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Buck 303 "cadet"
on: May 31, 2012, 09:20:03 AM
I was digging through some knives and found an old Buck 303. I'm really excited about this as tomorrow I am going to give it a cleaning and try and get a good edge back on the blades. My plan it to use it as a whittling knife.  :tu: Does anyone have experience with this knife?









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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #1 on: May 31, 2012, 12:08:29 PM
I have one and like it quite a bit.  Mine is a newer one with the sabre grind blades, which I like.
It's a very handy knife.

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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #2 on: May 31, 2012, 05:51:22 PM
Reminds me of the Schrade Old Timers... nice little whittlers :)
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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #3 on: May 31, 2012, 06:27:53 PM
Here is mine alongside a Lancer fpr comparison. Nice little knives.







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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #4 on: May 31, 2012, 09:02:52 PM
I just did a light cleaning and I am going to put an edge on it soon.  :tu:
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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #5 on: June 04, 2012, 09:46:01 AM
Amici,
I have one, and I actually used it as EDC not that too long ago. I wouldn't purchase one now since these are now made in China for Buck. 

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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #6 on: June 04, 2012, 11:16:16 AM
Not wanting to start a fight here,but I have a coup;e of China Bucks,and an American 305.The only rel differance I've noticed is the price!

On a lighter note,be careful Capt, we get in trouble for whittling with something other than a SAK! ;)
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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #7 on: June 04, 2012, 02:39:50 PM
Quote from: sergemaster on June 04, 2012, 09:46:01 AM
Amici,
I have one, and I actually used it as EDC not that too long ago. I wouldn't purchase one now since these are now made in China for Buck. 

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Actually, the 303 is still made in the US.  The Chinese model is the 373.  There are some slight differences, but they are both great knives.  I have a 373, and it's big brother, the 371, which is a Chinese-made 301.  I carried the 371 for a couple weeks recently, and now have a 301 in my pocket to compare them.  The main difference I've noticed?  One has wood scales and is marked "China", the other has black Derlin scales and is marked "USA" .  No difference quality-wise that I've seen......
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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #8 on: June 04, 2012, 02:46:39 PM
Quote from: sergemaster on June 04, 2012, 09:46:01 AM
Amici,
I have one, and I actually used it as EDC not that too long ago. I wouldn't purchase one now since these are now made in China for Buck. 

Cheers,
Serge

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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #9 on: June 04, 2012, 03:04:51 PM
I Love it, Very nice find.. If you ever want to sell shoot me a PM.

Makes me want to dig through all the old drawers in my workshop now :P lol...

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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #10 on: June 04, 2012, 04:39:18 PM
I did have one and liked it well enough, but I did pass it along as I have a Case stockman that I like that little bit more.  Buck was still a good little knife though. :tu:
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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #11 on: June 04, 2012, 06:42:00 PM
I have one, but have yet to use it or carry it.  It seems like a nice little knife though.  Maybe I'll EDC it for the rest of the week.

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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #12 on: June 04, 2012, 06:49:40 PM
Quote from: Gareth on June 04, 2012, 04:39:18 PM
I did have one and liked it well enough, but I did pass it along as I have a Case stockman that I like that little bit more.  Buck was still a good little knife though. :tu:

Here's the one I had, now in the hands of Zed (unless he's sold it of course ;)).

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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #13 on: June 04, 2012, 09:22:01 PM
Mine cleaned up well and took a good edge. I tried using it for whittling and its just a bit small for my hands. I still love the knife it just will not be a whittler for me.
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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #14 on: June 05, 2012, 12:31:03 AM
Quote from: captain spaulding on June 04, 2012, 09:22:01 PM
Mine cleaned up well and took a good edge. I tried using it for whittling and its just a bit small for my hands. I still love the knife it just will not be a whittler for me.

That 420HC does take a great edge, doesn't it?  I used my 301 all week at work cutting cardboard and all it needed was a quick touch up.  If the 303 is a bit small for you (and honestly it is for me too), try a Case medium stockman, a pattern 18 or 032.  they're a bit larger and more hand-filling than the 303, while still being about 1/2" shorter than the 301.
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Re: Buck 303 "cadet"
Reply #15 on: June 05, 2012, 07:11:38 AM
Quote from: jerseydevil on June 05, 2012, 12:31:03 AM
Quote from: captain spaulding on June 04, 2012, 09:22:01 PM
Mine cleaned up well and took a good edge. I tried using it for whittling and its just a bit small for my hands. I still love the knife it just will not be a whittler for me.

That 420HC does take a great edge, doesn't it?  I used my 301 all week at work cutting cardboard and all it needed was a quick touch up.  If the 303 is a bit small for you (and honestly it is for me too), try a Case medium stockman, a pattern 18 or 032.  they're a bit larger and more hand-filling than the 303, while still being about 1/2" shorter than the 301.


I'm sure it could take a much better edge than I gave it as I am still having a little bit of trouble with my Lansky sharpener.
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