Convince me to buy the Buck 117

[RugerNurse]

I want to pick one up because the size looks great but I worry about the handle size. How big is the handle?

 

[Petunia D. Feeble]

It’s good. I prefer it to the 119. On the smaller side, but still large enough for a 4 finger grip with my large size hands. I imagine it would cause a bit of fatigue with really heavy use. For light to moderate tasks though it’s more than adequate.

 

[edgelion]

I don't know anything specific to tell you about this product, but since I had a dog named Ruger and he liked Bucks, you should buy it.

 

[w]

Here is a comparison pic. Top to bottom, 119,105,117,102.

 

[riversidedep]

Here's my advice:

 

[Roblues]

The handle is comfortable. I have size large, slim hands.
For the money, you can't buy a better knife.

 

[jbmonkey]

I prefer the 105 to the 117......basically same size handles, but 105 has bit more blade and just visually looks better to me.

the 117 reminds me of the scaled down kabars. they work fine, just visually they look off to me.

 

[RugerNurse]

What I waffle with is for the use I’ll use the 117 for I could get the 110. Mostly just small stuff while hiking or at a park. But the 117 is almost the same price so getting a fixed blade might be more worth the money.

 

[Mr. Tettnanger]

I prefer the 105 to the 117......basically same size handles, but 105 has bit more blade and just visually looks better to me.

the 117 reminds me of the scaled down kabars. they work fine, just visually they look off to me.

I agree 100% with this. The 117 is nice...just odd.

The 105 is near perfection!

 

[cbach8tw]

The 117 handle is longer than the 102, so to me is a little more comfortable. I like the blade size of the 102, but too short of a handle, if it was the same length of handle as the 117, it would be great. My 117 is a good size and not too big like the 119.

 

[bgp99]

I'm surprised that no one has mentioned the Buck 118, formally know as the Personal. Mine is old and has the 440C steel with the convex grind. I've owned it for several years now, and it does all that I need a knife to do with hunting and fishing chores. It was Hoyt Buck's personal favorite too!

 

[sgt1372]

I want to pick one up because the size looks great but I worry about the handle size. How big is the handle?

I like the 119 better but I'm not you.

 

[bgp99]

I just measured the handle on my 118. It measures 3 13/16 inches from the back of the guard to the end of the pommel. I hope that helps you. I have a large hand and it works very well for me

 

[1911bphil]

I have a Buck 105. The handle is too small for my XXL hands. I don't have a Buck 117, but others have said it has basically the same handle as the 105.

 

[RugerNurse]

I just measured the handle on my 118. It measures 3 13/16 inches from the back of the guard to the end of the pommel. I hope that helps you. I have a large hand and it works very well for me

Thanks, I think that should work. My hands are somewhere between a medium and large. I appreciate you measuring it

 

[RugerNurse]

Ended up grabbing the 117 Pro for $120 out the door. Can’t wait to see how it is.

 

[eveled]

Very good choice. I think you will be happy with it.

 

[scorpnsnake]

I have a Buck 105. The handle is too small for my XXL hands. I don't have a Buck 117, but others have said it has basically the same handle as the 105.

XXL? I bet those will leave a mark.

 

[dirc]

Ended up grabbing the 117 Pro for $120 out the door. Can’t wait to see how it is.

nice one... they use s35vn on the pro for that I think instead of s30v (which is what most other pro's use)

please post pics? ; )

 

[RugerNurse]

nice one... they use s35vn on the pro for that I think instead of s30v (which is what most other pro's use)

please post pics? ; )

Still hasn’t shipped yet