16.2.2016

First off, the Buck 120 is a BIG KNIFE. I chose this knife for it's quality, functionality, affordability, and beauty all rolled into one. It will be the gift of choice for my 6 groomsmen in May and I will be having it engraved with their initials and the date of the wedding. It really seems like a piece of artwork and is quite stunning. The sheath it comes with pairs very well with the knife. The quality of the leather (although I've heard it is made in Mexico) is equally as gorgeous as the knife and definitely up to the task of protecting the fine instrument contained within. The knife itself is weighty, firm, and feels trustworthy. I have absolutely no doubt that it will serve it's purpose well for all the hunting,

8.12.2015

Buy this knife with confidence; at the price it's among the best deals going in a hunting knife. A few observations for your benefit:-The knife has full tang construction, extending well into the pommel, to which it's secured by a 3/16" brass pin that goes completely through the pommel.-The grind on my example was perfectly symmetrical, with a sharp edge that finished to razor-keen, all the way to the tip, with just a couple minutes work with my Crock Stiks-workmanship on the handle and blade fit was perfect, with no gaps, blushes or raised junctions.-The knife is reported to be made from 420HC, which is a cheaper stainless common on lower-priced knives,

21.10.2016

I've owned a couple used and inherited Buck knives. I was looking for a practical tool, as I ride around in my jeep topless (if only) and odorless; given this way of commuting, the fact that I live about 3 miles from office and the constant need to carry everything I carry all the time since my DD couldn't be more vulnerable to getting knocked over--more in that happening in the future--I just wanted a solid blade purely for utility.This thing is perfectly fine for utility, but I'm in utter awe of its quality, sharpness--I've been militantly loyal to Benchmade (still am) but this knife... hell, buy it. It's so sharp and consistent you could shave with it--something I DO NOT recommend--and truly beautiful; a Benchmade represents a knife along the best,

18.6.2014

Everyone that see's this knife instantly comments with something like WOW, Man O Man or Now That's a Knife !And for good reason, Buck did a fantastic job on build quality & gave the General 120 plenty of eye appeal.The gorgeous Cocobola Dymondwood grip sandwiched between the highly polished brass pommel & guard is enough to make any knife enthusiast eye's bug out ... add a massive 420HC blade to the scenario will surely make the price easily justifiable in anyone's eye.The leather sheath is very well done too. Buck has placed an internal removable nylon guide of sorts to help the blade glide into place .. or come out easy & I'm sure it will help this sheath live a long life.

24.2.2020

I have owned Buck knives for many years.My first Buck was a "Skinner" purchased in 1976; and still have it with me today.I purchased this Model 120 "General" to have a "Bowie" style knife on hand.The first thing I noticed when the knife arrived is that the sheath is beautifully made and holds the knife perfectly.When viewing the sheathed knife I was impressed; it looked like this was going to be a "hit out of the park".Once I removed the knife from the sheath and inspected the blade I was slightly less impressed.Don't get me wrong; This is a NICE knife.The blade has a brushed finish which is fine, I was just expecting that top and hilt was satin or perhaps polished.The overall look and detail is quite good,

18.12.2019

This knife is nicely crafted; not a "hair out of place," except for what it shaves off. Straight from the box, this Buck knife was ready for a light touch-up with a black hard Arkansas stone; it easily shaved arm hair before anything was done to it. I have the one in 420HC stainless, not 5160 carbon steel. Although I like carbon steel for knives in general, this stainless version takes a seriously sharp edge, enough that I become tempted even to strop it and finish the razor sharpness that its qualities suggest. It takes a very nice edge, even as it nicely balances hardness and toughness that suit it for use as a hunting knife rather than as a scalpel (which would be more brittle).

29.5.2019

Bought this for the knife, but really expected a quality sheath to come with it for the price. Decently balanced, about 1/2" behind the finger guard. Knife has a good feel to it and I'm sure it will last a long time.The sheath on the other hand - it's got to go. When I get time, I'll make a sheath that's proper for this blade.Here's my take on it - It's a stamped out "cover" for this knife.The blade fits loose...not a little loose, but rattles around in it. It should fit a little tighter, not so tight to make it difficult to draw, but tight enough that you should have a purpose to draw it and not have to worry about it falling out. The upper on this sheath is wider than it ought to be,

12.1.2019

Beautiful knife. It shaves hair effortlessly out of the box and the sheath is simple but attractive. The knife is large, though not imposing in its size and is comfortable to handle and feels stable. There is good weight in the Cocobolo/Brass handle which feels sturdy.I considered ordering the shorter 119, thinking the 120 may be overkill but now that it’s arrived and I’ve seen it in person, I’m happy I didn’t let the size scare me away because I wouldn’t want anything smaller.The Cocobolo knife is good looking and dramatic in appearance. If I were planning on using and abusing this knife, getting the black handle would probably make that easier. As it is now, I’d imagine feeling guilty if I got too rough with it.

5.12.2016

This is the model with polished brass fittings and cocobolo grip...Impressive! And USA-made, too!The knife arrived promptly and adequately packed. The blade was hair shaving sharp right out of the box. Workmanship is excellent, with minimum tooling and fabricating marks overall. The brass fittings and cocobolo grip are both striking and rich looking.The leather sheath is likewise beautifully made.The knife is made in the US, while the sheath is made in Mexico. FYI, the highly regarded Saddleback Leather goods are manufactured in Mexico.This knife was purchased as a gift, and I detailed both the knife and the sheath with my usual collector's prep-regimen, which includes TUF-GLIDE and finishes with RENAISSANCE WAX.

6.2.2019

This is a very well made knife. Buck stands for it's quality and I've been impressed by this product after using in all sorts of conditions from winter to summer backcountry camping and backpacking. It works great as a kitchen knife in camping conditions as well as a knife to make kindling and some light batoning. After 2+ years of use, no significant damage to the blade, pommel or handle. It is on a heavier side but it feels comfortable and good in the hand, providing a good grip for any task that you are up to. There are videos on YouTube that demonstrate how strong this blade really is.I wasn't a fan of the sheath as it feels a bit bulky. The leather deteriorates fairly fast after a few times being wet from the rain and snow.

11.8.2015

I bought this after carefully reading other reviewers observations both good and bad. My observations are all good. The knife is as sharp as any that I put my own bevel on. All the components fit quite tightly with no gaps. The workmanship is beyond reproach. The sheath problems with the snaps scratching the handle I have not experienced. That may have been a one off issue with a poorly mounted snap. The reviewer who made that observation and overcame it with a piece of lacing was pretty resourceful to think of that though.The only thing about this knife that I don't like is that I feel it's too pretty to use. I see it just as much as a piece of jewelry/artwork as a tool and I don't want it scuffed or scratched.

28.3.2020

As I do with all my new knives I decided to take this beauty to my arm for a bit of a shave to test its edge and see if I need to sharpen it. As it came off it left a cleaner shave than I could have gotten with a razor blade. I'm telling you right now the edge was glass, right out of the box. The craftsmanship is top tier, from the pommel to the tip of the blade. This thick and sturdy blade is just made too well to not be one of my new favorite knives.Be warned, however, the 120 is not a blade for the faint of heart. standing proudly at 12" in length it's blade and grip fit my larger hands perfectly, but for those with smaller hands,

20.12.2019

I bouht this a few weeks ago,was waiting till Xmas to open it but got a twenty lb slab of ny strip,and decided to go ahead and get this knife online.Man,that sucker cut through that meat like butter!It's not quite as good a slicer as my spyderco police 4 lightweight with an .11 in thick blade,but it's d$mn close-I was shocked.When I pulled it out wifey goes"WOW,that's pretty,How much did you pay for THAT one? "Real snarky.She cooled off when I told her,(cause she's dumb and was impressed because it was so big and so much cheaper then my folders,haha).This is one seriously handsome bowie,AND an excellent user and feels so good in the hand.I collect folders,but this is probably the only fixed

24.9.2015

I have owned a Buck 110 for about a year. Many knives before that, but The Buck brand really defines quality. No other knife will do anymore. Shows the power of "Made in USA". It's not just a knife. It's the story of a hardworking nature that has unfortunately become consumers to the Made in China crap. Let's change this.About this knife. I needed it for camping, hunting and bigger tasks in the woods. Let me tell you that you will not find a better build, quality and sharpness like this. Durable for a lifetime. If I had a kid, he/she will definitely get my Buck knives when I die. The knives are adorable. The Sheath - quality leather and looks like it will last a lifetime as well. Thank you Buck.

23.8.2015

Very good quality and exactly what you'd expect from Buck. This didn't disappoint. I had no real reason to purchase this, just wanted to, and I really like it. It's almost too pretty to use and chance getting scratched up, but I'm not going to watch it collect dust and rot. It's got good balance and great construction. I'm not a knife expert and have no intentions of yammering on about how the tang seats into the blade - or whatever crap some of these people carry on about. It's a Buck, it meets Buck's quality, and that's good enough for me. If I break it, it''s probably because I was trying to use it as a lever to pick up a bear or something.Anyway, it's a very high quality and well made knife.

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