Choose the BPS Knives Skua for hikers and campers who want a slim button-lock folder with a stainless Nitro-V blade. Choose the BPS Knives Aurora for campers and hikers who want a small, rust-resistant fixed blade that rides in a Kydex sheath. The BPS Knives Aurora costs $4.01 less than the BPS Knives Skua at the prices we checked.
BPS Knives: SEBASTIANBASSOL for 10% off
Best for hikers and campers who want a slim button-lock folder with a stainless Nitro-V blade
A 100g Nitro-V button-lock folder with a patterned handle.
Price$74.00≈ $66.60 with code
Price today$74.00
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Est. with code$66.60
Save about $7.40 with SEBASTIANBASSOL. Price checked October 18, 2026 · BPS Knives US store · Store sale price (list $85.00); tax and shipping shown at checkout.
205 mm (8.07 in) open; 118 mm (4.65 in) closed; 88 mm (3.46 in) blade
Handle
G-Mascus
Lock
Button lock
Carry
Deep-carry clip
Weight
100 g (3.53 oz)
Made in
Ukraine; lifetime warranty stated by BPS
Model
Skua
Aurora VG-10 Fixed Blade
Steel / hardness
VG-10 stainless; 58 to 59 HRC (manufacturer stated)
Length
178 mm (7.0 in) overall; 80 mm (3.15 in) blade
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
Handle
Green G10
Sheath
Lightweight Kydex sheath
Weight
100 g (3.53 oz)
Made in
Ukraine; lifetime warranty stated by BPS
Model
Aurora
Manufacturer specifications for each reviewed configuration. Different brands label specs differently, so compare like for like.
Where each one wins.
BPS Knives Skua
A slim profile
Nitro-V stainless
A distinctive handle
Different lock feel
A folder has limits
Know your local rules
BPS Knives Aurora
A steel suited to the job
A sheath in the box
Made in Ukraine with a lifetime warranty
Know the limits
Clean and dry after use
Know your local rules
A few good questions.
Which is better, the BPS Knives Skua or the BPS Knives Aurora?+
Neither wins for everyone. Choose the BPS Knives Skua for hikers and campers who want a slim button-lock folder with a stainless Nitro-V blade. Choose the BPS Knives Aurora for campers and hikers who want a small, rust-resistant fixed blade that rides in a Kydex sheath.
Which one is cheaper?+
The BPS Knives Aurora costs $4.01 less than the BPS Knives Skua at the prices we checked.
Is there a BPS Knives discount code?+
Yes. Code SEBASTIANBASSOL gives 10% off on the official BPS Knives store. Paste it at checkout and the saving shows in your order summary.
Who should skip the BPS Knives Skua?+
Look elsewhere if you prefer a flipper, a liner lock, or a fixed blade for camp work.
Who should skip the BPS Knives Aurora?+
Look elsewhere if you want carbon steel, a longer blade, or a leather sheath.
