I just wanted to take a moment to share my appreciation for the model 309 Companion. I tried the Peanut for a while but I like the 3" sweet spot. I have since purchased 2 Buck model 309s in basic black and the rosewood. Seem to be a perfect fit for me. So I decided to scratch an itch for a vintage model from the "old" days. I fished out of the bay a rather inexpensive little Camillus manufactured 309. Paid a bit over $23.00 including shipping. Delivered in a couple of days and I must say, worth every penny to me. Came in a little on the rough side, small chip in the main blade and dull as a brick. No snap, and a small bit of rust on the back spring. But the blade is tight, no wobble so I soaked it in WD-40 and then a nice hot bath with some dish soap. I worked the blades back and forth and then dried the whole thing. Snap is BACK! Took a few minutes on a coarse stone, then a few licks on the medium. Finished off with a fine and I'm starting to build a fine edge. Going to take a little more time, but I'm carrying her in my watch pocket today. Not bad for a knife around 40 years old. I guess I paid extra for the pocket worn finish. I think original retail was around $10-or $12. Folks that don't know would just say, " that's just an ol' wore out knife." We all know different. There's a lot off use left in this "old" knife. I'm gonna use her.
