The Gordon Bowie from Harbor Freight (Buck 119 Knock Off)

[@411Outdoors]

ATTENTION: I regret doing the tip test on this review it was not necessary. That’s how I used to do all of my reviews. I only review a knife for its designed capability now.

[@skipjames52]

Heck, a 119 tip (420C) would have broke too. It's never a game changer. Re-profiling is easy. Note: The Gordon Blade is about (give or take) a quarter of an inch longer . At least mine is.

[@TroyGlaus-yv2yb]

Back in 87. I had just graduated from basic training at Fort Lenordwood. I had been giving a Gerber mark 5 a serious look for several weeks. Back then it was 125 dollars at the main PX. My pay was 710 dollars a month. So 125 dollars was a sizable chunk of change for me. I pulled the trigger on it though. Fast forward a few weeks later. I’m in advanced infantry training. For some unknown reason to me. They issued us the old school c rations, it was the only time in my career that I ever got issued a c ration. To make a long story short. I didn’t have a can opener. So I pulled out my Gerber and started punching holes in the can of ,I think, beef stew. I had just about got the lid off the can and I noticed the tip on my 125 dollar Gerber was very badly damaged. After we got back. I took it back to the PX. They told me normally they would not exchange it and I would have to return it to Gerber to get it fixed/replaced. Since I had just bought it 3 weeks prior. They went ahead and exchanged it. So even on high end knives. The tips can break. The tips are just the most vulnerable part of a knife. Unless you’re talking about a K-Bar. You could literally chop apart a hmmwv with those things. They are so over built it’s not even funny. I’ve still got the Gerber. It rides on my old web gear. I hope I never have to use it again though. 6:53

[@lonnieadams7841]

I agree. Anyone that removes a stuck knife sideways, needs to have the knife taken from them. It's always a front to back removal.

[@2mustange]

Thanks for mentioning! even though knives shouldn't be used as a prybar there are many times when its needed and a knife is all we have so its just good reminder to see that we can't expect a knife to survive such type of work

[@411Outdoors]

@ I fell into the trend of doing what I thought knife reviewers were supposed to do, but I don’t mess with that stuff anymore. I’ve really transcended beyond these days.

[@007twm]

I've been thinking of buying one of those Gordons to keep in my vehicle. Your review brought out the only weakness and that's the tip. You can re-profile that tip pretty easily. I'll wait for the coupon on line maybe. Thanks for your video.

[@411Outdoors]

My pleasure!

[@007twm]

@@411Outdoors Well I received the 25% off coupon so I'm heading to the local Harbor Freight to pick one of these up. Total with discount and State sales tax should come out to $20.07 out the door.

[@devinsuni]

​@@007twmhow is it?

[@007twm]

@@devinsuni I like it just fine. Great knife and great price.

[@daye8132]

I love mine

[@thomasgarrison3949]

Thanks for the video. I will keep my Vietnam Era USMC Ka-Bar that I bought, in the PX, 50 years ago. It has been with me in over a dozen different countries & never failed me.

[@michaell397]

Yes Sir! they were mostly made for 1095 tool steel. The 95 means .95 percent which is enough carbon to obtain a fully hardened blade. And a strong one. . 420 Stainless has only 15 to .40 carbon content which is far too low to really become hard enough to be abrasion enough to hold a decent edge. Buck uses 420 Hc which has slightly higher carbon content but only slightly upping it to .55% which is a little more than half of the carbon content required for good edge retention and only reaching a Rockwell hardness of apx. 55. Edge retention starts to be somewhat decent it blades at 57+ and that is still LOW! I will not make a knife under 61-62 HRc and some well over that. Years ago Buck used 440-c which by todays standards is hold hat and is mostly unused today. Yet it had a carbon content of 1.0 which is vastly superior to their 420Hc. It is however cheaper and easier on machinery. Sadly, Buck charges for premium steel while using bottom of the barrel very poor performing steel. After years of doing so, they are now being forced to use higher grades of steel such as s35V and s20V. and really shot the prices up! KnifeMaker/Retired after over 47+ years in the Craft

[@haroldbell213]

Yes sir that one and the Air Force survival knife which is a shorter version

[@davidam9454]

😢if it isn't rust or broken after 50 years damn straight you ought to keep it.

[@thomasgarrison3949]

@@davidam9454 Its not rusty or broken, I polish it & oil dip it at least once a year, the day before the USMC's Birthday.

[@paulcondie2520]

My father had that Buck knife since i was a kid back in the 60s n 70s. I got it after he passed in 1998 then lossed it! Unless it's in house or garage and misplaced. Video brings back memories

[@pomnichowski]

don't expect a Volkswagen to deliver like a Porsche 🖐️ good stuff... thank you🖐️

[@tomcherry7029]

Clearly, you need to do a little research on Porsche they used to come with VW engines. Lmao

[@troyspain7073]

Had a Jetta gli did a few mods, 169 ain't out of the question!

[@carpediem4887]

Why would you purposely abuse a knife then return it? Kind of messed up

[@411Outdoors]

They give you the chance to test the capabilities of their tools. They will even refund. The steel on this is week no matter how you use it

[@cliffordbowman6777]

That’s what shameless commie lovers do

[@StevenArnold-dg3xk]

Stress test

[@jojoe2409]

I agree, why would anybody throw a knife like that?

[@willglo]

The 119 was also featured in the Chuck Norris movie "Missing in Action "... and has been used by Les Stroud on "Survivorman".

[@411Outdoors]

Nice!

[@SirPraiseSun]

yep dual guard bowies usually not made to stab wood more of a butcher/defense knife, is there any quick home fix for bent tips so you can hammer it back to flatten it? or it requires some expert heating etc

[@411Outdoors]

I know some break it off will grind them down and form a new tip. That definitely works

[@mpetty0226]

Use a vice and slowly squeeze the tip untill straight. If you are lucky, it might work. Heat it first if possible.

[@jimfrost5287]

Heating it will ruin it

[@paulpetty3331]

Heating will cause it to loose its temper/ hardness.

[@jlathem56]

Good to know info. I was looking at one of these the last time I was in my local store. Thanks for sharing!

[@411Outdoors]

It’s a decent knife. The tip test I did was unnecessary.

[@jlathem56]

@@411Outdoors- Probably, but at least now you know.

[@sombra6153]

You have it w pretty nice, honest review. I haven’t had any reason to try with a field knife in forever and anymore can’t think of a reason to start. I’d actually be inclined to grind a new point on that blade. Again nice review.

[@robertbehan9186]

Thanks for the video. I left one at the store because I didn’t get to finish the video. I did get the Hercules battery starter kit $55 - charger and battery. Last year the charger alone was $56. You can pick a free Hercules tool with the kit. I got the reciprocating saw.

[@CaIke-vq2qu3cl7i]

A couple thing to be aware of on this knife. The heat treat is very inconsistent like most cheap china knives. I have a couple of these and one has been a beast holding up very well. The other has been exchanged a few times due to poor heat treatment and the blade bending(not just the tip). The weakness of the tip is partly due to the hollow ground bevels and the steep upsweep. If you pry you both twist and flex so it will snap. If it bends then it’s a bad heat treat and the whole blade will bend if you chop or baton. The guard is only glued in place and the handle plastic is weak so if you hit the guard in any way or use the pommel and glance the pinky guard the handle will crack or shatter. Handle shape varies quite a bit and can have sharp edges at the guard and pommel, but the pommel is pinned and easily removed to replace the grip or sand and reshape it. I plan on doing a stacked leather grip on one. The Bowie blade is IMO one of the most fun blade types to throw and these do throw great. Thinning out the grip by up to 1/8 from the guard through the palm swell helps make it more comfortable and better balanced

[@cadencero5313]

Thank you for the great review. Yes this particular steel is not one I'm found of for it's lack of durability. However as a basic light duty cutting knife I'll be fine.

[@SpitSharp]

Sharpen the tip now and it will be stronger like using a pencil all the way down to an eraser 😂. Nice knife to do the dirty work first. Once again good and honest review ❤

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks so much!

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

The Buck 119 tip will bend as well when prying. However, both baton just fine from what I have seen (personal experience is only with the Buck 119) and function just fine as a field blade. Of course the 119 used to be $40-50 CAD not long ago as well!

[@411Outdoors]

Glad to know! I wondered if the tip was good on that one

[@turtlewolfpack6061]

@@411Outdoors it is good and I haven't bent mine at all but it is very fine. Traditionally khukuri have soft tips by design and we see that in a lot of Chinese blades as well for some reason. I am not entirely certain why the Nepalese did it (we also don't see it on all Nepalese khukuri) but I haven't had any issues hard using khukuri for many years.

[@jennyjansen754]

A knife is not a pry bar!

[@haroldbell213]

I broke a couple throwing at tree's

[@chopperchuck]

@@jennyjansen754 this

[@striperswiper1]

Every time i walk past that thing, i try to figure where and when i lost my 119?

[@CorvusMoon22]

Picked one of these beauties up today. I’m a woman who works in a welding shop at night and a few of the guys in the shop are quite shady. I plan to wear it on my belt mainly as a deterrent but also as a last resort for a worst case scenario. Might take it out in the woods when I go hunting as well

[@williamsherman6995]

How has the knife worked out for you? Solid HF purchase?

[@TroyGlaus-yv2yb]

I’ve got one. It’s my favorite tackle box knife. I paid 18 something with a coupon. I have a Buck, it’s my all time favorite deer knife. I don’t even want to venture a guess as to how many deer I have skinned or help skin with mine. It’s carbon steel so it has to be kept oiled and dry. I much prefer the Buck. The harbor freight one is not a bad knife though. Like the video points out. The tip is very weak. I dropped mine on the asphalt at the boat ramp. The tip just broke off. Harbor Freight exchanged it with no issues. It’s fine for what it is. I wouldn’t carry it in a life or death situation unless I absolutely had no other choice. It’s just a decent Chinese clone knife. Now as far as to edge retention. It’s fairly decent. I have actually filleted a few fish with it. Last year I used it to help skin my grand son’s first deer. It worked great. When it gets dull I run it across my diamond sharpening tool. Then I’m back in business. My buck holds an edge much much better though. With that being said, if I accidentally lose it in the deer woods. I’m not out 1/6 of a paycheck. To summarize. For a 25 dollar knockoff. It’s not bad. I’ve definitely paid more for less.

[@411Outdoors]

It’s a great knock off for sure and my tip test was unnecessary

[@nadineherrell5426]

Great show and review!!! Thanks Michael Herrell

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend!

[@mpetty0226]

Thanks for the review. I have the Buck 119, got it in December when Big 5 had a 40% off any knife coupon. But this knife looks interesting for $20.

[@Gterr1971]

I just bought this for my son. He keeps borrowing my buck 119. Merry christmas brother !

[@411Outdoors]

You as well! 🙂

[@anthonyglaser929]

Good video, thanks for posting. It would be good to know how various other knives faired in the tip torture test.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend! In someways I feel like I should’ve have Idone a tip test on this just because I don’t think it was designed for it to begin with. I did feel it bent pretty easily, but based on the way it’s built I wasn’t shocked

[@skipjames52]

For the price, the Gordon meets all my needs as a slicer and dicer. Batoning seemed to work well too. Don't get me wrong I do love my Bucks , but this Gordon is a good all around that doesn't mind being slightly mistreated. And lets not forget personal protection. The sheath is mediocre but sheaths for this blade are easy to find.

[@PapajosTraders]

Great review, and I will check these out on my next trip to HF. (and it wouldn't be the first knife I broke the tip on!)

[@snow_tacknives2019]

Your tip will bend on a Buck as well, 7Cr17MOV is technically a slightly better steel than 420HC in my opinion that is if they got the heat treat correct. 420HC has .43 to .54% carbon content the 7Cr17Mov has .75% which is better everyone that knows about steel knows you want more carbon as "carbon cuts". However the problem I have with the 7Cr is they add a little too much silicon even though they added the Vanadium and the Moly. And also for the 7Cr I don't trust their heat treatments so in closing the Buck 119's would be my choice as I would trust the steel even though it's slightly lower carbon the heat treatments will be solid and so I think the edge retention would still last longer on the Buck's 420HC. So for more knife knowledge and sharpening tips be sure to visit my page as I've been using knives since I was 10 back in 1973.

[@411Outdoors]

Looking back I wish I would’nt have done the tip test on this because these are not made for that. I do that on certain bush craft knife test. For this it wasn’t needed

[@56thSPSk970]

Whats the Rockwell hardness? The tip can be reground.

[@411Outdoors]

I feel like I really did the knife injustice by testing the tip knowing that most wouldn’t use the tip for anything like that. I was caught up in a typical Bushcraft test routine.

[@markmaresca4066]

Thanks for the video and review.. I just picked one of these up today to treat myself. Overall I'm impressed by the fit, finish & feel of it. The dramatic upsweep of the tip on this & the 119 has always bugged me a bit. It should be a little straighter in my opinion.... so I shaved a bit off with the 'ol belt sander. Much better! This will definitely go in the truck as an all purpose "beater". My cheaper blades always get more use than the nicer ones.

[@payne540]

I picked one of these up when I was also getting the super cheap Harbor Freight survival knife for $9 specifically for a cheap modding project. I want to slim this handle down a touch so it is not so square, and I might sharpen the clip. I think this is a decent deal

[@brnrecluse2946]

Well done, buddy! Your reviews are great! I think I save up for a Tops or Becker. Thanks. 😮

[@411Outdoors]

Welcome bro!

[@carsondyle6116]

You can use the Harbor Freight Knock Off as a self defense knife in an emergency situation rather than using it as a camping or survival knife. Thats what I do.

[@mjones7612]

I carried one around in the store for half hour, before I got ready to check out I put it back. Thx to your review I got to go back to harbor freight 😂

[@leroymorris6036]

Great test thanks

[@KNIFEBOYPRACTICAL]

Would make a good beater for practice. Whether that be sharpening or just practicing general camp tasks.

[@charlesmckinney]

If that were my knife with the broken tip instead of exchanging it for another one with an equally weak tip I was just re-profile the tip of that one be fairly sure that the tips I'm not going to repeat that because it would be blunter and thicker when I finished with it but it would still have a good tip

[@411Outdoors]

not a bad idea right there

[@madtownangler]

I broke the tip off my 110 folder the first time I used it. Had someone in the shop take it to a grinder and I resharpened it. Had it thirty years

[@DougHinVA]

The Kershaw 'OSO' is a good knife and I ground off a broken tip of one and sold it cheap. the buyer didn't care that 1/16" was missing from the tip and I sharpened it well and he had a very good spring assisted Kershaw EDC knife.

[@John-li6tn]

Why didn't you send it back to Buck, the most it would have cost you is $10.00. Just curious Not a judgement ​@@madtownangler

[@madtownangler]

@@John-li6tn didn't know you could do that thirty years ago. Now it's just fine

[@thomassmestead9905]

Have a couple of the Gordons for use as general use field knives. I owm tougher, more expensive knives, but the Gordons are pretty decent camp knives.

[@411Outdoors]

They really are. The tip test on this was unnecessary

[@carsondyle6116]

You can use the Harbor Freight Knock Off as a self defense knife in an emergency situation rather than using it as a camping or survival knife. Thats what I do.

[@MrSTOUT73]

I would be interested in seeing how the tip of the Buck knife would have held up doing the same thing.

[@411Outdoors]

Prob the same. Looking back I feel this knife didn’t deserve that top test

[@tiggeronloose6040]

When do we see the buck tested with same trials? I have broken many buck points off, they harden the whole blade. I prefer old camillus steel

[@kevinkline6835]

Good review. How ever neither knife is designed for that type of use. I've had a 119 since 1970 and have used it for it's intended purpose. Hunting. Field dressing and skinning.

[@411Outdoors]

You’re right 👍 the tip test wasn’t needed

[@kevinkline6835]

@@411Outdoors Sure it was needed brother because you are testing. Of course the tip of a Buck would have broke instead of bending because the high carbon steel is a bit more brittle. I believe you gave a great review.

[@matthewlaramie3217]

Great review! Thanks brother.

[@piperkennard1039]

This is a knife for people who don't know better. Good video, brother 👍

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks bro!

[@ElessarEstel]

The harbor freight one is actually made with a more durable steel. The buck has better corrosion resistance though.

[@keeperoftruth5951]

Edge retention and heat treatment is better on the Gordon. Multiple tests done by multiple bigger channels show that the BOS heat treat is a scam.

[@AnarSchism.]

I have several good bucks and benchmades. I use them in serious situations and formal. ( if I am in a suit, I have a benchmade infidel on me ) I have a bunch of cheaper blades for EDC - Almost as good, but if lost its under 100 bucks not over 300

[@ronaldrose7593]

Hello 👋 my outdoors friend, thank you for sharing this informative video. Stay safe out there. 😊

[@GrumpyTacoSlayer]

Interesting, as I had no idea the original Buck 119 was costing that much now. I have one from the 90s. I might have paid $19 for it, and it still serves me well. I have other knives, but the classics never go out of style.

[@MrHrKaidoOjamaaVKJV]

An awesome,insightful real deal test review, good job! I think as a Personal Safety Device against a Bear or with Boar attack, this knife would probably be adequate, what say you?

[@411Outdoors]

Absolutely 🙂👍 with slicing and piercing. This thing is awesome. All those Bushcraft test that I did a really not necessary for this blade

[@pdxeddie1111]

I kinda want to see the Buck go through the same now

[@411Outdoors]

If I had that knife I would just use as a slicer. Buck does use a good heat treat

[@lzcontrol]

@@411Outdoors One of the best out there - by Paul Bos.

[@METALWERX]

Back in the 70s my pops had the actual Buck, wasn't worth beans, the tang only goes mid way through the handle, he stuck it in a log and the bakelite handle broke, tang was a stick tang and only 2" long, even as a kid I determined it was a garbage knife.

[@MasterYoist]

We stopped shopping at Harbor Freight when every tool we have purchased there have had problems. Example, drill bits that are warped and dull. Screwdrivers that here while turning a screw normally. We've had enough of having to either throw away garbage tools that came from Harbor Freight or dealing with returning them to the store.

[@phutthipongsatolong5881]

How many inches long blade, how many inches wide blade, long handle

[@411Outdoors]

The blade is 6 inches to handle is 5 1/2

[@phutthipongsatolong5881]

@@411Outdoors Thank you very much for the info. Yes, my brother learned to use the knife himself. By bringing German bearings from the petrochemical industry to beat them into knives.

[@christianpatriot7196]

Well if anything just use it for an every day carry Self Defense knife and keep it for that philosophy of use and get the bug for camping and hunting

[@earlmoss7667]

Was wanting to get one you just sold me on it good video

[@411Outdoors]

Awesome! Ignore that crazy tip test it wasn’t necessary

[@raphlvlogs271]

it looks very traditional and its overall size and design is similar to the Ka Bar as well

[@riding2nowhere]

I bought one last year when HF first came out with them 25 bucks, not bad.🔪 Not used for cutting wood or throwing.🔪 😅

[@411Outdoors]

Truth 🙂👍 that tip test was unnecessary I did

[@tomritter493]

Great honest review Dan iv seen a lot of reviews and they dump on it right off the bat

[@michaelhernandez410]

Check the HF steel performance in extreme cold. Also check it's handle material in cold. Edge holding is no contest. If it's all you can afford, then go for it, but bring a backup. I would suggest the Mora Companion. Please don't pi$$ on my back and then tell me it's raining.

[@dirtyscoundrel2013]

Awesome review. Thanks

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

The knock off is sharp. I bought one after watching your video.

[@411Outdoors]

Definitely!

[@NNITRED]

Interesting review. OTOH returning the blade after you've deliberately destroyed it is pretty foul bruh.

[@411Outdoors]

With this video , I was kinda damned if I did or didn’t. Had I not tested it the way i would’ve someone wouldve complained. Testing it the way I did led to complaint. It’s really just a slicing blade and personally I wouldn’t use it for hard task. Had I needed it for a hard task, the blade did not stand so therefore I returned it. I didn’t ask for another. I just got my money back. It really was weak steel

[@ericc.7000]

No worse than making a knock-off of the original Buck knife in China and selling it for 20 bucks here. Pretty soon we'll all have tool boxes full of cheap broken junk knives, and Buck will be something you look up on Wikipedia to learn about what a great company it was in the past...

[@ericc.7000]

That's why they have a generous return policy. They know it's gonna break, and most people will just throw it away because it's cheap and not worth the trouble to return. There is enough profit in Chinese products to eat the returns and STILL have plenty left over. If you don't return the broken stuff, you're the one being taken advantage of!

[@GraveyardJack]

I’ve had Buck tips break just like that, with less abuse. The blade shape and grind just isn’t up to it. I’ve abused my Gordon and it’s held up well. I just don’t pry with blade tips.

[@411Outdoors]

You’re right

[@samuelherman4859]

I think is a good knife not like the Buck 119 but you gonna save some money but for fishing is great

[@peterwilson1295]

I received a “real thing” fora birthday present several years ago. Just by carrying it around in the sheath-no use- the handle became loose. I returned it for another one. Same thing. The blade is basically stubbed into the grip, not full tang. Sorry Buck, no more soup for you. For as old & American as you are, no quarter. On to other brands.

[@shawnwells5719]

The Buck 119 isn't a particularly strong knife to begin with, so any shortcuts incorporated into a copy are not going to end well. The 119 is overpriced for what you get - I have one only because it was found laying on the ground trailside.

[@411Outdoors]

Well said 👍

[@ElessarEstel]

Yeah $75-100 is kind of steep for a knife made with 420 stainless.

[@hakes2]

Your going to return the knife even though it was your fault for breaking the tip

[@411Outdoors]

What if I needed a knife as a pry something open. Yes. That being said I got another for slicing since this can’t handle it. No need to cry

[@davidnovatka3346]

I've got a serious question. Who uses a deer knife to chop and split wood ? I own a Buck 119 Special for 35 years and never used it like that. I understand a torture test but be realistic. Cut meat. Rub the blade off of bone. Things like that. It's a hunting knife not a survival machete.

[@411Outdoors]

I personally would not use this knife for anything else other than what you described but out on KZbin you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t with testing. Some folks can’t afford multiple knives so I try to keep them in mind too. Thanks for your feedback

[@danielanthony9621]

I enjoy your reviews, there honest and unbiased. However I would have liked to have seen you tip test the Buck, it would have failed too. The Gordon throws better than the Buck and holds edge just as good. For all practical uses there dead even. The Gordons even a tad longer. From a money perspective you get an equal knife for less money. If you can get over being made in china and not having a brand name so to speak the Gordons a much better buy. Just my opinion.

[@411Outdoors]

Well said and you’re so right about the tip on the Buck. I shouldn’t have tip tested this being that it’s not designed for that

[@Man-In-The-Home-Stretch]

It will KEEEEEEEEEL.

[@411Outdoors]

Definitely👍👍

[@mikegraphone2736]

With so many theives out there, this is one I would keep in my truck.Why give one of your good knives away?

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

You have to wonder if the actual Buck version can hold up to the same tip test.

[@LegionTacticoolCutlery]

Actually searched more videos and PBKG bent his 119 tip also. Its a hunting knife. I will go for the Harbor Freight version for sure. Bang for buck over name. Cant go wrong for the price. The only concern as a hunter I may have if you are cutting up game how will the tip hold up to bone. I do use my tip to split a chicken breast plate.

[@411Outdoors]

Yeah brother I’m going to start backing off of a lot of the tip testing on knives that are not necessary🙂👍

[@collectorbob810]

not sure it can be a knock off if they don't use the buck name, at best it can be call a copy?

[@knightlight8088]

❤'ed the Geoge "The Animal" Steel reference.

[@stevennutz1109]

I think of it as my truck Buck

[@411Outdoors]

Well said!! Ignore my tip test lol

[@tigerboy60]

Can't Everything be Destroyed? Isn't that what a hatchet or ax is for? A saw would be more Silent in the woods. Isn't the handle slippery on the Buck, why don't they incorporate a rubber handle

[@411Outdoors]

I regret doing the tip test on this one. I have since changed the way I do testing

[@MasterK9Trainer]

I think that people need to understand that the book 119 is not for hacking a batoning would but it is a knife designed for cutting and so if you buy the cheaper Harbor Freight Gordon knife and use it for cutting then it should be all right. This is the thing that irks me with a lot of people on KZbin or that write articles about nice is that they get this mentality that every knife has to be a super tough thick blade. If that was the case why would people have razor blades and utility knives because those would be considered inferior but in reality they have their place and they're very useful

[@411Outdoors]

@@MasterK9Trainer I get what you’re saying. I have made adjustments on the way I review a lot of blades, especially after testing this one. The top test wasn’t fully necessary. That being said some people don’t have much money to spend and they want to know the capabilities of the tool.

[@travisfischer2607]

I bought my Buck 119 back in 1994 for $29 bucks. In 1996 I saw the same knife in Frankfurt Germany for $100. When I got home I found 119’s still selling for $29 bucks, so I bought one for my dad. Now my son owns that knife. Someday he’ll own two.

[@chopperchuck]

I seen these knives at harbor freight I didn't buy one because didn't notice the type of steel it was made out of And with certain that it was probably 420 stainless Which is not really a good steal just saying

[@jthepickle7]

The knockoff can't be any worse for holding an edge! Left out of its sheath, my Buck dulls when flies land on it.

[@hubertrobinson8825]

For what I'll use it for I think it's a good knife

[@411Outdoors]

Indeed

[@johncormier646]

Thanks. I wouldn't do that much torture to my Bucks either unless I had to.

[@411Outdoors]

Yeah, I would mostly just slice with mine. I just did those test because I know so many people would want to see it.

[@johncormier646]

@@411Outdoors I would say the most Thorough test I've ever seen. Dollar for dollar not a bad knife I'd say.

[@411Outdoors]

@@johncormier646 I agree. Greal looking and cutting knife. Sheath is great i my opinion

[@DasDutchman56]

I have one and would rather mess it up or lose it than a $75.00 buck. It works just as well for what I use it for !

[@411Outdoors]

It’s great. My tip was unnecessary

[@bubbaluv500]

😂 George the animal Steele, legend. I wouldn't advise chowing down on some turnbuckle tho. Some of your comments make me laugh bro. A smile is worth more than gold these days. Thanks man. Would love to see some squirrel hunt and prep for the pot. 🤞

[@411Outdoors]

Hoping like crazy to do some slingshot squirrel hunting this fall🙂🙂👍

[@tedd8055]

Interesting video and not a bad looking knife. However, I was turned off right off the bat when I saw that plastic packing it comes in. I HATE those hard plastic packaging. I know it's an inexpensive knife and they won't put out a lot of dollars on packaging. Still...they could have done a little better. Anyway, good job on the video.

[@ghostface5420]

I watched this and then immediately watched a video of some dude in a gas mask stab the ever living shit out of a truck with a Buck120. Honest and great review I'll buy this to try it out for myself and use it how it's supposed to be used. Now I do infact have a 120 and soon ill buy a 110 and 223 lager doen the road. The only thing I didn like about the 120 was that the grip wasn't too great so I just put on some hockey tape and it feels really nice in the hands.

[@JoannaJedrzejczyksForehead]

The buck 119 was not in the Scream movies. It’s the Buck 120.

[@411Outdoors]

Yeah, I realized it was the longer version

[@ghostface5420]

Confirmed

[@JoannaJedrzejczyksForehead]

@@ghostface5420 big fan. We could’ve used you on Thanksgiving. I have to admit, you’re the best I’ve ever seen, at carving up white meat.

[@ghostface5420]

@@JoannaJedrzejczyksForehead truer words have never been spoken.

[@steverose3318]

"The real thing" isn't all that great these days. I've owned many of the Buck knives and 4 of them were Buck #119's. My first #119 was made way back in the 1970's. That one required days of sharpening on a stone. The steel was very hard. The newer one's seemingly were made of softer steels. I've broken the handles and the tips on several of the newer Buck knives. They're definitely not " bullet poof." I would imagine that the Gordon is probably much weaker, when put to the test, especially if compared to an early Buck #119. I've switched brands, and now carry the Morakniv heavy blade and the Gerber Strongarm. Each have superior steel and a stronger tip.

[@1joshjosh1]

Any man who references George the animal steel is a friend of mine

[@garyteague9555]

China has us all including me hooked on these things, it’s hard to pay what they want for tools made in USA

[@vatoloco6536]

I found 1 buck 119 with the leather sheat for 8 dollars made in usa lol

[@danpost4755]

There are several knives in the $30 range that are better. I'll pass on this one. Thanks for the review, though. You always do a good job.

[@411Outdoors]

I really appreciate that. Have a great day.!

[@Keith-e5f]

Just picked up a brand new buck 119 off eBay for $47.

[@larrykent3568]

I just watched your test,on the harbor freight knife, but, in my opinion, who would do that ,to any knife. I have skinned many of deer,with mine, took it to Iraq, I don't get it freind. Anyway, enjoying your videos.

[@411Outdoors]

Thanks my friend🙂 I just did that for those who would complain if I didn’t push it a little further. It’s absolutely fine for the basics of skinning or slicing

[@larrykent3568]

@@411Outdoors I'm el cheapo anyway, rangers lead the way.

[@john091077]

Always be careful where you stick your tip.

[@commonsurvivor]

If it'll break on a wood stump it'll break on a rib, this might be a good thing😂

[@eugenegress5896]

KNIFE STEEL: I have wasted money on Buck Knives, and Other Types Throughout the years. You get the idea, " Oh this is gonna be a great hunting knife, ect, ect. " That knock off is Junk, A Buck Knife is sorta decent basic steel. I now use a 75 dollar Kellam Finnland made, CARBON STEEL, Knife, with Scandi grind edge and will never look back again. Great Carbon Steel , is just that. Old Grandmother's knew that for years; Carbon steel Kitchen Knives. Get a Mora, a Kellam, or other Swedish, Finnland carbon steel knife be done with it.

[@eugenegress5896]

THANK YOU! Have a 2nd Amendment Day my Friend!!!

[@rustytygart405]

That was a buck 120 in scream

[@411Outdoors]

Yep. The longer version

[@rainbowboa100]

hey guys, don't be afraid of chinese knives in general. I own two. ihave an old timer brand that has been a much better knife than the american made one, stainless blades that are easy to sharpen and holds an edge well too. I also have an off brand fixed blade that the blade runs all the way to the butt, with a delrin handle. this has also been excellent!

[@411Outdoors]

It’s a great knife the tip test was unnecessary.

[@MrDDiRusso]

I'll just save my money.

[@411Outdoors]

Yeah brother I would

[@GarryH-nd6tx]

The Buck 119 has a lifetime warranty; this one is only 90 days.

[@411Outdoors]

I really want that Buck 119 for sure. Such a beauty

[@GiosueMannino]

the scream knife is a buck 120

[@411Outdoors]

Yep the bigger one 👍

[@OldBadger1]

Why buy a knock off when the original is fairly inexpensive??

[@411Outdoors]

Great question 👍

[@Riley3999]

I would jump on a buck 119 if it wasn't hollow ground and made of a better steel 420HC just isn't good enough to warrant a $100+ price tag no matter the company

[@stevencooper399]

To be fair , the tip on the Buck wouldn't fair much better .

[@411Outdoors]

Yeah, I don’t tip test on every knife now. This knife is a slicer anyway. Was unnecessary