BU117BKS: Brahma Black Phenolic | Strong Full Tang Design, 4-1/2" Clip Point 420HC Stainless Steel Blade, Phenolic Handle, Outdoor Knife Made in the USA

Beautiful knife! Perfect in size and weight. Wonderful to use as a utility knife for around the ranch. Very durable and keeps good edge. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

4.5 " blade is literally RAZOR SHARP right out of the box. Fit and finish is flawless. Weight and balance/ergonomics are excellent. 420HC heat treated steel is a very good working steel that holds an edge for a good many uses, yet is easily sharpened quickly. The sheath provided is made very well and made to last for years. This is not a large knife but rather a good everyday carry knife---suitable for a wide variety of tasks. It's lightweight and sleeker than the big brother 119. I consider it to be a non-folding 110, albeit with a 1/2" longer blade, and a better than average blade tip for piercing tasks. This is an extremely practical and easy to carry and use knife. I'm very happy with this purchase. This made in the USA and the quality shines throughout the knife! You can pay more for a knife, but you might not come close to the great quality of a genuine USA made Buck knife!

In every way imaginable, this is a very nice knife. It came razor sharp, with good geometry. The fit and finish is very nice as well. The grip feels good, too. This is a miniature version of the famous Buck 119, and it is pretty darn small. Because I have fairly large hands, this knife feels more like a letter opener to me. While this would be a great knife for many, it's just too small for me to use comfortably. The accompanying leather sheath is also very nice. It's well made. The knife is a good value all the way. Just keep in mind that it is quite small and may not be a good fit for those with large hands. God bless America, and stay safe!

This is a great size for everyday outdoors carry. Not to big, not too small, Goldilocks right. Came VERY sharp out of the box and only took a little fine honing to get it scary-sharp. Handle feels great in my large-size hands, and is very comfortable to hold. Sheath is also typical Buck, good quality and holds securely when snapped. I expect it will hold up well, as is typical of USA-made products in the Buck line, and am very happy with my purchase. I call this my mini-General, and have carried it daily for work (Land Surveying) since I got it. I love the classic look and feel, as the full size model 120 General was my first “real knife” purchase as a kid in the eighties, and this little 117 touched a very nostalgic nerve for me. This has the same proportions, just scaled down to a more reasonable size. The only downside is the price, just a little more than I’d like at $75. $60 would be perfect, $65 still reasonable. The Pro version with upgraded micarta handle and S35VN steel would already be in my cart if it were priced at $130. I guess inflation has hit everywhere, thanks Joe!

I buy Buck for around the house use and the Barbeque. We live in the country and these knives are dependable. They're worth every penny.

Yes, all three. Sold the S35VN. It was a buck of the month. The D2 because I was down sizing. Now I went back to get a D2 and they were sold out at the time so I got the 420hc. You can’t go wrong with any of the steels. If you can afford it go with the best steel you can afford. The 420 works great. No the edge won’t last forever, but it sharpens up easily. My personal favorite is the D2 Heritage series. Anyways enough about the steel. Why buy the knife????? It’s lightweight, a sweet spot between the 102 or 105 and the 119. It has a bigger handle then the 102 and 105, but smaller version of the 119 which is great, but overkill for most field craft , bushcraft situations. It will handle light batoning if need be,but just add a saw and hatchet. I own way too many knives, most get little use. The 117 is a real gem though. If you don’t like it just sell it on eBay. You’ll get all your money back. That’s how good it is.

Very good knives comfortable to carry on my belt very sharp and you can't go wrong with a buck

I first saw this knife in a display case as a kid and fell in love with it. And now I finally have it! I'm tickled pink lol. Excellent quality, tremendous warranty, solid build and beautiful every man needs a Buck

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bellissimo!

As usual this knife was of highest quality. I have previously bought several buck products. All were excellent.

Magnifico ,misure perfette qualità buck,gemello del119 special xestetica mapiù piccolo .stessa qualità fodero uguale al fratello maggiore 119. Affilatissimo.