Buck 120 users? What do you use them for?

[Puggernaught]

Hello All,
I have always been partial to the aluminum and phenolic 100 series. My first was a 102 that I bought in the mid 80's that I still use today. I have had a couple 120's; an older 3 line I bought from ebay in the early 2000's and a 1995 that my dad gave me as new, old stock in 2003 or so. I like them a lot and have used them for carving turkey, ham at holidays, making hotdog sticks for a bonfire, chopping saplings etc. Long story short, I got the itch for a 120 heritage series in D2 and it should arrive Tuesday. I don't really need two much less 3 of these big guys...That got me wondering, I know they are marketed as a large boning knife/all purpose Bowie, but I am curious what you folks use them for...if anything other than looking cool.

 

[pjsjr]

That got me wondering, I know they are marketed as a large boning knife/all purpose Bowie, but I am curious what you folks use them for...if anything other than looking cool.

I have several and haven't used them for anything.

 

[ncnurseryman]

Well....I hate to say but I just look at mine. It's almost too purty to use.

 

[Happy Hippo]

I bought the whole 100 Heritage series (102,103,105,119,120) last year. They are works of art. I just look at them,though. Knife enthusiast but not really an outdoorsman, camper, hunter, fisher, tactical, prepper, or anything like that. I also have other fixed blade versions and hope to add the 117 this year. But mostly I collect folders and mostly 112s.

 

[bucksway]

Armand gave me a 120 and it did some kitchen duty but now its waiting for a Spa day.

 

[justsaymo]

I bought one just to have one only to discover I really like using it. It's amazingly agile for its size. It is one of my favorite knives to use in the field. It does get some attention though.

 

[Old Hunter]

It’s all in the story, to carve the roast beast! OH

 

[STDK]

I bought one used at an auction over 10 years ago. Has not cut anything other than paper. Going to have to pull it out and cut my Bologna sandwich so I can say I used it.

 

[TAH]

Great photo, Old Hunter ! Have you ever noticed the only fun about cleaning up a holiday kitchen mess is hand washing the Buck knife you used?

 

[Dezignguy]

Mine just sits around keeping his little brother company.
This thread has inspired me to actually cut something with mine. I’ll keep you posted

 

[Lesknife]

I have used mine in the kitchen cutting large cuts of meat and some out camping. It’s a great knife!

 

[FLINT77]

I chopped this huge oak log in half with one!



Just kidding...

But I do take mine with me frequently when I'm hiking or doing trail work or field work.

 

[Old Hunter]

I have had a book in my library since the early 1990's, written by a former Green Beret (as they used to be referred to) and sold back then in the PX Bookstore. Everybody's Knife Bible (3rd Ed.) by Don Paul. Great little paperback book that was oriented to hunters, combat, and survival using a knife (and other tools) - he was very high on the Buck 120 and customized his to do a lot of simple survival tasks - most illustrated in the book. OH

 

[BuckShack]

I grab it when things go bump in the night. I carry it by the sheath in my hand, bolster forward or slide it under my belt. I have cut meat and at least one watermelon. Mainly I hold it and admire how cool it is.

 

[Puggernaught]

Thanks everyone. Love the pics.
OH, I ordered the book, should be interesting.
My new heritage series 120 has made it to my local USPS hub so I should have it in the mailbox tomorrow.

 

[Old Hunter]

P Puggernaught let me know what you think, it’s been years since I read it, will have to refresh my memory on the details now that I have it out. OH

 

[Puggernaught]

P Puggernaught let me know what you think, it’s been years since I read it, will have to refresh my memory on the details now that I have it out. OH

Will do, it was reasonably priced, should be a fun read. Thanks.

 

[DeSotoSky]

They make good movie props!
I'm a collector so I can only vouch for their ability to cut air really well.
On the more serious side, my older brother gifted a 120 to his HS buddy who was leaving for Vietnam in the 60's. CB's as I recall.

 

[kyhunt]

I’ve had mine for a few years. I usually only would use it in the kitchen but this past fall decided to take it into the woods just to play around with. Did I need such a large knife? Nope. But it was fun.

 

[Puggernaught]

I received my 120 this afternoon, very happy with it. Someone got a bit over zealous on one side of the aluminum butt making it a little asymmetrical but I am an accumulator/user so it doesn't bother me much. It may be more knife than I will ever need but I enjoy using my 120's whenever I can find an excuse. Cheers