If you have a fondness for Buck knives, what are your favorite three?


Mine are probably the Models 105, 119, and 120. The last is discontinued, unless a dealer places a large order.

I liked my Model 124, but it had the laminated wood handle, which was a little too thick for the best fit in MY hands. I was unable to try the earlier Model 124 with the usual black Buckarta/phenoilic handle.

I see that A.G. Russell has had some recent Model 124's in stock for the good price of $120-125. They have black handles with two pins. Haven't handled one, though.

Have you liked your Buck products? Mine have done fine, but I don't try to try to pound blades through bone with a rock. I have met a very few men who complained that they broke a blade that way, but I think it could happen to most other knife brands, too! There are just a lot of Bucks out there, and some are in the hands of the too-adventurous!

Keep in mind that Buck ads used to show a blade being hammered through a mild steel bolt! But they went carefully, i'm sure, and the blade bevels were probably ground for that test. An edge sharpened for flesh and wood is probably ground thinner.

I do think that Buck has some of the best designs and values in knives, from their original line. I've heard that you can buy a Model 119 at Wal-Mart with a fabric sheath for about $40! That has to be one of the best hunting/camp knife deals on the market. I've seen them with the leather sheaths for about $79, in regular sporting goods stores.

This my current favorite.. ( NOT THE OYSTER KNIFE)

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The last Buck knife that I purchased was about 35 years ago and without getting up to look for it I believe it is a Model #110. I stopped buying Buck knives because they are not made of Carbon Steel anymore, and my personal preference is just that. I do not like knives made out of Stainless Steel. Just my preference of course.......

Chief38

Yesterday was my birthday, so my wife bought me a 110. I guess that'll be my favorite.

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My favorite is the #112(Ranger), the
shorter version of the#110.I bought it
about 1974 and it's still kicking.
Chipmunk6

I ought get a 110 eventually but for some reason never have. I have used 119s for years. Always purchased from Kmart or Walmart. Used to be that they came with a leather sheath and sold for 30$. That was years ago. Broke the tip on one once. That is probably the weak spot. It also helps to tape the handles.

The tip is a weak spot on many knives, if abused. How'd you break it, if you recall? Were you throwing the knife or using it as a screwdriver?

The handles can be a little slick, especially if you get blood or fish slime on them. Still, I'd rather have their phenolic resin (Buckarta) than most other commercial knife handles.

I liked the Buck-Strider collaborations the
880, 881 and 882
and the Tops-Buck the
CSAR-T
and of course the
110
112

I bought a 110 in 1977. Still have it though the pocket sheath is definitely showing its age. Frank

I recently picked up a 119 at Fleet Farm for $50 with a leather sheath.

I carry a 501 every day for clean work in the pocket backed up with a 285 for dirty work clipped to the same pocket.

I bought a little 102 Woodsman back in 1974 from Woolworth's for $25.00. This little knife has been used to clean rabbits, squirrels, fish and even two deer. I seldom carry it anymore, but it remains my favorite Buck knife.

I own two - the 110 and a 503.

I bought my first Buck 110 back in 1966. I carried one with me in the service and on the job (PD). The only problem I ever had with my 110s was their design as a two hand opening knife. I made and installed this thumb assist and think that Buck should have done this modification years ago.



My son bought one of the Buck skeleton knives for his daily carry. He asked me to modify the handle to give him a better grip. I was so pleased with how his knife came out that I made up another one for me.

Mark

Here is the Buck Empress Trio (Royalty Line) new in case,you don`t see many of them anymore.
Dick

You are right Texas Star. I love the 119 to. I love the design.
Here is my 110 to and one I forgett the name of. I thought it would be an Alpha. There is one with a leather sheat and wood grip to.

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I've got a 110 I bought in 1976, it's been used hunting and on duty, and like Frank's the sheath really shows it. I've lost count of the critters it has cleaned, still ends up on my belt most hunting season. I've also got a 105 my dad gave me in the 80's that I still use, it's my pack knive for use in tandem with the 110 when I'm skinning deer and such. I've also got a pocket knife, I don't recall which one and a crosslock that has the gut hook on it, it's been a good knife also.

I'm kind of a Buck knife guy, always have been, they're good ones IMHO. I'm going to get me a 119 with some money the wife gave me for my birthday...

I lost the tip in a block of wood. I do not remember how. I did not hold it against the knife though I think the 119 tip is a bit weak owing to the blade shape.

Checkering the grip would probably solve the slip issue. Or just tape it like I had to. This eliminates shine as well

All of my Bucks date back into the mid 1960's and were given to me by my wife. The first was a 110 that I carried for many years and now she carries it hunting. It is an early one with the soft (glove leather) belt case. Several years ago I found another 110 that someone had broken the tip on and reshaped. It is still a functional knife and lives in an outdoor box.

As a boy I carried a stockman style (usually a Case) always. My wife gave me a large Buck Stockman that I still have but seldom carry because I don't cut many steers these days. My next Buck was a little Lancer pen knife...a very handy little gentleman's knife.

The Buck that is most commonly used now is an early Fillet knife that lives in our kitchen drawer. It made many trips out into the Gulf but now, like me, has a more sedate life now.

All, except the 110 are the early phenolic black handle.

Bob

This is a Buck model made by chief david yellow horse. The blade is chipped like a obsidion stone knife.

I have a bunch of Buck knives. They sold me when they replaced the blade on my Stockman free of charge after I admitted breaking it using it as a prybar. Customer service is top notch. I have several old 110s, my large Stockman, a newer 119, a 373/379 set (the only ones I own made in China, but still very good knives for daily use), and a 679.

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The 110 blades seen here look a little stubby for that model. Is is just the photo angles, or are those blades broken and re-sharpened? They look more like 112 blades on 110 frames. (Ditrina's stag example looks "right.")

My Puma Whitetail has a four-inch Bowie shaped blade that's very graceful. I thought the Buck 110 looked more like that. It's been awhile since I've handled one.

Buck does have a super repair policy, often even if the customer broke the blade doing something foolish or careless.

Theur-

Is the one with wooden handle and leather sheath another 119? They make them that way, too, with brass instead of aluminum on the guard and handle. The wood is usually sort of brown-gold toned.

How big (long) a knife can you carry in the Netherlands? Could you carry that Model 119 while hiking or hunting?

You take good photos, BTW.

Yes it is. Sorry that I didn,t made that clear.

In the Netherlands it is legal to own a folding knif in unfolded condition wich is no longer that 28 centimeter.

For example a Spyderco Police is unfolded 27.80.

That is legal.
But we are not to aloud to have Butterflyknives, fallknive's and Stilleto's at any lenght.

Theuer-

Thanks. By "fallknives", do you mean gravity knives, like a German paratrooper's knife?

In Sweden, "Fallkniven" just means folding knives, although the firm of Fallkniven also makes superb sheath knives, probably the best that you can buy over-the-counter, without resorting to custom knives And they're better than many custom knives, too! www.fallkniven.com

What are your laws regarding sheath knives, like that Buck 119? I think I saw a Fallkniven S-1 pictured somewhere on the Net by a Dutch owner. The blade is about five inches, 17.5 CM. I have one, and like it a great deal. Have you seen any of the Fallkniven brand line there? They're fairly expensive, but worth it, I think.
(Prices on their site are quoted in Swedish kroner. US prices average from about $125-$450, depending on the model and handle material.)

I have the 110, 119, 124 and 102 [the 102 is a "baby" 119].

The 110 is my most carried knife, and has been for years. Other than the dull haze of use, it looks as good as it ever has.

Keep in mind though, that I don't ask a knife to do anything but what a knife is supposed to do. I'm not really interested in whether it works as a hammer or axe!

I really like the wood handles on the 119 and 102.

The only disappointment I've ever had with Buck came when I purchased the Buck "Canoe" pocket knife from Cabela's.

All my other Bucks were made in the USA....and I assumed so were the pocket knives....but to my surprise, it was made in China. Go figure.

Other than that, I'm a real fan of these classic, reasonably priced knives.

Len

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Yes Texas Star I did mean the German gravity knife. Since 1 May the gunlaw in Holland is changed conserend knives.
It al happend to the doings of a special group of younger people I do not like.

I do have a Fallkniven PXL. That is one of the finest knives I know.
Overhere it is very expensive.

I am still in the denial fase. I do not collect knives.
( Own about 50 and still growing)

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I have have several buck knives, love my 110 it was gift from Dad, field dressed my 1st deer with it with help of Dad he held the leg I had to do the deed. Its been afield with me endless times an has performed flawless.

I bought a 301 Stockman in the 60s and in the middle 70s I broke a pin that holds a blade and instead of replacing the pin I was sent a new knife which I still carry. I have a 118 I use for small jobs and a 120 I use for bigger jobs. I have used both belt knives for many years and have never thought that I needed any other knives. Larry

I have the usual 110 and 118 knives but my everyday carry all time favorite is the Buck 317. That knife is a double blade folding hunter with black hard rubber scales. I have had it for over fourty years and now I don't remember where I got it or how much I paid. It is a adsolute razor and I wouldn't take $500. for it. Love the Buck products. David

I have owned a 110 for close to 50 years. However, I usually carry a 425 as it is smaller and easier to carry. I just sent the 110 back to Buck and for $6.95 they totally refinished and sharpened it.

My one and only Buck. 113 Ranger Skinner.

Buck 112, a present from the construction surveyors in my S-3 shop in Korea ca. 1976. Still in use.



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I have a Craftsman that is a dead ringer for a 112. Made in USA. Anyone know if they were made by Buck?

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Carried a 110 for over 20yrs and left it in a trailer one day. Now I have a 112 on my side. I also have one with a 71/2" blade on it like a Bowie. I have been hard on my knives but I keep them clean and sharp. Bucks are the best by far IMHO. Other knives I have had didn't last long.

Buck 120 - YouTube



Here's a pretty good comparison of the Model 119 and 120 by a young man who doesn't seem too polished, but he knows his knives.

He has another video in which he uses the 120 to slice a bottle of water in half. It was impressive.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=900gz...eature=related




Here's one of those guys who make knife videos without knowing the name of the knife, the steel, blade length, etc. It just baffles me that they don't bone up on that before making a video!

But this guy does have a Buck Model 105 Pathfinder wiith a five-inch blade. It' s an older one, with a flap sheath, and he does give some good views of it. Worth a look. A Model 105 was my first Buck, about 1963. It's still in the line, and still a good choice as a general hunting/camping/hiking knife.

Jim,

A couple of thoughts on those two videos: The first thing I thought when I saw the dude swagger up with the 119 and 120 both on his hip, I remembered why we teach the Tueller Drill in defensive handguning.

When the guy with the 105 said that he and his father had dressed many deer, etc. with the knife and it had never been sharpened and he wanted to learn how to sharpen it, I was reminded of that old axiom that the most dangerous knife is a dull knife. Never quite understood all the mystique of sharpening a blade. I think I probably learned to sharpen my pocket knife before I learned to tie my shoes. And that was with a two grit whet rock. Now, it seems that if you don't have some laser guided, neutron powered gizmo you'll never get an edge on.

Bob

Mark would you care to share the "how to" and "where to get parts" for that mod?

Thanks,

Alan

I only own one Buck knife.

A 110 I bought in the early 60s. It went with to SE Asia on several occasions. The original leather carry pouch fell apart years ago and I replaced that with a newer model pouch.

The knife has been sitting in drawer since about 1972 and will probably never see the light of day again.

I've had this 112 since about 1980. It's been lost at least five times only to show up a month or two later. The leather sheath shows it's a working knife.

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A couple of those pouches are in shocking condition! Buck sells replacements. The plain black Cordura pouches designed by the late Blackie Collins permit more discreet carry of the knife, and look like they could be a cell phone.

Of course, if you're a cowboy or a truck driver, the traditional leather pouches, especially a good floral-carved one, might be to your taste. Some sheaths just go better with jeans and some better with Dockers or expensive dress slacks...

Also, the cosmetic pitting and staining of the brass bolsters can be prevented by using Simichrome metal polish. Just don't let grime and vedegris build up on the brass.

I've been looking at pics of the Model 110 in the Buck book from by their longterm PR man, Tom Ables, and on the Net. I was surprised at how many minor variations there have been. Earrly ones didn't have nail nicks. And some blades are stubbier than others.

One man asked about Craftsman knives. I think those were made for Sear's by Schrade. But they'd probably look a LOT like the equivalent Bucks. The Buck Model 110 revolutionzed lockblade folding knives, especially in the USA. Many other firms copied them and still do. I think Puma makes the best, but I like their traditional German folding hunting knives, too.

I have had a #124 since the late 1970s, I always thought Buck was the best knife made for the money. It has only been used a couple of times since it is so big and heavy, and I think it cost $80 bucks or so way back then, which was a lot of money. It really looks cool and the leather sheath is still stiff like it was new, but I probably should sell it since I don't use it. Maybe I'll list it here if someone is interested.

In order: 119, 110, and a Buck Colt. Jeff