master series 119

[guy g]

i just picked up a 119 marked master series bg42 on rev. tang. Marked buck 119ms(98)on the fore tang.green handle,not checkered.no shield.
questions,1)is this a part of the "overrun" i
read about some where? 2)what was sugg list if known on this version? 3)is handle made from the same diamondwood?
i also have a 532 with exact same markings
but with 2000 cert of ltd edition and walnut
handles.

thanks in advance for any info
guy g bcci#975

 

[Kodiak PA]

Hi Guy,
Your 119 sure does sound like an over run but that is OK...virtually the same knife. As a matter of fact you should consider yourself luck since you won't be afraid to use it. When I had my 119ms I couldn't bear to use it so I sold it.

The list price for the MS model was up there...maybe $120 or so...I honestly can not remember. You can find them on Ebay going for about $100 or so (the Master series). Not sure what the overrun prices were....in some ways I feel they are even prettier than the MS knives.

I have the 532 and the 501 in Master Series and I really love both knives. In fact, the 532 series is about my favorite.

Enjoy your knife!

Greg
BCC-lifetime

 

[Joe Houser]

That 119 was a steal for a person who wanted a great knife, with great steel, to be used to cut things. Like Greg said, it was easier to use. I think it is because it was called something less glamorous than "limited Edition". I know i would have an easier time messing up an "overrun".

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Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123

 

[dogboye]

I got an overrun Vanguard, and that is one of the sweetest knives I own, including the customs that I have.

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iktomi

 

[guy g]

thanks everyone, i've been carrying it since i bought it.you're right about using it. i like joe's idea that if youi're gonna spend
a 100$ on a knife ,might as well use it.

guy