Buck 119 handle too small?

[snow and steel]

I don't feel like I have particularly huge hands - when buying gloves I sometimes buy large and sometimes buy medium - but for the life of me my hand feels cramped on a buck 119 special. It's like I need another 1/2" of length.

I don't see any other references online to folks having an issue with the handle size, and the 119 is a huge seller for buck. Again, I don't feel like I have huge hands... so what gives? Is it a common problem, or is this designed to be used a different way or something? I like the look of the knife, but the handle feels like a deal breaker for me.

 

[jmh33]

I have med large hands.
Seems ok to me albeit a bit blocky!!
John

 

[StrangeDaze]

I feel like i have medium, maybe medium/large hands and the buck 119 fits great. I even have a little extra room.

 

[1911bphil]

I have XXL hands. I don't think the Buck 119 has any extra handle for me personally. Try the Buck Vanguard. It's a better handle for me.

 

[The True North]

Length is just enough for me, but man are they square. The handle shape is terrible.

 

[SharpBits]

I’ve read that 119s used to have more rounded handle, but over the years it became more squared off. Cost savings I’m sure.

 

[jmh33]

Length is just enough for me, but man are they square. The handle shape is terrible.

John

 

[jbmonkey]

I actually like the 119 handle shape and size. I have little girl sized hands though, so maybe that is why.......

 

[HexY3co]

The 124 handle is much better, just a little bit larger and better material.

 

[eveled]

It would be interesting to make some oversized pommels to add some length.

But the only Buck fixed blade I have issue with is the 102. It is downright puny.

 

[Wolverine666]

The 124 handle is much better, just a little bit larger and better material.

I much prefer the 124 handle in shape and size. Actually , I like the 124 better all around over the 119. I recently bought a 119 and it felt light and cheap. So I gifted it away. But the 124 is a great knife.

 

[HexY3co]

I much prefer the 124 handle in shape and size. Actually , I like the 124 better all around over the 119. I recently bought a 119 and it felt light and cheap. So I gifted it away. But the 124 is a great knife.

They could make a lot of money doing the 124 in magnacut or 3v and I would prefer a little thicker.

 

[Wolverine666]

They could make a lot of money doing the 124 in magnacut or 3v and I would prefer a little thicker.

Magnacut would be great. For the 124 , that would be my first choice in blade steel. I’d also be thrilled with CruWear or even CPM-154. But I don’t see Buck dabbling in those steels.