What should I do with my 119?

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155440

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After receiving my Buck 119 I have used it for every practical task however in the process it has taken quite a beating. There are multiple nicks and scratches on the blade, buffer and handle, part of the tip is ground down after being resharpened due to a large chip in the blade, yet it still does every task I ask of it while maintaining a razor sharp edge.

In my use, I have become quite sentimental towards the knife and would classify it as one of my favorites, however I'm not sure wether I should get it professionally treated or if I should treat each imperfection as a badge of honor. Thoughts?
 
Every nick and stain is a memory, for me. Come to think of it, I have a few nicks and dents, too.
 
Not everyone. Lots of folks have users and lookers.By the way welcome to the forums.
 
Thanks, I guess I failed to realize that as I only have knifes I use for specific tasks, im looking forward to a buck 102 I should be getting sometime this week.
 
There is nothing wrong at all with knives that are users. Lots of folks like seeing a picture of a well used knife. I for one do. I would love to see a photo of your 119.
 
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Let's hope this works, the lighting wasn't very good so I couldn't take a close up until this morning
 
Here's a picture of the tip, the scratches go down the entire length of the blade.

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And yes, my attics window sill does need a good cleaning.
 
Nothing wrong with that knife at all. If the scratches bother you I would get some fine grit wet/dry sandpaper and hand sand it out and keep on using it. But that's just me personally.
 
KH I understand where you are coming from I have several old Bucks that will remain old Bucks. I have users that will never be in a display. Right here by the keyboard is my desk knife, a 303 with a broken spey blade I bought for a dollar. I ground the blade smooth and down to the tang. Since it was a old Camillus 303 and shared a spring with the sheepsfoot you almost can't tell it was ever a stockman three blade. Since it has no special value it is what it will be.

But, a large knife like a 119 might be a different matter. Just like you take your older car that has carried you down the road and back
and give it a good wash and a little wax it sort of makes you feel frisky the next time you start it up. Bucks knife 'SPA' treatment is simple and cost effective enough, sending in a favorite sheath knife or 110 for a little bit of spit shine is worth it. You get it back and grab the scales and that polish and shine just can't help but give you that 'frisky' knife feeling. You can cut and chop away knowing that someday in the future when you put some more miles on it you can send in for another 'SPA' an get that feeling all over again.

155440 do you know about the service Buck provides at a modest cost to polish up and sharpen your 119 like new ? If not say so and several guys will be glad to post the info. There are several other folks who do such fix-ups for part of their living and you can search out one of them also.

KH I realize you have the ability an skill to spit shine your own knife but some folks just have a little less confidence in doing it correctly. For myself I know I would come in second to the Buck shop in the knife beauty contest.


300Bucks
 
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300Bucks, you are exactly correct. I honestly always forget about the spa treatment that Buck offers even though I sent that 110 in back in Nov. 155440 forget what I said, 300buks is right. Also why in the earth did you have to pick a name like 155440?:D I'll always have to look at your name to type it.
 
I made this account a little under a year ago, I tried to make it something else but I had already used my email.

300 Bucks, I've heard about the spa treatment and how cost effective it is but is it only limited to the scratches and dents? Would they even out the blade towards the tip where it's been ground down so that it would more resemble it's original shape?
 
I suspect that if you call or email Joe Houser, Customer Service Supervisor, before you mail it in, he will see if he can fix you up like you want. 300
 
Joe is a good guy. He will take care of you. Just make sure you call him half a dozen times a day until you get your knife back :D
 
Lol! I'll make sure to send him an email before I send it in. Thanks for all the great info and a warm official welcome to the Blade Forums :D

Chris, That's in interesting choice of rifle in your signature, any specific reason for it being an sks?
 
I like the Sks. It's inexpensive and accurate enough. I've tried a few of the pistol grip rifles but I don't really care for them.
 
Buck 119's are certainly not mantle queens. They're a great all-purpose knife designed to take abuse, and keep on performing. Too bad Walmart no longer sells them.
 
A little FLITZ polish and elbow grease works great for those rainy days or just anytime you have nothing to do.
 
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