Buck 119

The 119 is a classic Buck knife. I've always thought it much larger than needed for a hunting knife. It's a general use camp knife, or survival knife to me. They make a few with SV30 steel that IMO is worth the extra cost if I wanted one.

I had a couple, but let the others go and kept this one. They made a "Tactical" version a few years ago. The main reason I like it better is because of the stacked leather handle. I always felt the standard handles were too slick. I ditched the "Tactical" sheath and found traditional leather sheath in brown.

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I have a few Buck knives my first a 110 I got when I was in high school back in the early 1970s the rest I've picked up over the years . recently I've seen some YouTube videos of guys modding the they're 119s . you know with lanyard holes cut down guards and blades. I'm not gonna do that to my 119 so I went to harbor freight and picked up the Gordon 6" 119 clone and went to work on that. drilled the lanyard hole filed down the top hand guard & filed down the clip point of the blade from clip to straight point sorta its about 5/16s or so shorter than it was . I just removed the part of the blade that almost always snaps off in the videos . the tip testing and battonning ones it still looks almost the same as it did just a little bit different. I like it
 
I have the same one. Was actually what got me into knives like I am with firearms. I have mostly folders, but have some nice fixed knives as well.

My Buck 119 will probably never see any hard use, the Cocobolo handles make it more of a pretty, show off piece for me. And that's just fine, haha.

I work in the courts, and knew of the bailiffs I've gotten friendly with makes custom knives, sheaths, and holsters. I've thought about asking him to make me a nice fancy sheath for my 110.
 
I currently don't have a 119. I have had a couple in the past, but swapped them. The next one will be here to stay. I field dressed my first deer with one. Why I parted with it... I haven't any idea.
 
Bazoo said:
I currently don't have a 119. I have had a couple in the past, but swapped them. The next one will be here to stay. I field dressed my first deer with one. Why I parted with it... I haven't any idea.
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If I get an actual user, I think I'll end up getting the version with S35VN steel and a micarta handle. Someone gave me the Harbor Freight knockoff that I use as a beater knife, and my cocobolo one I just can't bring myself to use much. To pretty, haha.

I'd probably drop down to the 117 Brahma though, I like about a 4-4.5" blade for general utility
 
BigBL87 said:
If I get an actual user, I think I'll end up getting the version with S35VN steel and a micarta handle. Someone gave me the Harbor Freight knockoff that I use as a beater knife, and my cocobolo one I just can't bring myself to use much. To pretty, haha.

I'd probably drop down to the 117 Brahma though, I like about a 4-4.5" blade for general utility
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You could look at one of the Buck Vangaurds. They have a bit shorter, but, "heavier" blade with different handle material available. They too are very nice knives.
 
.45Coltguy said:
You could look at one of the Buck Vangaurds. They have a bit shorter, but, "heavier" blade with different handle material available. They too are very nice knives.
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Thanks! I'm actually considering the Pursuit Pro as well. Handle isn't as nice as the Vanguards but the S35VN piques my interest.
 
BigBL87 said:
Thanks! I'm actually considering the Pursuit Pro as well. Handle isn't as nice as the Vanguards but the S35VN piques my interest.
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You can get a S30V Vanguard at Bass Pro/Cabelas if you don’t mind a coated blade.
 
BigBL87 said:
Actually, not to deviate from Buck, but kinda thinking about an ESEE 4 in S35VN now...
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If you’re wanting a hunting knife you may check out the ESEE Ashley Game Knife in S35VN, it’s on my list to add to the collection at some point.
 
bratch said:
If you’re wanting a hunting knife you may check out the ESEE Ashley Game Knife in S35VN, it’s on my list to add to the collection at some point.
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Appreciated again. Looking for more of a utility/camping knife that could be pushed into hunting use if needed. Will probably end up buying a dedicated hunting knife if that ends up being a consistent need.

I do have a 684 Small Bucklite for a smaller "hunting" knife.

I've just always loved the style of Buck knifes, even if their clip points aren't the best utility blades.
 
BigBL87 said:
I've just always loved the style of Buck knifes, even if their clip points aren't the best utility blades.
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I understand; I have a stable of Bucks on the shelf.

I butchered a couple deer with a 105 in D2 this year and really liked the blade, I just got a 117 that I like the size of, prefer it to the 119 as a general purpose.

I have a Vanguard that feels great in the hand bug I haven’t put it to use in the field yet.

I just got these three back from a cleanup at Buck. 20+ years of blades there

 
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