Buck Knives 119 Review
Last Updated on December 10, 2018
Throughout the year, knives being used for self-defense, hunting, battleground, and regular usage. It sometimes makes differences between life and death in an emergency. Or, sometimes it makes your daily life more comfortable by serving in the kitchen and garden.
You will see two types of knives in the market; one is a fixed blade knife and another is-folded knife. Here, we will talk about a fixed blade knife available in the market.
Yes… We are talking about “Buck Knives 119 Special Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath”. Before that let me provide you with some basic specification of buck knives;-
Specification:
- Blade material: 420HC stainless steel
- Blade length: 6 inch(15.2cm)
- Overall knife length: 10.5 inches (21.9cm)
- Blade Style: Clip Point
- Blade finish: Satin
- Blade thickness: 0.175.”
- Blade hardness: 58-60 HRC
- Handle Material: Black leather
- Weight: 7.5 oz.(213.5g)
- Made in the USA
What is good about Buck Knives 119 Special Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath?
A young Kansas blacksmith novice, Hoyt Buck made his first knife by hand in 1902 from worn-out file blade. Buck knives 119 special, is a great knife and there’s no doubt about that. Let me tell you, in short, why are they extraordinary among all.
420HC Steel Blade
This buck’s standard blade material deliver the corrosion resistance of chromium stainless steel. This user-friendly corrosion resistance provides excellent strength and durability. For better performance, they harden the knife to standard Rockwell RC58.
Wood Handle
Wood handle adds the overall appeal of the fantastic knife. This classic Cocobolo handle palm swells provide a comfortable grip. Also, the brass guard provides perfect balance with beauty.
Clip
The crescent tip makes the blade thinner with a sharper point tip. The shape of the blade allows good control over work, piercing, and cutting in tight place. So, you can make a hole in your belt with the sharp tip.
Easy to Manage
It includes a high-grade leather sheath with snap fastener. Attached belt loop provide the security and safety while carrying. Buck knives 119 special is very slender and lightweight, so it is easy to hold and manage.
Forever warranty
Since 1902, Buck’s believe in the integrity of the product. Like always, they offer a lifetime warranty. This was a philosophy of their founder. Buck 119 special is proudly made in the USA.
Furthermore, Buck knives 119 special is most selling knives among all. It is excellent in design, and the materials are top of the line.
What is bad about Buck Knives 119 Special Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath?
Although nothing is perfect in this world, it was hard for us to find any defect in Buck 119 fixed blade knife. We got a few faults which you can overlook.
Buck’s use standard 420HC steel blade that makes the overall price a bit high. We think this worth to pay the price for this quality blade.
The blade sometimes smells bad after using in the kitchen. But mineral oil can remove the odor.
Final Words
We have tried to put a clear picture about overall features of Buck knives 199 special. Overall, checking all the details, we can say this knife is top of the line. Now, this is your turn to analyze them deeply and make a decision.
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