Buck 119 Pro series

My pictures aren’t as good as everyone else’s but I wanted to contribute. I just learned how to post bigger photos today. I was using thumbnails before haha
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The pro series is awesome no doubt. I’ve been exercising extreme restraint because I already have multiple example of each model.

I’ve never seen a 119 with a broken tip before but I’m sure it’s possible. But not under normal use.

The Vanguard is one of only a very few Buck knives I have no interest in whatsoever. Go figure.
 
eveled said:
The pro series is awesome no doubt. I’ve been exercising extreme restraint because I already have multiple example of each model.

I’ve never seen a 119 with a broken tip before but I’m sure it’s possible. But not under normal use.

The Vanguard is one of only a very few Buck knives I have no interest in whatsoever. Go figure.
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funny I didn't either for a long time. I've come around few years ago to liking them..... but I tend to do that on some models. no interest and then I grow to like them.
 
I should've taken pictures before gifting them, but I bought the walnut handled Vanguard for a friend last November and another for my buddy before his first ever Colorado elk hunt a few weeks ago. Both of them really like the knife.
 
I like the Vanguard, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd take the 119 Pro.

With Buck there are so many good options it can be difficult to choose which to buy and/or in what order. After a few years a better problem emerges... which to take along with you that day or on the next adventure. That can lead to buying knives just for the pleasure of collecting them. This affliction is common here and is almost certainly contagious.
 
justsaymo said:
I like the Vanguard, but if I had to choose between the two, I'd take the 119 Pro.

With Buck there are so many good options it can be difficult to choose which to buy and/or in what order. After a few years a better problem emerges... which to take along with you that day or on the next adventure. That can lead to buying knives just for the pleasure of collecting them. This affliction is common here and is almost certainly contagious.
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It is definitely contagious haha I’m unsure what to buy next. Either a vanguard or the 102. A custom 119 some day too. I also really want to get into the small traditional folders. Like the 303.

With folders I’m really a Spyderco nerd. With fixed blades, Bucks are my favorite. I also like Kabars offerings. I had the Bk9 but I sold it. I should’ve got the bk7. I also had the Kabar fighting utility with kraton handles and the kydex sheath. Sold it because I replaced it with my regular 119. I just want my fixed blade to handle basic camp tasks. I don’t use fixed blades for anything crazy. I don’t baton at all. Clip points are my favorite blade shape.

Any suggestions on what I should look into next? Stainless or carbon is fine. Buck or any other brand. I’m not picky. Just looking for other knives similar to the 119 that I could check out.
 
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I'm trying to talk myself out of getting a Pro 105. The Pro 119 looks really good, but for that blade shape and knife style, 6-inches is a little long for my purposes. My usage for fixed blades longer than 5-inches runs more to choppers and survival-style knives.

I don't really need a Pro-series 105.... I just want one. Must resist... :)
 
JCOutdoors said:
I’ve never handled a 124 before. Does it have smaller handles? Is it about the shape of the 119 handle or the size?
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Jeff of the North said:
The 124 handle is similar to the 119 but a bit more block-y, for lack of a better term.
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id say the 124 is much bigger than the 119. I dont care for its size much...too big around and longer.....pic needed to show. grabbed what I had near..plain Jane 124 and heritage 119.....Jeffs right they are shaped similarly in design and the 124 is very blocky 2x4 ish....

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now in fairness...I have little girl sized hands and Jeff has man sized xl Canadian hockey player hands. so perspective there......
 
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