Buck Knives 119 Special Hunting Knife, 6" Fixed Blade, Full Tang Design, Phenolic Handle, 420HC Stainless Steel Clip Point Blade, Sheath Included, Knife Made in the USA, 7.5 oz

This is a timeless work of art. I have several Buck knives. This one, is the perfect balance of size and functionality. I also got the cross draw sheath offered at purchase which I have not received just yet. I will review that later. This knife came quickly and shaves hair right outta the box. Looks great, feels great! Buck knives hold their edge really really good. I hunt a lot so I rely on good blades for most of my outdoor tasks. Buck always delivers. I have dang near all the Buck family of knives but this is my favorite one so far. Can’t stop playing around with it, getting the feel of it. It’s great! Get one and you will not regret it. Well worth the money.

Nice knife. Super sharp. I have had the Woodsman for 7 years and it is super tough. This is a larger version and also has solid build quality. Made in the USA.

Today I'm reviewing the Buck 119, as yall probably know already. The only flaw of this knife comes from a plus; the button clasp on the sheath is hard to open, which is, as i said, good AND bad. The blade is a good steel, fairly resistant to rust in my usage, and features a nice clip-point design. I love the phenolic handle because it shifts the weight forward if i need to chop or do precise work. The handle is pretty chunky too!

After reviewing descriptions, photos, videos, and write-ups of several MADE IN USA fixed-blade knives, I selected the Buck 119 Special Pro. For my applications it is the right combination of total length, handle length, blade length, blade type, materials, etc. I also value the Micarta handle for its reduced slipperiness. The knife arrived promptly and in good condition. Upon opening I was pleased to see Buck's unusually good packaging. Their box system (overbox, box, interior platform) reminded me of Apple's. To me it says a lot about a company when their packaging is top quality. The knife, itself, arrived in perfect condition. Since I already have two "museum quality" knives that just sit in a drawer, I have vowed to really put this 119 to use in my forest - my intended application. So, I don't have any qualms about getting this knife messy. It is clearly up to the challenge. The hard and sharp 90 degree edges on the back of the blade are perfect for use with a ferro rod. The hilt is large enough to reduce the chance of any accidental cuts. And, it is asymetrical, enabling fine cutting work such as making feather sticks. The grip fits my hand nicely. The weight and balance suit me just fine. The blade alloy is excellent for my intended purposes. The thru-handle tang is what I need for my rough treatment. When it comes to knives, there is no such thing as the one perfect item. This 119 is now my largest knife and is great for the rugged, coarse work I do while maintaining my forest. It is an excellent compliment to my Leatherman multitool blade and my in-pocket Victorinox Classic. Buck offers a range (sizes, functions, etc.) of knives for this exact reason. I am 100% confident that this MADE IN AMERICA knife will do everything I ask of it for as long as I live.

Beautiful piece of work , The fit, the finish. Nice size and a good weight. Feels good in my xl hand. Kind of a nostalgia feel and looks, unlike all this newer “tactical” looking stuff. I love it, Next up for the collection is the 120 , already have the 105. Which by the way is also a super piece of gear. Thanks BUCK for making a fantastic product, at a reasonable price in America 👍

Super high quality hunting knife from Buck! At first I thought this is going to be too big from the measurements on the description but when I received it, it was just right! I don't think you can get a better quality hunting knife at this price range. Excellent quality, weight and handling and it comes super sharp out of the box. It passed my paper slicing test with flying colors! And just when you think it can't get any better? It is MADE IN THE U.S.A. and it comes with Buck's forever warranty! The only knives I own are all U.S.A. made and the only imported knife I own and would consider are knives made in Japan. I don't waste my time and money with Chinese or Taiwanese made crap and I don't care what brand they are! Sometimes it's hard for me to shop for knives online not knowing where they are made. I have to do a little research about a particular knife I'm interested in before I make a purchase. It has to be made in the USA or Japan, otherwise it's not worth considering. That's just my personal preference. I've always wanted a Buck 119 Special and the time has come. This hunting knife is a keeper for life. The leather sheath is made in Mexico but appears to be saddle quality leather and seems very tough. It holds the knife securely while carrying it on my belt. I always carry a knife or two ( 3 actually ) when I ride my Harley and this would be a great carry on those long ride camping trips on the summer time. Overall, I was very impressed with this Buck 119 Special hunting knife and is literally more knife for your Buck! I own a couple of Buck knives but never a 119 Special and I'm glad I finally did! You can't go wrong with this hunting knife. Price, quality and timeless design, there is no better knife out there. Now that's a KNIFE!

Es mi primer producto Buck. Debo expresar que es una obra maestra. La calidad de materiales y de su construcción es suprema. A decir verdad es el mejor cuchillo en cuanto a filo de fábrica que tengo. Y eso que tengo varios de prestigiosas marcas como SOG y KA BAR. La calidad es semejante a los mejores productos SOG pero el afilado de fábrica es superior. Un grandioso cuchillo. 100% recomendado.

Das Buck 119 Messer ist ein interessantes Messer das sehr gut aussieht und verarbeitet ist. Es sieht wuchtig aus ist aber sehr leicht. Die Klinge ist scharf geschliffen und sehr stabil. Der Griff ist dick und liegt gut in der Hand. Man hat damit eine gute Kontrolle beim schneiden. Die Lederscheide ist sehr stabil und sehr gut verarbeitet. Das 119er ist ein echtes Bowiemesser und ein klassiker von der Firma Buck, damit macht man beim Kauf keinen Fehler. Man darf es leider in Deutschland nicht in der Öffentlichkeit mit sich herum führen.

No me suelen gustar los cuchillos que no sean de espiga completa o “full tang” (manías mías), pero este cuchillo me gustó por su estética, reputación y calidad que ofrece la marca (ya tengo una navaja Buck 110), buenas reseñas…vamos, que me encapriché en él aunque por el precio que tenía pensaba que sería de peor calidad. Al recibirlo reconozco que me ha sorprendido gratamente, paso a compartir fotos y detalles por si le sirven a alguien. La funda es de cuero auténtico de buena calidad, robusta, está muy bien elaborada y se indica que ha sido fabricada en México, tiene un ojal de buen tamaño para cinturones anchos, yo soy muy detallista y no le he visto el más mínimo desperfecto. El cuchillo es de tamaño contenido, ni muy chico que para eso llevas una navaja, ni un cuchillaco tipo apocalipsis zombie que vaya creando por ahí alarma social. Cuenta con 15,2 cms de hoja medidas desde la guarda y tiene punta en clip, 4,3mm de grosor de hoja medida por la parte más gruesa del lomo, 2,7 cms de pala medida por la zona más ancha, el acero es un 420 HC inoxidable de 54 HRC (dureza) que en principio no es nada del otro mundo…pero está muy bien templado y de fábrica viene muy muy bien afilado, el pomo y la guarda son de “duraluminio” y vienen pulido a espejo, la empuñadura es sintética, se adapta bien a la mano y el color que parece un negro azabache o algo similar, contrasta muy bien con el pulido del pomo y guarda. Todo viene muy bien ajustado y ensamblado. Con respecto al asunto de la espiga, no es ni mejor ni peor, simplemente hay que saber qué herramienta es y para qué la puedes usar: ¿Usaría este cuchillo para cortar un asado, un chuletón, como cuchillo auxiliar de caza, trinchar un pollo o un pavo? Sí, sin duda alguna, además es muy bonito. ¿Usaría este cuchillo para batonear un tronco de un roble, cortar un pino a machetazos o golpear con el lomo una barra de hierro, una piedra de granito, dar tajadas en una tubería de cobre con el filo? Definitivamente no. Saludos y espero que os sea útil.

great knife as sold very good delivery as always just as promised

Also ehrlich gesagt, ich bin ein Fanboy und trotzdem bin ich enttäuscht. Das Messer ist sehr scharf und alles wie gehabt. (Es ist mein viertes 119 er.) Die Qualitätsanmutung entspricht aber irgendwie nicht so richtig einem 250€ Messer. Die normalen 119 er, welche man über Jahrzehnte hinweg bei Walmart für 50$ kaufen konnte, sehen irgendwie besser aus. (Ich habe 2 von denen im Abstand von 20 Jahren eben dort erworben.) Ich mag pingelig sein, aber es sind zu meist Kleinigkeiten, die penetrant auffallen, wenn man Wert auf Sorgfalt legt. Die Übergänge vom Spiegel der Klinge zum Hohlschliff sind nicht so präzise. Die Spaltmaße am Guard um die Klinge herum könnten schmaler sein. Der Abschlussknauf ist irgendwie schief. Es steckt Handarbeit darin und das erkenne ich an. Das sorgt auch für kleine Unterschiede und Variationen. 420er Stahl ist wahrscheinlich auch leichter zu verarbeiten als S35 er. Und ein Usermesser würde ohnehin schnell seine Makellosigkeit verlieren, aber dennoch ist der deutlich höhere Preis, in meinen Augen nur schwer zu rechtfertigen.