Name/Title
Buck GeneralEntry/Object ID
130; Full Code: 130.52.75-DG-NBTags
DaggerDescription
Item Description: Vintage Buck 120 "General" Fixed Blade
This artifact is a Buck 120 General, the largest hunting knife in the classic Buck "Phenolic" series. It represents the peak of 20th-century American "Bowie-style" field knives, engineered for heavy-duty processing and tactical "Reach." The piece documents the transition from a specialized hunting tool to a cultural icon, maintaining a design focused on Structural Certainty and Corrosion Resistance.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (Extra-Long Clip-Point): A massive single-edged blade with a deep, dramatic clip-point.
Tang Stamp: Marked "BUCK 120 [C] U.S.A.". The "C" date code indicates this unit was manufactured in 1995.
Blood Groove (Fuller): Features a prominent longitudinal fuller on both sides.
Mechanical Logic: The fuller serves as a structural I-beam, reducing the overall weight of the 7.5-inch blade without compromising its lateral stiffness.
The Hilt (Phenolic & Aluminum Assembly):
Handle Material: Constructed from black Phenolic resin. This is an early high-pressure thermoset plastic that is virtually impervious to environmental degradation, acids, and blood.
Guard and Pommel: Features a double-sided crossguard and a flared "birds-beak" pommel made of polished aluminum.
Mechanical Retention: The pommel acts as a physical anchor for the hand, ensuring the tool cannot slip during high-impact "outputs."
The Sheath (Wrap-Around Leather): Housed in a heavy-duty black leather "Fold-Over" sheath with the Buck logo embossed on the face.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Buck Knives USADate made
circa 1999Dimensions
Dimension Description
12"Length
7 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Purchase
