I just received a 119 Buck knife I ordered with my name on the blade and love it. I purchased a model 119 decades ago at the military base I was stationed at and ended up giving it to my grandfather who loved and wanted it. I ended up buying another Buck knife with a longer blade because the exchange had sold all the model 119's. I still have that knife along with a model 110 also somewhere around my old house. The model 110 was hard to sharpen for some reason and everyone I knew who could sharpen knives could not get it sharp either. I have not tried to sharpen the new model 119 yet since I just received it this past week and have only checked it for defects which I didn't find any.
The 102 is Prime on Amazon right NOW for only 30.23 !!, just ordered mine last night and checked today and it's still at the same price. Just thought I'd let any fans of it or anyone in store for one that it's on sale currently on Amazon !!
FYI, its not a blood groove, that is a myth. It is called a fuller, used to lighten the knife blade with out weakening it. Fullers are used alot on swords.
Also works pretty well as a finger groove in a pinch grip when cleaning/processing game, and when removing the bits where you can't see what your doing it works awesome so that you have a reference to where your fingers are so you don't cut yourself
I've had my Buck 119 Special for 30 years and its still as good as the day I bought it. Now understand this has a Hollow grind which is not condusive for battoning wood. For that you'd need a knife with a flat grind, 22 to 24 degree's. The handles of the Buck knives are made from the same material as pool balls. So basically indestructable. All in all the 119 is a good big knife.
This was cool and yeah, I still have the knives my father gave me and that wasn't yesterday! LOL! Glad you treated yourself to the Buck in memory of times with your father... that will make it these two the best in your collection and makes a great story for your children to come. :-)
my son and i have had both for many many yrs ,,,, watch out for the brittleness of the 102 , i took the tip off yrs ago ,, opening a stuck window (dumb) ,,, but i ground it down and is now a drop point ,, and great ,,, the 119 is not used for hunting ,,, but camping with it is a blast ,, tough knife ,,,, thanks for the vids
I have heard it said that the "blood groove" is primarily for allowing air into the wound created when flesh is stabbed, so as to avoid creation of a vacuum which would make withdrawing the blade difficult.
It is still, even today popularly, but erroneously, called a blood groove (it sounds cooler). I should have also added that it is used to reduce metal and lighten the blade while retaining its strength. You'll see this in a lot of large bladed swords.
I've always liked the blade shape of these two, but the handle configuration has just never worked for me. Great knives though, especially the family ties.
Wasn’t the only error. Also said stainless steel bolsters. Its aluminum bolsters. And there is not a wood insert along the blade edge portion of the sheath either. Its just a narrow strip of leather. But nearly everyone gets that part wrong. Dude should have just done a little research first. That’s all.
I'm not happy what the buck 119 and because it's too light and the handle feels Hollow I don't like that feeling you think they could straighten out the handle a little better and I don't think it's Full Tang
It is not. Although it is called a blood groove it is actually to make the knife light yet strong. Trust me a blade will withdraw groove or no groove. It serves the same purpose as an I beam does in a skyscraper. Look up Fuller Groove.
Just legend: "A fuller is often used to lighten the blade, much the way that the shape of an I-beam allows a given amount of strength to be achieved with less material, although it has long been a popular (but erroneous) belief that the fuller serves to allow the flow of blood." (Wikipedia, 'Fuller', or 'Blood groove')
Watched this when I was 12. Im 25 now. Glad this still exists.
The 119 is still available with a leather sheath. Leather sheath model is slightly higher than the nylon, but worth every cent.
I just received a 119 Buck knife I ordered with my name on the blade and love it. I purchased a model 119 decades ago at the military base I was stationed at and ended up giving it to my grandfather who loved and wanted it. I ended up buying another Buck knife with a longer blade because the exchange had sold all the model 119's. I still have that knife along with a model 110 also somewhere around my old house. The model 110 was hard to sharpen for some reason and everyone I knew who could sharpen knives could not get it sharp either. I have not tried to sharpen the new model 119 yet since I just received it this past week and have only checked it for defects which I didn't find any.
The 102 is Prime on Amazon right NOW for only 30.23 !!, just ordered mine last night and checked today and it's still at the same price. Just thought I'd let any fans of it or anyone in store for one that it's on sale currently on Amazon !!
My first knife was a buck. I wish I still had it. Great video, keep them coming.....
FYI, its not a blood groove, that is a myth. It is called a fuller, used to lighten the knife blade with out weakening it. Fullers are used alot on swords.
Also works pretty well as a finger groove in a pinch grip when cleaning/processing game, and when removing the bits where you can't see what your doing it works awesome so that you have a reference to where your fingers are so you don't cut yourself
I've had my Buck 119 Special for 30 years and its still as good as the day I bought it. Now understand this has a Hollow grind which is not condusive for battoning wood. For that you'd need a knife with a flat grind, 22 to 24 degree's. The handles of the Buck knives are made from the same material as pool balls. So basically indestructable. All in all the 119 is a good big knife.
This was cool and yeah, I still have the knives my father gave me and that wasn't yesterday! LOL! Glad you treated yourself to the Buck in memory of times with your father... that will make it these two the best in your collection and makes a great story for your children to come. :-)
my son and i have had both for many many yrs ,,,, watch out for the brittleness of the 102 , i took the tip off yrs ago ,, opening a stuck window (dumb) ,,, but i ground it down and is now a drop point ,, and great ,,, the 119 is not used for hunting ,,, but camping with it is a blast ,, tough knife ,,,, thanks for the vids
I have heard it said that the "blood groove" is primarily for allowing air into the wound created when flesh is stabbed, so as to avoid creation of a vacuum which would make withdrawing the blade difficult.
Nice side by side review. I was looking for just this info to see just how much smaller the 102 actually is to the 119.
I've actually got an early 80's Buck 119 with the original sheath, picked it up for $40 on Ebay. Worth every penny.
It is still, even today popularly, but erroneously, called a blood groove (it sounds cooler). I should have also added that it is used to reduce metal and lighten the blade while retaining its strength. You'll see this in a lot of large bladed swords.
What kind of tang do those knives have?
I have heard that many times, but it definetly is not for allowing air into the wound. Its to stiffen and lighten the blade.
Do you have bird’s in the back ground
What you called a "blood groove" is actually called a Fuller. It is designed to create a double spine for blade stiffness.
@sparky7679 im pretty sure i saw it at bass pro 9 months ago when i bought my 119
Still get a leather sheath for the 119 depends where you buy it made in Mexico good quality 👍🏻☝️✌🏻😀
That is what I was told a long time ago !! Thanks for Watching !! DKG
they still sell the 119 with a leather sheath.
I have a Buck 119 that came from a store called Canadian Tire and it came with a leather sheath the cost was 60.
Believe the groove is a lightening cut not a blood groove.
I've always liked the blade shape of these two, but the handle configuration has just never worked for me. Great knives though, especially the family ties.
Contact Buck Maybe they are still being made ! Thanks for Watching !!DKG
@DesertKnifeGuru blood grove?
Thanks for Watching !! DKG
Polymer handle and wood grain inserts??
It's phenolic and micarta genius
Wasn’t the only error. Also said stainless steel bolsters. Its aluminum bolsters. And there is not a wood insert along the blade edge portion of the sheath either. Its just a narrow strip of leather. But nearly everyone gets that part wrong. Dude should have just done a little research first. That’s all.
I'm not happy what the buck 119 and because it's too light and the handle feels Hollow I don't like that feeling you think they could straighten out the handle a little better and I don't think it's Full Tang
@LDdudeman Ka-Bar?
THOSE FUCKING BIRDS!!!!
Un -Concealed Only ! Thanks !DKG
@LRAJ88 Yes, that's me. I don't even know what the hell I was thinking when I posted that. hahaha
@MiniKirk
Dusty?
@LDdudeman Super Cool !! Thanks DKG
I think a 1982 102 is 440c steel, not 420HC.
Then I saw her face! Now I'm a believer. Without a trace! No doubt in my mind! I'm in love - OH I'M A BELIEVER I COULDN'T LEAVE HER if I tried.
It is not. Although it is called a blood groove it is actually to make the knife light yet strong. Trust me a blade will withdraw groove or no groove. It serves the same purpose as an I beam does in a skyscraper. Look up Fuller Groove.
Thanks ! DKG
Just legend: "A fuller is often used to lighten the blade, much the way that the shape of an I-beam allows a given amount of strength to be achieved with less material, although it has long been a popular (but erroneous) belief that the fuller serves to allow the flow of blood." (Wikipedia, 'Fuller', or 'Blood groove')
No one but me like,s the 120c I guess !
the purpose of a fuller is to give the blade strength and also to keep it light!
its a fuller i quit watching at blood groove. ignorance doesn't make for quality reviews.