A 119 Brahma.

[dpsk]

I rather like this one...

 

[sassafrassdogs]

Me too!! They're nice!!!

 

[GIRLYmann]

Me three!
I guess now that its been discontinued
Lets see it return with ringed grooved leather handles.
Just like a usn mk2

 

[dpsk]

Anyone have any recommendations for taking care of the leather handle? Leave it alone, Beeswax, Saddle soap, etc...

 

[AntDog]

I treated mine several times with Johnson’s paste wax and buffed it. Looked really nice and should protect the leather.

 

[pinnah]

I use SnowSeal on my leather handled knives. I also gingerly use a hair dryer to drive it into the leather.

Hadn't thought of Johnson's Paste Wax but it makes sense. I use that on Opinel joints - again, with a heat gun.

 

[jb4570]

The Brahma you are showing in the photo is an early one with large leather rings. The next round of knives made had thin leather rings. I'd just leave it alone, the handle color will darken if you apply anything to it. Let is change with use.

 

[dpsk]

The Brahma you are showing in the photo is an early one with large leather rings. The next round of knives made had thin leather rings. I'd just leave it alone, the handle color will darken if you apply anything to it. Let is change with use.

Date stamp is 2016. I didn't know that Buck changed the leather grip pattern later on. Guess I was lucky to find this one, and not do anything yet. Thanks!