Hunters and outdoor users who want a mid-size 4.5-inch high carbon stainless blade with a classic phenolic handle from Buck.
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Material High Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle Phenolic
Length 8.75 Inches
Weight 4.9 Ounces
Size 4.5"
Priced 298% above the category median ($22.60 across 39 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.6/5overall
Owner rating4.8/5
4.8 average across 168 owner ratings
Popularity1.0/5
168 owner reviews, fewer than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other hand tools and workshop hand tools we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
The Buck 0117BKS-B is a fixed-blade knife priced at $89.99 that carries a 4.8-star rating from 168 verified owners and steady demand at 50 units per month. The blade is listed as high carbon stainless steel with a 4.5-inch cutting edge and an 8.75-inch overall length.
High carbon stainless steel aims to combine the edge retention of high carbon steel with better corrosion resistance, a practical mix for outdoor use. The phenolic handle is durable and weather resistant, and at 4.9 ounces the knife stays light and balanced.
At $89.99 it sits in the upper-mid tier of this lineup, backed by Buck's long reputation for hunting and outdoor knives and a 4.8-star average across 168 reviews.
Pros
4.8-star rating from 168 verified buyers
Steady demand at 50 units purchased per month
High carbon stainless steel balances edge retention and corrosion resistance
Durable phenolic handle
Light, balanced 4.9-ounce build
Cons
Upper-mid price of $89.99
4.5-inch blade is sized for hunting and utility, not heavy chopping
No sheath or warranty details are listed in the product data
Specifications
Material
High Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle
Phenolic
Length
8.75 Inches
Weight
4.9 Ounces
Size
4.5"
Performance notes
The 4.5-inch high carbon stainless blade and 8.75-inch overall length make the 0117BKS-B a hunting and general outdoor knife. The high carbon stainless steel trades a little peak edge retention for better rust resistance, and at 4.9 ounces with a phenolic handle it stays light and balanced for field use.
What buyers say
With 168 reviews at 4.8 stars and 50 monthly buyers, owners praise the Buck name, fit, and finish for the price. The main reservation among shoppers is the upper-mid price compared with budget fixed blades.
The blade is listed as high carbon stainless steel, which aims to combine edge retention with better corrosion resistance than plain high carbon steel.
How big is the blade?
The listed blade size is 4.5 inches with an 8.75-inch overall length and a weight of 4.9 ounces.
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