Curtis
Des Moines iowa

Oct 07, 2014

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

the knife iv been looking for

Extremely sharp right out of the box. I use this knife to open and cut boxes, double sided foam tape etc. Only having the length and handle material can be confusing as to physical size this one is big enough to do a job and fit comfortably in your pocket. Carry this puppy everyday..

Rhonda L
Gordo, Alabama

Jun 24, 2015

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Superb craftsmanship

I bought this knife for my husband because he said when I asked him "what is your favorite knife that you would like to have that you don't have?" He stated "I want a buck knife " they are the best knives made. Enough said.

Melanie
Philadelphia

Aug 24, 2014

Pros: None

Cons: None

Great product!

Love my little Buck knife. Practical, just the right size to fit in my pocket for everyday needs. Dead useful, well-made, and love that it's pure American.

Neil H
Great Britain

Jan 09, 2017

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Buck 303 Cadet

This Buck knife 303 provides three assorted blade shapes providing a good variety applications. It all comes as a beautifully constructed quality product that is easy on the eye and comfortable in the hand. Aesthetically, ergonomically and functionally it provides a convenient service that is ready to hand in my pocket.

Kevin
West Virginia

Nov 23, 2015

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality

Cons: None

Can't go wrong

This is the perfect pocket knife, and I've had occasion to use it every day for the two weeks since I purchased it (opening packaging, etc.). Very pretty knife. The only thing that keeps it from being "perfect" is the center sheep-foot blade does not snap open or shut as crisply as the other two blades. Still, an excellent little knife and well worth the money.

Tom
TX

Mar 28, 2013

Pros: None

Cons: None

Excellent Knife

Really nice well built knife.

John H.R
VA

Sep 23, 2014

Pros: None

Cons: None

Excellent Service

The knife was a gift to my father. It was just as advertised and arrived on time.

Phil W
Southern Indiana

Jan 03, 2017

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great Gift!

The Buck 303 Cadet is an excellent knife. It has a sharp edge and is beautifully made. It is an "easy-to-carry" size AND it is made in the USA! I bought several of these for Christmas gifts for friends and they loved them!

Pepe_Thefrog
swamp

May 25, 2017

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Handle Feel

Buck 303

This pocket knife is a handy size for carrying, however it is neither appropriately large nor robust enough to handle much outside of delicate cutting tasks. The two smaller blades came quite sharp from the factory, while the larger clip-point blade was completely dull for the last 1/4 in. of the edge. The warren-cliff blade makes for a wicked box-cutter or letter opener. The handle is quite small and not remarkably comfortable to hold tightly with the multiple closed blade's spines protruding at odd angles. The steel used is easy to sharpen and responds well to a simple leather strop. Furthermore, the relative thinness of the blades allows them to cut with minimal effort. The blades are easy to open and close, however the respective back springs are not strong enough to stave caution when the knife is in use. In closing, the Buck 303 is a great little companion that is suitable for a variety of light applications. It looks like something that grandpa would've carried and doesn't scare people when used to cut up fruit for breakfast.

Alan
Coastal SC

Oct 04, 2020

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Really nice pocket knife

Before ordering this, I read the reviews here and elsewhere. Many commented on the springs being so light, and barely reaching detente. It’s true, but. This is obviously not a bushcraft or tactical knife...it’s an old school pocket knife. It’s a Buck, it’s entirely made in the USA, so I buy their knives fairly often. I would have given it five stars if the springs were stiffer, but for what you’d use a knife like this for, be careful, and it’ll work fine. The knife looks beautiful; the Rosewood grips are beautiful, as is the Buck logo. The blades are incredibly sharp. I ordered a Case at the same time, and these blades are a little sharper than the Case’s, which surprises me. Many Case knives are a higher quality, but they’re also a good bit more expensive. I carry pocket knives often, as well as Tacticals, and I’m proud to carry this.

Woodturner1
Asheville NC

Oct 27, 2022

Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material

Cons: None

Weak Lock Back Springs

This is a beautiful knife to carry and pull out of my pocket. Although I’m in agreement with several other folks, the lock back springs are not very strong. I realize there is a balance between fingernails opening a knife and keeping a knife open. This model makes one wary of it closing unexpectedly.

Richard
Hollidaysburg, Pa

Feb 17, 2021

Pros: Blade Material

Cons: None

Not the best US-made Buck

I really love traditional knife patterns, but this is poorly executed. The backsprings are far too weak. The spay blade has barely enough tension on it to remain open during use -- very unsettling. It's handsome, and the low-end 420 steel is very easy to sharpen. But much as I appreciate Buck's commitment to US manufacturing, this is a poor quality product. It is in fact inferior to Buck's own Chinese outsource models. I cannot recommend it. The knife is no longer in my carry rotation, and sits forlorn in the drawer.