Why Isn't Everyone Using The Buck 117 Brahma?

[@knife_knut]

Bucks are good, solid knives. In their fixed blades, I have a 102, 105, 116 (49 years old!), 117, 119 & a 124. I’m an avid collector & have accumulated over 1200 knives in my 66 years. Yeah, it’s a sickness… 🤣

[@chriskitchen4772]

Ya, I know, just like women and their shoes. I have it for guitars and knives.

[@erictalkington5674]

It's a great sickness lol! I'm the same way with old guns and especially old revolvers.

[@naenae30k21]

no 120 tho??

[@rogerray2545]

Yes it is

[@cannabislife1688]

Glad I’m not the only guy with a garage full of knives 😂

[@ethanbox2010]

I love it. I own 2. I don't know what's happened to the knife industry. It's like they just ran out of ideas. I think Buck saw a practical need for a knife as small and precise as the 110 but as robust at the 119, and they went for it. This is the only knife that's really excited me in the past few years.

[@snaphuglue1617]

Well said, bro.

[@larryeddings3185]

I've used 119 for over 30 years. It is an excellent knife. The 117 really appeals to me also. I wish Buck would bring back an affordable 212.

[@GrimrDirge]

My buddy always carried this knife, and used it for car repair to food prep and skinning. It's a great all-around size without being awkward in town.

[@whitetailscout4069]

Very honestly, this is probably the best dedicated hunting knife that buck has ever made!

[@The4cp]

Just as an EDC fixed blade is enough reason for it. You can never go wrong with a Buck.

[@loneoaksurvival]

I concur with you

[@yankee23a]

Yes you can....two words....Buck Hoodlum

[@latetodagame1892]

The price is shit! That's wrong!!

[@EK-yh1oi]

With so many other better options available…yes you can

[@Rapture_11B]

Looks like a good sticker

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

Best quality and over all performance for the price. Top notch review. Thank you.

[@gideonstactical]

My pleasure!

[@1joshjosh1]

I never heard of this until this video. And I'm a Buck guy.

[@MichaelSmith-cq4zk]

I have this knife given to me by my hunting buddy who is like a father to me showed me how to gut and skin my first deer hunt together. I use it daily with the grandchildren cutting fruit sausage great knife .

[@jack_batterson]

I see the 117 as being a 102 with a larger/fuller handle. Probably more practical than either the 102 or the 119.

[@CrazyPirateUnion]

Hunting knives and fighting utility knives were never meant for chopping wood and batoning.

[@turtlemcturtleson]

They might not be meant for it, but it looks like it should be able to hold up to it. The lack of full tang (and the part that does go into the handle being super tiny) makes the knife so much weaker, I've seen a review of someone saying they broke the knife by cutting (I can't remember what part) of a deer. When I see a knife with a big blade, I expect capability. There's much better, more durable knives that I could rely on more heavily for half the price of a buck. I can't deny the beauty of the buck knives though, they are gorgeous.

[@slickydicky]

​@@turtlemcturtleson yep, and that review was likely written by someone who shouldn't be outside in general. They probably used a rock to split the pelvis or something which us beyond retarded. There is nothing wrong with buck kives

[@MattSinz]

@@turtlemcturtleson Full tang just means the tang extends the entire handle length(which the 117 and 119 have). What you're describing is called slab construction.

[@turtlemcturtleson]

@@MattSinz they don’t go the entire length of the handle, only part way through

[@MattSinz]

@@turtlemcturtleson I'm literally looking at a cross section of one, they go all the way through the handle into the pommel.

[@486spud]

Buck 117 is trying pretty hard to be my favorite. I always thought the perfect Buck fixed blade for me would be a woodsman blade on a 119 handle. As a hunter, I have found the 119 to be too big, but it's a great camp knife. 117 is better, in my book. Good stuff, man. Cheers!

[@sackett68]

I love the 117. The only reason I don't have one yet is the price. You can get the 119 for the same or less. Plus other options at the price point they are selling for. Than being said I have almost every other in the 100 series so I'll probably give in and get one lol.

[@James-ke5sx]

This is my third comment. I finally ordered the pro version because nobody wanted and they had to reduce the price. Here in Canada they are insane and it was selling for about $250 Canadian and now it's down to $140. They went from extremely insane to slightly crazy.

[@gideonstactical]

Wow!! Good for you. I hope it serves you well!

[@99Boozer]

The knife my dad still carries while hunting, but taught me to clean a deer with when I was really young.

[@birdman6499]

Definitely has a place in hunting camp. Will break down everything from a rabbit to an elk and small and thin enough for food prep. You can’t go wrong with this knife.

[@Jarrych83]

I have a Woodsman and love it. Great knife. My hand size makes it surprisingly usable and it isn't too small. When I got it, I was looking at the options and I really didn't like just how long the Pathfinder is. Between the 5" blade and bump in handle length, it was too long and I wasn't looking for the swoopy clip shape on the Pathfinder. For someone with a larger hand size, just wanting something a hair longer than a woodsman, it makes sense. And the blade shape is a bit deeper, making it dramatically different than the Pathfinder but a nice, small step up from the Woodsman. So in regard to Buck's lineup, there's a real nice spot for it.

[@exhausted.dad.here-]

Bought one for my teenage son. So far he loves it and it is holding up better than I expected.

[@bdh3949]

You are correct in all aspects of your review of the 117. It became my go to outdoor knife a few years ago after 40 years as a guide (in your neck of the woods gt). I don't consider myself a bushcrafter nor a hunter though I have done a lot of both and have the proper knives for such. In most of those years my go to knife was an old Western L48A which looks exactly like the 117 but just a little smaller. When I started using the 117 it was like an old friend. Fishing, small game hunting, prepping and cooking the catch, kitchen chores and most chores around camp are made easier with a decent midsize fixed blade knife. A big knife makes things easier though sometimes.

[@Gerald-do9yg]

Nice to hear from someone of your experience who appreciated a Western knife! Another fine American brand I miss! Blsgs, gg🙏✝️❤️🇺🇸☝️

[@bdh3949]

@@Gerald-do9yg Ya, from my home town originally. Toured their factory in '76. They did everything there: blades, handles, sheaths, assembly, retail display furniture. I miss them too.

[@TheBigdutchster]

I've got a 119 that I've had so long that I don't remember when I bought it.

[@david.leikam]

Love my Buck 102 Pro and 120 Pro.

[@csh6220]

You cannot go wrong with a Buck knife. They are proven to be high quality and affordable (and very sharp). Easy to field sharpen is a big plus, at least in 420 HC. Buck has been around as long as I have been, and will probably be here after I am gone. Great sheath's as well. Thanks for showing the Brahma. It was not what I thought it was.

[@craigkennedy6058]

I have a 117 and love it. One of my favorite hunting knives. Not to big not to small. Perfect for almost any hunting task. Very nimble in my hand. The 420 SS works well and is easy to keep razor sharp.

[@MrGean83]

Buck 120 is iconic because of Scream

[@joshpulliam]

I inherited my grandpas 119, 102 and 103 last year when he passed. They are such great knives. The 103 Skinner is the best blade I have ever used for processing game. But that handle is slickery!

[@gideonstactical]

For sure I do wish these would upgrade the texture.

[@chunglow7646]

I would use a Soldering Iron tip to add Texture as Done on certain pistol grips.

[@mikem201]

sticky tape for softball bats

[@joshpulliam]

@ how are you going to clean blood out of that?

[@kellydiver]

The 117 is my favorite belt knife. It fits my smallish hand like an old friend, and I don’t feel like I’m carrying a brick. My original got stolen out of my Jeep, and it felt like I had to wait forever for Buck to release it again last year. The 119 just didn’t do it for me in the meantime.

[@gideonstactical]

Totally understandable

[@JPHomeland]

Your Vids are great. Thanks. The 117 and the 119 are both good knives

[@gideonstactical]

Thanks for watching!

[@richroc7]

I have great respect for Buck and it’s a fine blade as far as fit and finish. However it’s just not my type of knife. I’m not into clip points especially long clip points. I like spear point or drop points. To each his own I also respect everyone’s opinions 🙏

[@KevinNordstrom]

I agree. Clip points look and perform well on the 110, and especially on the 112, but beyond that in terms of longer length, I prefer drop points. If i need the versatility of a larger knife, I go with my 192 vanguard or 104.

[@scottchynoweth2862]

117 is hard to find here in Canada. Waited 7 months for it to be available. I carried a 102 and 119 for hunting only. The 102 is kinda to small and 119 is to large and long for tree stands or sitting. So I'm looking forward to using my 117 this year for hunting

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

The destruction tests on the 119 are absolutely impressive! You can find them if you look. But I was expecting the blade to go quickly but it did not. And that's probably because of the toughness of 420HC, and, according to Larrin's toughness chart (of Magnacut fame) 420HC is one of the toughest steels out there. Definitely a new found respect for 420HC (at least Buck's Bos offering).

[@Jarrych83]

When people dog on the price, they often aren't familiar with this. The way they process and treat their steel, the geometry of the blade and clip, and the grind make for a surprisingly impressive blade. And the fact is, for US made, relative to the cost of things going up, the base models in the 100 series are pretty reasonable.

[@gideonstactical]

Ya, not mind blowing edge retention but never had an issue with it.

[@Ruger44Redhawk]

@Timothy Hamm completely agree. I have a 650 Nighthawk (1995) that I will never get rid of. The fact that our stupid, inept military decided to not lock down the contract with Buck back in 1994 is beyond me.

[@spessART-outdoor]

Hi, i've ordered my 117 yesterday, and i am looking forward to use these knife. For me, the size is perfect for the most jobs, I wanna do in the forest. Very good presentation of these buck model 👍, lot of information. Best wishes from Germany, and sorry for my bad English. I hope, there's no drama with my brahma

[@debbiej.2168]

Your English is excellent.

[@CJ-bb2gs]

You hit the nail on the head... What a cool steak knife. I love my 119 but this one doesn't feel like overkill if I use it with a fork lol..

[@CJ-bb2gs]

Buck needs to make a true full tang version.. I LOVE this knife but I just cant bring myself to use it for anything other than a camp kitchen knife.. Actually.. I have to buy another one.. Because the one I own lives on the kitchen bench at home lol..

[@nathanpetty3015]

I have a 119 & 117, love both but I use the 117 more. I find it’s the perfect size for about anything I need.

[@dannyparrish724]

Reviews without a sales pitch is refreshing....thanks.

[@cj_m2477]

For camping I feel as though four inch knife is ideal; I would definitely consider it, especially whereas it’s an American made Buck. My 110 that bought In 1977 is still serving me well.

[@jeffreyb8717]

Looks absolutely perfect, kind of like Goldilocks and the 3 Bears; 119 too big, 102 too small, 117 just right…

[@brianbreckler9685]

Bought a 117 pro, great knife, better day to day use than a 119. The size and flexibility in daily use is excellent

[@codybarber522]

I use a 102 in my rotation. Along with and ESEE Camplore and a Benchmade hidden canyon. The 102 is probably my favorite because of the classic look. Need to check out the 117.

[@wazzeradk9398]

I wanted a 117 for years but couldn’t find one for a reasonable price. Then last year, I managed to get a BOTM 117 pro! I was so glad….Next, Buck tells us that they will again start producing the 117 and 117 pro….so I got the 117 after all! When in doubt, buy em both!

[@michaelkav6345]

Nice video sir. I have a 1980 built Buck 118. It is well loved and used!! Love all my Bucks.

[@chriswood3390]

I heard a couple hunters got this knife but there is a cult following behind the 119. I personally carry a 113 hunting fishing mushroom hunting.

[@hdrvman]

Love my Buck 119,105 and 102.....SO I guess I will be getting the 117 now too !!!!

[@grattof]

I like it a lot but as a first Buck knife I would buy the 119. I loved that compared it to the RAT 5. That's my survival knife and I love it. The 1095 one. Looking forward to seeing your updated video.

[@TylerSnyder305]

It's a popular model on the Buck forum, but there's a lot of folks there intimately familiar with models of the past that most have never even heard of and they have a different perspective. I plan to try out a 117 here soon, but it probably won't replace the 102 woodsman for me.

[@0529mpb]

The Pathfinder is the most useful knife. I don't see the Brahma doing anything the Pathfinder can't.

[@rnkmode1876]

I still can't figure out why Buck discontinued the 893 Ground Combat Knife?... one of their coolest knives ever, the broke away from that same old 119 style.

[@paulyoung2891]

I know this is about the knife but thumbs up on thr Zoleo. I have had one for a couple of years that i take when hunting up north and it is great. Easy communication and weather info. Cool to sit out at night and watch the satellite go over that you are communicating with. Great product.

[@haveaknifeday]

I have one. I appreciate it because it reminds my of the KaBar dog’s head.

[@gsojohn5079]

My old hands like the 110, 119 and now the 117. Gave my 102 to my nephew because it had gotten too small.... or my hands too old..

[@UncleMac51]

This makes for an excellent fishing knife. Great at cutting up bait. Can make wooden rod holders, stakes and clean the fish caught in them. Great all around kitchen/steak knife too. Love my 119 but find myself using the 117 more, its more versatile.

[@paulross9287]

My feelings exactly.

[@M--GT8223]

I carried a Buck like this on my kit in the Army and it was a great knife. After I got out, my brother stole it, and I've never wanted to replace it with another "100 series" because I don't like rambling through the woods with "shiny equipment." That said, I AM about to buy a 658 Small Pursuit, and MAYBE a large Pursuit...

[@ColoradoStreaming]

I have the Large 656 Pro and its one of my favorite knives. The handle fits your hand really well and the knife has a great balance. Its the knife I always have on my hip for camping or hiking.

[@M--GT8223]

@@ColoradoStreaming Much obliged

[@longrider42]

I got my 117 back in March, and I love it. Its just the right size to carry every day. Plus, I am a fishermen, so I think it will do well cleaning fish. But yeah, it will do all normal "Knife" jobs. Its so light, some times I forget its on my belt.

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

This is one of my favorite deer skinning knives.

[@KnivesSurvival]

If you ever gutted an animal you would understand why this over a 119.

[@RM-xd5gp]

I think the 117 is a great all purpose "camp" knife. Similar size of the Mora 2000/kansbol which I've been using for years. I just don't "need" a 119-sized knife, but always liked the look.

[@gideonstactical]

Yes very similar to those knives

[@WoodyWillisIII]

I have both and actually prefer the 117. I Carry a larger knife for bushcraft and the 117 for more intricate camp work. I can also EDC the 117 and not feel like I'm carrying a big bush knife.

[@tvoyelitsoglupoye2326]

The 117 is so comfortable to wear you'll forget you have it, even when driving. I got it because I tried skinning my first rabbit and I realized instantly that the knife I carry that I thought was sharp wasn't. Then I made the mistake of showing the rabbit to my dogs and the 3 legged one snatched it out of my hands and gutted it for me. Didn't feel like eating it after that. I took the rabbit with a .22 break action air rifle, I felt it was not a quick enough kill. So I made changes. I got a mossberg with a 28inch barrel and modified choke then went looking for a very sharp small knife. I couldn't find the knife I was looking for but the 117 caught my eye. I knew that every buck knife I ever used was very well made and very sharp. I liked the size for small game, fish and not catching shit at work if I forget to take it off. We haven't had a hard freeze yet so I haven't field tested it and I protect the edge by using my folding blade for utility task. What I can say is the 117 is sharp. It came sharp and took very little on a wet stone to make it ridiculously sharp and I'm moderate in my sharing skills. The 117 feels amazing in my hands. The balance is artful. It moves with nimble lethality. I instantly knew I could fight with this blade. The smaller size lends itself to hand fighting and standing clinches. The quickness, balance, sharpness and small size is perfect for people who have translated boxing skills into knife skills. I haven't gone around stabbing live targets to confirm my supposition but I think that the blade is less likely to get stuck and if had to fight with it you could stab and recover very quickly. The 117 could absolutely slash, and cut. But where I feel it would shine is in a clinch using reverse grip to cut vital points on the arm then stab more lethal points. Certainly a bowe knife or kbar would cause more damage but they aren't as quick and you certainly fight a little different with them. On the same hand there are much smaller blades made for in close grappling and clinching and the 117 will cause more damage per strike than those. When I bought it I felt I was going to really like it as an outdoor, hiking, small game knife. I didn't expect to fall in love with it as a weapon. Now I'm very curious about the 119. The price point is excellent and in the right hands more expensive knives offer little advantage. The 119 is bigger but it offers the same blade profile, sharpness, toughness and I think balance. I think if I decide to go after deer I want the 119 and won't need more. I think I will also absolutely love it as a weapon. However I feel it would be noticeable at work and absolutely breaks the 3inch rule. Sorry for geeking out so much but I truly love this blade.

[@JohnGreyman]

It's the perfect around the camp site knife. Where you can grab another tool if you need it. I've had one of these for 15+ years. I edc a small fixed blade along with my folder everyday. I use a fixed for things like eating out (all restaurants give dull crap knives because of the liability of you cutting yourself with theirs), for food prep in the kitchen cooking at home or in my travel trailer at an RV park or dry camping, for making a feather stick, for cutting thin wire or cable or rubber hose, basically anything that my folder won't do easily. Also I carry my fixed blades on quick detach danglers because some places I go, people freak out when they see someone carrying a fixed blade. That's also why I carry smaller fixed blades. I do prefer a full tang over a rat tail but I still carry this knife in my rotation and it still does see use. This model is more dressy so to speak. So like if I'm taking the family to dinner at a steak house and I want to put my nice boots on and felt hat with maybe a dinner jacket, it fits that well. I think it's the shine on the pomel and sleek handle material that ties that kind look together. One of my friends that processes his own game (10-12 deer a year) has this buck a long with the bigger one in his kit. Between those two knives he will gut the animal in the field start to finish and then come home and skin it, quarter it and then take it to the dinner table and completely break it down for packaging all with those two knives. You really do get the finesse along with a blade that stays sharp, is easy to touch up if need be and it's extremely light weight especially compared to say my D2, 1040 and even magnacut blades of similar size. I will say though that I just got the September buck of the month that is the buck alpha guide in magna. I think you may have even done a video on the alpha in magna. But my point is they are very similar in weight and size, you do get a leather sheath with the one in your video but have to order an additional sheath in leather for the alpha September knife because they ship it with a kydex but that would be a comparable knife if you wanted to spend 4 times the price for a full tang magna. To be fair, I have a lot of blades in my rotation and I find my mentally not questioning how I use a $75 knife vrs a $300-$400 knife. In a sense I tend to baby or hesitant when using the magnacut knives over the stainless or D2. So maybe that's where this knife or knives at the same price point have a place. If you break or dent, chip or bend one of these doing what you need to do, it's not going to ruin your day. On a side note, I do have a Dawson Knife that is almost the same size in magna as well that I have been using in the rotation for a year now. I'm currently looking for a buck leather sheath for it simply because the buck sheaths tend to hold up really well for me and hold the knifes securely even in extreme conditions so that does make the expense of a buck knife with sheath included easier to swallow. Another buck knife that is very similar in size is the small 853 Selkirk. The 853 does have a wider blade but it also weighs enough that you feel the difference, it also ships with a cheap easy to break molded plastic sheath, the steel is cheaper and it's not a USA made buck and it's only about $10 cheaper. Food for thought.

[@Wcquick]

Good solid review of the Buck 117. I appreciate your comments on blade shape and uses. Thumbs up

[@facebag666]

for a smaller knife i like my buck skinner blade shape better, but i do keep a 120 general in my bag too.

[@tfeltonjr]

I never carry a bigger Buck. I'm still using my old 102. works great for all my small camp task and hikes. I do like the size of the 117 though.

[@TheSuperrespect13]

I think I saw this particular knife or the larger version used in the show 'swamp people'. I love the show and seeing the work they put into catching alligator I am pretty confident it will do whatever task you throw at it. And on the knife list it goes..

[@PaulHarrison-p3q]

I think my disappointment was more-or-less guaranteed by Buck's marketing campaign. Describing it as a mini-119 set up my expectation that the 117 would be a useful tool. I can't find a use for it. I think it is more accurately described as "1/2 inch longer than a 102" or "1/2 shorter than a 105." However, even those descriptions fail to answer the question, "Why?" The 117 offers no capability that isn't already provided by a 102 or 105. In the end, it is insufficiently like the 119 to make the comparison useful and insufficiently different from the others to fill an unmet need.

[@No1ANTAGON1ST]

I love the 119 but love the 120 handle girth even better, as it's smaller. I'll have to check this out

[@gordonmacdowell8117]

It wouldn't take much to turn the Buck 117 into a great fishing knife. A little thinner and maybe a bit more texture on that handle.

[@franklong3440]

Love the 117 for skinny squirrels.

[@robertheberling3522]

Because for a long time you couldn't find them. Only small runs for way too much money. Didn't realize they were back in production. Just ordered one in D2 with the cocobolo handle.

[@LoneWoIfPack19]

If you want a better grip the 117 has a micarta handle option.

[@gideonstactical]

I have the buck 119 with micarta and it has a little extra texture but not much.

[@davidmcleod6032]

The 102 is my preference in that size frame. That 3finn blade style is about perfect for a small game woods bumming knife.

[@BaxtersBlades]

Great comparison! when I get mine I will let you know. I went with the heritage in D2. Yah I could have gotten a cheaper D2 fixed blade, but the balance just looks right on these. And it comes with a leather sheath! If it doesnt work out i will just get a 119 in 420HC. Then I will have the best of both worlds!

[@philipstephan5451]

I think people that have used the 119 up till now are going to think what the heck the 119 has worked for me this long i am sticking with the 119. 😊

[@tdorty64]

What is the rolled up medium that you cut through?

[@madtownangler]

Haven't seen it for sale where I shop otherwise I would have bought it instead of a 119.

[@clivedunning4317]

Just wished they still made this knife with the stacked leather washer handle and butt cap with lanyard hole.

[@danieljaymeshansel5086]

Just got my 119 and it’s now apart of my EDC outside of work.

[@doodlethebeagle2078]

Thanks boss! Good lookin out

[@brianlash154]

I feel the brahma is a model that wants to be the pathfinder but wants to look like a large woodsman as well so perhaps it's redundant

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

as an old fart, with right at 50 years in outdoors/woodscraft, I have seen the 119 and 117 both in real world testing and use many times over. I agree with a lot of what you have said here. one issue I have with the 117 is exactly what you said about the handle landscape. I wear XL leather gloves, and have to stretch them a little ti make them fit well. I find the smaller handle to be restrictive, and uncomfortable. going back all the way to the 70's ( when hollow handle knives were very popular) I was always taught to carry a full tang when my life might depend on it, and I do gravitate towards them even now, but the stick tang of the Buck 100 series HAS proven it's self very capable over the years. I had a 119 for years, but somewhere along the line it was lost. my two go to field knives are the Tops Bob, and the LT Wright Bushcrafter, both are under 4-1/2" blades. both do every task I need a medium size field knife to do exceptionally well. for more nimble tasks, I tend to go with something around a ~3 to 3-1/2 inch blade,

[@AlMullard]

If the handle seems too small cut off the top guard and it gives you a lot more room

[@LovingIdaho]

Whst does the handle on the 117 compare to on other buck knives ., I mainly use the 105,120,119,103 and 124 . I would use the 102 more , but handle is too small . Its ok for quick short job , but if you on a bigger job , your hand usually cramps up .

[@davidgiles9751]

I might be incorrect, but I always thought that the term Brahma for use with Buck knives referred to the stacked leather handle version vs. the standard Phenolic or Cocobolo (or other handle material) versions... I wouldn't necessarily trust the use of the term in an Amazon ad as being accurate.

[@gideonstactical]

Ya not sure on that one. You can always confirm on bladey

[@neemancallender9092]

Buck Pathfinder 105 5" blade is the happy medium between the 119 and 117

[@propblast82nd]

Have ever seen the discontinued Buck mesa that was made exclusively for Walmart ? It was a nice knife considering the $40 price

[@gideonstactical]

Sweet!!

[@addisonesslinger3653]

A little work with a 3/16 chainsaw file and a ball engraver on a Dremel tool improve the slippery handle.

[@mrj10101]

I like the 117, just wish they would make the leather handle again

[@tonypavlik4434]

I personally like the size of the 117, I have a 119 and it’s a bit too big for hunting. I usually use a 112 or a 110 to process my deer. And I think it could be a nice knife to use for deer. The 119 is more of a survival size knife, or a combat knife in my opinion. Love the style of the 119, and I love Buck knives in general. I think I would like to try the 117 out for hunting, but I wouldn’t want anything bigger. Thanks for the video, I enjoy the tests you do on the knives you review. Hope you have a good one.

[@johnleahu9503]

Just an update: bought the 117 and I really love it! I will buy all versions I can get!

[@Stump51]

I got the 102.my next one I get is the 117 most definitely!!

[@victordavis7461]

Think I just found one that I don’t have in my collection! When did they start making this knife?

[@mattb.934]

I love all the classically styled Bucks. I would like to know why they called it the Brahma though. They had a 119 Brahma years back that was black oxide coated and had a leather stacked handle. That thing was trash. The only 119 that I have ever sold off.

[@Yeti21173]

Bought my first buck knife ever a 119 special with the steel upgrade and the Micarta handles. First non benchmade knife I’ve bought in years. I absolutely hated the feel and slickness of the traditional black phenolic handles but when I saw they came out with the micarta I jumped on it

[@stuartrollings602]

Great review. I have my first knife every from 60 years ago..a buck folder with the original leather case! Very special knife that I will always cherish. I also have the 119 Pro which I just look at ! The lines on these Bucks are so beautiful! Thanks again( oh by the way-what do you use on three legged game?😂😀)

[@benshank1086]

Well, you helped me spend some more money, lol🤣 I ordered the 117 Pro, and it showed up yesterday. First impressions are on point with yours. I like it, super light, don't even know it's on your belt which is great for edc and hiking, my hand is a bit cramped on the small handle but it isn't uncomfortable when using, overall really happy with it. Time will tell how the s35vn holds up but should be good. Thanks for another great video brother!

[@RandoCalrisiann]

Srk compact or the Master hunter for me.

[@thezieg]

I'd like this in a traditional Buck full flap sheath. Or a 119 with a 117 piggy back dual sheath.

[@douglashill6575]

I just got a 119 I talked to Buck They said to send it back and they would cut it back to 117 length

[@Rusty0O3]

Another great bit of content! Thanks for the hard work man!!

[@donz8501]

😂😂😂 really? Hard work 😂😂😂? A firefighter in a blazing forest fire or a surgeon operating a child with a brain tumor. Fisherman at 30ft waves in the cold season. Soldiers fighting a war or mountain rescue teams. USMC, Navy Seal. Ah well you get it by now. These guys and girls are doing the hard work. This? This is not even working. It's a fantastic hobby that became the source of income. Nothing more, nothing less. Hard work 😂😂😂😂

[@gideonstactical]

My pleasure! And glad you enjoyed it

[@Roosterdad50]

Great looking knife, and what can I say, it's a Buck. That being said though, there needs to be a price offset from the 119 because it's much smaller. I would be comfortable paying somewhere in the $50.00 range. : )

[@gregpeldo1313]

I’ve been waiting for a Buck knife review, just hoping it was the Alpha Pro series!

[@happyhippo4664]

😅I collect Buck knives, so I love the Brahma reintroduction. But whether or not it stays in production depends on whether the same conditions exist that took it out of production. My guess is that it will enjoy a resurgence while all us collectors buy a bunch of them but then will decline because of the previous reasons for the decline. I didn't realize the price was the same as a 119. That may kill it.

[@WilliamParmley]

The 117 is the Golgilocks of the 100 series. It's "just right".

[@Outdoorslife-l8r]

the larger knife is hard to get a grip on because the grip is so big im interested in the smaller version especially if the grip is less thick compared to the larger original model