I like how instead of complaining about what you don't like about the 119, you simply adjusted it to what you wanted. I hope you get many years of use out of this knife and have a lot of fun with it.
@charliepugh9436 Жыл бұрын
I love the Buck 119. This is the first 119 mod I've seen. You did a fantastic job to make it your own.
@lawrenceragnarok1186 Жыл бұрын
Wow in so glad i came across this video. I just ordered a 119 and was wondering what to do about the tip. Your drop point mod reminds me of my favorite Spyderco the stretch 1, definitely going to follow your lead on this one looks great and more functional for my needs
@misterman13716 жыл бұрын
I actually put a bicycle tube around the handle. Rubberized and grippier, and protects from damage!
@markeysonwoodcraftandcarvi92473 жыл бұрын
eh.....somebody please get this guy a few Old Hickory knives! Seriously though, I customize everything too. More power to you. It's part of the fun of knives.
@markreed2576 Жыл бұрын
Had a Buck 120 years ago and sold it. I regretted that so recently I finally bought a 119. I will keep it original and use it for camping. If you wanted a drop point consider a Jeo- tec #29 made in Spain and good quality.
@HeartofTexasArmory Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the recommendation! I'll definitely take a look at them
@jesseherbert25853 жыл бұрын
I love that we live in a world where folks can do what they want to their stuff and share it with all. I love modding things and you did a sweet job. My 119 is untouched and might stay that way but I respect the time and attention you gave this project. Looks great to me either way!
@gilbertayala1069 Жыл бұрын
Very nice Mods. Buck should give a choice which knife you want to buy. That model is excellent... PERSONALLY I would buy the original & the mod you just created... I have buy to 2 Buck 119 and have some make the Modifications for me... 👍👍
@MrEMann4 жыл бұрын
Nice mods. I've been considering some mods to mine and this helped me visualize how it might work. Good job.
@larrykoroush6995 Жыл бұрын
I ended up using a small triangle file and checkered the handle. It looks almost factory done
@briandaley6714 жыл бұрын
Gotta say, like what you did there, that handle looks awesome, I have a 119 and love it, might just buy another one to try something like this, great job, thanks for sharing.
@HeartofTexasArmory4 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@bruceleroy80634 жыл бұрын
Man, this is super cool. Been around knives for a long time and never come across this mod.
@charleslove23195 жыл бұрын
The 119 will always be a awesome knife
@PerceptionVsReality3335 жыл бұрын
I bought mine back in Summer of 09 & it's still in perfect working condition. It's one of my favorite knives.
@HeartofTexasArmory5 жыл бұрын
It's a true workhorse blade!
@Christ_AlphaOmega2 жыл бұрын
I had a 119 that I broke (I forget how) and I’ve been sitting on a 120 that I haven’t been able to get rid of for years. I might just do this to the 120
@junmcl2 жыл бұрын
That blade shape reminds me of the benchmade 940 Osborne lol
@the_finest_tradition6 жыл бұрын
That looks great, nice work!
@HeartofTexasArmory6 жыл бұрын
Thanks I appreciate!
@ronalddunne34134 жыл бұрын
Nice improvements!
@jayhayes52616 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool concept. I couldn't do it to my own for sentimental value, but i do respect the unique plan.
@miner456 жыл бұрын
this is the dopest video i seen all week
@HeartofTexasArmory6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
@ROE13003 жыл бұрын
Very useful. Excellent mods.
@bradmckeever32583 жыл бұрын
Love the leather stacked handle. I have a buck 120 and love the blade but hate the slippery handle. I was thinking of leather stacking the handle or getting a sheet of talon grip pro and wrapping the handle. Thank you for the video and showing the ideas to mame it better.
@briand5632 жыл бұрын
awesome. love the handle wrap. i might have to do that
@tonyadams63752 жыл бұрын
Great suggestions. Thank you!
@clems69894 жыл бұрын
Great new blade shape, nice job...
@HeartofTexasArmory4 жыл бұрын
thanks! It seems to be a quite polarizing mod. Some really love and others say I ruined it! BTW I'm still loving this blade. My mods really improved the knife for me
@jimmiddleton50935 жыл бұрын
I really like your mods. My handle broke near where your index finger would go. I was looking for a fix. I might fill the chip with epoxy and wrap the handle. Great video 👍
@brandon_crow12912 жыл бұрын
Personally I just wrapped the handle of mine with hockey stick tape. Haven't really done much else to it other than that and sharpening. Tried to baton some wood and the gaurd bent up a bit so that was kinda annoying. But it actually kinda gave me a bit more room on the handle. I plan to get another one at some point to have a more orginal one but with the tape still. But the current one I have I'll chop the blade and turn it into kinda a seax.
@Minnesotalife5 жыл бұрын
I broke the tip off of my buck & I've been looking for a good idea for fixing it. I like what you did so I think I'm going to try that on my knife.
@HeartofTexasArmory5 жыл бұрын
Go for it! Love mine without the clip point.
@dicktrickle53525 жыл бұрын
Man tell me how you broke your tip? You throwing it at concert.
@Minnesotalife5 жыл бұрын
@@dicktrickle5352 trying to break the pelvis bone on the buck in the pic. I have had no problems with many deer, but this one was tough. My buck is 619 from 1992.
@CampfireKodiak3 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Probably more work than most people are willing to do but if you enjoyed it super! The original version is also worth keeping for hunting because the blood cleans up quickly off the grip.
@unknowuser18434 жыл бұрын
Ur knife, use it the way u want But as far as I'm concerned, you ruined it
@Yuki_Ika73 жыл бұрын
i am ok with the lanyard and the handle (i guess on the handle) as they both serve practical purposes but the blade mod i am like "Look at what they did to my boy!" like in the memes, the blade is just uglier and i get less chance for the point to snap off but my god it takes away the whole ascetic in a way, i feel sorry for the blade but i just hope the guy here takes good care of it.
@earthwormjim18234 жыл бұрын
Very nice mods. I like it
@daveburklund22956 жыл бұрын
Wow! Great mods
@stephengreico2810 Жыл бұрын
Oh God can I send you mine and do that awesome grip for me? Lol
@CandidZulu2 жыл бұрын
I'd put some serrations on the false edge left. Would be good for cutting tough stuff. And I'd make the finger guard a little shorter. But overall I like the mods. The Phenlolic could take checkering well if someone is up to that sort of job.
@ricev70716 жыл бұрын
You could've just bought a different knife with a better steel and a drop point blade since that's what this looks like. I myself would not change a thing about the Buck 119. I love the 119's blade and the clip point on it. I keep mine original and it has served me well. even wet, the handle is perfect and I love the feel of it. But what matters here is if you are happy with it. I would rather just buy another knife than to ruin a perfectly good knife.
@kurlefries13755 жыл бұрын
Rice Villatoro agreed
@martyinthecounty3 жыл бұрын
I bought some schrade 5" heavy drop points 1070 carbon for 15 each. Been great. I like my 119 the way it is for skinning
@rasputin76332 жыл бұрын
Ruined is exactly right. The top of the guard he removed is for your thumb to rest on for more control, and to prevent slipping. I get this is a mass produced knife, but it was designed for a purpose. Evidently he didn't understand how to use this blade for its intended purpose.
@jamesreese19992 жыл бұрын
The knife as modded looks ugly and I think that it has been weakened by removing the pin in order to make a lanyard hole. Your knife--but I would just get another knife before messing up a beautiful 119.
@OFD7 жыл бұрын
Nice job. I like the way that turned out. I was wondering about the handle, but after that long, no doubt!
@nightwalker28303 жыл бұрын
I like that knife with an drop point then an cliff point
@Guardian40806 жыл бұрын
Great video. Would love to see it with a 4 inch blade
@alexandreprevost92903 жыл бұрын
Nice vidéo your knife is awesome...but for me, the original is Perfect. I down the special and the woodsman...both are great knives. With the handle ... slipery So your mod is good
@snickelfritz41796 жыл бұрын
I like buck products as a whole and adore my buck 110 folder. However, I don’t like my 119 as it has very few positive qualities. I am pretty sure that I purchased it all those years ago because I watched one too many Rambo movies. I think these mods make the knife a lot more useful.
@HeartofTexasArmory6 жыл бұрын
I feel they definitely do. Thanks for the comment Donald.
@b1k3hobo545 жыл бұрын
Great blade reprofile! I kinda wonder about grinding down the handle some then wrapping it. Make it a little thinner.. this is inspirational though!
@HeartofTexasArmory5 жыл бұрын
Grinding down the handle profile a bit before rapping is a great idea!
@jayscraggs10124 жыл бұрын
I considered it too , kinda boxy at the top
@shawnwells57195 жыл бұрын
The pronounced clip point is the only reason I have a 119. The handle is already a bit thick for me, so wrapping it is out of the question. I wanted a stainless drop point knife with a blade under 6" with an ergonomic grip with waterproof scales, so I've got a Grohmann #4 with micarta handle on the way. More useful blade shape, and better steel than 420HC, too.
@captainfragger62954 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea if I ever break the tip of my knife. But I personally wouldn't want to do that to the blade. I have other knives I can use that came that way. It's your knife. You need to make it how you like it. Nothing wrong with that. I have thought about wrapping the handle with black grip tape. Like you use on baseball bat handles. I have done it with cheapo knives. Just hate messing around with my beautiful good knife.
@Cathooker25 жыл бұрын
I wrapped my 119V handle with a single layer of #30 braided nylon fishing line (almost 10 ft) then covered with inner tube for grip. I can unwrap in an emergency for making a fishing pole, repairs etc. Also drilled hole for para cord lanyard I would hate to lose/drop it over the side of the boat. Quit Wish'in Go Fish'in
@maximilianescobar35643 ай бұрын
Well bro is your knife and you can do whatever you want Whit. It to make you happy I have knifes guns that I made them to fit mine self and to hell Whit the heaters....😂😂😂
@RandoCalrisiann2 жыл бұрын
Ya, I think you just need to choose another knife if you don't like the 119. That's alot of work into something that you didn't like. Seems counter productive.
@bigg40896 жыл бұрын
Perhaps the ultimate mods to turn this knife into a much more practical bushcraft tool. And as these knives are 50 bucks and available everywhere, why not? Thanks for the vid.
@HeartofTexasArmory6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed my video and my mods.
@cleverkitsune43025 жыл бұрын
You shouodnt be bushcrafting with a 119 they are hunting knives designed for proceaaing game.. Not being used to split wood and other stupid shit, get a 124 for that purpose
@thecarnut98993 жыл бұрын
Noooo why would you do that to such an amazing knife
@chevota4003 жыл бұрын
It is rather ugly compared to what it was but I totally agree with the functionality. However you look at it it's not that expensive and you can do whatever the heck you want! I have several different flavors of the 119, most are new in box but one especially gets 99% of the use and it's kinda beat. It was my first and the only mod is wrapping the handle with rubber tape so now it's super grippy. All my others have wood handles, and that first one with the std black phenolic is why. I also have a couple 619's with oem rubber handles which are super cool and don't have much of a bolster/guard on top either which I appreciate. I think you would've liked the 619 a lot more. Your blade mod was a bit of a shock to me but I see the reason and kinda like it. I broke ~1/4" off the tip of my beater which kinda killed the look, so now I'm actually considering your mod which never crossed my mind until I saw yours. I won't be wrapping my handle twine but I may sand blast it and see how that looks/feels, and if a fail I may coat it with something. I've often wanted to remove the handle and replace with a piece of nice wood, which I may end up doing. So thanks for posting that because it's helpful and gives me some motivation to do that stuff to mine :)
@Sneakycamaro2 жыл бұрын
I would've just purchased a Buck Vanguard but okay.
@metalandwood4u4 жыл бұрын
Alot of favorable comments. Having used my 119 at 31 years now I kinda cringed. The lanyard hole was something I thought about doing....I dropped it in a river in April this year but I reached down and got it. I was near the shore. Maybe 2.5 feet down. I did order another off ebay, the sheath is more wimpy than my 1988 model. I also ordered some 120s but they're from like 1986 and 1987.
@ANIML574 жыл бұрын
Strong work sir! I’ve wished Buck would modify this iconic blade for years! You’ve inspired me to do the same, although I’ll probably just create some texture on the handle, the other mods are spot on. Cheers from one Texan to another!!!
@HeartofTexasArmory4 жыл бұрын
🍻
@aaronhardway3432 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like your knife after you modified it but I have to ask....... Why in the name of all that is good would you destroy a beautiful knife like the Buck 119? They make plenty of knives that are designed specifically for the purposes you were wanting that aren't as expensive. Poor knife........
@sawdust69686 жыл бұрын
I DIG IT;-)
@jayscraggs10124 жыл бұрын
Badass , wouldn't mind doing mine the same
@brutuscarpathia96384 жыл бұрын
ahh this was cool
@thekurtopian4 жыл бұрын
Cool mods!!
@sobatknives18375 жыл бұрын
Nice modification.
@Kb1ltg5 жыл бұрын
Someone give Jethro a butter knife to play with....
@BodyMachineShop5 жыл бұрын
Love this ungraded. Where did you get the hemp wrap?
@HeartofTexasArmory5 жыл бұрын
I believe I picked it up at a craft store.
@gunsnwater26682 жыл бұрын
Buck sheath is made of genuine leather which is not real leather. It is engineered product like fiberboard or plywood. Everyone always says they are real good sheaths I guess because they aren’t vinyl?
@rugrt14 жыл бұрын
Les Strod carried the buck 119 in his original shows
@erikbluesunpools2 жыл бұрын
Buck 19 blade steel is 420 hc. its not 440a or 440c steel which is a harder steel. I own a buck 19 and i will keep it cause i lost the receipt.
@chriskaragianidis85515 жыл бұрын
No no no you destroy a treasure broooooo...it seems like you need another type of knife...this is hunting and primary skinning knife not made to use as Survival etc....it seems you need the bk2 bro
@HeartofTexasArmory5 жыл бұрын
These mods work for my uses. There is certainly nothing wrong with the classic 119 design. It's been around for a LONG time for a reason. But my mods have definitely improved this knife in feel and function for me. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@BaconNBeer4 жыл бұрын
Very impressive video. I do like your mods it shows that you use it a lot and is now very utilitarian for your specific purposes. At first sight I thought WTF then as I listened it all made sense. Good job. Trump 2020
@pat58234 жыл бұрын
Why did you do that to the blade!really
@nonservitium3 жыл бұрын
How much to send one to ya and have this done?
@bcmotoman41115 жыл бұрын
I like it. I think you did a great job. I have always wished the 119 was a drop point.
@johnnythepillpopper19745 жыл бұрын
No offense...but just buy the knife you want
@martyinthecounty3 жыл бұрын
I wrapped my handle like that with artificial sinew.
@dannypreece89323 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you just buy a Kephart style knife? It is already made to fit your idea of a knife.
@marmooki5 жыл бұрын
I want to make mine a drop point sooo bad but I’m scared that I might ruin it
@HeartofTexasArmory5 жыл бұрын
I think your should go for it! If you just be careful and take your time I it should turn out just fine. I love mine!
@bushna20075 жыл бұрын
Great idea! The tip is stronger, similar to a Benchmade 940 reverse tanto.
@HeartofTexasArmory5 жыл бұрын
Exactly!
@donaldbrendle32244 жыл бұрын
I sure you like it, but I think you made a beautiful knife ugly af
@scottodonahoe95054 жыл бұрын
120 is a better knife !
@charlescarmichael51916 жыл бұрын
Did you just drill a hole in the handle for the paracord?
@joeshmoe19626 жыл бұрын
I think you actually broke the tip and tried to hide it by telling us you meant to re-profile the tip ;)
@mikeg79345 жыл бұрын
First thing i thought
@yeenosaur26205 жыл бұрын
I thought the tip looked really quite odd. Glad I wasn't the only one thinking that.
@BodyMachineShop5 жыл бұрын
joeshmoe1962 practical mod if you use the knife rather than just buy for looks. Have ever skinned a deer or moose with a 119..: didn’t think so.
@nickmiller54794 жыл бұрын
@@BodyMachineShop na I use my 118
@CommonCentsOutdoorsman6 жыл бұрын
The Horror! While I applaud your ingenuity I beg you prescribe to some kind of penance for your act of Sacrilege... lol. Thanks for showing!
@Greenmachine3055 жыл бұрын
I love it. How grippy was the phenolic after bead blasting it? I would like to improve the handle without adding bulk.
@HeartofTexasArmory5 жыл бұрын
The grip was definitely improved after the blasting.
@Greenmachine3055 жыл бұрын
@@HeartofTexasArmory Thanks. That's what I'll do.
@Rusted_Link4 жыл бұрын
Sweeeeeet
@giadamino4 жыл бұрын
...like so much handle mods, but not at all blade mods...
@huntingfishingandsharpenin32184 жыл бұрын
You just ruined that knife
@semco720575 жыл бұрын
You should have just bought you another knife instead of messing up that knife like you did. I like the knife the way it is from the factory and would not change it. I have the 119 and the 120 knives and the 120 knife have been with me over 35 years and not changed. I also have the 110 folding knife and love it also and would not make changes to it either.
@mammo_the_mammoth4 жыл бұрын
I think you fucked it up I would never do that you fucked a the blade and the Handel just have a custom handle from the factory man
@feralgrandad44296 жыл бұрын
Sweet mods mate :-)
@HeartofTexasArmory6 жыл бұрын
Thanks brother!
@davefox75164 жыл бұрын
I put super glue on the handle. It never leaves my hand.
@HeartofTexasArmory4 жыл бұрын
Very effective tip! :D
@davefox75164 жыл бұрын
@@HeartofTexasArmory 👍😉
@ronthunders61245 жыл бұрын
This is sick! You did a great, clean job on this baby! I just ordered my buck119 last night on amazon and it’s supposed to arrive today, but we’ll see. Im excited cuz its my first knife! I think im gonna do a similar mod on the handle like you did. Im pretty sure hemp string comes in cool colors like wine red and dark forest green, so im probably gonna use that. Btw, i live in california, and was wondering.. Can i have this knofe in my truck?? im not saying id have it on my hip, but i just wanted tohave it in my truck but i know there are a zillion rules with knives and im new to this knife world so im clueless. Ive tried to look it up but you know how that is.... you can never find what you’re looking for. Please let me know.
@convex74565 жыл бұрын
Howvhas it held up??
@vernbolin3316 жыл бұрын
very nice I just got a 75 year special I'm going to do the same thing awesome
@No1ANTAGON1ST3 жыл бұрын
This is how you dont own a knife
@alextamborski16464 жыл бұрын
If it's slick just use electrical tape so you can take it back off
@dr.thunder26324 жыл бұрын
press f for this knife
@ShaddySoldier5 жыл бұрын
He'yump string. Ah, reminds me of my home of georgia. Where ya from, friend?
@HeartofTexasArmory5 жыл бұрын
Texas
@ShaddySoldier5 жыл бұрын
Ah I missed the name of the channel. Far out man.
@foxtufts47903 жыл бұрын
You ruined a beautiful knife
@eliottaylor18503 жыл бұрын
Shit dude that thing is uglier than sin. If you’ve got that many problems with the 119 than don’t get one. I mean if your willing to go to the point of changing the blade shape then fuck dude. Just get another knife. A knife you won’t have to ruin with such severity to get it to meet your qualifications
@stevenmc564 жыл бұрын
So you broke the tip off and resharpened it and now it's A mod.
@HeartofTexasArmory4 жыл бұрын
By definition yes that would be a mod. But no I didn't break the tip-off. This was a deliberate mod I did, and I absolutely love it now. You don't have to love it. But I do. To each their own right?
@johnelder427311 ай бұрын
How to void your lifetime warranty in 5 easy steps! Why not just buy a different knife that better fits your needs?
@marmooki5 жыл бұрын
U got a weed knife now 👌😂😂😂😂
@HeartofTexasArmory5 жыл бұрын
Pretty much! :D
@marmooki5 жыл бұрын
Heart of Texas Armory and it was already 420HC lmao