MOST Underrated BUCK Knife? - Review: BUCK 102 Woodsman

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5 жыл бұрын

Buck 102 comes in many handle materials and steel types.
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@cwgibbs55 4 жыл бұрын

Have had my 102 for well over 40 years... (In fact, the sheath on mine has a full flap instead of the handle"loop").. still a great knife

@michaelcolloton6971 3 жыл бұрын

Mine's also over 40 years old. I bought it from the Ship's Store when I was in the US Navy. That was pretty weird, because I couldn't carry it onboard. It has the same sheath as yours, which I definitely prefer to the new handle loops..

@kevinnobody3052 4 жыл бұрын

I built fence for years and I kept a 102 on my tool belt for about 15 years. Used the crap out of it. Love it.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome report. Thanks for commenting, even if it took me almost a month to do so.

@longrider42 4 жыл бұрын

Buck has a way of working and tempering the 420HC, that no one else seems to do. I have three Buck knives from the early 80s and I love all three of them.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 4 жыл бұрын

They do indeed do it best.

@AngelaJonesBeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Just got one for Christmas. It’s my first knife and I love it!

@CanadianCuttingEdge 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool Angela. I hope it does everything you need and lasts a LONG time for you.

@HARMARSCH2 2 жыл бұрын

Angela Jones welcome to the family

@mitchbrown107 Жыл бұрын

I'm not into knives but I have this exact model. A friend gave it to me. I love this knife. I use it fishing and camping. Mostly I use it while trucking and cooking/eating meals on the road. Perfect size, holds an edge well and I'm unskilled at sharpening. 9/10 would just like another 10-15mm of blade length.

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with the knife Mitch.

@daye8132 5 ай бұрын

Look into the 117

@wyndwalkerranger7421 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this review. I have a Buck 102 I purchased as a teenager in the early to mid 1960's. Has been on many hunting, fishing and camping trips. Not just for small game as I have used it with excellent results field dressing whitetails. My blade is worn from being sharpened over the years but I am confident it will last the remainder of my time here on earth. Wish all companies had quality and pride of workmanship as Buck.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 4 жыл бұрын

I am very happy with Buck's fixed blades too. I am not so happy with the budget Buck folders that are out there, or at least the ones that are here in Canada. Somehow our biggest hardware/sportswear store here in Canada made a deal with Buck to have modern style folding knives sold here. Sadly most of them are very low quality. :( But fixed blades. They simply have the best fixed blade outdoorsman knives that are made for the regular guy here in North America.

@kpfagerberg 2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadianCuttingEdge old comment I know, what about the 112 slim? It’s a budget folder but we’ll done for $27. I put the edge at 15° and it a slicing machine.

@gastredner6044 4 жыл бұрын

Greetings from Germany! (my English is not so good😐) Got this Knife last Week - and i'm very happy with it! Blade comes razor-sharp, the Handle fits perfect in my medium Hand, the Leather Sheath is well made and smells decently like new Shoes - very nice. This is my first Buck - and not my last 👍

@Messerjocke90 4 жыл бұрын

Meinst du das passt auch gut in Größe Hände? Bin auch am überlegen eins zu bestellen, aber bin mir da nicht sicher.

@Jack-mh2vn 3 жыл бұрын

Your English is better than mine lmao

@scotthill6807 5 жыл бұрын

I just found this video. I have a Buck 102 and they're just a great handy little fixed blade for a affordable price. I've enjoyed Buck knives since the late 1970's and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to a young outdoors man or lady. Enjoyed the video, thank you.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott

@Noah.pienaar 2 жыл бұрын

I actually bought this knife when I was 8. I had saved for 3 months to get it and it has never disappointed me.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool.

@jeff6989 Жыл бұрын

I got a 102 with a cocobolo handle and I like a lot. I don't carry it around town but It makes a great bird and trout knife.

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

Those cocobolo editions are very nice indeed.

@caseysimpson1806 4 жыл бұрын

I had to replace my first 102-lost after a rabbit hunt-I think. Handy, light weight, easy to sharpen, does well on fish, game birds, and small game. Better than a Bird and Trout knife that I purchased. I find it easy to carry. You touched on all of the advantages. Thank you for the review

@Courier-Six 3 жыл бұрын

I've always loved the Buck 119. That being said, I love the Buck 102 because I think it the 119s perfect companion piece and a great first fixed blade knife for any child, especially if you carry a Buck 119 when hunting or fishing. Most kids I know wanna be just like their dad in almost everything so the Buck 102 is absolutely perfect for that purpose.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

well said

@the_finest_tradition 5 жыл бұрын

Great review! The Buck 102 is my favorite fixed blade. I do a lot of hiking, backpacking and camping and I feel this is the perfect size for camp tasks and great for cleaning lake trout! Take care.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks William

@frankcholly5483 4 жыл бұрын

Love this knife. Like you said, small enough to edc without attention. Always on my side. Its part of my belt now. I bought the OLD pre 1986 fold over sheath.

@adamboylan2307 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love my 102! I have around 100 knives. Usually always carry a pocket knife. But you would never ever see me without my 102. Unless I'm heading to the woods to test out other knives. And even then I still usually end up leaving it on my belt and throwing the rest in a backpack. Only thing this little knife can't do is chop. Because of its small size and light weight. I totally agree with you. Great video bud. It is very underrated.

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

That is pretty high praise for the 102. You are absolutely right there is very little that the 102 cannot do. I assume you have it with 420HC. Would you prefer the Heritage version with D2 or the Pro version with S25VN over the 420HC?

@adamboylan2307 Жыл бұрын

@@CanadianCuttingEdge yes. I give it high praise. I really think it deserves it. Mine is in 420hc. I do all my own sharpening. And I actually prefer it. I have other blades in d2. But I really don't like the trade off. I find I have to use a lot more effort to sharpen it and the edge lasts a bit longer. But with bucks 420hc. It doesn't stay sharp as long. But with little effort, I got that thing shaving again. I don't baby my knives either. I use them as tools. I'm afraid if my 102 was made of d2 it would have broken already. Because it's also a bit brittle. As for s35vn. It's most likely a good bit more expensive. I hear it's a really good steel. But I'm pretty rough on my knives. And I hate to have to worry about breaking an expensive blade. I don't have any extra money to throw away. And the 102 in 420hc has taken everything that I've thrown at it, and is still holding on strong. So I really have no reason to change anything about it. But I'm like you Dennis. Only thing I'd change is the blade height. 3/4 inch instead of 5/8. Hope I got your name right. I'm not good with names.

@user-pc3fm6rg4c 9 ай бұрын

hi! I am Korean! I bought this knife after watching this video! thank you!

@CanadianCuttingEdge 9 ай бұрын

I am glad my video was helpful for you to make your decision about buying the knife.

@James-ke5sx 4 жыл бұрын

I got wood handleed one in the mail yesterday. Didn't realize it was so small. Great for food prep etc. It's a beauty together with a 110 & 119

@kidbach 5 жыл бұрын

Buck yeah!!! very interesting utilitarian knife. thanks for sharing.

@sabaof8 2 жыл бұрын

I have owned one for about 50 years. Too beautiful to use.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 2 жыл бұрын

They now have upgraded version available with micarta on the handles to offer more grip and S35VN steel that holds its sharp edge a LOT longer. I think I will be upgrading mine.

@ibanez7412 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting little fixed blade. Very good review, thanks!

@pro2a261 4 жыл бұрын

Have this 102, a 115, and the 119, all with the black Micarta handles. Great knives. However, I find the Micarta handle to be the proverbial "slicker than snot" once blood gets on it. Actually somewhat dangerous. I have the 102 size with s rubberized handle which is great....zero slip. There are many great knives, but none beat Buck. Company is great and fantastic Customer Service. And, the Buck family has strong Christian values.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Pro 2A. These BUCK knives are made rather well, and yes the Phenolic handles can be a little slick for many people. My hands tend to be able to grip them fairly well. I don't know if is something about certain people's skin or not, but I agree, there are enough people who find it too slick when it gets wet but I doubt BUCK will change the handle material anytime soon. In case someone reading this is confused: Phenolic plastics and Micarta materials use the same resin base, but in the end they are different materials. That resin base can most certainly make handles slick.

@Jackknife1951 Жыл бұрын

I've been using my little Buck woodsman since the early 70's. I go canoe camping and kayak camping so things sometimes get wet. I used some course sandpaper to rough up the Buck handle and its now a great wet grip. Just rough up the polish, it changes everything.

@Doorgunner50 5 ай бұрын

Super review. Also check out the Buck 105 for a middle ground between the 102 and 119. These knives are phenomenal tools.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 ай бұрын

The 100 series has a knife of every size one would want.

@ergezinger 2 жыл бұрын

I have the S35VN Pro 102, and i love it. It may not be as robust as my ESEEs, but for most everyday things, it is great.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 2 жыл бұрын

I think the robustness comes fairly close, they are quite good knives.

@guycalgary7800 3 жыл бұрын

My Buck 124 is always on my hip when I’m camping or hunting. It’s a great knife and would be my SHTF pick for a blade .

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

nice choice

@johndubridge533 5 жыл бұрын

I just got this knife, I can't quite say I love it because I have not had a chance to use it yet. I have the wooden model and it feel very nice in the hand. As soon as I get a chance I will defiantly use it

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice choice, the most common wood for these is Cocobolo - a very lovely wood indeed. I think you will get many years of good times with your 102.

@johnhildenbrand2642 Жыл бұрын

My favorite knife for hunting and fishing trips. No telling how many fish, rabbits, squirrel, deer, pigs, doves, quail, ducks, geese and probably other things I'm not remembering at the moment I've cleaned with it. It works pretty well as a camp knife too as long as you don't go trying to baton it, that's what a hatchet or a small forest axe is for, I doubt I'll ever find a truly compelling reason to sell it or "upgrade" from it, also have 110 and 112 folders, a 119 and a 124 that are fun to use on occasion, but if I'm going hunting or fishing, it's a 102 that will be getting chosen, first time every time

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

John, thanks for sharing your experience with the knife.

@david.leikam 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to my 102 Pro delivery this weekend. My first fixed blade EDC.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 2 жыл бұрын

Ahh, it should be nice. It is a classic fixed blade, and with micarta for better grip and S35VN steel it will be a MUCH better knife than mine was, and the base 102 is already a good knife. I might have to do an upgrade to the Pro myself.

@csamby1694 2 жыл бұрын

Good video pall really enjoyed it thank you very much I an going to get 1 hoip Oll is well from c samby West Coast to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@CanadianCuttingEdge 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback.

@MEINTBREIDER 5 жыл бұрын

I have a Buck 120 ,bought in 1988. Great knife.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed, the biggest I have owned from that line is the 119 but I have wanted the 120 a few times.

@zeroa6 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome review!!!

@ernestwalden3894 3 жыл бұрын

The 119 is an American classic. Got my first 1 when I was 11. Every American outdoorsman should own one of these great knives. It was also the cause of the 1st time I had to go to doctor and get stiches LOL

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

Oh boy, yeah, a sharp knife and a slip = unhappy outcomes. I have had to get stitches due to knives as recently as 2 years ago.

@thelazyreconnoiter583 3 жыл бұрын

I have one that’s about 20 years old, use it all the time, and it’s still going strong. It’s good for kindling and small bits of wood, I’ve used mine to get plenty of fires going, but for bigger wood to keep a fire going it’s not going to be much of a help. Great for food prep and cleaning fish. Great for opening and breaking down heavy cardboard boxes.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed, it is a very fine knife, very useful

@jackmarks2176 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, just got mine from Amazon ($70.00) Jan. 2022 price. Love this little knife, Been carrying a 1980's Buck Lite for years but wanted something I can put into use with one hand. This little Buck 102 is 7 grams lighter than the Buck Lite, cool. And I'm happy to say I live in a state where I can hang a sword on my side (concealed or otherwise) if I want to.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice.

@1joshjosh1 11 ай бұрын

Hey !! There are no gooder steals than Buck ! Especially not at the prices I used to be able to buy them. 😂. Good video.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for liking the video but I had to disagree with your comment about Buck steel choices. There are many MUCH better steels than Buck's 420HC, but Buck does a better job with their 420HC than anyone else - I will readily agree to that. Lately Buck is starting to make special versions of many of their knives with premium level steel as well as their 420HC, so they are learning that consumers want better performing steels. It is unfortunate that the prices of knives made in USA and Canada cost so much more these days but labour prices keep going higher and that drives manufacturing prices up.

@1joshjosh1 6 ай бұрын

I have a 102...love it.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 ай бұрын

Great

@kevinmorrice 5 жыл бұрын

this with a buck special is what i call a practical camp carry, big knife for wood pred, little for food prep

@alexmcmann5330 3 жыл бұрын

I have gut 2 moose this season and it is still hair shaving sharp. Hoping to gut a couple deer before the season ends.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

NICE!

@ringokidd387 Жыл бұрын

Cannot do any better than an American Buck! My 102 is respectfully freakishly Sharp! Great in the kitchen great for Field and stream use everyday carry !

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

Very nice!

@howardmiller4241 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 102 woodsmen and just yesterday after having it for 33 years I broke the blade. My heart is broken I love this knife . I’m going to contact Buck and see if the can repair the blade . Wish me luck !

@CanadianCuttingEdge 2 жыл бұрын

They do have them now with S35VN steel, but for a fair bit more $. I hope BUCK fixes your knife, if they do please let me know because I have never head of them fixing a knife with a broken blade - that is if the blade itself is snapped. They tend to say that the user must have been prying and broke it from misuse. GOOD LUCK

@howardmiller4241 2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadianCuttingEdge I was skinning a buck skull and the rack came back really close the the skull . Well I was trying to get the hide out from under the rack and I didn’t apply that much pressure at least I didn’t think I did and all of a sudden boom it happen. I called buck they told me to send it to them and they would replace it. So we will see if they don’t replace it I’ll have them send me my knife back so I can keep it .

@wizarddevin3803 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get your new knife from buck?

@howardmiller4241 2 жыл бұрын

@@wizarddevin3803 yes I did

@howardmiller4241 2 жыл бұрын

@@wizarddevin3803 yes I did

@Sir_Real_One Жыл бұрын

The 102 is a great companion knife with a reasonable size for everyday stuff and attracts less concerning eyes from the public than say the 119 or 120. Oddly, the Buck 110 and 112 seem to attract more caution from Law Enforcement in the British Columbian community. But I think that has to do with some people thinking they are gravity knives. In regards to steels pre-1988 Buck used 440 ( not sure if it was 440A or 440C). I will agree that 420HC is a good steel overall. I do wish that Buck would bring back the flapped sheath but that is just a preference thing. As for Warranty Buck does have an awesome warranty program but so too does Kershaw. I say this as I have contacted Kershaw about broken parts and they have shipped me the parts very quickly (less than the week) (I used to work at a House of Knives and built up a name for myself by doing instore repairs) I have to replace my 102 as it was somehow lost last fall during a hunting trip. I am thinking of ordering the Pro series model of 102 from Cabelas.

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that Brian. The steels that are called 440 and 440A are the exact same steel, but then there is also 440B and 440C, I strongly suspect they used 440 before 1988. Thankfully these days you they make special runs of almost all their knives with high end steels (like the S35VN variant you are looking at) which offers more options - to those who don't mind spending a little extra money. (and you get a nicer handle too).The other great thing about sheaths for Buck knives is the wide variety of sheaths made by small leather-working companies, so you should be able to find someone who makes exactly what you are looking for, but it might take some time to find it online. I hope one drops in your lap on Father's Day (if you're a father), but if it doesn't, you know where to find it.

@boytusok9197 10 ай бұрын

In BC are you allowed to carry this on your belt? The 102 isn't too big right

@ccarmelo1979 Жыл бұрын

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

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

It certainly can come in very handy when other knives might fail.

@nitrorc4life1 5 жыл бұрын

Yep, agree. I have 6 I think, in 420hc, 5160 and s30v. I like it that much.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

WOW, so that makes you the 102 KING!! You have been crowned, upon the authority of Jake the Knife Reviewer!

@ARH0101 5 жыл бұрын

I have 4. It’s an amazing edc fixed blade. It is in my rotation along with my 110.

@frankcholly5483 4 жыл бұрын

I bought a few also. Love the cocobolo, carbon steel blade. I put a nice mustard patina on it.

@shawnwells5719 4 жыл бұрын

Find the 102 is a bit small for a fixed blade sheath knife. I have a 105, which is smaller than my 119, but has a full size handle. Bought neither of them - found both of them lying on the ground. Testament to their durability that they suffered not at all exposed to the elements. Purchased leather sheaths for each.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 4 жыл бұрын

Well, I know one thiing, I want to go with you the next time you want to go for a walk.

@dougbulldog9947 5 жыл бұрын

It's Saturday already in NZ cheers Jake

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you guys get all the best time being the first to get every hour of the day. Colour me jealous.

@HARMARSCH2 2 жыл бұрын

I live in Canada and my EDC Knife is a Buck 110 or 112 that is always on my right side of my right. We’re Neighbours I’m in Saskatchewan

@CanadianCuttingEdge 2 жыл бұрын

Oh so you guys are to blame for all the smoke we are having here. :) The Buck 110 is a classic - you can't go wrong with it. Do you have one of those fancy belt sheaths that open the blade as soon as you draw it out? - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/is-egZaj0922h4k.html

@HARMARSCH2 2 жыл бұрын

@@CanadianCuttingEdge No the Smoke is coming from B.C. Saskatoon has smoke too so does most of Saskatchewan. No mine is just the regular Buck Pouch Style Sheath.

@LovingIdaho 2 жыл бұрын

I got big hands . The reason I dont use the 102 . Not saying I dont have one , just hard to hang on to .

@CanadianCuttingEdge 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I agree, between being quite small, the phenolic handle material can be slippery too - both make it hard for guys with XL hands.

@nellayema2455 4 жыл бұрын

A fine knife. I've field dressed 5 deer with it, and skinned and butchered one of them using this knife, which was a hand-me-down from my older brother. I thought I lost it 2 years ago and was bummed. Turns out another brother put it in a drawer at his cabin while packing up for the season. I was happy to get it back.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 4 жыл бұрын

A family treasure to be sure.

@1joshjosh1 6 ай бұрын

I have bought a few replacement sheth for older Buck knives..Buck ones. For a 119 102 120. No problem at all.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 ай бұрын

Buck keeps making sheaths available for their knives, which is a very good thing, but since Buck are so popular you can find off brand versions of sheaths quite easily for anyone who wants to change things up.

@1joshjosh1 4 ай бұрын

I fear change. 😥

@James-ke5sx 3 жыл бұрын

Just got a 101 and a 117 brahma from Ramakkos recently. 3/4'' wide, leather handle and weird sheath. My 102 is nice but I wanted slightly bigger.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

I think a lot of people who get the 102 end up saying that it is a bit smaller than they had hoped. I should have said that in the video.

@justinbrown6413 4 ай бұрын

Love this knife first good knife i bought. It is as good as you say. Like eveyone else im the comments. Just a dam good knife. Thats it

@CanadianCuttingEdge 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for leaving that great comment Justin

@ve7vie 5 жыл бұрын

Just a day or two before I saw this I took advantage of Buck's cyber sale and bought a 110LT. (It arrived in Vancouver in two days! - I wonder if/when the Jin01 from GB will ever arrive!). I already had the Kershaw copy of the traditional 110 but wanted something lighter. The LT is very much that! BTW I do not believe CdnTire is clearing Bucks, but they are frequently on sale. Every store seems to make their own stocking decisions, I was told. Inventory varies widely in different Vancouver stores.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

I still have stuff waiting from stores in Asia and Europe. I think Canada Post is processing stuff from outside of North America LAST and with the other unions still blocking some Canada Post distribution sites it might take well into 2019 before all the backlog of the mail gets sorted out. Not to mention the problems with CBSA stealing our knives.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, each Owner / General Manager at each Canadian Tire store decided what products they want to carry. That is why some stores have a GREAT selection of knives and others have very little. At my local store they used to have two cabinets of knives, now they have only one. Hardly anything in stock. :(

@zimfilms 4 жыл бұрын

hay I live in Alberta to, I love my 119 but this looks easier to carry I mite buy won thanks :)

@CanadianCuttingEdge 4 жыл бұрын

It is a fair bit smaller on the waist than the 119, that is very true.

@johnmanley1161 2 жыл бұрын

Funny, I bought the one from CT in Antigonish a few years back on the close out, came off the display board, no sheath.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 2 жыл бұрын

You can still find Buck knives at some CT stores. in my town they have removed 3/4 of the knife stock they used to carry 5 years ago. But most of the BUCK knives at CT are made just for CT and they are quit a bit lower quality than most BUCK knives, and you cannot find those models on the BUCK website, only at CT

@johneli495 5 жыл бұрын

Nice knife, only reservation is the slick looking handle

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

The handle is VERY gripy, it is a rubber compound for the most part.

@johneli495 5 жыл бұрын

@@CanadianCuttingEdge ... Good to know, thanks for the info. Someone on YT put the knife under X-ray and it looked like solid construction, that's how I got interested

@tommytruth7595 5 жыл бұрын

They make one with a wooden handle too.

@chaparro5964 5 жыл бұрын

If the knife expose te steel y will love ut

@cs-rj8ru 5 жыл бұрын

I really don't know what the fascination is with "batoning" anyway? That's what a hatchet or an axe is for....

@tommytruth7595 5 жыл бұрын

I know.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

I agree. but some people want to only use one tool, they don't want to carry more than just a knife. I would rather carry a knife and a hatchet - even if the odds are very low that I could break my knife, I would still rather use a hatchet or ax

@themodernadventurer4320 5 жыл бұрын

It’s just a convenient way to start a fire from small limbs laying on the the ground. I personally brake it up smaller with a knife after using an axe. You can get smaller pieces that way.

@kevinmorrice 5 жыл бұрын

@@themodernadventurer4320 yeah, big logs are for adding more oomph to a fire

@RubleInnawoods 3 жыл бұрын

Less of a fascination, more of a “It’s easy for smaller things to just use my knife” type thing. I use a knife to make kindling and small feed pieces for fire. To actually make larger fires, I would definitely use an axe but for something small and contained inside a shelter I build, it just use my knife to baton out smaller pieces

@joshstarkey8883 5 жыл бұрын

I think you're thinking of the Pacific Crest Trail

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

YES!! Thanks Josh

@ColoradoStreaming Ай бұрын

The funny thing is is knife is actually lighter than the new 631 Paklite Field Knife with the horrible skeletonized handle.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 20 күн бұрын

That is funny, it's about 0.7oz lighter in fact. I don't like the entire Paklite series - I like having more of a handle to grip, among other reasons.

@cameronjohnson60 3 жыл бұрын

It'll also make a great boot knife

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

In the right boots - definitely.

@cameronjohnson60 3 жыл бұрын

@@CanadianCuttingEdge yup

@stolenhal0 3 жыл бұрын

8:29 is the Pacific Crest Trail [PCT]

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

No, the Appalachian trail is down along the eastern side of America, quite far from the Pacific. I have been on it, but I certainly can't claim to have hiked it all. It's about 2200 miles long. See: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail

@astrazenica7783 5 жыл бұрын

Friday for me bro, title is wong -- 102 not 120 Love it Good to see this pattern in hand. Hard to understand the dimensions from a photo. Very handy I'd like to see an even thinner but taller bird & trout, full flat, scalpel option. But overall fixed blade EDC? Gotta be a contender

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

Ooops. thanks for mentioning the TYPO!! I will fix!

@uselessfactz3657 3 жыл бұрын

thats gonna be the one i carry but i dont find that price on amazon.I find it for almost $60...still worth it.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

This video is a few years old. I am sure prices have changed since then.

@uselessfactz3657 3 жыл бұрын

@@CanadianCuttingEdge Fair enough.

@TrevorIsCommenting 4 жыл бұрын

Look at that like ratio

@incognito315 2 жыл бұрын

when i saw this tiny knife i was like: awww da little baby

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

Babies can be powerful, when handled just right.

@kovalsky7620 5 жыл бұрын

About 100 USD in my country.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

That's a lot of money. But every country pays a LOT more than USA does, but at least Canada only pays 50% more, you have to pay 100% more, that sucks

@stephenpowell135 Жыл бұрын

I've always wondered why guys wear suspenders and a belt at the same time..maybe you can curb my curiosity :)

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

Its a fat guy challenge. If the belt is tight enough to do all the work it's quite uncomfortable. The fatter a guy is the more this is the case.

@chineseboxer108 Жыл бұрын

$109.00 at Cabelas July 2023. ouch!

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

Prices in Canada are nuts and keep getting worse. Next thing you know our prices will be as high as they are in Australia.

@ROE1300 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent knife except handle is 1/4”-1/2” too short for my XL glove sized hands.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

Well, in that case you need one of the even larger BUCK knives maybe the 102 or even the 124... but then you also get longer blades too. I get it, its hard to find a knife with a nice short blade and still provides a nice XL handle. I am lucky, my hands are just on the threshold of XL.

@ROE1300 3 жыл бұрын

@@CanadianCuttingEdge 👍 Thank you for the suggestions. I do own a Buck 124 and it is a big knife. I also have a Buck 119. Both fit my hands well. But the Buck 102 with just little longer handle (1/2”) would be perfect.

@lucm70 5 жыл бұрын

Title says "Buck 120".....

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know

@lonewandererbushcraftwildc6822 Жыл бұрын

This is advertised as full tang is this true?

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

Terminology is a fun mess. This knife is not a FULL EXPOSED tang but the steel does run all the way back to the end of the handle making it a full length tang.

@grizzlycountry1030 4 жыл бұрын

Jake from state farm?????? 🙂

@josho1459 5 жыл бұрын

Umm I think you're getting your right and left mixed up. You ARE wearing that sheath on your left side. Besides, theoretically speaking you could carry that same style sheath on both sides of your belt as it is.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 5 жыл бұрын

I do sometimes get mixed up, but I don't really have time to go back and watch the video again to double check. I am definitely 100% human who makes mistakes occasionally.

@ajwithahay2453 4 жыл бұрын

Why get this when you can get the 119 special. Icon

@CanadianCuttingEdge 4 жыл бұрын

Of course AJ, if you can get the Special for the same price then do that instead. Remember, this video was made in 2018 and the availability of knives is not the same in every country either. I reviewed this knife because it is the one I could get at that time.

@gregundahood202 3 жыл бұрын

For the deer hunting I do in New England this is ideal for deer hunting.( gut and drag out) the 119 works but I find it to big. Hard to cut the butt out

@wteverisgud 3 жыл бұрын

It's a tad small, i'll stick with my 119 and 120.

@wteverisgud 3 жыл бұрын

@Late to the Game I like cutting paper a lot.

@wteverisgud 3 жыл бұрын

@Late to the Game I am joking of course, i use mine for camping as an all purpose cutting implement.

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

That is why they made so many sizes, to give folks a range of options.

@CanItAlready 4 жыл бұрын

I just ran across what appears to be this very review on someone else's channel, unless you've made a mirror of this one? There are several videos there that seem to be from here. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o9V9e6p31snRp4U.html

@bertbirge3617 Жыл бұрын

Anyone who batons their knife really needs to invest in a hatchet!!

@CanadianCuttingEdge Жыл бұрын

Or a froe. I agree in principle, but as a reviewer I know that MANY people will baton with their fixed blades and they want to know if the knife can handle it. Personally, I have never batoned wood except for reviews, but I would never tell anyone that they can't baton - if it's their knife they can do with it what they want.

@hr2r805 3 жыл бұрын

we didn't come for a weather report and be forced to see all them ads... 🖓 ...

@CanadianCuttingEdge 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't force you to do anything. You must have no self control if you believe I forced you to watch anything. click away. it's really that simple. You watch what YOU choose to watch, so go tell yourself off instead for wasting your time typing a meaningless comment. Have you ever gone to a movie? or watched TV? Even after paying to watch they still put advertisements in your face. Why? Because it costs money to create and provide content. So stop being a baby stop whining about advertising, its not going away anytime soon, grow up and deal with it. I am not sorry that there are advertisements on FREE KZfaq. You have got to be very naïve if you think I will change the way I do my videos based on a comments of someone who doesn't even support the channel. No ads = no channel, just like with 99% of the channels on KZfaq.

@hr2r805 3 жыл бұрын

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@hr2r805 3 жыл бұрын

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@frankcholly5483 4 жыл бұрын

Wow...price went up $10 in a year. Greedy bastards, lol.