For years all I had was a Buck 119 and 110 for all camping and hunting needs. You are correct about phenolic being used to make bowling balls (and billiard balls), so you know how tough that stuff is. Thanks for showing the different kinds of 119's. Some appear longer than others. I will never get rid of mine and I still use it a lot even though I have some "super steel" knives in my collection now. It is so easy to sharpen.
Remember to take everything in moderation. Then addiction wouldn't be a problem. Now if you'll excuse me, moderation can go suck it because I'm gonna go buy another Buck knife.
@@rickeybullington68 You were right. Fast forward one year and I now have the entire collection from 101 to 124 all Cocobolo except the 124 and a few others. Got a 117 brahma as the last one. Now my problem is over. No more collecting. I'm not into these fancy steels, blade designs and odd handles. I just wanted a series of knives for all kinds of jobs. Same as a kitchen knife set but outdoor and indoor. Retired carpenter. Sold old tools bought new ones.
My first knife was a Buck 119 which I purchased from the military base I was stationed at and ended up giving it to get another one, but they had sold all of them and only had the 120 knife which I bought and still have it after so many years. About two years ago I purchased another 119 from the company store and with my name engraved on the blade so I would not give it away. The new one is in my collection of knives which I will keep for the rest of my life.
Just about everyone who owns a Buck 119 loves it, from what I have read in forums, etc. It is IMO one of the best "value for the money" knives ever made. Buck says they sharpen the 119 at 15 degrees per side, hence the wickedly sharpness you get, without rolling or chipping. The Cocobolo is so pretty I probably wouldn't use it. LOL A very nice leather sheath as well.
Im a fan of that style knife and Buck !! The quality is excellent and stands true were the Buck knifes has proven itself thru time to be one of the Best knifes
Another Way Way Above usual youtube videos, you sold me and now I am also a proud owner of the Buck 119. By the way I hope that after I see your sporting a nice wrist watch I hope youll start doing Watch reviews as you would certainly be able to educate the masses such as myself on Horology. Thanks again for taking the time to making my day better.
I recently picked up a buck 105 pro, it has s35vn steel and micarta handles I absolutely love it as a small utility knife for backpacking. Buck really did it right upgrading the 100 models to the pro series.
Thanks for a refreshing review. I love my buck's probably have at least 20 of them. Also follow the prepper way of thinking and bushcraft life style. Buck knives fit the bill. If your worried about them throwing a spark I would not sweat it, there's a thousand ways to start a fire. To me there's no better knife to own.
I have 2 119's. One just like yours in brass and cocobolo and a standard one like they sell at Walmart. My brass one was made in 2005 the first year they were made in Idaho. It has a date code in the shape of the state of Idaho. Your knife was made in 2014. Great reviews.
Lots of good points, and loving the series, a really refreshing perspective. I have a 70's and a 90's 119 and it's interesting to see the differences in blade grind other than the 440c steel. The 70's model has a much less pronounced hollow grind and a much finer tip. I got cold just watching you in the last one. Here in Aus. if it gets to single digit C (rarely where I am) I'm thoroughly chilled. ATB
This is a great looking blade I've been wanting to grab one for some time & I think I will get it as they carry them up here in the north at Canadian Tire.
I made a fix blade knife from a spare of hewdclipers and it turn out pretty good .it is very sharp. You have some very nice knifes their .great bgg video.
Buck knives simply kickass!! I own several and love them all. Never had issues other than trying to get replacement handle screws for my gck. Other than that I love buck knives
The hilt on my Brahma came loose from the factory and also the blade coating easily rubs off on the fingers thus making it something I would not want to use for food prep. The sheath however is ambidextrous!!! Overall it's basically the same knife with just different handle materials.
I own a buck 118 personal , buck 120s and a buck 124. There all great! One of my 120s is 90s and ones in the 70s or 80s it came with a amazing sheath! Extreamly thick and has no insert.
Your right about scandi ground knives they perform great on thinner blades but on thick blades they're much too thick behind the edge. The upside you hear about from the mora factory as well as helle knives is the steep scandi makes for an incredibly strong blade itself, being so little steel is removed. The reason i like the scandi grind is the way it cuts, its not for everyone but i like the way the geometry parts what your cutting especially if its an older scandi that has been sharpened by hand a few times and has a convexity to it.
Yes, the fuller helps balance the knife. Plus with the 119's thick blade, it reduces the weight, just enough to make it comfortable to use, with out compromising the strength of the blade. I've had my 119 since 1984, and its a great knife. Mine has the three piece sheath, and not the fold over design, and no plastic liver.
@@glbwoodsbum2567 Hi, I got the one with the wood handle. It came yesterday, it's a piece of art. Last week I found the best price for a vanguard and bought it. This week I checked back and it was reduced even more so the seller gave me back the difference and then I saw the 119 on sale which was already the cheapest price online so I said this is too good to pass. Plus it was free overnight shipping and next day the sale was over. Few years ago I decided to upgrade my one pocket knife collection after retiring from carpentry. Bought a Spyderco PM2 Benchmade 940 and a few more. Nice knives but then I bought the 110. Game changer! All those fancy knives are resting in a nice plastic case. I also bought the 500 Duke. Now I 'm set. Four great blades in different sizes
Buck 119 is a great all around knife, I modded mine by adding black electric tape to the phenolic handle and bought a after market leather sheath. The electric tape gives it more grip and is warm in the hand. This is my go to survival/Bugout knife and every day knife along with the buck 110.
Instead of electrical tape, try hockey or tennis racket grip tape, I think you will like that better. I used a piece of shrink fit tubing used to cover the handles of fishing poles that have Cork handles. A really good grip, even when wet.
Bucks frustrates me because they let some horrifically ground secondary bevels leave the factory. I have a video about the subject. If they can't retain skilled workers and don't want to do proper QC, they really need to fully automate the sharpening process. Ontario seems to have the same problem.
now i dunno what that noise was that u obviuosly had to turn off, but IT EARNED U A SUB!! I like the fact that ur a real person, and this video has helped me a lot, chrs
@@glbwoodsbum2567 haha chrs, what i mea to say is that you didnt strive to have a silent studio and prepare everything so it was quiet, you were just filming for your trusty table and you gave some real facts about your thoughts. Have fun with the knife! :)
A bigger blade doesn't make a better knife, there is a reason the 119 is such a classic and the 120 is a specialty/novelty. The 119 has a much more usable blade and really is the best of everything. I mean if you need a bigger blade for some reason go for it, if not then the 119 should be about perfect for you.
Im not quite sure I understand what you mean but, thanks my friend. Born and raised in old Sicilian family. Love old school for sure. Thanks for watching.
That is false. The shape of an I-beam increases its rigidity/strength. Increasing the depth of the beam increases the bending strength by the depth cubed.
Hollow grind knives are some of the best slicing edges on a knife that not ised for heavy chopping ,that would be for a big bowies job. The 119 special is a good well made and design hunters knife and under $50.oo in most cases.
I have an identical but older cocobolo handle version without the plastic sheath liner (?) Not sure that was an improvement. Great camp knife and archery roving blunt arrow stump digger to retrieve wood arrows.
When U hold the 119 in your hand....one of the prettiest blades in the world but totally bad ass and cuts like a mora. The 119 put a roadblock up to me buying more fixed blades. I dont need another cos the 119 is everything i need in a blade.
I know I'm late to this video. The fact is, you do not need that plastic liner, but if you want a tighter fit. Remove the liver and get some thin pliable leather, use the plastic insert as a patern, then cut out the new "Liner" out of the leather. Dye it black, water proof it with some snow seal. Then when the new Leather Liner is dry fold it in half, then slide it into the sheath. Then, carefully using the knife. Use the blade to "Spread" the liner open, and there you go, no more rattle. I did that with my little Buck 102 Woodsman. Rattle is bad.
I’ll take the kabar for sure but if the 119 was the 5160 version it would be a tougher decision but I’d still go with that kabar especially since it’s not the fighting kabar which I already have but I really like the version with the but cap and different gaurd orientation likening that look over the fighter whoops it’s not a kabar but looks like the kabar version I’m talking about.
So me personally I have a buck 120 my trick to stop the migration on your belt is to slide the sheath in my front pocket yea it does get in the way a bit of your trying to get something but it’s not horrible imo and it probably wouldn’t be even as bad as mine with the 119 just my thoughts on that it’s hard to explain exactly how I do it basically attach it to belt like you would any other time then then just put it in the very side of your pocket closest to your back you should still be able to get your hand in there without too much trouble
Very interesting!!! Many people who conceal large knives cut the bottoms of their pockets out. Thank you for sharing knowledge and thank you very much for watching.
I bought a Buck 119 over 20 yrs ago. Used it on a trip once then it sat in my drawer. Can’t really explain why, but I absolutely hated it as an outdoor/camp knife.
The Buck 119 and 120 have the same hidden tang design, which in my opinion, is plenty strong enough for a knife this size. To each his own though. Thanks for watching.
Watch youtube vedio on how they make buck 119 knife. After watching it u will never complaint about its tang. You can say it full tang knife, it depend upon how u looks. Its goes till end (and pinned at nickel cap ). Since I saw that vedio It given me extra confident and I bought Alaskan guide cocobola sv30 verson of 119 to add on my regular 119
That is false my friend. Fuller's are used to lighten and balance the blade and to also add strength. Much the same way an I-beam works. Because of the Fuller the blade can retain more stiffness and resist deformation.
GLB Woodsbum 256 Unless the material moved to make the fuller is on top and bottom then yes. The steel isn’t pushed to the top or bottom giving strength. The material is simply removed making it lighter and balanced but forfeit strength . Unless that metal is pushed out and reworked to make it stronger , it ain’t . Fullers on knives aren’t the same as fullers.
Not a fan of buck, blades break too easy on new ones. They are made in China now, after paying more than they're worth, you have to give buck 10.00 to replace blade w broken tip because they are brittle..kabar and cold steel are better choices..pretty to look at but don't really use a buck , it'll break
@@ReichenbachEsq no I've broken several blades from Wal Mart buck knives, I broke tip on prince, half inch or more on 110, carving in oak..then they charge me 10.00 for buying a POS blade..I'm done w buck
For years all I had was a Buck 119 and 110 for all camping and hunting needs. You are correct about phenolic being used to make bowling balls (and billiard balls), so you know how tough that stuff is. Thanks for showing the different kinds of 119's. Some appear longer than others. I will never get rid of mine and I still use it a lot even though I have some "super steel" knives in my collection now. It is so easy to sharpen.
Buck 119 More reliable than many ex-wives 👍
100%
Amen!
Thank god! Someone sums up knife discussion in a simple explanation of geometry. It’s the most important thing about a knife design.
Big problem with Buck Knives.
They are addictive and should come with a warning. 102, 110, 119, vanguard and a selkirk,
No buck knifes do not have a proublem .it could be you who has the proublem .
Remember to take everything in moderation. Then addiction wouldn't be a problem.
Now if you'll excuse me, moderation can go suck it because I'm gonna go buy another Buck knife.
I'm with you on that. Since then collected almost the full line from 101 to 124. Only missing the 119 Brahma.
That's true! I have 119, 110 and 722. Happy with all of them but still looking for another 🤣
@@rickeybullington68 You were right. Fast forward one year and I now have the entire collection from 101 to 124 all Cocobolo except the 124 and a few others. Got a 117 brahma as the last one. Now my problem is over. No more collecting. I'm not into these fancy steels, blade designs and odd handles. I just wanted a series of knives for all kinds of jobs. Same as a kitchen knife set but outdoor and indoor. Retired carpenter. Sold old tools bought new ones.
The Buck 119 is just a great overall, well-rounded, fixed-blade knife!... Great review and thanks!
I like my Buck Knives.
Watched the whole series...had to, it’s my favorite knife of all time!
Thanks. I really appreciate it!!!
My first knife was a Buck 119 which I purchased from the military base I was stationed at and ended up giving it to get another one, but they had sold all of them and only had the 120 knife which I bought and still have it after so many years. About two years ago I purchased another 119 from the company store and with my name engraved on the blade so I would not give it away. The new one is in my collection of knives which I will keep for the rest of my life.
is that profile pic a meme or do i keep seeing you on every video i watch
@@j0sh368 I have watched many of the videos pertaining to the Buck 119 and 120 knives since I own one of each.
@@semco72057 ah i guess thats why i see you on every one
Just about everyone who owns a Buck 119 loves it, from what I have read in forums, etc. It is IMO one of the best "value for the money" knives ever made. Buck says they sharpen the 119 at 15 degrees per side, hence the wickedly sharpness you get, without rolling or chipping. The Cocobolo is so pretty I probably wouldn't use it. LOL A very nice leather sheath as well.
Thank you for pointing out the facts about the steel. I like the buck steel. It's awesome to sharpen and it keeps an edge. No need for super steels.
If I can have only one knife in my life, its a buck 119.
Not a bad choice at all!
Im a fan of that style knife and Buck !! The quality is excellent and stands true were the Buck knifes has proven itself thru time to be one of the Best knifes
Another Way Way Above usual youtube videos, you sold me and now I am also a proud owner of the Buck 119. By the way I hope that after I see your sporting a nice wrist watch I hope youll start doing Watch reviews as you would certainly be able to educate the masses such as myself on Horology. Thanks again for taking the time to making my day better.
Really dig the micarta handle & stonewash blade!
I think the 119 is sized perfectly. Love mine
I recently picked up a buck 105 pro, it has s35vn steel and micarta handles I absolutely love it as a small utility knife for backpacking. Buck really did it right upgrading the 100 models to the pro series.
The Buck 124 is my go to ! Simply an amazing knife.
Same here!
Have it and it felt like a 2 by 4 sanded it down and I dunno I still prefer the 119 lol
Much prefer the blade shape tho
@@THEBROKEWOODSMAN ya, its probably not a great knife for guys with small hands.
@@guycalgary7800 I wear medium-large size gloves and it's still big for me
Thanks for a refreshing review. I love my buck's probably have at least 20 of them. Also follow the prepper way of thinking and bushcraft life style. Buck knives fit the bill. If your worried about them throwing a spark I would not sweat it, there's a thousand ways to start a fire. To me there's no better knife to own.
I have 2 119's. One just like yours in brass and cocobolo and a standard one like they sell at Walmart. My brass one was made in 2005 the first year they were made in Idaho. It has a date code in the shape of the state of Idaho. Your knife was made in 2014. Great reviews.
Great! Thanks for watching.
Just picked one up for myself and love it. The Buck 119 is badass. Very happy with mine.
Lots of good points, and loving the series, a really refreshing perspective. I have a 70's and a 90's 119 and it's interesting to see the differences in blade grind other than the 440c steel.
The 70's model has a much less pronounced hollow grind and a much finer tip.
I got cold just watching you in the last one. Here in Aus. if it gets to single digit C (rarely where I am) I'm thoroughly chilled. ATB
Some sharp looking knives, heh. Seriously, Buck's are classic for sure, love these knives!
I bought my 119 in 1987 and it's still going strong
This is a great looking blade I've been wanting to grab one for some time & I think I will get it as they carry them up here in the north at Canadian Tire.
I take a fine file to any of my knifes that won't spark a ferriel rod easley, works every time! thanks for the video
Just bought my first one from a WW2 Vet. Wood handle. Love it.
Probably stacked leather not wood, wood swells with water
It's leather on a usmc ka~bar
To clarify the gentleman that sold me my buck knife was a WW2 Vet. The knife is not his military issued knife.
Great video. Thorough. Good information thank you.
Love me some bucks, thanks for the awesome work
My 119 is a custom shop model with no fuller. I agree that fuller's are more appropriate on an 8" plus knife. Great review series!
My 120 will be here tomorrow, so excited
Great presentation! Buck knives are Awesome and American made. So, . . . .yeah. Just subscribed.
That stacked leather handle is nice.
Great review! All the information I wanted!! Thanks!!
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching.
I made a fix blade knife from a spare of hewdclipers and it turn out pretty good .it is very sharp. You have some very nice knifes their .great bgg video.
The one that you use is more for display Queen.
Just get the normal black handled one and save some money if you're going to take it to the bush
Dude, when I bought this knife it was $75. Furthermore, I would rather use what I really love. Thanks for watching.
Is the seconde one a Buck production or a personal customization?
Buck knives simply kickass!! I own several and love them all. Never had issues other than trying to get replacement handle screws for my gck. Other than that I love buck knives
What are your thoughts on the Brahma? Any pros/cons compared with the other 119 models’ blades and sheaths?
The hilt on my Brahma came loose from the factory and also the blade coating easily rubs off on the fingers thus making it something I would not want to use for food prep. The sheath however is ambidextrous!!! Overall it's basically the same knife with just different handle materials.
I agree with the warranty of Buck Knives Co. They are the best, and nice customer service to boot these days.
I really like the seconde one. Same look than Kabar.
I own a buck 118 personal , buck 120s and a buck 124. There all great! One of my 120s is 90s and ones in the 70s or 80s it came with a amazing sheath! Extreamly thick and has no insert.
Just ordered the 118 same Handel, you can or order a dangler to hang the sheath off of and it will swing but always hang strait.
I've been thinking about geting this knife after loosing a vintage craftsman hunters knife witch was awesome miss it very much god bless you.
You wont regret getting one. Thanks
Your right about scandi ground knives they perform great on thinner blades but on thick blades they're much too thick behind the edge. The upside you hear about from the mora factory as well as helle knives is the steep scandi makes for an incredibly strong blade itself, being so little steel is removed. The reason i like the scandi grind is the way it cuts, its not for everyone but i like the way the geometry parts what your cutting especially if its an older scandi that has been sharpened by hand a few times and has a convexity to it.
Broo I got the exact same customization on mine without even seeing this. High five
Yes, the fuller helps balance the knife. Plus with the 119's thick blade, it reduces the weight, just enough to make it comfortable to use, with out compromising the strength of the blade. I've had my 119 since 1984, and its a great knife. Mine has the three piece sheath, and not the fold over design, and no plastic liver.
What steel do you have on that one?
Bought one 2 days ago , cleaned my first deer with it tonight
Did it work well for you?
Yea beautiful knives I love em I have some ☝️👍😀
Just ordered one last night, 25% off sale, couldn't resist
Which Buck 119 did you get?
@@glbwoodsbum2567 Hi, I got the one with the wood handle. It came yesterday, it's a piece of art. Last week I found the best price for a vanguard and bought it. This week I checked back and it was reduced even more so the seller gave me back the difference and then I saw the 119 on sale which was already the cheapest price online so I said this is too good to pass. Plus it was free overnight shipping and next day the sale was over. Few years ago I decided to upgrade my one pocket knife collection after retiring from carpentry. Bought a Spyderco PM2 Benchmade 940 and a few more. Nice knives but then I bought the 110. Game changer! All those fancy knives are resting in a nice plastic case. I also bought the 500 Duke. Now I 'm set. Four great blades in different sizes
Buck 119 is a great all around knife, I modded mine by adding black electric tape to the phenolic handle and bought a after market leather sheath. The electric tape gives it more grip and is warm in the hand. This is my go to survival/Bugout knife and every day knife along with the buck 110.
Instead of electrical tape, try hockey or tennis racket grip tape, I think you will like that better. I used a piece of shrink fit tubing used to cover the handles of fishing poles that have Cork handles. A really good grip, even when wet.
Where did you get the after market sheath?
I like the Brahma best, what’s it made out of?
420HC
Stacked leather with micarta spacers
Ok I find it. Buck 119 Brahma. Like it, want it !
Excuse me sir, great videos.. will you sell one of these?
How blessed to have that collection. I only have the nylon Walmart version 119. What do you guys think of the Buck Pursuit?
Its nice , i got pursuit large ans persuit pro small.
Large is 4.5 inch but feel much bigger.
Bucks frustrates me because they let some horrifically ground secondary bevels leave the factory. I have a video about the subject. If they can't retain skilled workers and don't want to do proper QC, they really need to fully automate the sharpening process. Ontario seems to have the same problem.
I put packing foam in my 119 sheath it stops rattle and holds the knife.
Great idea! I have found the Buck community to be the most knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks for watching!
So, that is a Buck custom 119? They must not offer the diamond wood anymore?
I own a buck 119. Never carry it. I carry a buck woodsman 102. I like a Mora ,but make my own leather sheath,or plastic when hunting
now i dunno what that noise was that u obviuosly had to turn off, but IT EARNED U A SUB!!
I like the fact that ur a real person, and this video has helped me a lot, chrs
Thanks for all the kind words. Glad you enjoyed, take care.
@@glbwoodsbum2567 haha chrs, what i mea to say is that you didnt strive to have a silent studio and prepare everything so it was quiet, you were just filming for your trusty table and you gave some real facts about your thoughts. Have fun with the knife! :)
thinking of buying the buck 119 phenolic not sure if to spend the extra 40 bucks for the 120 though
A bigger blade doesn't make a better knife, there is a reason the 119 is such a classic and the 120 is a specialty/novelty. The 119 has a much more usable blade and really is the best of everything. I mean if you need a bigger blade for some reason go for it, if not then the 119 should be about perfect for you.
wow just looking at your watch you like old school:) thumbs up!
Im not quite sure I understand what you mean but, thanks my friend. Born and raised in old Sicilian family. Love old school for sure. Thanks for watching.
most younger people today use there cell phones for the time. older people like me use and like watch's.
@@40belowful I hear you. I don't like to go anywhere without a wrist watch.
I have one on the way and am wondering about fit & finish, metal to metal... Heres hopin'
I-beams don't increase integrity. They allow you to keep close to the same integrity of the thicker steel but reducing the weight
That is false. The shape of an I-beam increases its rigidity/strength. Increasing the depth of the beam increases the bending strength by the depth cubed.
If you don't like hollow grind or fullers you can find 119s made ,flat grind,no fuller.Just takes some searching.
Hollow grind knives are some of the best slicing edges on a knife that not ised for heavy chopping ,that would be for a big bowies job. The 119 special is a good well made and design hunters knife and under $50.oo in most cases.
I have an identical but older cocobolo handle version without the plastic sheath liner (?) Not sure that was an improvement. Great camp knife and archery roving blunt arrow stump digger to retrieve wood arrows.
When U hold the 119 in your hand....one of the prettiest blades in the world but totally bad ass and cuts like a mora. The 119 put a roadblock up to me buying more fixed blades. I dont need another cos the 119 is everything i need in a blade.
regular person: "this is good for hunting"
Me: "cant wait to stab some zombies"
I've got a buck 118,120 &124
About to buy my first Buck, a 212 or maybe a 117. Somebody care to sway me either way?
I know I'm late to this video. The fact is, you do not need that plastic liner, but if you want a tighter fit. Remove the liver and get some thin pliable leather, use the plastic insert as a patern, then cut out the new "Liner" out of the leather. Dye it black, water proof it with some snow seal. Then when the new Leather Liner is dry fold it in half, then slide it into the sheath. Then, carefully using the knife. Use the blade to "Spread" the liner open, and there you go, no more rattle. I did that with my little Buck 102 Woodsman. Rattle is bad.
Great tip, no pun intended, and thanks for watching.
Magnifical
I like to keep the blade between the plastic and leather. The plastic pushes the blade against the leather and cuts the rattle.
Now you have to buy the 119 Pro line
I would, but I'm not really interested in the steel that they are offering. Thank you very much for watching.
For all the great content you have you should have more subs🍀
I'm glad you enjoy it! Thanks for the kind words.
420HC or S30V?
The knives shown here are 420HC
Il est vrai ! Que certains couteaux sont véritablement incontournables 🇫🇷
Oui un couteau d exterieur est indispensable. Merci
I’ll take the kabar for sure but if the 119 was the 5160 version it would be a tougher decision but I’d still go with that kabar especially since it’s not the fighting kabar which I already have but I really like the version with the but cap and different gaurd orientation likening that look over the fighter whoops it’s not a kabar but looks like the kabar version I’m talking about.
Barry Bueler there is a 5160 version.
copperandclad.com/product/buck-knives-119-special-5160-high-carbon-fixed-blade-knife-w-brass-119bkssh1/
So me personally I have a buck 120 my trick to stop the migration on your belt is to slide the sheath in my front pocket yea it does get in the way a bit of your trying to get something but it’s not horrible imo and it probably wouldn’t be even as bad as mine with the 119 just my thoughts on that it’s hard to explain exactly how I do it basically attach it to belt like you would any other time then then just put it in the very side of your pocket closest to your back you should still be able to get your hand in there without too much trouble
Very interesting!!! Many people who conceal large knives cut the bottoms of their pockets out. Thank you for sharing knowledge and thank you very much for watching.
My Pockets aren’t cut but it’s probably as big as would fit in a pocket and yes I find it to be good for concealing the size unless I pull it out
I bought a Buck 119 over 20 yrs ago. Used it on a trip once then it sat in my drawer. Can’t really explain why, but I absolutely hated it as an outdoor/camp knife.
I understand, lots of different opinions, as there is with any gear. Thank you very much for watching.
the 119 you gave your dad looks more like a K-Bar like the marines used and made famous.
Only gripe I have with the 119 is it’s not full tang..
Might as well grab the 120, as it’s full tang.
The Buck 119 and 120 have the same hidden tang design, which in my opinion, is plenty strong enough for a knife this size. To each his own though. Thanks for watching.
Watch youtube vedio on how they make buck 119 knife. After watching it u will never complaint about its tang.
You can say it full tang knife, it depend upon how u looks.
Its goes till end (and pinned at nickel cap ).
Since I saw that vedio It given me extra confident and I bought Alaskan guide cocobola sv30 verson of 119 to add on my regular 119
Love 119 bravo sweet sexy looking badass buck
Felt inside the plastic sleeve
Those look like great knives but Gerber makes amazing knives.
Sweet flea market knives
They cut!
You'd be surprised what you'd find at flea markets.
Borrowed dad’s knife for review? I am struggling so hard with myself on if that knife goes home. It SHOULD, but will it? Lord help
Yes, I purchased that for a Father's Day gift some years back. Thanks for watching
Fullers decrease strength.
That is false my friend. Fuller's are used to lighten and balance the blade and to also add strength. Much the same way an I-beam works. Because of the Fuller the blade can retain more stiffness and resist deformation.
GLB Woodsbum 256 Unless the material moved to make the fuller is on top and bottom then yes. The steel isn’t pushed to the top or bottom giving strength. The material is simply removed making it lighter and balanced but forfeit strength . Unless that metal is pushed out and reworked to make it stronger , it ain’t . Fullers on knives aren’t the same as fullers.
@@erichan6985
Very interesting. Thanks for the info. I will have to look into that more. Thanks for watching.
GLB Woodsbum 256 no problemo
Yeah. It can be fixed . . . pull that stupid plastic sleeve OUTTA THERE!!! It's got no ultimate purpose, they issued a leather sheath with that knife.
Not a fan of buck, blades break too easy on new ones. They are made in China now, after paying more than they're worth, you have to give buck 10.00 to replace blade w broken tip because they are brittle..kabar and cold steel are better choices..pretty to look at but don't really use a buck , it'll break
The buck 119 is not made in China.
GLB Woodsbum 256 He must be buying fake 119’s on eBay 😏
@@ReichenbachEsq no I've broken several blades from Wal Mart buck knives, I broke tip on prince, half inch or more on 110, carving in oak..then they charge me 10.00 for buying a POS blade..I'm done w buck
but it's a knife not a pry bar...
Buck 105 better
Well thats like, ya know, your opinion man.
@@glbwoodsbum2567 thanks lebowski, I keep my 119 in my car, along with my zippo, nothing beats it!
@@ohyeahyeah8054 Im The Dude, not Lebowski. Lol
@@glbwoodsbum2567 😂😂😂👍
Dude what? You should have like 150k subs at least
I greatly appreciate the kind words.