cjcutter1
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Picked up some ammo and ended up buying a buck #119 fixedblade for approx $48. Nice American knife, any thoughts on this blade. Thanks
Impulse buy Buck#119
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Good knives.
I have a Buck Woodsman #102 4" blade and black phenolic handle I bought in the mid 70's. Same knife only smaller. Made the mistake of letting my wife "try it out" for carrying in her car several years ago and she still has it. Buck makes fine knives, and I have several in the 100 series. They are fine knives that are priced reasonable and can do what you need a knife for. You will like it. Be safe and hope you had a good new year.
I have a Buck Woodsman #102 4" blade and black phenolic handle I bought in the mid 70's. Same knife only smaller. Made the mistake of letting my wife "try it out" for carrying in her car several years ago and she still has it. Buck makes fine knives, and I have several in the 100 series. They are fine knives that are priced reasonable and can do what you need a knife for. You will like it. Be safe and hope you had a good new year.
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357-RevolverGuy
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The Buck 119 is a great looking hunting knife. What's not to like? Made in the USA, nice quality leather sheath, 6" clip point blade, easy to sharpen steel, and Buck's forever warranty. It's been around for a while and the durability of these knives is why they continue to sell.
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Marshwheeling
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Everybody should have one. To call the 119 iconic is hackneyed, but it is. Same goes for its companion folder, the 110. Nothing is more American.
I would prefer a drop point to the clip, but the 119 is the one you see hanging on a rack at Fleet Farm in a blister. Mine was an impulse buy, too.
It has a great edge. I have heard it can be hard to sharpen; I haven't had to. A lot of knife for the price.
I would prefer a drop point to the clip, but the 119 is the one you see hanging on a rack at Fleet Farm in a blister. Mine was an impulse buy, too.
It has a great edge. I have heard it can be hard to sharpen; I haven't had to. A lot of knife for the price.
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No problem.
I keep a small pocket size diamond rod in my kit. Does a great job sharpening about any knife. A few strokes before you let it get really dull and it will always give good service. Nothing will last if you don't take care of it.
I keep a small pocket size diamond rod in my kit. Does a great job sharpening about any knife. A few strokes before you let it get really dull and it will always give good service. Nothing will last if you don't take care of it.
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I bought my 119 about 1970. It went along on a lot of teenage back packing trips, some over 60 miles. I have come to prefer a smaller sheath knife but it seemed right at the time. Despite their size with the aluminum guard and pommel and black plastic handle they are fairly light weight. I much prefer the older full flap Buck sheaths. Knives never fell out of them even if left unsnapped.
The Bucks of that time period held an edge longer than both Cases’s stainless and Cases’s CV carbon steel. The Cases in turn held their edges longer than Schrade and Western’s carbon steel. Better edge retention goes hand in hand with more work resharpening. I don’t dull and resharpen knives often enough any more to make comparisons with newer knives. About 1971 I wrote Buck to ask what steel they used. They answered 420 HC which certainly is not the most prestigious today but those old Bucks served me well.
My favorite Buck sheath knife is the 121 because it is the only one made from thin stock. I advised a cousin to by a 121 for my uncle after he put Buck knife on his Christmas list. Unknown to us my uncle wanted a pocket knife so the 121 wound up being my aunt’s favorite kitchen knife for about 20 years. 121s slice a lot better than all the other Buck sheath knives I know of. My 2nd choice is the 102, which as previously posted is a scaled down 119.
The Bucks of that time period held an edge longer than both Cases’s stainless and Cases’s CV carbon steel. The Cases in turn held their edges longer than Schrade and Western’s carbon steel. Better edge retention goes hand in hand with more work resharpening. I don’t dull and resharpen knives often enough any more to make comparisons with newer knives. About 1971 I wrote Buck to ask what steel they used. They answered 420 HC which certainly is not the most prestigious today but those old Bucks served me well.
My favorite Buck sheath knife is the 121 because it is the only one made from thin stock. I advised a cousin to by a 121 for my uncle after he put Buck knife on his Christmas list. Unknown to us my uncle wanted a pocket knife so the 121 wound up being my aunt’s favorite kitchen knife for about 20 years. 121s slice a lot better than all the other Buck sheath knives I know of. My 2nd choice is the 102, which as previously posted is a scaled down 119.
explorer13421
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The 119 is a great KNIFE! It excels at cutting and slicing, not splitting wood, chopping, throwing or stabbing. The tang is smaller than the blade and can snap if the knife is used to pry. The point is a bit fragile, so sticking it in something and twisting can break it.
Buck knows how to heat treat the standard steel. I found it took some time to sharpen to the way I like it, but after that it stays sharp.
Buck knows how to heat treat the standard steel. I found it took some time to sharpen to the way I like it, but after that it stays sharp.
If you are so inclined you can google dating you Buck knife and determine when it was made. The blade stamps as l well as the number of spacers used in the handle determine the date.
Also for anyone that watches Alaska The Last Frontier - I see some of the Kelsner family members wearing what appears to be that exact knife.
Also for anyone that watches Alaska The Last Frontier - I see some of the Kelsner family members wearing what appears to be that exact knife.
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cjcutter1
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The end of the box on the upc sticker it is dated 12-2-15. Only 4 weeks old.
Inusuit
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I have three favorite Buck knives: a 119 I bought in 1972, a 102 that I;ve had for 10 years, and a 112 Ranger folding knife that I carry every day. The 119 has been a reliable companion on hunting, camping, and backpacking trips.
As long as I can remember, I've always had three Bucks in the rotation:
1) 119
2) 110
3) 112fg
As Marshwheeling stated, there are few things more American.
1) 119
2) 110
3) 112fg
As Marshwheeling stated, there are few things more American.
joe44va
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Mine is from the '70s. I can't tell how many water melons it has chopped up. Great American knife but there are better steels these days like 154CM and S30V. I carry an S30V pocket knife now but I don't go camping without the 119 packed away somewhere. I also bought a 120 with a brown laminated wood grip and brass trim last year just because it is beautiful. it's not as handy as the 119 though. Buck is a great company.
joe44va
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Got me thinking. Shortly after getting married in 1969 I got my first really good knife. A Buck 102. My new wife couldn't believe I spent $24 on a knife. I loved that knife. Great for trout and birds. I'll have to dig it out. I bet it's still sharp.
Buck's 2015 tang stamp is a square cornered bracket with its ends on the right side and a dot equidistant between the ends.
I recently handled one of the fancy 119s with a laminated wood and brass handle. I was surprised at how heavy it was. I concluded they are for people who do not need to walk a long way. I left it for someone younger than me.
I recently handled one of the fancy 119s with a laminated wood and brass handle. I was surprised at how heavy it was. I concluded they are for people who do not need to walk a long way. I left it for someone younger than me.
Got ya. I thought it might be an older model
Big Shrek
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I've got a 119 that was picked up at a yard sale in the mid 80's...
it went everywhere with me for ages...
if you ever needed a knife that might be able to slice a bear's throat,
the 119 would be a good choice
it went everywhere with me for ages...
if you ever needed a knife that might be able to slice a bear's throat,
the 119 would be a good choice
I would still rather have a slow, fat, brother-in-law with me in bear country.I've got a 119 that was picked up at a yard sale in the mid 80's...
it went everywhere with me for ages...
if you ever needed a knife that might be able to slice a bear's throat,
the 119 would be a good choice
I received a 119 for X-mas, it was a gift from my 9 year old son. He saw it, picked it out and had to have one for his dad!!! It is my second one. The first has been my constant hunting companion since 1981, on many treks in the woods...from ginseng hunting to big game. My first Buck was a 105 "Pathfinder", in 1975 when I started hunting. I like the older "over the top" flap of the earlier sheath. Buck knives can be hard to sharpen if you don't use an edge guide, but with one you can make then cut painlessly. I like the forward curve of the blade for skinning and the heft for splitting a brisket. While it may not be the most nimble of cutlery...it is one of the best you can carry on a big game hunt, it's my choice and you would be hard pressed to find someone that has logged in more hours in the woods than me.
Flattop5
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I have a Buck model 119. Bought it a few years ago. Good knife. As noted above, the point/tip is a little fragile, so don't ever pry anything with it. Cutting only.
I also have a Case Kodiak. But that's a display knife, really.
I also have a U.S. Navy-stamped KABAR (stamped "USN").
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I also have a Case Kodiak. But that's a display knife, really.
I also have a U.S. Navy-stamped KABAR (stamped "USN").
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