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.

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.