Put the price up for the 119v. I was told 440c, I don't think they used much of anything else in there fixed blades until 420hc took over and that was well after this was made. I've seen others advertised, and the 119v's all stated 440c with BUCKS' proprietary heat treat. I could be wrong too! So anyone that knows chime in. keepem sharp
I think from what I could find out is that the basic 119 back then was 425M and the V model was BUCKS' 440c with the special heat treat. Anyways....