Buck Knives 0119 Special Fixed Blade Knife with Leather Sheath

• 6" Large Clip Blade with 420HC Steel for Excellent Strength and Edge Retention. Overall Length 10-1/2"
• Solid Fixed Blade Knife Great for the Outdoors, Detail Work and Cutting in tight places. Weight, 7.5 oz.
• Cocobolo Dymondwood handle with brass pommel/guard
• Includes Genuine Leather Fitted Sheath for safe and secure transportation on your belt or in a bag
• Buck Forever Warranty, Made in the USA

Buck Knives 119 Special

For the outdoorsmen who prefer the absolute solid feel of a fixed blade, Buck's best selling Model 119 Special sets the standard by which the others are measured.

Hoyt Buck's first knife, made from a worn-out file blade in 1902, was a fixed blade, and for many years, all Buck knives were fixed blades. Now, nearly one hundred years later, Buck Knives continues to offer a comprehensive line of fixed-blade knives, ideal for field and work. They've gone through evolutionary refinements through the years, always retaining the basic engineering to withstand the rigors of everyday use. And the best known and best liked of the fixed-blade line is the Model 119 Special.

                                    

By Danilo Scepanovic

I recently purchased this knife to use on a camping trip. it is a classic design and it is executed flawlessly. the blade comes razor sharp out of the box and should be easy to sharpen because it is 420hc stainless (i haven't had to sharpen it yet though). I've also seen other reviews that did thorough testing of the blade for corrosion resistance, and they rate it as excellent (i haven't had it long enough to tell personally). the handle is a work of art; the guard and pommel are polished brass, and the handle is cocobolo wood which gives it a warm and classic look. Buck's attention to detail and workmanship is remarkable, as the brass meets the wood seamlessly so it is very comfortable to hold. it's a full-tang knife, meaning that the blade goes all the way through the handle and into the pommel, where it is attached with a brass rod (this too is seamlessly polished). it comes with a dark brown leather sheath that is also very well made and looks like it will last a lifetime. the sheath has a belt loop and can be worn comfortably on the hip.

when i was deciding which knife to get, i considered this one, as well as the standard buck 119 (with phenolic handle and aluminum guard and pommel) and the limited edition 119 (with stacked leather handle and aluminum guard/pommel). After handling all three knives in a store, i liked the feel of the wood/brass handle the most. this is the heaviest of the three knives (at 10.5oz, compared to 7.5oz for the phenolic handle and 7.3oz for the stacked leather), and the balance point is about an inch below the guard which makes it sit nicely in the hand (on the other two, the balance point was right at the guard). i personally like the heft of the knife, but i could see it getting tiring after extended use.

overall, i am very happy with the purchase and i highly recommend it to any hunter/camper/knife enthusiast. i'll try to upload some pictures too, to show all these details.

  

By Mr. David G. Marin

This is Buck's best selling model for a good reason; it exemplifies the original Buck philosophy...make a strong, utilitarian, durable and attractive knife that will superbly undertake its designed purpose. I purchased my first Buck knife 40 years ago (aside from cosmetic blemishes it is as good as ever), and am pleased to say that this one is just as good as that knife. Still made by hand in El Cajon, California; still with a thick and sturdy leather sheath (imported now but saddle-grade none the less), this is an exquisite piece of cutlery. Besides being an inveterate outdoorsman, I am also a chef and am very choosy about my blades. I never bought a Buck 119 in my youth because in my view it was "too big"...and I also didn't have the disposible income to spend on it. Simply, it is handsome, well-balanced, and a true classic that feels good in your hand...it's the '57 Chevy of hunting knives, and considering inflation, a lot less expensive than it used to be. I have over a hundred knives of every sort but his one fills a special void in my middle-aged life; it's perfect. Do yourself a favor: you know you want one, so buy one; you won't regret it.

By T. Lewis

Every man should have one of these! I purchased my first Buck 119 Special earlier this year. It has never failed me since. What I loved about the knife was it's weight and balance. It is handle heavy, but it still feels like it's in your control. The blade comes razor sharp and can cut just about anything!!!! Trust me I've tried. I did not buy it from Amazon however. I bought it at Wal-Mart for $34.99 (with a nylon sheath). Almost every Wal-Mart carries this knife. And believe me they arn't cheaply made. If you wish to buy a more reasonable 119, Wal-Mart is place to go. As far as performance goes, the 119 can do anything from skinning your buck to doing camping chores. It's perfect for every woodsman, hunter, fisher, and adventurer!! Please buy this classic all American beauty, you won't regret it!!!!!!

By LAViking

There is a lot of misinformation out there about whether the Buck 119 Special has a full tang or not. Some reviewers even misstate that it has a partial tang. Oops!! Well there are a lot of great reviews of this knife and I wanted to make sure that anyone interested in it, should buy it without reservation. It DOES have a full tang that extends all the way to the pommel where it is pinned. The pin is ground and polished flush to the pommel to the point where it is almost not noticeable aside for a small seam if your lucky enough to even see it. I hope this helps anyone that is still unsure after searching high and low for confirmation. It is a great knife and tremendous value for the money.

By hog hunter

my late father bought this knife as a christmas gift for me 20 years ago. since then it never left my side while hunting and camping. it skinned deer with ease deboned deer and hogs.and a close friend and i while hog hunting had to make a knife kill with it because a 350 lb boar hog attacked us and his heroic dogs while on a hunt. very scary and exciting at the same time. i would not have wanted any other knife while fighting a wild boar. i will pass it dowm to my grandchildren but not before they hear all the adventures this buck 119 and i been through together. thanks and sorry for the poor punctuation typing is not my thing.buy it and create memories.

By Jack Dempsey

I have had this particular Buck knife for...going on about 15 years now. It has never failed me, has withstood more abuse than I can recollect and, through it all, has scarcely a blemish and an edge that is still sharp enough with which to shave. I have many other knives, K-Bars from my USMC days, Gerbers, Pumas, Case, other Bucks...and all are awesome, but this one is very near and dear to me for all it has been through and all it continues to deliver.

Do yourself a service and pick one of these up. There is simply no better knife for the money. This is one you will hand down to your grandson.

By Conjurer

I owned this knife close to 40 years ago...I really sacrificed at the time..very expensive for me then. It was stolen about 20 years ago and I have just replaced it due to getting back to the outdoors.
The knife is the same high quality, sharp, workhorse that it was back then.
The sheath is even of a better quality on this new one...thick and indestructible.
A great gift for the person that demands quality and dependability at an affordable price.

By David L. La Grande

This is a great knife. It holds an edge well and will easily sharpen as long as you do not let it go completely dull. If you let that happen you will have to start from groung zero with a stone to get it back just like any knife. I use it as my heavy utility knife when camping and hunting. It is more than adequate in a pinch when you need more than a leatherman can provide.

By Kau Bob

This Buck knife looks almost too good to actually use but it is, of course, a fully functional fixed blade knife. The combination of brass, black and wood grain is very nice. The blade is extremely sharp right out of the box. The sheath was so well form fitted for this knife that I wasn't sure if it was real leather or not until I sniffed it, yup, it's leather and when the knife is in the sheath and the sheath is snapped closed the upper part of the sheath raps around most of the handle for protection from scratching. Both the knife and the sheath are very well made. MADE IN USA! I'm not sure if I would call the finish on the handle semi-gloss or satin but it does not slip in my hand and it just feels right, well balanced.

I really like this knife...get one for yourself, you will be glad you did.

By Pen Name

I have had this knife in my wish list for about a year now, and finally ordered it. I'm glad I did. It is a great knife. I always admired the knife by the pics, but actually having it in my hand, and using it, has exceeded my expectations. I used it on the first day of trout season this year in Pa, and it is truly a great knife. Razor sharp, comfortable in hand and the sheath is high quality and secure, no worry about losing knife because of sheath coming undone I will be using this knife on every outing for fishing and hunting. My other buck knife has been retired from full tine duty. I highly recommend this knife to everyone who needs a good knife for any kind of job to be done.