D2 Steel Buck 120 General/Is It The Better Tool?

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[@gideonstactical]

Geoff Denatale is our lucky random winner. Thank you all for commenting!

[@gdeno79]

I replied. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks!

[@charlescollier7217]

Congrats Geoff!

[@birchbark331]

I thought you had to put Q/W in front of your comment?

[@wjennekens]

Congratulations Geoff!

[@michaelburke5481]

Congrats Geoff enjoy the blade it’s a Beaty!

[@barrybaldwin5535]

I've had the 420 ss version since I was a teenager. Now at 72, I realize how laughable it was to carry for deer hunting. The farmer next door carried a cheap folding Boy Scout type knife in his pocket & dressed out many more deer than I ever bagged, but it just made me feel good having it on my belt.

[@cormacmccarthy1559]

Hahaha good perspective....

[@krisrhebergen]

I won’t use a folder on animals unless it’s all I have. Too much of a pain to clean afterwards.

[@Grandmasterkiller]

If you're 72-73 yrs old now you would of had a 440c version of the 120. Buck went with the 420HC in '92 I think. Pulling out a Buck 120 is bad ass though, it was used on Friday the 13th Part 4, 7, and 8 VHS covers as well. It definitely does feel good carrying it!

[@theworldtoday6562]

My papa is the same way. He’s an old farmer and uses the buck lite 110 folder. Plastic in stead of that classic wood and brass but boy it sure does work.

[@theworldtoday6562]

My papa is the same way. He’s an old farmer and uses the buck lite 110 folder. Plastic in stead of that classic wood and brass but boy it sure does work.

[@jerrynavratil2629]

Buck knives are the perfect knife for all us wanna bees woodsmen that arent fighting for our lives when we go camping thank you buck

[@DoloresVillatoro-ho5jg]

I used to love camping until these stupid dogmen started multiplying and being in much of the thicker parts of the woods. That said, if I ever did go, I would trust my life with this knife, than a bigger knife that barely holds a pointy tip.

[@michaelbush7696]

My love for knives started early in life. I can remember looking at the Buck knives in the Sears catalog when I was just a young boy back in the 80s. As far as looks go it just doesn't get much better than the 119. Love the channel and content. Thanks for sharing and take care my friend.

[@cliffordshedd1100]

I am 52 and i have had a buck 119 for 42 years now and cleaned a lot of game over the years ..

[@stuartcobine]

Great video on comparing the two lengths. I’ve had one small Buck knifes in my life and my mother has a Buck 102 that she used for deer hunting. I enjoy watching your videos, great job. Thanks.

[@johnthacker5171]

Buck and case xx are icons in our great country glad to see how they stepping up thier game to compete in the knife industry thanks for showcasing them

[@terencemarkiewicz3908]

Watching your videos has definitely helped me pick my current fixed blades for when I'm hiking/camping and staying long periods of times in the woods but on average I like a blade about 4.5" to 7" and my line up is the kershaw camp 10 , lionsteel t5 and the ruike f118 ! For hunting I like my bark river bushcrafter ultra light. Thank you so much for guiding me on my carry and keep them videos coming.....

[@2manyhobbies76]

What a gorgeous knife. If it was a beauty contest, the 120 takes the cake! I love my 110 folder as a hunting companion and never needed anything larger for game. In fact, I use a Buck Paklite skinner most often for field dressing. The 120 seems like a terrific all-rounder. Thanks for putting out great content. I'd like to hear more about full-time RV life too.

[@eagle9197]

LOVE BUCK KNIVES! 5-6 inches is my go to length in blades. The 119 has been in my wheelhouse since childhood.

[@ronintucson1]

I own a Buck 119 with the coco boba handle. It is a beautiful knife. It is great as a camp knife. It does everything I ask of it. I have never tried a General and would definitely use it if I had one. Thank you for the great channel. You always have such useful information.

[@scottharris6423]

Your video regarding the features of the Buck 119 & Buck 120 Pro has to the best that I have seen & heard. In fact I will be watching this video again. I am going to buy 1 of these models, if nothing more to add to my collection of knives.

[@ericbachman4302]

It’s great that I saw this video today. Been looking at several knives (including Buck) to add a 7” blade to my outdoor gear. This helped a lot!

[@craigsmith1290]

Buck has some great classic knife models that have been around for years nice to see them adding different steels to there classic models

[@carlgray4556]

Great video as usual, like that you are straight forward in your reviews. I have used them often in purchasing decisions. Thanks and safe journeys.

[@dougroll8139]

A 4-4.5" blade is my most used blades. Easy to carry and you don't have to watch the over reach of a longer blade and avoid getting cut. I have a 119 and a 124 but use the 119 a lot more. Love seeing Buck offering other steels.

[@Highplains45]

Thanks for a probing review. I've come to trust your evaluations on equipment and that often drives my purchase decisions. Buck is making some interesting steel/handle combinations and I am acquiring more of them. My favorite is the 119 with the 6 inch blade being optimum. Bought a set of the D2 steel Buck knifes and looking forward to some outdoor work with them.

[@craigsmith1290]

Nice to see buck adding new types of steel to there classic model ranges

[@kirbycreekmo]

I bought that exact knife for my collection. I was amazed how agile it is for the size. I ended up using it and I've been very impressed by its performance. I think it is a little more capable than the 119. I now own both the 120 and the 119 in the Pro S35V and Heritage D2 series. Love em all.

[@jasonbielski1535]

Great video, I have the 119 420HC and love it. It will do everything you need it to, I split a 4 in log once just to see and it did the job. It also does all the other finer work just great. Got the Schrade SCHF52 and SCHF3N for Christmas that I will now use for chopping and splitting. Have a great day 🤠

[@rockd8946]

As usual your vids are excellent! You cover it all… I recently bought the 120…. To collect. I’ve got more fixed knives then one could possibly need-ever… but the looks, cocobolo handles aluminum finish just looked like something I needed to add. It is the pro version. No matter how many variables there are out there- I always seem to circle back to the Buck brand. Bought my first 110 in military 1972. Thanks again. Keep the videos coming… 👍

[@22lrSavage]

I recently got the standard 119 for Christmas and haven’t yet taken it out and really used it and plan on doing it and also using it for hunting fishing and camping

[@doejon9424]

All she's missing is some hockey tape on the handle ! Glad Buck is making some of their fixed blades in D2

[@Pezzeroni]

Q/W Thanks for all the great Buck reviews! I have their 102, 105 and 119 and find the 4 inch blade on the 102 to be most useful for the tasks I do.

[@riverrunner23]

My 1st hunting knife was the Buck 118, bought in the 80s and I still have it, sharp as ever. Recently added the 192 because it is beautiful. Along with the smaller 538, my Buck collection would love to have the 120 at the top of the food chain to round it out. Regardless, congratulations to the winner, my fingers are crossed, and thanks for the great vids.

[@KepmukNesshart]

I like a 4 to 5 inch blade for most tasks. I really like the Buck 102 Woodsman Pro I picked up last year. Not a “survival” knife, but it is great for my needs in the field.

[@zippolit4485]

I watch your channel everyday for new videos and I also rewatch old ones too.

[@mikethomas5412]

I've always loved the classic look of the Buck 119 and 120.

[@KnoxHustle]

Currently, 5.5-7” is my ideal blade size range for a larger fixed blade. I’ve been stuck in deciding on the Buck 119 or 120 as a soon to be purchase. Wouldn’t mind that 120 there. You sold me. Great video as always. 🤙🏼

[@Denman500.]

After watching your review of the Buck 119, I went and got one, and I love it Thank you.

[@BigDaddySwingingMeat]

The Buck 120 is also the knife used in the Scream movies. Classis horror movie knife.

[@KenGray]

Well done. I love the well-thought-out Harrison.

[@landi195274]

I've always loved the Buck 120 and this one looks even better !

[@stevediller8269]

Ya back when I was 15 my dad got me a special and him a general that was 33 years ago I loved it was my only hunting knife . Miss it . Thank you for great videos , you're awesome 👍. Steve

[@kirbycreekmo]

Love the 119. Bought the D2 120 "for the collection" and ended up liking it better, enough that I bought the 120 S35V Pro version too. AWESOME knife. Between the D2 and S35V 120 (and 119) I don't think you can go wrong. The D2 is a heck of a value. Performance wise I can't really tell the difference except for stain resistance.

[@rickmcdonald7836]

Thanks for all the knife information and useable blades. I've been getting some different brands of knives. Watching your review good stuff.

[@martinmiller1087]

Great review and input Aaron. ... Just by serendipity, I ordered a Kabar D2 Extreme plain edge yesterday. It'll be my stay in the truck utility/camp knife. ... I took a Buck General (120) with me to fight in the Iron Triangle (III Corps) Vietnam in 1968. Truthfully, I rarely had any need for it, the way we operated in Army Infantry, or for the horrible food we were given. I carried it for about 5 months and only recall using it once, to free myself from clinging vines in triple canopy jungle. Then I snapped the blade off at the hilt. Of course I was diappointed, but in retrospect, I didn't miss it a bit during the 7 months I served in the jungle without it. It had been just a macho, status symbol, extra piece of useless gear to hump. ... I fpught wildfire as a career in Alaska for a couple decades. We sheltered in extremely remote, primitive camps with crews of 16, or helitack loads of 6. Each of us did all our own food prep from large fresh food boxes helicoptered in every 3 days. Knives were used for slicing 5 lb cheddars, large canned hams, potatoes, onions, carrots and 1 steak every 3 days. The rest of the vegetables were canned. Lots of PBJ sandwiches, and hot dogs. Also lots of fiber tape to cut. I liked about a 5" fixed blade, 4" folder and an SAK for that work. A Buck 119 in S35VN would have been perfect. ... I hunted big game in Alaska too. For Moose, Bison, Caribou, and Dall Sheep, I liked a 5" or slightly longer drop point, hollow ground fixed blade. A Bob Dozier Elk Hunter in D2 was perfect for me. Truthfully, a Buck 119 in S35VN would have worked well also. ... For most of my fishing, including large salmon, I prefer a dedicated flexible filet knife of 6"- 7" and a 4" filet knife for trout, and Grayling. ... The D2 Buck 120 looks to be great for food prep, but I prefer a saber grind for an all around camp knife with making stakes and fire prep on the agenda. ... Thanks again for great video Aaron.

[@josephfrasure3884]

I love my Buck fixed blade knives,119,124 I have two of each of those model numbers. Great job on the video please keep them coming.

[@f10guardian]

Thanks for the great review! I usually go for a primary blade around 6 or 7 inches paired with a good folder for the delicate stuff. We do some canoe tripping so rust resistant is important

[@kurtissschmidt76]

I love the fact Buck has come out with classic models in modern steels. I want a pro 103 for skinning.

[@sharpie249]

Gotta love Buck Knives. Lots of memories with the 119

[@therory6888]

All my older Buck knives that had either 425M, or 440C steel. Held an edge better then all of my Buck knives with the 420HC steel. It's nice to see a D2 steel offering.

[@therory6888]

@Jason Sinatra Yes. Their heat treat has always been excellent. I have several of their blades in 440C and some in 425M. And I can't tell any difference between the two. Back then those two steels were premium. 😊

[@squeaky166]

I usually carry my Buck 110. Thanks for the great video on Buck knives.

[@117rebel]

I got the General because I’m a fan of the Scream movies and other serial killer horror movies. But if civilization collapses I can use it for a skinning knife too for when I hunt to survive.

[@joshcollier3183]

Favorite length is 5-6in blade length. I haven't tried out Buck Knives yet but their designs are so iconic.

[@daronjump6245]

Great review, I’ve gone full circle from sharpened pry bars back to the tried and true buck 119.

[@Marcobuck]

I love Buck knives, my 110, 112 classic and both in slim versión for EDC and my 140 with my self made micarta handles. I am using them every day and take them always when I go to the woods and they never let you down. My 110 I use already more as 35 years. I think I Will buy the 120, It is very nice

[@brandonharing7469]

That handle on the general is awesome! Love all of Buck's lines of blades. 5" is usually what I prefer but that length has alot of usability. 👍

[@haroldhyatt6337]

The 119 is a classic for a reason! Use one every hunting season for 30 plus years, no complaints

[@tecnotrog1]

Now that is a beautiful blade. Well done Buck knives🦉

[@stevefoster61]

Another great vid! I have the 119, love it. Anything Buck will do the trick. 5"-7" gets it done.

[@BLORADAR]

Great video! Always interested in Buck Videos!

[@Backwoodsandblades]

Bravo. Look forward to your reviews. I have the 120, love it.

[@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223]

Favorite size for fixed blade knives would have to be 7". And would definitely want it with exposed full tang. But definitely glad Buck is giving us a kinda medium option here on some price points. Would love to have the svn35 pro but Abit too expensive for my taste. So glad they came out with something else Abit cheaper but with still good materials. Great review sir and may God Bless you

[@timothysnead2582]

I have the 120 general pro. The exact knife you are showcasing. It replaced my 119, bk7, and kabar 1211 fighting knife. Great camp knife.

[@RandoCalrisiann]

Looks nice, I'm glad Buck is stepping out into more steels

[@alexfost587]

I've used the 119 for some bushcraft, hunting, and food prep. It's one of my favorite fixed blades to use and I would say the 6" blade is an ideal length for all of those tasks (even small game). Great video, thanks for the review!

[@glbwoodsbum2567]

Agreed, and field touch ups are easy as well.

[@ccarmelo1979]

This is a life saver when you need one the most!

[@mnchefmo]

Great video. Keep up the videos and good luck on the road!

[@peternorthrup6274]

Bought my 119 in the mid 70s. That and my K-bar are my favorites.

[@watchmenofgodonthewall7773]

I Have this in 420 Hc I did drill out a land yard Hole Not hard too do at all In Vise Just take your time ,What a Deference it made,also 2 Ranger bands on case for Scout carry,there is nothing better then Customization only to make it better . i really like this wooden Version of this D2 knife NICE. PHIL FROM CANADA Keep up the Good Work Brother.

[@markgibbs7747]

The Buck 119, Is a good all around Knife for Hunting, Fishing and Camping, I keep one in my pack all the time, Great review!!

[@anthonygoodrich8503]

I agree they need a lanyard, I have the 105+ and love the pro models. Still have my 112 from 1974, solid USA made knives👍❤️🇺🇸

[@paler1der136]

Love my Buck knives, good value for the money. I like that the old school fixed blade (models 102-124) knives are still made in the USA. I find that a 4-6" blade length best suits my needs for hunting/ skinning tasks.

[@mikefox7947]

I have a 119 in 5160 carbon steel and it is amazing honestly never gave me a a problem great vid

[@gearlist]

Great looking Buck, always quality from those folks 👍👍

[@adambeachard6794]

I like a blade in the 6 to 8 inch size range for camp and woodscraft, and buck knives are just so classic.

[@perplexingperceptions8888]

I was about to buy this one back in Summer of 09 but it was just too long so bought the 119 instead & couldn't be more satisfied. IMO, the 119 is the jack-of-all-trades in Buck's fixed blade knives lineup.

[@jammintube57]

For me the Buck 119 would be my carry. I have been packing an axe for chopping and splitting and I like to take along a a larger thicker knife for all unexpected needs. But to compliment the big knife, I always scout carry a 4" flat grind as my go-to knife for absolutely any job that comes along. That said, the 119 with the high hollow grind would be in line to fill that need. I am a fan of Buck knives and it is really good to see this review. Buck 103 Skinner is one of my favorites. Thanks for the review!

[@hdrider2071]

Love Buck knives . They look so good on the dash of my Chevy 4x4 .

[@tomciesla9246]

4" or 5" blades for me. Love them buck knives!

[@tboneitsallgood6757]

I really like the addition of the 120, but Id have a hard time taking that over the iconic 119!!! Great review by the way, as always!

[@danielruthven2739]

I love fixed blades and buck knives. I do love big knives but the most carried are small 3-4 inch edc fixed blades. I have been gravitating to and carrying those a lot lately.

[@James-ke5sx]

I have a 120 with the cocobolo brass handle. Like most people say it's too long, I just got it for collecting. I recently bought a 119 Brahma with the leather handle and I switched the sheath with my regular 119 brown sheath and it looks real nice. Even the regular 119 with the cocobolo brass handle looks much better in the black molle sheath for the Brahma. The gold and reddish handles standout against the Black Sheath much nicer. Waiting for the postman any minute bringing a Esee 5 with contoured handles. It's been years I've been thinking about this knife for a few years and I finally took the plunge. It could rain, snow, hail and yellow crocodiles could be falling from the sky and I wouldn't care.

[@livnbiggr3482]

This review caught my attention as I have yet to get a Buck fixed blade and this one peaked my interest. Usually I wouldn’t go for this style if knife at this size, but some of your testing and examples of use convinced me to plan on getting one. Not sure which one yet as I like other versions of some of the pro series too. My favorite large all-around blade is my Skrama 240. I’m trying to expand to more premium US blades like Tops, Esee, and Buck and ones that are slightly smaller like this one. My most recent purchase is the Tops Brushwolf which is in the early use phase.

[@glbwoodsbum2567]

Can't go wrong with the Buck 119

[@bigweatherby]

I like it allot. I'm not a hollow grind guy for woods use but love em for food prep.

[@JoeFramo-uw9fp]

You're still making great videos I'm following you for a couple years now❤

[@gideonstactical]

I appreciate that!

[@krustysurfer]

Fantastic knife! What a blade! Thanks for the review.

[@kentonhammond8938]

Been using Buck knives since I bought my first one in 1971, the 110 folding hunter. On my 2nd one & a 110 is still on my belt 50 years later. I Carry a Baby Buck 55 pocket knife, mini me 110. Those 2 knives are on me everyday of my life. I have several other Bucks but for camping etc. I have always used a special edition 119 sheath knife, with Cocobolo handle and a brown sheath vs black. Their sheaths on the 119 & 120 are the best leather sheath's you can find ! My original 110 has a ton of sentimental value to me, the sheath has been repaired & worn out again & the blade is half the size of a new one. I even dropped it in a blazing fire once & it just blackened one side on a little spot,... more character. I think I'll still send it back one of these days for repair. The 119 rules in the field !!

[@marknickel1776]

Thanks for your videos,I like those classic knife looks of the Buck 119 and 120. I don't have any knives in the size of the 120

[@barearms7598]

Everyone who knows knives understands how good a value Buck knives are and just how iconic. What a beautiful knife.

[@kydd666]

I've always loved that blade and now with the D2 i might have to pick one up

[@BrewCityRider]

Great review Aaron. Love that wood handle...would love to own one. I've got both the 119 and the 120 in 420HC. If I could only pick one I would go with the 120, but I would have to get a kydex sheath for it like I did for mine. That wide backwards leather keeper I find to be an obstruction and very difficult to snap closed one-handed. 7" blade is my favorite fixed blade size. I like to carry them up higher with a tek-lok type system for better concealment.

[@donrowe1715]

I love Buck knives and would consider it awesome to add to my collection. Have a blessed day!

[@chrisman8484]

Q/W, my favorite fixed blade length is 5-6 inches for most things but longer blades do come in handy. Nice review!

[@michaelburke5481]

Hopefully still time to apply haha always like your videos I have used both the 119 imo is a general purpose hunting knife but the 120 comes into its own for butchering and deboning as you said I never new it was available in d2 that’s a great upgrade either way very stylish classics ! All the best to you and yours

[@roguesheep1747]

You've got me twitching between the 119 S35Vn or this variant but but but then I watch your 120 special ..a bit big but I don’t even care I've not got any buck in my bag of tricks .. Great stuff as always.

[@gideonstactical]

Glad to hear it! Thanks so much!!

[@WigglyWolfProductions]

Love the 119 myself. My favorite carry blades though are around the 3-4 inch mark. Current is an Esee 3 in an Armatus kydex holster.

[@tacman2893]

Interesting …. I have been using knives in the Canadian wilderness for both camping/hiking and hunting everything up to moose. Buck knives have been my serious go to knives for both those endeavours. The Buck 120 Pro (S35VN steel) is my camp knife for the northern tours and it’s fantastic for field dressing and skinning big animals like elk and moose. My general hunting knife is the Vanguard 192 (with the same wood as your 120 and in 420HC) and my ranch knife is a Buck 110 (Guide version in S30V, rosewood and cerakote blade). It’s an awesome working knife which includes having to occasionally butcher a steer or heifer in the field. I have a variety of other working knives but I always seem to go to the Bucks when I need high performance. Thanks for the video!

[@certamen832]

Would you trust the 120 pro for batoning?

[@tycopen6190]

6 inches! love love the style of bucks

[@jasoncarpenter4116]

Buck has always made some really nice knives and I have to say that my all time SHTF folder is the Buck 110 but my fixed blade choice would be the old tried and true military variant of Kabar. My most used and favorite fixed blade length falls between 4 to 5½ inches beyond that for me makes them impractical for me.

[@KnivesSurvival]

I have both heritage in the 119 and the 120. Will be doing a review on them soon.. Great knives

[@peterhuggins9267]

I love the iconic style of the Buck 119/120.

[@DroppingIn]

Great looking blade. Another great review.

[@marksaint2936]

Thanks for testing these classic designs. These are the knives that served generations before us, their equipment worked also. Which would I choose? Probably a 119.

[@Phaminator525]

Love the 120 and the 119. My favorite blade length would have to be "5 to "6 for a fixed !

[@08mustang651]

Q/W my favorite fixed blade length is 5 inches. 💪🗡

[@mackenziehutchison4838]

Q/W when camping I prefer bigger knives in the 6 to 9 inch range because always carry a pocket knife with me for food or fine cuts. I don't always carry an ax or hatchet so a bigger knife that I can chop and baton with is what I like. Great reviews of that sexy knife!

[@Jimmypalmer5]

Great review! I like fixed blades in the 4.5 - 5.5 range most 👍

[@dash8465]

I like the variety that Aaron shows, but as they say “right tool for the job” and unless hunting/field dressing is involved all of these Bucks become shelved display items. In the 7” range the TKC Architect 6.5 in 3v is very hard to beat.