Product Comparison: Buck Knives 120 General (0120BRS-B) vs Ka-Bar Knife (KB-1217)
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General Specifications
Brand
Buck Knives
Ka-Bar
Model
120 General (0120BRS-B)
Knife (KB-1217)
Origin
USA
USA
About the Product
The long blade enhances the exquisite appearance while creating a hunting knife that makes de-boning a lot simpler. Exclusive, elite, and luxurious, the General remains an exceptional choice for a hunting knife or simply as a collectible.
The most famous fixed blade knife in the World - "the KA-BAR" - was designed to serve our troops during World War II and is still doing its job, with honors, 70+ years later.
Blade
Blade Type
Fixed
Fixed
Blade Length
7.375 in.
7 in.
Blade Material
5160 High Carbon Steel
1095 Cro-Van
Blade Shape
Clip
Clip Point
Blade Thickness
0.175 in.
0.165 in.
What customers say about "Blade"
Buck Knives 120 General (0120BRS-B) 5160 BOS Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Knife W/Sheath
- It has given me many good years of service in lots of different circumstances. It does a great job in both gutting and skinning.
- Like my other Bucks, I expect it will do the job I bought it for, in this case, fairly heavy duty outdoor use.
- The blade is slightly sharper than a standard 120 which is saying something.
- This knife is a great value. Nice sheath, blade fits well and it is reinforced.
- Seems like a very good steel and great design, it is high carbonn blade so best practice to oil it lightly after use.
Ka-Bar Knife (KB-1217) Full Size US Marine Corps Fighting Knife, Straight
- Genuine KaBar, sharp enough to shave the hair off the back of my hand, and a quality leather sheath.
- The steel is 1095 CroVan, which is awesome. You can sharpen this steel on virtually any rock you find with decent results.
- Unlike harder blades, this one won't chip, crack, or break with abusive heavy work.
- The clip point blade works great at piercing almost anything that isn't solid.
- The edge arrived very sharp, without nicks or burrs. It's sufficiently thick at the base to withstand lateral forces.
Size & Weight
Height
1.6 in.
3.1 in.
Width
12 in.
11.875 in.
Depth
0.8 in.
2.2 in.
Weight
8.3 oz.
11.2 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Buck Knives 120 General (0120BRS-B) 5160 BOS Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Knife W/Sheath
- I have smaller hands, probably medium sized, and I find the handle to fit perfectly.
- Beautiful knife, well crafted, perfectly balanced and a work of art.
- This was a Christmas present for my husband. He LOVES it! Nice handgrip, feels natural in the hand. Great balance.
- Wonderful balance and really light for how big it is, you don't even notice you are wearing it.
- It's got good balance and great construction. It's a Buck, it meets Buck's quality, and that's good enough for me.
Ka-Bar Knife (KB-1217) Full Size US Marine Corps Fighting Knife, Straight
- A great knife to have. Perfect weight, balanced, and razor sharp.
- The weight and balance of the knife in my hand just feels right. It has some heft to it but it's not too heavy. It feels well balanced.
- The handle is comfortable. The knife has nice weight and balance and its made in up state New York. You can not get better then that!!
- This knife has a very good weight to it and feels well built. The grip feels nice, and sure in your hand.
- It's got a nice weight to it and I feel awesome carrying it on my hip when I go out.
Features
Color
Stainless Steel / Wood
Black Matte / Brown
Handle Material
Cocobolo DymaLux®
Leather
Carry System
Genuine leather sheath
Leather sheath
Serrated Blade
No
No
Extras
Blade satin finish, Flat Grind, Rockwell hardness RC 58
Tang stamped USMC, Flat Grind, Rockwell Hardness 56-58, 100% Leather Sheath
What customers say about "Features"
Buck Knives 120 General (0120BRS-B) 5160 BOS Carbon Steel Fixed Blade Knife W/Sheath
- This is my EDC knife. Its very beautiful and I show it to everyone.
- Nice sheath as well. In 30 something years, Buck has never failed to produce a quality product for me.
- I will have this knife for a very long time, very pleased... The sheath is decent.
- It really seems like a piece of artwork and is quite stunning. The sheath it comes with pairs very well with the knife.
- The Sheath - quality leather and looks like it will last a lifetime as well. Thank you Buck.
Ka-Bar Knife (KB-1217) Full Size US Marine Corps Fighting Knife, Straight
- The USMC stamp and embossing is a plus.
- The handle is made of compressed washers of leather with recessed spacers. It makes for a very hard handle that provides a good grip, dry or wet.
- The solid metal pommel can be used for pounding and bashing. The metal finger guard prevents slippage of the hand onto the blade.
- For most uses other than heavy bushcrafting, this knife is the perfect belt knife.
- Tought, durable, classic leather handle(Real leather), VERY sharp. This came sharp enough to shave the hair off my arm.
Other Information
MSRP
142.00 $
104.90 $
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