Buck "Survival" Knife?

[DDDWho]

I too must go with the 124

 

[TAH]

Well that didn't break the tie.

060 Hoodlum - 4
065 Punk - 3
070 Thug - 3
102 Woodsman - 1
103 Skinner - 1
104 Campadre Camp Knife - 1
105 Pathfinder - 1
106 Compadre Camp Axe - 1
108 Campadre Froe - 1
110 Folding Hunter - 9
112 Ranger - 1
119 Special - 9
120 General - 2
124 Frontiersman - 17
183 Alpha Crosslock - 1
184 Buckmaster - 4
185 Buckmaster LT - 1
187 Intrepid - 1
188 M9 Bayonet - 1
192 Vanguard Alaskan Guide - 1
245 MWG Navy Seal - 2
303 Cadet - 1
429 Selector - 1
495 Ergo Hunter - 1
620 Reaper - 3
639 Fieldmate - 1
650 Nighthawk - 1
651 Nighthawk Pigsticker– - 1
863 Selkirk - 3
888 Buck/Strider - 2
SwissBuck - 2

 

[David Martin]

No, but an accurate picture is being painted. DM

 

[TAH]

I suspect the Buckmaster is feeling a little embarrassed.

 

[m r merrill]

My pick is the 124 but the 119 is a close second.

 

[TAH]

Thanks Mr. Merrill. Frontiersman just double its lead.

060 Hoodlum - 4
065 Punk - 3
070 Thug - 3
102 Woodsman - 1
103 Skinner - 1
104 Campadre Camp Knife - 1
105 Pathfinder - 1
106 Compadre Camp Axe - 1
108 Campadre Froe - 1
110 Folding Hunter - 9
112 Ranger - 1
119 Special - 9
120 General - 2
124 Frontiersman - 18
183 Alpha Crosslock - 1
184 Buckmaster - 4
185 Buckmaster LT - 1
187 Intrepid - 1
188 M9 Bayonet - 1
192 Vanguard Alaskan Guide - 1
245 MWG Navy Seal - 2
303 Cadet - 1
429 Selector - 1
495 Ergo Hunter - 1
620 Reaper - 3
639 Fieldmate - 1
650 Nighthawk - 1
651 Nighthawk Pigsticker– - 1
863 Selkirk - 3
888 Buck/Strider - 2
SwissBuck - 2

 

[jbmonkey]

yep 124 would be my pick, but wish it came in a 120 blade length.

 

[TAH]

060 Hoodlum - 4
065 Punk - 3
070 Thug - 3
102 Woodsman - 1
103 Skinner - 1
104 Campadre Camp Knife - 1
105 Pathfinder - 1
106 Compadre Camp Axe - 1
108 Campadre Froe - 1
110 Folding Hunter - 9
112 Ranger - 1
119 Special - 9
120 General - 2
124 Frontiersman - 19
183 Alpha Crosslock - 1
184 Buckmaster - 4
185 Buckmaster LT - 1
187 Intrepid - 1
188 M9 Bayonet - 1
192 Vanguard Alaskan Guide - 1
245 MWG Navy Seal - 2
303 Cadet - 1
429 Selector - 1
495 Ergo Hunter - 1
620 Reaper - 3
639 Fieldmate - 1
650 Nighthawk - 1
651 Nighthawk Pigsticker– - 1
863 Selkirk - 3
888 Buck/Strider - 2
SwissBuck - 2

 

[deltablade]

My pick for survival is the 119.
After reading all the positive comments about the 124, I had to have one, which arrived yesterday, and I am very pleased with it. Tho mine is a 1986 version, with a very robust handle, which I may reshape a little for a better feel in my hand. It is a very sturdy knife, yet quite a bit heavier than the 119. While the 124 would handle more chopping type chores better than the 119, I would pick the 119 for my survival choice, as it would handle all the cutting chores, would work fine batoning, and is a more handy size and weight for carry. My 2 cents

 

[David Martin]

TAH will come back on and post these up dates.
My early 124 is 6 - 11/16". My early 120 is 7- 1/2". A difference of 13/16" so over 3/4". I think either could work but I prefer the shape and
features of the 124. (lanyard hole, full tang, micarta handle, stainless pommel) Even though I have used a 120 more. DM

 

[BP_]

For survival, if I could only have one, it would probably have to be the 124

 

[deltablade]

And thank you, David. I will start prowling for one. I may just buy a newer one and put the micarta of my choosing on there. I don't know yet. I'll see what strikes my fancy.

If you do rehandle one, would sure like to see photos of the project

 

[jbmonkey]

TAH will come back on and post these up dates.
My early 124 is 6 - 11/16". My early 120 is 7- 1/2". A difference of 13/16" so over 3/4". I think either could work but I prefer the shape and
features of the 124. (lanyard hole, full tang, micarta handle, stainless pommel) Even though I have used a 120 more. DM

yes Sir. that almost extra inch just feels better. the 120 length makes me grab the 120 more often but i do prefer the 124 shape and feel. just needs a little more steel. although flip that and make a 120 wider (spine to edge) like the 124 instead of such thin stock...it could easily fill that hole for me as well.

 

[deltablade]

I haven't been on this thread in awhile but that is cool.To me if the 119 didn't have the top part of the guard I would like it a lot more.

I agree that the 119 works better with out the top guard. A dremel fixes that pretty quick.

 

[TAH]

I agree that the 119 works better with out the top guard. A dremel fixes that pretty quick.

Looks great, deltablade! I like the slightly ramped top guard instead of being straight with the spine.

060 Hoodlum - 4
065 Punk - 3
070 Thug - 3
102 Woodsman - 1
103 Skinner - 1
104 Campadre Camp Knife - 1
105 Pathfinder - 1
106 Compadre Camp Axe - 1
108 Campadre Froe - 1
110 Folding Hunter - 9
112 Ranger - 1
119 Special - 10
120 General - 2
124 Frontiersman - 20
183 Alpha Crosslock - 1
184 Buckmaster - 4
185 Buckmaster LT - 1
187 Intrepid - 1
188 M9 Bayonet - 1
192 Vanguard Alaskan Guide - 1
245 MWG Navy Seal - 2
303 Cadet - 1
429 Selector - 1
495 Ergo Hunter - 1
620 Reaper - 3
639 Fieldmate - 1
650 Nighthawk - 1
651 Nighthawk Pigsticker– - 1
863 Selkirk - 3
888 Buck/Strider - 2
SwissBuck - 2

 

[deltablade]

I am now wondering if I should do the same to my 124, remove most of the top guard. has anybody reoved the top guard on their 124? if so, would love to see photo

 

[TAH]

I am now wondering if I should do the same to my 124, remove most of the top guard. has anybody reoved the top guard on their 124? if so, would love to see photo

Here's one (not mine) that also had the point modified. Not a very good example, but it gives you an idea.

 

[deltablade]

Here's one (not mine) that also had the point modified. Not a very good example, but it gives you an idea.

Nice mods. did you also reshape the handle? looks like some taper at front and rear.

 

[TAH]

Nice mods. did you also reshape the handle? looks like some taper at front and rear.

Knife is not mine. It was posted in a thread about four years ago. I just googled it to give you an example.

 

[deltablade]

thanks