As someone who has legitimately shot an 8 point buck in the heavy rain I had absolutely no problem field dressing it with this very knife while still pouring rain. So while the handle is indeed slick it didn't impare my ability to use the knife while also not piercing the guts. The only reason I carry the knife is my grandpa got it for me for Christmas after I killed my first deer, and it'd hurt his feelings if I didn't carry it.
Since the knife is intended to be used for hunting they probably used that material so you could easily wash off blood. Lynn Thompson should consider that too so I don't always have to buy a new knife once it is drenched in the blood of my enemies.
That's because of the shiney handle. The aluminium. A leprechaun would have liked it for sure. Shiney shiney ! Watching the Joe X video on the Buck 120. It was quite tough. and it went through the car better than most knives. That has to be said.
The 120 is the one with the fighting knife blade length. The 120 competes with the Kabar fighting knife. The 119 is shorter and not, technically, a fighting knife.
@@totallyfrozen When Col. Applegate and Mr. Fairbairn got together to design the replacement for the Sykes-Fairbairn commando, they decided to talk to a real expert. They found a resistance member in Norway who's speciality was taking out sentries. He had killed something like 100 Germans with a knife. He said the blade needed to be 6" long to insure penetration to the organs, from any angle. Shorter wouldn't do, and longer was wasted blade. The Applegate-Fairbairn has a 6 1/4" blade, and the excellent "coke bottle" handle. Had the war lasted into 1946, this would have replaced the Sykes-Fairbairn.
@@God-mb8wi Who's going to carry that. Cumbersome weight and size. Actually, I only carry a 9mm snap-off utility knife. That's all I need. In close spaces btw, look at the trench knives. The long bayonets were disregarded there. And if you want to go long, go longer. Even the Spartans had a minimum of 12 inch blades. And that was accompanied with a shield. No one carries that these days, only nutcases looking for fights with other nutcases.
I’ve still got my first one I got for Christmas from my dad back in the early 80’s. The 119 isn’t the best at any one thing, it’s meant to be Well balanced enough for about anything, durable, and multipurpose in hunting and camping. I’ve collected hundreds of knives, swords, axes, and just about everything with a blade, and most traditional designs as well as new ones through half a century. The buck isn’t my go-to, but the best first camping/hunting knife around. I myself carry several knives in the woods, and several EDC’s. Now, there is no perfect knife, design, or material for everything, but to hit on something very multipurpose, simple in design, that remains popular throughout time is quite a feat indeed. Most modern designs can’t, and won’t accomplish that.
Buck 119 is a great hunting knife, it really shines with small/medium game. It’s small enough to skin and maneuver, but large enough to do some field processing. The handle while appearing slick never slipped on me and is easily cleaned.
I think 6 inch is jack of trades, exceot for chopping..too light. If A1 Fallkniven convex grind maybe. But for A2 fallkniven 8 inch blade is what I consider the real jack of all trades. Chops well, and even skin squirrel. I tried fallkniven modern bowie, just too big to skin that squirrel.
I was given a buck 119 and buck 110 folding knife in 1995 which I still have now. They work. I use both for gutting deer. They work. I haven't really had a need for more knives.
I've used this knife for 23 years for hunting. It's one of 2. I use a smaller knife, the 119 is strong and usually used for rough stuff and my smaller knife is for most things . I hammer rabbits to the back of the skull with the flat side of the thick blade to dispatch them with the 119. Crap handle but I've never slipped.
I love the Buck 119 knife and have just ordered and received one from the factory last month from Buck since the first one I purchased was given away to my grandfather decades ago after he saw and loved it. After giving away my first 119 I tried buying another one at the military exchange, but they didn't have one in stock so I purchased the 120 which I still have and is a great knife also and have had it for about 38 years or more.
Apparently, cutting wood and vegetables is abuse. These days, I just use an axe to cut stuff. Saves me the trouble of dealing with keyboard warriors and internet commandos.
Pretty much...when even CS starts telling you not to batoin kindhling with their knives...thats corporate BS for lawyer up when you make an iffy knife.
I don’t know shit about knives. Saw the Buck 119 at Walmart and said, “I need a knife” watched this video in the parking lot. Laughed a lot, was entertained, and walked back in the store and bought the knife. So the Xenia, OH store has a sale literally based on this video. Thanks for turning my dog shit day into a slightly better one with your commentary 😊
It also doesn't have a handle full of water proof matches, fire sticks, char cloth and paracord.... How am i supposed tonuse my blood groove with out muh char cloth? Also, Buck, add a whistle and put a compass on the ass.
I ran over my 119 with a forklift and broke the hollow Phenolic handle. I sent it to Buck and asked if they could replace the handle with one of their solid wood ones. They couldn’t but sent a new one with the solid wood handle and a new sheath. Thanx Buck! I drilled a drain hole in the heavier original sheath and use it.
For knives like this, the spyderco works... some people prefer free handing or more expensive systems, but I use mainly the sharpmaker. Gotta get the diamond rods for tougher to sharpen blades.
Lost my 120 General, so I got two of these little suckers. They take a very fine edge, and sharpened the clip edges, they will tear up anything that comes into contact with it.The swooping bottom edge will cut thru meat, hide or pretty much anything and it's a handy hunting knife and does stuff a 10"+ Trailmaster or Natchez can't.. lightweight, easy to carry, and goes unnoticed by most people. The sheath sucks but I tend to make my own anyway. Thanks for the posts!
I think I’ve discovered the ideal camp pairing - manix 2 and a tops brothers of bushcraft in 154cm. The regular steel option is more than adequate, but I like having the extra margin for error when it comes to corrosion resistance.
I handled that knife before. Hated the handle: squared up finger grooves what gives? It actually hurt my hand to grip that tightly. Almost felt unfinished. I like otherwise though... Are you suggesting we should try to get you a TB Tracker?
Maybe... I don't have one yet. It's a stupid looking knife, however I sure as shit ain't paying $215 for the full size, when it's basically a Chniese Fantasy looking uhh... piece. That said- that doesn;t mean I can't appreciate it in other ways!
Do you keep your knives sheathed when you aren’t using them? I hestd that rusts them i have the 119 and 124 also do you worry about scratches in the blade?
You get it for 50 bucks at Wally world don't worry about scratches on the blade get out there and throw it and beat the hell out of it and get a backup for showing off the most common fixed blade on the planet
I had to buy another one because I ended up giving my dad the 75th-anniversary edition 119 and I wish I could've given him a plain 119 because now the 75th versions are going up in value because of the damn shield on the handle! But it is a great knife indeed. Phenolic is an indestructible polymer, in fact, pool balls are made from phenolic and just like the handle of the buck 119, they are both indestructible. I'm glad I bought another one. These knives make a great gift as well to someone just starting out in bushcraft or as a knife collecting hobby, so let's give our family members and friends this time-honored classic and thus, carry on in this wonderful tradition of Buck being our first knife!
is a sawback that you mostly use for sawing called a knifeback? or is it just a saw with an weirdly placed edge on it? also, how do daws perform for batoning? research may have to be done on this.
In my experience (used a 120 General for @40 years) the handle material is no problem, wet or dry. The knives held up well in the woods... Agree on the khukri and smaller blade for camp use...
Indeed. There isn't much (being realistic) the 102 can't do. Except fit my hand, lol. That's why I love the 105. Buck makes good knives that I can afford.
Lol. I cod say the same thing when comparing your 120 to my 18" custom Bowie. I have used that thing exactly once. To slice a bottle in half on one of my stupid videos.
Its not a "Blood" groove, its a fuller that helps to reduce the weight, but does not impact the strength of the blade. I've had my Buck 119 since the early 80s, back when they are using 420 stainless steel. I also have a Kabar, mine was also bought back in the early 80s and it is made from 1095 High Carbon steel, after all mine was made in Orleans NY.
I have a version of this with a rubber like handle and nylon sheath I bought back in the 80’s. I hate the phenolic handle...it’s like a piece of glass. The one I have sticks in you hand like its never going to slip.
Someone commented under this video, that the Phenolic isn't bad in the wet. I think it's not the best material, but I guess everyone has a different opinion huh.
Not sure if you were joking about the "blood groove" but thats not what that is, Its known as a "fuller" and is typically used to manipulate the weight distribution on the blade. By removing mass from the middle while leaving mass on the upper 3rd of the blade moves the balance further out for better chopping and slashing while the mass removed also serves to lighten the blade for more agility overall in fighting situations. It has nothing to do with blood or suction or pressure, thats an old myth I used to believe too until I started learning more about making knives. Fullers can also make the blade more eye catching and many have done them in artistic ways with patterns and symbols. A favorite one Ive seen is with it shaped and etched to look like a feather. Im not sure if you were being tongue in cheek or serious(Aspergers syndrome), you may already know all this or have learned this over the past 4 years since you posted this, If so I apologize I just discovered your channel while looking for info on the D2 Ka-bar.
I’m just calling it the colloquial term many people use- including Buck and retailers. I wouldn’t look into it any more than that. www.knifecenter.com/item/BUCMBO119LE/buck-119-special-legacy-collection-historical-collectors-set
I was just at a knife shop with a WW2 Vet explaining to me the difference between the ka-Bar (He still has his govt issued from 1944) and the buck. I bought the buck... but with the wood handle.
Personally I’d never use this for hunting. I use a benchmade griptillian and freek for hunting. Also I recently started using the crkt homefront and I really enjoy using it for hunting and game processing. I saw someone say that this is a good option for hunters in the comments and I don’t know why you would need anything bigger than about 3.5 inches
Such a pretty a knife. The Art Deco 1920s influence design makes it look so pretty and classic. I bought a kabar and just use this 119 buck as a kitchen knife or I just carry it with me in the winter But the kabar is my everyday. The buck 119 is such a pretty knife.
"Tofu soft taco night" sounds delicious. I also went the wrong way on my Bowie experience. I went from Let's Dance to Earthlings, back to Space Oddity, Station to Station, and then Scary Monsters.
BTW, this is both the Halloween Jason Knife, the Scream Knife (methinks), and the knife the show on every single news show where the term “knife attack” or “scary knife” is used!
I think the Buck 119 Special is just about perfect. Feels great in my hand. Good for fighting. Good for camping. Where you can't carry a gun, carry a big Buck.
Here I thought you were knocking out the fixed blade reviews while it was still batonable outside so you could do the little stuff inside. You know, so you don't lose something in the snow like the duke duke.
I traded the smaller douk douk to a subscriber. But yeah... I have to get fixed blades done, while the weather holds out. Got a BK-10, a Gransfors Bruk hatchet, and a Cold Steel All Terrain to go. I currently don't have any folders lined up... but that can change from day to day.
A good follow up video to your KaBar Dogs Head Utility Knife and the Buck 119 knife would be a review of one of Case's fixed blade knives, like the Stacked Leather or Buffalo Horn Swept Skinner, Skinner, Hunter, Utility Hunter, or Slim Hunter. Also, can you please do a review of Case's new Winkler knives series?
Buck sells knives that are over 100 dollars ;the 119 is not one of them.It is a good hunting/survival knife which is what I use it for.I have never batoned with a knife;thats what hatchets and axes are for.
My all time favorite fixed blade knife that will always be is the BUCK 119 & as far as folders are concerned it is the BUCK 110. Take care bro & thanks for all the vids. - Marco
I'm not that old ... but the older I get, the more disillusioned I become with the big, unwieldy knives I've been carrying, 8+ inches long in the blade and over a pound in weight. And somehow or another I keep coming back to the Buck, with easy sharpening, lightweight carrying, razor-sharp cutting, and the perfect spine for throwing ferro sparks. It just works.
The 119 is a perfect compromise it's not the perfect knife for anything in particular except being the one life that does everything pretty good a side plus is it looks really badass and you feel really bad ass when you're holding it and you feel like doing some badass something with it
What the hell. After owning Buck folding knives for years, and after owning well over a hundred Bowies, tonight I picked up my first Buck 119. Seems pretty ok, and for under $50, why not. I doubt I'll ever use it, but I seem to remember Charles Bronson putting it to pretty good use in one of those vigilante movies of his.
_Has the word "lazer" in the name so you know it doesn't fuck around_ This was supposed to be about the Buck, but you just sold me on the Essee. Nice job! I don't know if I'm being sarcastic or not! Have a good day!
I use my 119 hunting. I just prefer a long blade to skin hogs. The clip tip works good to start your cut. Drop points arnt unless they have a gut hook. I use my hatchet or hawk for" bush craft" also I cut alot of rope when sailing and such and the longer blade I like but it's dangerous when the boat is rockin. Good vids man
I have several Buck knives, the 119 among them.Just added a 75th anniversary one to the collection. Think I'll get another off ebay later today. The knife is one of man's most important tools because we often need to CUT THINGS and it can be carried along with us. Surprisingly, even with "cheap" blade steel that somehow, everyone seems to like, the Buck 119 is a very convenient, very portable tool that CUTS THINGS really well. You should read Buck's instructions on what NOT to do with a knife.
I thought that the 119 and the 120 from buck is only a hunting knife....but I guess if one wants to travel light and not carry a axe....I guess you can use it for wood.
Buck being a real classic, i often wonder about the slick handle. Maybe so with extended handling of the thing it will never actually cause abrasion to your hands. Think about how blood gets sticky after a while, maybe the intended grip glue is actually blood.
Got a 119 thats great after I ground off the sharp part of the clip point, took down the top of the finger guard a bit and put a dangler ring on the sheath. I can do everything I could do with other even smaller knives now. Good knife if you don’t mind a little modding.
As an active hunter my preference for a small knife is a 4-4.5" fixed blade I'm really loving the cold steel roach belly right now for general camp work.
I’d get a Buck, if I had the Doe.
Pinned.
Outstanding!
Well done sir!
That's hilarious 😂😂
*slow standing ovation*
As someone who has legitimately shot an 8 point buck in the heavy rain I had absolutely no problem field dressing it with this very knife while still pouring rain. So while the handle is indeed slick it didn't impare my ability to use the knife while also not piercing the guts. The only reason I carry the knife is my grandpa got it for me for Christmas after I killed my first deer, and it'd hurt his feelings if I didn't carry it.
What do you do with the poop filled intestines?
@rebelsouljaz dump it into the stream that was where I shot the deer. Fish love it
Since the knife is intended to be used for hunting they probably used that material so you could easily wash off blood. Lynn Thompson should consider that too so I don't always have to buy a new knife once it is drenched in the blood of my enemies.
Your batoning skills far exceed your vegetable cutting skills. Perhaps next time, baton the pepper.
Oh look we have a fucking chef here!
Advanced Knife Bro Can you really take a comment seriously coming from a dude with the name PizzaPimp??? 😂😂😂
@@itsawonderfulknife7031 have you had your IQ tested? 😊 jk
Baton a big Salomy
I’d call that a win on his part.
Bought my dad one for his 50th birthday
15 years later he gabe it back to me. Unused, said its too nice a knife to use lol
Damn...that's cold. He could at least hang it on his wall or something...🤨
Savage gramps.
That's because of the shiney handle. The aluminium.
A leprechaun would have liked it for sure.
Shiney shiney !
Watching the Joe X video on the Buck 120.
It was quite tough. and it went through the car better than most knives.
That has to be said.
119 wasn't designed to be a hunting knife.. it was built as a direct competitor of the kabar .. it was built to be a battle blade
The 120 is the one with the fighting knife blade length. The 120 competes with the Kabar fighting knife. The 119 is shorter and not, technically, a fighting knife.
@@totallyfrozen
When Col. Applegate and Mr. Fairbairn got together to design the replacement for the Sykes-Fairbairn commando, they decided to talk to a real expert. They found a resistance member in Norway who's speciality was taking out sentries. He had killed something like 100 Germans with a knife.
He said the blade needed to be 6" long to insure penetration to the organs, from any angle. Shorter wouldn't do, and longer was wasted blade. The Applegate-Fairbairn has a 6 1/4" blade, and the excellent "coke bottle" handle. Had the war lasted into 1946, this would have replaced the Sykes-Fairbairn.
@@totallyfrozen
I would see the Buck 120 also as more 'appropriate' for the job.
But the 119 should do the task also.
@@Ve-suvius Sure, but if you were to try to "fight" with a knife, 9-10 inches is best when it comes to being able to use sword fencing techniques.
@@God-mb8wi
Who's going to carry that.
Cumbersome weight and size.
Actually, I only carry a 9mm snap-off utility knife.
That's all I need.
In close spaces btw, look at the trench knives. The long bayonets were disregarded there.
And if you want to go long, go longer.
Even the Spartans had a minimum of 12 inch blades.
And that was accompanied with a shield.
No one carries that these days, only nutcases looking for fights with other nutcases.
I’ve still got my first one I got for Christmas from my dad back in the early 80’s. The 119 isn’t the best at any one thing, it’s meant to be Well balanced enough for about anything, durable, and multipurpose in hunting and camping. I’ve collected hundreds of knives, swords, axes, and just about everything with a blade, and most traditional designs as well as new ones through half a century. The buck isn’t my go-to, but the best first camping/hunting knife around. I myself carry several knives in the woods, and several EDC’s. Now, there is no perfect knife, design, or material for everything, but to hit on something very multipurpose, simple in design, that remains popular throughout time is quite a feat indeed. Most modern designs can’t, and won’t accomplish that.
Buck 119 is a great hunting knife, it really shines with small/medium game. It’s small enough to skin and maneuver, but large enough to do some field processing. The handle while appearing slick never slipped on me and is easily cleaned.
I think 6 inch is jack of trades, exceot for chopping..too light. If A1 Fallkniven convex grind maybe. But for A2 fallkniven 8 inch blade is what I consider the real jack of all trades. Chops well, and even skin squirrel. I tried fallkniven modern bowie, just too big to skin that squirrel.
I was given a buck 119 and buck 110 folding knife in 1995 which I still have now. They work. I use both for gutting deer. They work. I haven't really had a need for more knives.
I've used this knife for 23 years for hunting. It's one of 2. I use a smaller knife, the 119 is strong and usually used for rough stuff and my smaller knife is for most things . I hammer rabbits to the back of the skull with the flat side of the thick blade to dispatch them with the 119. Crap handle but I've never slipped.
I love the Buck 119 knife and have just ordered and received one from the factory last month from Buck since the first one I purchased was given away to my grandfather decades ago after he saw and loved it. After giving away my first 119 I tried buying another one at the military exchange, but they didn't have one in stock so I purchased the 120 which I still have and is a great knife also and have had it for about 38 years or more.
I've always preferred the 120. if ur gonna carry a full sized fixed blade, then might as well carry the extra inch and change..
Apparently, cutting wood and vegetables is abuse. These days, I just use an axe to cut stuff. Saves me the trouble of dealing with keyboard warriors and internet commandos.
If it's not a safe queen, it's improper use of knife by "real men".
Pretty much...when even CS starts telling you not to batoin kindhling with their knives...thats corporate BS for lawyer up when you make an iffy knife.
@@tikkidaddy Only idiots baton with a knife. Just use a forest axe like a civilized person.
Hunter Champagne yep, right tool for the job.
I’ve had one for 10 years and love it.
I don’t know shit about knives. Saw the Buck 119 at Walmart and said, “I need a knife” watched this video in the parking lot. Laughed a lot, was entertained, and walked back in the store and bought the knife. So the Xenia, OH store has a sale literally based on this video. Thanks for turning my dog shit day into a slightly better one with your commentary 😊
Congrats, it's a good knife!
You're on youtube - you have to open soup cans and stab car doors to classify knife use as "abuse" here.
Idk bro your swearing sounds natural, not forced. I would keep it in your repertoire. Fascinating review. Edge of your seat stuff
It also doesn't have a handle full of water proof matches, fire sticks, char cloth and paracord.... How am i supposed tonuse my blood groove with out muh char cloth? Also, Buck, add a whistle and put a compass on the ass.
Phenolic is the same stuff that bowling balls are made of. It’s also known as Bakelite. AK magazines are made from it as well.
As are pieces of antique jewelry and some vintage radio cabinets.
and Billiardballs 😊
The handle material through time gets more grippy as it gets scratches and wear on it. Also good in wet conditions like you speculated.
I ran over my 119 with a forklift and broke the hollow Phenolic handle. I sent it to Buck and asked if they could replace the handle with one of their solid wood ones. They couldn’t but sent a new one with the solid wood handle and a new sheath. Thanx Buck! I drilled a drain hole in the heavier original sheath and use it.
I dunno, it got stuck in my last victim.
I'd probably give it a 5.5/10.
I put a spray on bedliner paint on the handle, made a huge difference
Is that buck 119 mirror polished ???
Is big 105 better
how do you recomend to shape my edcs and knifes?=¿ spydys stones?¿
For knives like this, the spyderco works... some people prefer free handing or more expensive systems, but I use mainly the sharpmaker. Gotta get the diamond rods for tougher to sharpen blades.
No Scream mask for this review?
Derek Wood nah that was the buck 120, maybe next time
@@EODReddFox actually 119 in the tv series.
I like Buck cause it's affordable excellent quality so I bought them all. From 102 to 124, Kalinga, vanguard etc.
Lost my 120 General, so I got two of these little suckers. They take a very fine edge, and sharpened the clip edges, they will tear up anything that comes into contact with it.The swooping bottom edge will cut thru meat, hide or pretty much anything and it's a handy hunting knife and does stuff a 10"+ Trailmaster or Natchez can't.. lightweight, easy to carry, and goes unnoticed by most people. The sheath sucks but I tend to make my own anyway. Thanks for the posts!
I think I’ve discovered the ideal camp pairing - manix 2 and a tops brothers of bushcraft in 154cm. The regular steel option is more than adequate, but I like having the extra margin for error when it comes to corrosion resistance.
This knife was designed for hunting and fighting. The only weak spot I can see is that the handle can be a bit slick.
I Rounded the Finger groove area with, a Rat tail File and 220 grit sandpaper then, wrapped it with, Athletic Tape,.. "Problems",.. Solved !
Ever heard of hockey stick tape I use the 102 huntsmsn
I sure have. That’s awesome. I have a few knives with micarta handles I prefer.
Got 2 great value. I wish they had a better factory sheath but I made my own so no big deal for me. The handle texture is zero so you have to mod it.
I've found an easy hack for the slippery handle; super-gluing my hand to the knife.
We talking OGSG or GGSG?
I handled that knife before. Hated the handle: squared up finger grooves what gives? It actually hurt my hand to grip that tightly. Almost felt unfinished. I like otherwise though...
Are you suggesting we should try to get you a TB Tracker?
I think this is the knife used in the film Scream.
Beat me to it; it is the Scream knife.
Is there a Tops Tracker review in the future?
Maybe... I don't have one yet. It's a stupid looking knife, however I sure as shit ain't paying $215 for the full size, when it's basically a Chniese Fantasy looking uhh... piece. That said- that doesn;t mean I can't appreciate it in other ways!
@@AdvancedKnifeBro Please make a Tops Tom Brown Tracker review!
Add on the back a way to strike a firestarter rod and handle is great but also offer it with g10
Do you keep your knives sheathed when you aren’t using them? I hestd that rusts them i have the 119 and 124 also do you worry about scratches in the blade?
You get it for 50 bucks at Wally world don't worry about scratches on the blade get out there and throw it and beat the hell out of it and get a backup for showing off the most common fixed blade on the planet
JohnnyBlazin'Pool my 124 was expensive BUT tbh i dont see a ton of difference in the 119 and 124 do you?
I had to buy another one because I ended up giving my dad the 75th-anniversary edition 119 and I wish I could've given him a plain 119 because now the 75th versions are going up in value because of the damn shield on the handle! But it is a great knife indeed. Phenolic is an indestructible polymer, in fact, pool balls are made from phenolic and just like the handle of the buck 119, they are both indestructible. I'm glad I bought another one. These knives make a great gift as well to someone just starting out in bushcraft or as a knife collecting hobby, so let's give our family members and friends this time-honored classic and thus, carry on in this wonderful tradition of Buck being our first knife!
I have a 6:20 7 1/2 inch blade with a Krylon handle I've never seen another one like it
It's a great knife but for some reason the handle was always very uncomfortable for me and awkward
File, the Finger grooves, sand and radius, then wrap with, Athletic Tape.
10-15 Minutes, DONE and,.. PERFECT !!
is a sawback that you mostly use for sawing called a knifeback? or is it just a saw with an weirdly placed edge on it?
also, how do daws perform for batoning? research may have to be done on this.
In my experience (used a 120 General for @40 years) the handle material is no problem, wet or dry. The knives held up well in the woods... Agree on the khukri and smaller blade for camp use...
Good to hear!
Came for the knife, stayed for the humor. Thanks for the laughs!
Just bought this knife tonight i love the design and it feels good in the hand
i really like the 102 Woodsman as a 4” blade
very versatile for smaller work
A little more utilitarian of a blade size.
Indeed. There isn't much (being realistic) the 102 can't do.
Except fit my hand, lol. That's why I love the 105. Buck makes good knives that I can afford.
The blood groove or fuller, is just for looks and weight reduction
What???????
Can’t forget about bucks “forever” warranty. I’m not sure if it covers bare back batoning though.
I just bought a Buck 110 in 5160. Waiting for it to arrive.
I think that the stick tang should be more like one on a kabar. I also think that the blade could be thicker.
Your channel is the best knife channel in TH-cam. Very unique way to review knifes and honest opinions. Keep it up.
Huh. Looks a little undersized compared to my vintage Buck 120 General (that’s not a knoife...).
Lol. I cod say the same thing when comparing your 120 to my 18" custom Bowie. I have used that thing exactly once. To slice a bottle in half on one of my stupid videos.
Its not a "Blood" groove, its a fuller that helps to reduce the weight, but does not impact the strength of the blade. I've had my Buck 119 since the early 80s, back when they are using 420 stainless steel. I also have a Kabar, mine was also bought back in the early 80s and it is made from 1095 High Carbon steel, after all mine was made in Orleans NY.
Buck calls it a blood groove in their marketing man. Write them a letter.
Some sanding and filing grooves into the handle will fix the slick handle
Can you carry it in texas
I have a version of this with a rubber like handle and nylon sheath I bought back in the 80’s. I hate the phenolic handle...it’s like a piece of glass. The one I have sticks in you hand like its never going to slip.
Someone commented under this video, that the Phenolic isn't bad in the wet. I think it's not the best material, but I guess everyone has a different opinion huh.
While it may be outdated, nothing beats it when going on a fast spree. I recommend the town of Woodsboro, California. Really good game there.
The handle def leaves a bit to be desired, it would also be nice if they included a small sharpener/honer on the sheath.
When cutting an onion you must cut the tip of you thumb off or you are cutting the onion wrong. Imho that is
my dad has one that he field dresses deer during hunting season. its a nice knife and he's had it forever.
Not sure if you were joking about the "blood groove" but thats not what that is, Its known as a "fuller" and is typically used to manipulate the weight distribution on the blade. By removing mass from the middle while leaving mass on the upper 3rd of the blade moves the balance further out for better chopping and slashing while the mass removed also serves to lighten the blade for more agility overall in fighting situations. It has nothing to do with blood or suction or pressure, thats an old myth I used to believe too until I started learning more about making knives. Fullers can also make the blade more eye catching and many have done them in artistic ways with patterns and symbols. A favorite one Ive seen is with it shaped and etched to look like a feather. Im not sure if you were being tongue in cheek or serious(Aspergers syndrome), you may already know all this or have learned this over the past 4 years since you posted this, If so I apologize I just discovered your channel while looking for info on the D2 Ka-bar.
I’m just calling it the colloquial term many people use- including Buck and retailers. I wouldn’t look into it any more than that.
www.knifecenter.com/item/BUCMBO119LE/buck-119-special-legacy-collection-historical-collectors-set
But can it survive being thrown off your roof? How have strayed so far from such standards?
Any thoughts on Mora Robust?
I was just at a knife shop with a WW2 Vet explaining to me the difference between the ka-Bar (He still has his govt issued from 1944) and the buck. I bought the buck... but with the wood handle.
Personally I’d never use this for hunting. I use a benchmade griptillian and freek for hunting. Also I recently started using the crkt homefront and I really enjoy using it for hunting and game processing. I saw someone say that this is a good option for hunters in the comments and I don’t know why you would need anything bigger than about 3.5 inches
I know some people complain about a folder getting gunked up, but some people just clean their knives!
Such a pretty a knife. The Art Deco 1920s influence design makes it look so pretty and classic. I bought a kabar and just use this 119 buck as a kitchen knife or I just carry it with me in the winter But the kabar is my everyday. The buck 119 is such a pretty knife.
"Tofu soft taco night" sounds delicious. I also went the wrong way on my Bowie experience. I went from Let's Dance to Earthlings, back to Space Oddity, Station to Station, and then Scary Monsters.
Ok I was hoping saying Bowie Odyssey, triggered a comment like this!
Tofu tacos sounds delicious but I don't eat tofu. Do you have a chicken substitute that has the same taste and texture of chicken?
@@tsriftsal3581 Try the chicken of the woods.
BTW, this is both the Halloween Jason Knife, the Scream Knife (methinks), and the knife the show on every single news show where the term “knife attack” or “scary knife” is used!
I read it’s a modified 120 I think- cause of the bigger blade.
I’m a newbie of knives so pardon my layman question, what knife would you recommend for bush craft and general camping action? Btw love your videos
Probably an esse 4 or 5
@@AdvancedKnifeBro thank you very much ~ will go see 4/5
I think the Buck 119 Special is just about perfect. Feels great in my hand. Good for fighting. Good for camping. Where you can't carry a gun, carry a big Buck.
I'd like to see the 76yr old 119 combined with the current super steel of the month, 3V. Old meets new.
And costs $275 instead of $50..............
they do make one with s30v, I have one
I prefer no jimping or lots of grooves in the handle bc deer fat and blood gets into those areas and its tougher to clean.
Here I thought you were knocking out the fixed blade reviews while it was still batonable outside so you could do the little stuff inside. You know, so you don't lose something in the snow like the duke duke.
I traded the smaller douk douk to a subscriber. But yeah... I have to get fixed blades done, while the weather holds out. Got a BK-10, a Gransfors Bruk hatchet, and a Cold Steel All Terrain to go. I currently don't have any folders lined up... but that can change from day to day.
I was about to type a comment about multi tools, but then I seen you uploaded the Victorinox Spirit.
is it a kabar copy?
A lot of mid and early last century fixed blades have a similar look. It is not a copy of anything as far as I’m aware.
A good follow up video to your KaBar Dogs Head Utility Knife and the Buck 119 knife would be a review of one of Case's fixed blade knives, like the Stacked Leather or Buffalo Horn Swept Skinner, Skinner, Hunter, Utility Hunter, or Slim Hunter. Also, can you please do a review of Case's new Winkler knives series?
I bought one for like 60 bucks and it has been great for me
I have the wooden version it actually gets more grippy when it gets wet
I have three buck 119.
Love them all
Buck sells knives that are over 100 dollars ;the 119 is not one of them.It is a good hunting/survival knife which is what I use it for.I have never batoned with a knife;thats what hatchets and axes are for.
You know I’m not quite serious when I baton with fixed blades right. It’s a running channel joke- most people get it.
I've had my Buck119 since 09 summer.
My all time favorite fixed blade knife that will always be is the BUCK 119 & as far as folders are concerned it is the BUCK 110. Take care bro & thanks for all the vids. - Marco
Thanks man!
I'm not that old ... but the older I get, the more disillusioned I become with the big, unwieldy knives I've been carrying, 8+ inches long in the blade and over a pound in weight. And somehow or another I keep coming back to the Buck, with easy sharpening, lightweight carrying, razor-sharp cutting, and the perfect spine for throwing ferro sparks. It just works.
The 119 is a perfect compromise it's not the perfect knife for anything in particular except being the one life that does everything pretty good a side plus is it looks really badass and you feel really bad ass when you're holding it and you feel like doing some badass something with it
If you want a improved buck 119 look at the 619. Back when I was a 60 gunner I would of picked the 619 over 119.
Much better grip yes.
there was a sawback version of this in the late 80s or early 90s with an all plastic handle and camo nylon sheath, in the wake of the buckmaster ...
Buck 639
What the hell. After owning Buck folding knives for years, and after owning well over a hundred Bowies, tonight I picked up my first Buck 119. Seems pretty ok, and for under $50, why not. I doubt I'll ever use it, but I seem to remember Charles Bronson putting it to pretty good use in one of those vigilante movies of his.
Now is 75
I love the 119!
What is the best knife for salad?
A fork.
@@AdvancedKnifeBro 😂
_Has the word "lazer" in the name so you know it doesn't fuck around_
This was supposed to be about the Buck, but you just sold me on the Essee. Nice job! I don't know if I'm being sarcastic or not! Have a good day!
Great video as always! I like the 119. Ive got 2. Though i do prefer the 117 brahma and its smaller size. The 120 general is a better kitchen knife!😀
Buck 19 blade steel is 420 hc. its not 440a or 440c steel which is a harder steel. I own a buck 19 and i will keep it cause i lost the receipt.
I have one and I use it for everything.. cooking mostly. It does preserve sharpness good and it's super easy to sharp
Buck made a rubber-handle version - the 619. See them on e-bay sometimes.
I used a Buck Bantam to slice up a bell pepper just five minutes, not for youtube knife review testing but because the kitchen blades were dull.
Just came here to see if i could use it on wood... i already had, but i wanted to make sure i was supposed to haha.
I use my 119 hunting. I just prefer a long blade to skin hogs. The clip tip works good to start your cut. Drop points arnt unless they have a gut hook. I use my hatchet or hawk for" bush craft" also I cut alot of rope when sailing and such and the longer blade I like but it's dangerous when the boat is rockin. Good vids man
I have several Buck knives, the 119 among them.Just added a 75th anniversary one to the collection. Think I'll get another off ebay later today. The knife is one of man's most important tools because we often need to CUT THINGS and it can be carried along with us. Surprisingly, even with "cheap" blade steel that somehow, everyone seems to like, the Buck 119 is a very convenient, very portable tool that CUTS THINGS really well. You should read Buck's instructions on what NOT to do with a knife.
Only THING that CUTS is the attitude man. Appreciate the use of your time.
I thought that the 119 and the 120 from buck is only a hunting knife....but I guess if one wants to travel light and not carry a axe....I guess you can use it for wood.
Buck being a real classic, i often wonder about the slick handle. Maybe so with extended handling of the thing it will never actually cause abrasion to your hands. Think about how blood gets sticky after a while, maybe the intended grip glue is actually blood.
Got a 119 thats great after I ground off the sharp part of the clip point, took down the top of the finger guard a bit and put a dangler ring on the sheath. I can do everything I could do with other even smaller knives now. Good knife if you don’t mind a little modding.
As an active hunter my preference for a small knife is a 4-4.5" fixed blade I'm really loving the cold steel roach belly right now for general camp work.