Buck Knives 117 Brahma 117BKS - 420HC Blade - Black Phenolic Handle w/Aluminum Guard & Pommel - Black Leather Sheath
Bucks new 117 Brahma
- Specs:
- Category End Use: Hunting/Outdoor/Survival
- Blade Steel: 420HC
- Rc Hardness: 58
- Blade Style: Clip Point
- Blade Grind: Hollow Ground
- Blade Length: 4.5" (114 mm)
- Length Overall: 8.75" (222 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.12" (3.0 mm)
- Handle Material: Black Phenolic w/Aluminum Guard & Bolsters
- Sheath: Black Leather
- Weight, Knife: 4.0 oz. (113 g)
- Weight, Sheath: 2.4 oz. (63 g)
- Made In: USA
- Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty
More about 420HC steel:
This is Buck's standard blade material because it approaches the wear resistance of high carbon alloys while delivering the corrosion resistance of chromium stainless steels. Using their exclusive heat-treat process and you have a very user-friendly combination of superior corrosion resistance with excellent strength for wear resistance and durability. You also have a blade that is easy to resharpen. For best performance Buck hardens their 420HC blades to a Rockwell hardness of Rc 58.
