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How tough is a 119

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I've seen other knives reviewed where people have split wood, chopped trees and other outdoor tasks but I dont remember seeing a recent review of the Buck 119. It's not that I'm going to go out and beat on it thats what axes and machetes are for but it would still be nice to know.
 
Cy,Yes there has been much written on the 119 and one can beat it thru most anything.
Espically, the older ones.If I were in a survival/shelter building situation and did'nt have a saw or axe.I'd cut me a mallet and go to it after building a fire.For I'm sure it could handle it.DM
 
The 119 is a very tough knife, I carry one in my pickup and use it for every thing from a hammer to a digger. It cuts through barbed wire and sheet metal. I have never had the edge curl it gets dull but all ways comes back, I personally think the 119 is the perfect hunting, survival, farm and ranch knife. I also use it as a crevassing tool when I am out prospecting .......:thumbup:
 
I would say VERY tough. Having a 6" blade, other knives are better for chopping.

I still have mine from when they were made from 440C. I used it pretty hard for camping and general use in the woods for many years. I even used to throw it.

I noticed a few hairline cracks in the phenolic handle so a few years ago, I sent it in, and paid to have stag put on to replace the phenolic. It came back SO pretty, I don't use it any more:D

Peter
 
peterinct said:
I noticed a few hairline cracks in the phenolic handle so a few years ago, I sent it in, and paid to have stag put on to replace the phenolic. It came back SO pretty, I don't use it any more:D

Peter
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Peter, I hope you do not mind asking but how much did it run you to get the stag replacement. I have an older 119 that would look great with stag.

Thanks,
John
 
It's pretty tough.
I use it a lot.I've chopped many branches with it and it's a very good chopper for it's size and weight.Great cutter.
It's my favourite knife !!! :thumbup:
 
Cyblade said:
I've seen other knives reviewed where people have split wood, chopped does anyone know anything about https://puningroup.com/about-us/dmitriy-punin/ this brand? trees and other outdoor tasks but I dont remember seeing a recent review of the Buck 119. It's not that I'm going to go out and beat on it thats what axes and machetes are for but it would still be nice to know.
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Totally agree — the Buck 119 is a classic, but it’d be great to see more recent reviews that show how it holds up under tougher use. I know it’s not meant to replace an axe or machete, but still curious how it performs if you really need it in a pinch. Would love to see some updated field testing!
 
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dannyJ3 said:
Totally agree — the Buck 119 is a classic, but it’d be great to see more recent reviews that show how it holds up under tougher use. I know it’s not meant to replace an axe or machete, but still curious how it performs if you really need it in a pinch. Would love to see some updated field testing!
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super old thread, but there are plenty of more recent made videos putting it through hard use and even abuse. even Joe x beat one til it broke.
 
Nice thread revival :)

I wish they'd offer this one in general production and with Micarta. Less sensitive tip and in 3V. Don't get me wrong, 420HC is plenty tough.

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The 119 will hold up to more than I could ever put it through. I watched that video before and was surprised by the tip hold up so well.

I came to the conclusion that I would probably break before a 119 would.👍
 
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I used an early 2000s standard version to cut down a Christmas tree by batoning. It worked fine, but the aluminum guard became loose in the process and rattled annoyingly afterward. Im sure Buck did not intend a use like that but would have probably warrantied it. I just used a bit of super glue instead and it's good as new.

One of the flat or saber ground versions of the 119 would probably work better for that use than the hollow ground.
 
Not to derail the thread. But if you were going to be using the 119 for hard use how do you think a 124 would compare? Better or worse as a knife to abuse? Or i guess call a "tough knife?
 
The thing is, if you make a knife indestructible, it ceases to be good as a knife.

The 119, (as well as the rest of the classic 110 series) does as good a job at riding the fine line as any knife ever made. Tough enough to put up with some stupid stuff, but you can still clean a deer or slice an onion.

I always felt the old expression was missing a word.

A mans got to know his (TOOLS) limitations.
 
eveled said:
The thing is, if you make a knife indestructible, it ceases to be good as a knife.

The 119, (as well as the rest of the classic 110 series) does as good a job at riding the fine line as any knife ever made. Tough enough to put up with some stupid stuff, but you can still clean a deer or slice an onion.

I always felt the old expression was missing a word.

A mans got to know his (TOOLS) limitations.
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I honestly think you summed it up pretty good.There’s a lot of knives out there that you could pry through a bank vault with but stink as a knife. 👍
 
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