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Well, I was the one that traded my 124 to Mr. T for his 120 General. Not because I didn't like the Frontier. But because I have always wanted to try the 120. And this seemed and easy way to achieve that.
I must say, I am impressed.
It is a bit odd. I had always thought the extra length would lead to the knife being slightly more unwieldy than my 119s. It seems with this one at least, the exact opposite is true. The balance is better and the knife feels faster in the hand. I don't knife fight, but there is a red pepper on the counter shivering in fear.
I will reserve judgement until I have time to put it to use. But my seat of the house impressions are very good.
The 124 is the first and only Buck that has ever left my possession. And in truth I have felt some pain since I sealed the box shut and slapped the address on it. Lesson learned.
I have sold and or traded knives worth much more and usually don't feel any remorse. Some, actually leave me a tad pleased to see them go. Not because they are bad blades. But because they aren't for me.
Other than the absolute bottom of the barrel junk that is obviously around. I think it is getting hard to purchase a bad knife these days. In my opinion, most unloved blades stem from poor choices not bad blades.
Like the guy who purchases the 102 Woodsman. Then is angry because it broke when he tried to baton a 10" thick piece of Mesquite with it. Or the guy who buys the 5/16" thick chopper and doesn't like the way it slices tomatoes. Can't really blame those dissatisfactions on the knives.
I have come to realize, that just like me. My Bucks and in fact all knives, have their strengths and weaknesses. I am sure my New General will be the same. I am excited to test it out and see how it performs.
Mr. T said this one was a Spa Knife. So in part, I wanted to see the results of that trip to Idaho. I must say, I'm impressed.
More to come,
At Ease!
I must say, I am impressed.
It is a bit odd. I had always thought the extra length would lead to the knife being slightly more unwieldy than my 119s. It seems with this one at least, the exact opposite is true. The balance is better and the knife feels faster in the hand. I don't knife fight, but there is a red pepper on the counter shivering in fear.
I will reserve judgement until I have time to put it to use. But my seat of the house impressions are very good.
The 124 is the first and only Buck that has ever left my possession. And in truth I have felt some pain since I sealed the box shut and slapped the address on it. Lesson learned.
I have sold and or traded knives worth much more and usually don't feel any remorse. Some, actually leave me a tad pleased to see them go. Not because they are bad blades. But because they aren't for me.
Other than the absolute bottom of the barrel junk that is obviously around. I think it is getting hard to purchase a bad knife these days. In my opinion, most unloved blades stem from poor choices not bad blades.
Like the guy who purchases the 102 Woodsman. Then is angry because it broke when he tried to baton a 10" thick piece of Mesquite with it. Or the guy who buys the 5/16" thick chopper and doesn't like the way it slices tomatoes. Can't really blame those dissatisfactions on the knives.
I have come to realize, that just like me. My Bucks and in fact all knives, have their strengths and weaknesses. I am sure my New General will be the same. I am excited to test it out and see how it performs.
Mr. T said this one was a Spa Knife. So in part, I wanted to see the results of that trip to Idaho. I must say, I'm impressed.
More to come,
At Ease!
