The only thing I don't like with the newer knives is the sheaths. I had a 102 with the newer sheath and ended up selling it. I much prefer the older flap over style.
They say everything happens for a reason. For me that reason is usually because I've made some bad decisions that I need to pay for.
Who do you order your Buck knifes through, Scott? I haven't been able to find one like your 119 in 5160 with the brass trim.
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Thanks Scott. I found them!
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Tough to beat a buck fixed blade for value. My favorites are the 105 and vanguard w/o the gut hook. The pathfinder is better for field dressing and boning, vanguard makes a really good skinner.
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Buck doesn't seem to be trying very hard to sell these. It's not on their website, nor available through the world's largest online retailer. Wally World appears to be where they're found. I'll pick one up the next time I ignore my better judgement and end up there.
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While the lines on that one don't particularly do anything for me, this made me curious..
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Buck doesn't seem to be trying very hard to sell these. It's not on their website, nor available through the world's largest online retailer. Wally World appears to be where they're found.
Did a little Googling, and by golly, you're right. Found where on a S&W forum someone claiming some inside knowledge says that they're a Walmart exclusive, along with a couple others.
Visited the Buck web site today. Ordered a 119 with the S30V steel, ironwood handle, brass guard and pommel. Had it engraved. Should be a beauty, and a great performer.
Thanks, Bought one today. Only complaint is sheath is [bleep]. I will have one made and rock on though!
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I've been carrying a Buck 102 for so long that the blade is now narrower than the choil. Thinking about replacement are the 118 and 105 the same general size.
My 103 arrived today and as hoped, the fit/finish is very nice. No surprise, replacing aluminum hardware with brass adds some heft and gives the knife a very solid feel. I prefer the balance of the aluminum 103, but I can see where the larger models like the 119 and 120 would really change character for the better. I'm ordering a 119 next month.
My blade has 095 engraved on the port side. I didn't know it's a numbered run.
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