Well that was interesting. I have a 124 and the Esee. I had a 124 and a Swiss Champ on my first camping trip out of Canada, across the USA to the bottom of Mexico back in the 80's. I'm a retired Carpenter and I don't push tools to their limits. If I have a hollow ground knife I'm not going to try and split wood with it. For me every knife has a different purpose. Example I have 22 hammers one for every size nail whereas my friend has one hammer for every nail that exists. He's also the friend that I don't loan tools to, ha.
Well, the Buck held ground on this set of chores....I really like that Esee but that Benchmade seems to bite the best....Very good testing....Good stuff....
@peterbiltknifeguy ok. Just trying to find a good all around knife for a tac belt setup. I want the benchmade 119 however can't find one. The Esee is just ugly lol and u didn't care for the Buck.
I tried splitting wood with knives, my hatch or machete seems to work better. My chain saws, eats everything. Right tool for the right job. Knives cut, dont abuse them. Btw i always liked bucks, the handles are comfortable. It will matter if you need to grip it for awhile.
That buck with the hollow grind is why it gives troubles trying to Batton. Even Esee with their full flat will sometimes bog down as well. Part of the reason why I love a mid to high sabre grind. They split alot better
Totally agree with this statement it's all down to the grind in my experience. & the heat treat of the steel. I've got a buck 124 & for wot it is I actually think its a great knife & would not hesitate taking it out with me for bushcraft for a weekend or more. & really one should use the correct tool for the right job
Sad to hear you bad-mouthing the buck the whole time and then being proven wrong it's an old fashioned knife it might not seem cool to you but I've got one my parents gave me back in the seventies and it saved my life before so I think the buck 124 is a fantastic knife it's held up to everything I've thrown at it since 1972
Interesting results. The Buck is definitely at a disadvantage with its hollow grind for doing really hard use/abusive tasks like chopping and batoning through knot filled logs. If I had to use my Buck 124 to baton or chop, I would avoid going directly through knots as best I could. However, that Benchmade really impressed me though. I may have to get me one of those. Thanks for this video and Cheers!
I agree that the buck is at a disadvantage. That’s why if they replaced the hollow grind with a flat like the benchmade it would be excellent. Even with the 420hc. Even better with 3v lol
Great video and comparison of those three knives. That Benchmade really surprised me as it looks like a more tactical knife than a survival type knife. What is the steel type...d2? Thanks for the great review and testing. 🗡️👍🔪
I was impressed most that the buck held up with the “weaker” of these tangs, and also keeping an edge without rolls 👍🏼 makes me miss my kalinga even more
The buck being hollow grind. The chance of chipping out is very real. Especially trying to twist a notch out. But the Esse and BM are almost bulletproof
Chances of the buck chipping compared to the other 2 yes as its a hollow grind but the 124 was designed as a traditional hunting knife which is wot it excells at but they made it full tang so you could also do basic camp chores with it & does it very well. I've had mine years & used it for everything. But if I wanted to baton through a 6 inch thick log then I would chose something else designed for that task. There's no such thing as a do all knife but the 124 does hold its own very well doing everything else. The boss heat treat buck uses is superb but it don't mean it won't break or chip that's down to the user & the job the user decides to do with it.
Very good presentation. But, I wouldn't use a Saber Hollow Ground Blade for that; the Buck is a Hunter, not so much a Wood Crafter... It has a grind that's meant for cutting and skinning game. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Well that was interesting. I have a 124 and the Esee. I had a 124 and a Swiss Champ on my first camping trip out of Canada, across the USA to the bottom of Mexico back in the 80's. I'm a retired Carpenter and I don't push tools to their limits. If I have a hollow ground knife I'm not going to try and split wood with it. For me every knife has a different purpose. Example I have 22 hammers one for every size nail whereas my friend has one hammer for every nail that exists. He's also the friend that I don't loan tools to, ha.
Exactly, this guy should definitely buy himself a axe or hatchet! LOL🤣🇬🇧🏴
I miss my ol Esee 6. I gave it to my brother for Christmas. Still have all my other Esee knives though. That Benchmade knife is sick. Good video sir
Nice background music
Buck rules.
Noooo.
Well, the Buck held ground on this set of chores....I really like that Esee but that Benchmade seems to bite the best....Very good testing....Good stuff....
So far lol. It’s only part 1
@@peterbiltknifeguy 👍👍
What model is the benchmade? I know it's discontinued but I wanna try and find a used one.
119
@@peterbiltknifeguy how does K Bar usmc stack up to these?
@@derekp3963 depends on what you’re looking to do with it. Hard use? Don’t get the usmc
@peterbiltknifeguy ok. Just trying to find a good all around knife for a tac belt setup. I want the benchmade 119 however can't find one. The Esee is just ugly lol and u didn't care for the Buck.
@@derekp3963 have you looked into tops knives?
That buck dosent look like a buck
I tried splitting wood with knives, my hatch or machete seems to work better. My chain saws, eats everything.
Right tool for the right job. Knives cut, dont abuse them. Btw i always liked bucks, the handles are comfortable. It will matter if you need to grip it for awhile.
That buck with the hollow grind is why it gives troubles trying to Batton. Even Esee with their full flat will sometimes bog down as well. Part of the reason why I love a mid to high sabre grind. They split alot better
Totally agree with this statement it's all down to the grind in my experience.
& the heat treat of the steel.
I've got a buck 124 & for wot it is I actually think its a great knife & would not hesitate taking it out with me for bushcraft for a weekend or more.
& really one should use the correct tool for the right job
Exactly! Ill take the Benchmade of the 3. I would change a few things with the handle though. Great knife.
Sad to hear you bad-mouthing the buck the whole time and then being proven wrong it's an old fashioned knife it might not seem cool to you but I've got one my parents gave me back in the seventies and it saved my life before so I think the buck 124 is a fantastic knife it's held up to everything I've thrown at it since 1972
That's awesome man I'm glad it's held up I knew it would I just needed a verification LOL
420hc by far the toughest steel... geometry matters tho
It's awesome i got my von temsky yesterday .first thing i di was smash some pallet boards ....badass
Its really a beast
Interesting results. The Buck is definitely at a disadvantage with its hollow grind for doing really hard use/abusive tasks like chopping and batoning through knot filled logs. If I had to use my Buck 124 to baton or chop, I would avoid going directly through knots as best I could. However, that Benchmade really impressed me though. I may have to get me one of those. Thanks for this video and Cheers!
I agree that the buck is at a disadvantage. That’s why if they replaced the hollow grind with a flat like the benchmade it would be excellent. Even with the 420hc. Even better with 3v lol
Chopping across grain is always harder than angles, even for axes.
Great video and comparison of those three knives. That Benchmade really surprised me as it looks like a more tactical knife than a survival type knife. What is the steel type...d2? Thanks for the great review and testing. 🗡️👍🔪
It’s 154cm.
I was impressed most that the buck held up with the “weaker” of these tangs, and also keeping an edge without rolls 👍🏼 makes me miss my kalinga even more
Raleys ad! Nor Cal? Really liked the practical tests and results.
I have no control over the adds lol
The buck being hollow grind. The chance of chipping out is very real. Especially trying to twist a notch out. But the Esse and BM are almost bulletproof
I agree
Chances of the buck chipping compared to the other 2 yes as its a hollow grind but the 124 was designed as a traditional hunting knife which is wot it excells at but they made it full tang so you could also do basic camp chores with it & does it very well.
I've had mine years & used it for everything.
But if I wanted to baton through a 6 inch thick log then I would chose something else designed for that task.
There's no such thing as a do all knife but the 124 does hold its own very well doing everything else.
The boss heat treat buck uses is superb but it don't mean it won't break or chip that's down to the user & the job the user decides to do with it.
@@lonewandererbushcraftwildc6822 I like buck. But I see them damaged a lot . As a slicer it’s great. But no way I’d treat it like my ESSE
Great reviews sir!
Benchmade doesn't make that knife anymore
I know. I wish it wasn’t discontinued. They are available on eBay
When you chop near an end or other cut, chips can release so it’s easier
Very good presentation. But, I wouldn't use a Saber Hollow Ground Blade for that; the Buck is a Hunter, not so much a Wood Crafter... It has a grind that's meant for cutting and skinning game. :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)
Thank you. I agree
Awesome video
Thank you