How's the Buck 119?

[marcinek]

I also recently learned that the tang on the 119 is only about an inch down which would suck for heavy duty stuff. I guess the same goes for Ka Bars and the like.

Wrong and wrong. Where did you "learn" that?

 

[marcinek]

Oh and can someone tell me how to insert an image from computer (upload) rather than URL? Is it possible?

Not possible at your membership level.

 

[t1mpani]

Agreed, I think the 124 is one of the great patterns buck ever made---so much so that I had Lamont Coombs make me a heavier version out of A2 steel---which, granted, cost a bit more than the factory version.

 

[Mr. Cain]

Actually I've just been reading about it some more and yep, wrong. I don't know why it's so hard to find correct information....I guess it is the unfortunate condition of the internet. I was watching a review from a somewhat reputable person on youtube and he said it, but I guess he was wrong, I was just reading more and yep full tang.

 

[redcanoe]

I second what dogstar said about the 124. It will take more abuse due to the shape of the blade. Personaly ,I do my chopping and splitting with an axe. Just call me old fashioned. I think if someone tries hard enough they could break anything.And thanks Dogstar for clearing up that nonsense about the tang.

 

[Mr. Cain]

I second what dogstar said about the 124. It will take more abuse due to the shape of the blade. Personaly ,I do my chopping and splitting with an axe. Just call me old fashioned. I think if someone tries hard enough they could break anything.And thanks Dogstar for clearing up that nonsense about the tang.

I'll take a look at that. And yes my bad about the tang thing, it was just some misinformation I heard. I'd prefer to do my chopping and splitting with an axe/hatchet too. I just want to use this for general outdoors camp stuff, not necessarily batoning.

 

[Rennd]

I had one for a year, but gave it to my friend because he loved how it looked. Here's my take on it...
Comes thick behind the edge, which doesn't bother most people, but it bothers me a little. It makes for a durable edge, though.
The nylon sheath is a little junky, but it works fine and looks alright on the knife.
The handle is slick, but comfortable and not liable to leave your hand. It is grooved for better grip, which helps. It's fat, though. Bulbous, even. That's a little funny looking, but it works as intended.
The butt guard is beautifully polished aluminum, and is surprisingly durable. No problems here.

On to the blade.

The blade is a good size, and the thick stock leads to great durability, even at the tip.
The blood groove is nice, albeit very machined looking. Not rough, though.
The blade is plenty sharp out of the box. Very polished, too, which is nice.

All in all, I'd rare it a 7.8 out of 10. Not perfect, but definitely worth buying. 2 points off for the sheath, .2 off for the thick edge.

#217 in RyanW's 2014 Giveaway

 

[redcanoe]

Just for a general reference , all buck 100 series knives are available with a leather sheath . Some of the larger stores carry the nylon sheath versions to keep the price down. many online retailers sell the leather sheaths separately.

 

[RickJ]

Get a Buck 124 Frontiersman, full tang, micarta slabs, and over all much more hefty than a 119 and still a Buck. Yes more money but more knife too and a lot better looking in my mind anyway.

 

[Mr. Cain]

Just for a general reference , all buck 100 series knives are available with a leather sheath . Some of the larger stores carry the nylon sheath versions to keep the price down. many online retailers sell the leather sheaths separately.

Yea the one I was looking at is actually the 119BR it's got the Cocobola handles and brass instead of aluminum, and a pretty brown leather sheath as well. 67 bucks.

 

[Mr. Cain]

That's what many have said and it does appear to be a better knife, just not as pretty IMO, but I guess function should always come before form.

 

[jill jackson]

124 is a lot heftier but the grip is still slick.

 

[t1mpani]

And yet, for me, the 124 is the better looking of the two---different strokes for different persons.

 

[Mr. Cain]

And yet, for me, the 124 is the better looking of the two---different strokes for different persons.

Yes I guess so huh? lol. Thanks for everyones info.....peace.

 

[Bighaze51]

The 119 is a great knife. I modified mine a little to make it more comfortable. I ground down the back edge of the gaurd because it felt weird in my hand. Then I taped up the blade and beadblasted the handle to give it some more grip. It's still a "sharp" looking knife and more functional. I also made a new sheath for lefty carry.

I haven't done any batoning with mine but I would if I had to. As long as you understand the limitation of this knife, or any knife, I think it would do fine as a camp knife

 

[Mr. Cain]

The 119 is a great knife. I modified mine a little to make it more comfortable. I ground down the back edge of the gaurd because it felt weird in my hand. Then I taped up the blade and beadblasted the handle to give it some more grip. It's still a "sharp" looking knife and more functional. I also made a new sheath for lefty carry.

I haven't done any batoning with mine but I would if I had to. As long as you understand the limitation of this knife, or any knife, I think it would do fine as a camp knife

I like the bead blasted handle. Very nice. And limitations are key because yes it's true that any knife can be destroyed.

 

[Stubai]

Great knife, good price point. Pick one up, you won't be making an error.

 

[Ebbtide]

If you are going to use the knife like a knife i.e. cut stuff with it.
You are good to go.
I have a 119 and a 120 and the little bitty one whose # I don't remember.
Camped with the 119 and little guy for years.

If you want to use the 119 like an axe, machete or splitting wedge…
Look elsewhere.

If you want to abuse it…
I say no to knife abuse.

I bet you can find one on the secondary market at a very affordable price.