three 301's and a 4th on the way. I personally like the spring tension on them. Of course I use mine only to cut with I don't pry or stab so I never have problem. Spring tension seems about the same as my Case knives.

[EeDeCe]

You got lucky! My Cases are a lot better in that respect. I’ll be interested to hear your impression of how your new one compares. I suspect something changed with the blades being pressed with less “meat” at the hinge end to push against the springs.

[AR Norby]

I see video reviews all the time with the reviewer pushing on the back of the blade showing how week the spring tension is. Well they're are slipjoints not lock blades. I just tested a new Buck 301 a Camillus made 301 & a `1996 made 303, a Case '96 6318, a Case '15 6318, a Case '00 63087 and a 30 year old Schrade 36OT and the spring tension on all appear (to me) to be about the same.So I just don't see what all the fuss is about.

[EeDeCe]

I see video reviews all the time with the reviewer pushing on the back of the blade showing how week the spring tension is. Well they're are slipjoints not lock blades. I just tested a new Buck 301 a Camillus made 301 & a `1996 made 303, a Case '96 6318, a Case '15 6318, a Case '00 63087 and a 30 year old Schrade 36OT and the spring tension on all appear (to me) to be about the same.So I just don't see what all the fuss is about.

To be clear, I'm not being defensive, as I've said, I like the knife in general or I wouldn't still have it. However, I've got a lot of slipjoints as well and this, in that area, is far worse than most others. I do have an old Klein from maybe the 70's that's worse and the main carving blade on my Old Timer 240T is about the same. I have several Cases, Bokers, Victorinox, Rough Riders, as well as MANY of various makes thatall have noticeably much better action. IMO, for a Buck, this isn't what I expect, nor any knife I pay more than $10 for. Still, I like the knife enough to keep it for other reasons.

I'm not trying to convince you to be unhappy with something you're clearly happy with, but I wouldn't be on my 3rd 301 in just a few months, from returns to going to the expense of sending it off to warranty (I didn't wait for a shipping label) and waiting on its return if I felt it was normal. I'm a Buck fan, I have no reason to put it down. I'm glad you're happy with it and I hope the new one treats you well.

[CHNeal]

Right front pocket standing up against my wallet. Wallet keeps it from falling into the bottom of my pocket.

[Baykeeper]

Right front pocket standing up against my wallet. Wallet keeps it from falling into the bottom of my pocket. 3DECFCE6-472A-4DF6-9F27-990E512A156B.jpeg

Great way to carry! This 301 is either a first version Camillus, (1972-1986), or one of those made by Schrade between 1966-1971, I could tell which if I could see the master blade better. Either way it looks to be in good condition, and I suspect it is first version Camillus. Nice EDC of a 50 year old knife.