Originally posted 2017-05-16 00:07:23.
As Crocodile Dundee once said, “this is a knife”. Wow, what an amazing blade from world renowned Buck Knives. The Buck Knives 120 General is an absolutely gorgeous, sturdy and functional blade that I am so excited to now own! As a proud new owner of the Buck Knives 120 General, now I get to show it off to all of you beautiful readers.
So, this is a pretty big knife for starters. With a blade length of 7 & 3/8″, and overall length of 12″, this is not a pocket knife by any means! It’s a solid fixed blade, so there’s no pocket knife opening action on this, just handle & blade. This thing is a monster knife, and comes pretty damn sharp so make sure you use proper knife safety when you open yours up!
The handle of the Buck Knives 120 General is a different material depending on what finish you purchase – I got the black and silver model, which is comprised of a phenolic resin and an aluminum pommel and hand guard, which looks pretty damn sexy if I do say so myself. If you’re looking for more of a traditional feel, the classic look model’s handle is made up of cocobolo dymondwood and the pommel and guard are comprised of brass. Both models are absolutely beautiful and I am sure equally functional.
The Buck Knives 120 General also includes a very well made leather sheath, which I love almost as much as the knife itself – it seems that with so many companies that sell fixed blade knives, the sheath is usually lacking in quality – to the point that it’s almost dangerous to use. But Buck Knife has you covered on this one, and I would feel totally comfortable strapping this to my belt while going hiking, hunting or camping.
So, if you’re looking for a larger fixed blade knife that somewhat resembles the famous Bowie knife style, I would definitely get my hands on a Buck Knives 120 General! Buck Knife products are also made in the USA, so if you’re the patriotic type, these are a great option.
*Always remember to practice safety with knives, and know your local laws!!!*