Buck Knives is as classic an American brand as any in the survival knife world. And their Model 119 Special 75-Year Anniversary knife is an impressive make to celebrate a long and storied career.
The 119 Special 75 blade is a beautiful knife, commemorating 75 years since the start of Buck Knives, when Hoyt Buck crated his first knife from a worn-out file blade in 1902. In 1942, Hoyt Buck began production on his famous 119 Specials, by hand. The same style of knife has been in production for a remarkable 75 years, yet as Buck advertised for their new 119 Special, “a design that was dialed in after 40 years of making knives to customer specifications. There is a reason why some designs survive the test of time.”
It’s true the style of this knife is classic, and the quality and effort Buck Knives put in on this new commemorative release is impressive. They were able to improve upon the original design by giving the timeless classic a modern makeover. The new 119 Special is a sleek, fine blade with an eye-catching shine and a luxury blade. The blade is finely forged and comes sharp enough to shave with. It’s perfect for any outdoorsman, and wilderness adventurer. The handle is made of a black phenolic that balances the weight of the steel, and is inlayed with an embossed metal tag celebrating the 75-year anniversary. The 119 Special comes with a high-end black leather sheath, stamped with the year, name and model number; which compliments the very high quality of the knife.
The Small 117 Brahma knife is a different style than the 119 Special, but it is another fine blade by Buck. It’s not in the same realm as far as luxury and material quality as the former knife, but it is a special knife on its own. The Brahma is a small knife, perfect for small projects outdoors, and is a fine choice if you’re interested in a small, lightweight fixed blade that can sit on your hip. The blade is a forged stainless steel with black oxide coating, and the handle is made of a stacked leather with micarta spacers that feels nice when gripped. I would likely not try any heavy projects with the Brahma, as I would fear the possibility of chipping the blade, but all in all it is a quality fixed blade. The sheath is thick, made of woven, with a leather pouch that holds the blade, and it comes complete with rope to tie the bottom of the blade around your thigh.
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Article written & Photos by Brandon Scott / Eye & Pen
If you’re interested in more information about Buck Knives, click here.
Article written & Photos by Brandon Scott / Eye & Pen
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