Buck 301 Stockman?

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After much consideration, I've set my sights on the Buck 301 Stockman, in rosewood. I'm sure there are some people here who own a 301 if not massive collections of them and I was wondering if you could give me your opinions on the 301, and the sheepsfoot blade. Is the 301's sheepsfoot usable for wood working? is it comfortable? I'm not a huge fan of the clip blade in Buck's traditional folders and I really would like a sheepsfoot blade to get into whittling with. Does buck offer any models with a sheepsfoot that's superior to the one in the 301 Stockman? Thanks for your time and answers in advance.
 
I like the sheepsfoot for scoring either a straight or curved line.
 
The Sheepsfoot blade is a nice woodworking blade IMHO. I'm not a good whittler though, but it does glide through wood pretty easily. The beefy 301 fills your hand, and is very ergonomic for a slipjoint. My thumb rides the Sheepsfoot blade quite well, and offers a good bit of control.
 
I love to whittle and I've collected the 300 series for 20 years, the 301 is a great knife to use for whittling. wheather your using the sheepsfoot , the clippoint or the other silly blade ( can't remember the name, long night) it make a great knife to use to make yourself a pipe of a wooden bird or a two ball cane, all of which I have used the 301 to carve... sorry no pics...
 
Spey blade is the other silly blade. I don't have a newer 301 just an old one. I love it .Mbjannusch a lot of folks don't like spey blades but I honestly find it the blade I use most to cut things with.
 
There is nothing wrong with a Stockman, they have traveled the world and fixed many a situation. Have even "speyed" a few critters. I have one or two around here somewhere.

BUT, I would like to see a model 300 of decent size with a small awl blade, and full length clip and warcliff blades. If so inclined with a small jewelers file you could make some cuts on the awl tip for you new age computer people to have a make do Phillips screwdriver......dark brown ramdom grind bone handle, lighter in color near the bolsters , make only the clip blade D-2 or S30v and I would jiggle like a little girl.

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300Bucks said:
There is nothing wrong with a Stockman, they have traveled the world and fixed many a situation. Have even "speyed" a few critters. I have one or two around here somewhere.

BUT, I would like to see a model 300 of decent size with a small awl blade, and full length clip and warcliff blades. If so inclined with a small jewelers file you could make some cuts on the awl tip for you new age computer people to have a make do Phillips screwdriver......dark brown ramdom grind bone handle, lighter in color near the bolsters , make only the clip blade D-2 or S30v and I would jiggle like a little girl.

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Got a chuckle out of "I would jiggle like a little girl". Thanks for all the pointers guys. I think i'll be ordering one later today.
 
I've had a 301 for more years than I can remember. Unfortunately I do remember that none of the 3 blades on it can even take or hold a useful edge.
 
Monocrom said:
I've had a 301 for more years than I can remember. Unfortunately I do remember that none of the 3 blades on it can even take or hold a useful edge.
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First 301 I've ever heard of the couldn't take or hold an edge. Hang on to it, it's a collectible for sure.
 
How about posting a picture of it. I've never heard of one not taking an edge either.
 
I have a 302 (Like a 301, minus spey and sheepsfoot blade) with 2011 blade stamp. It takes a good enough edge.

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Everyone has a right to an opinion and on Bladeforums the right to kindly express it.

However, in this particular latest few posts lets be careful to qualify the knife in question as being 'less than a paperweight'. A description of the tang stamp would qualify the knife as being manufactured on contract by Camillus or eventually in house by Buck. For the occasional Buck person, any black sawcut handled folder with a long pull and NO date stamp code after the model number on the tang is a pre-Buck. All Buck manufactured 300 series with date codes will likely be made with small nail nics also. These will be either 425M steel or 420HC heat treated using the top of the industry standard Paul Bos method. Discussions with Camillus factory floor knife craftsmen leads one to believe all efforts were made to make the Bucks to a high level. Needless to say the Bos heat treat methods have been touted as the best in numerous research papers and knife publications.

So, I hope all forum members will research and use the information found on the various threads to support their statements in a method that gives details to their claims. Photos are excellent supporting data also.

300Bucks, speaking only as a Buck series collector.
 
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Monocrom said:
I've had a 301 for more years than I can remember. Unfortunately I do remember that none of the 3 blades on it can even take or hold a useful edge.
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Could be that the sharpening process isn't being done properly. This isn't a dig,so don't get offended. Each company has different blade geometery and sharpening angels and sometimes can be difficult, almost impossible to get an edge on a blade if you do it wrong or incorrectly. On the flip side of the coin when it is done properly, the blade will hold and edge that will pop hair and last for a coons age. I have used 301s of all eras from the first models made, contracted to Schrade with those beautiful but flawed grooved bolsters threw the years, to the paperstone model. Each having different there own way about then but never a let down, and never a paper weight.
 
I like it. Just wish it performed properly.

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My paperweight comment was a joke. Genuinely surprised at the comments that it garnered. Wasn't my intent to steer the topic in the direction it seems to be going. I've owned several different Buck models over the years. Some were clearly better than others. Wish my 301 was one of those. Unfortunately, it wasn't. I developed a thick skin a long time ago. But didn't post in this topic to upset anyone. Don't want it to continue in the direction it has started going. So, I'm going to bow out. I'm glad that you guys are enjoying your 301s and that you're all happy with them. Mine has been far from perfect. I'll just leave it at that.
 
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There is a difference between a joke and a put down. People will defend products they trust and love when they get put down.
 
Dogstar, if Buck would take your 302 knife, add a second spring and a Sheepfoot blade, I think they would have created the perfect pocketknife. I need to get one of those yellow handled 302's before they are all gone - nice knife! OH

155440, get yourself a 301, I've carried one since 1970 (currently own Schrade, Camillus, and Buck built 301's) - once owned they never leave my accumulation. I like the current Idaho model just fine, very heavy duty and the three spring design eliminates blade rub caused by heavy duty use. OH

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Monochrome, I wasn't being saracastic toward you. I really would like to see a picture of the knife. I was just curious as 300Bucks pointed out if it was a contract knife or a Buck made knife. All the 300 series knives I have are contract ones except one that's a Timberlake limited edition. I think I need to add to me collection some of the early Buck made 300s. 300Bucks the earlier ones(Buck made) had flat grinds didn't they? Sorry guys I'm partial to flat grinds on my pocket knives.
 
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