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 Beta for campers and hikers who want a tough D2 fixed blade with a sheath that fits a belt or a MOLLE pack. The BPS Knives Skua costs $1.99 less than the BPS Knives Beta 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.
A compact full-tang D2 knife with an ABS sheath for $75.99.
Price$75.99≈ $68.39 with code
Price today$75.99
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Est. with code$68.39
Save about $7.60 with SEBASTIANBASSOL. Price checked October 18, 2026 · BPS Knives US store · Store price (list $78.90); 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
Beta Full-Tang D2 Knife
Steel / hardness
D2 tool steel; 60 to 61 HRC (manufacturer stated)
Length
218 mm (8.6 in) overall; 100 mm (3.9 in) blade
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.1 in)
Handle
Micarta
Sheath
Ambidextrous abs sheath, tek-lok compatible, for belt or molle
Weight
175 g (4.9 oz)
Made in
Ukraine; lifetime warranty stated by BPS
Model
Beta
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 Beta
A steel suited to the job
A sheath in the box
Made in Ukraine with a lifetime warranty
Know the limits
Care for the steel
Know your local rules
A few good questions.
Which is better, the BPS Knives Skua or the BPS Knives Beta?+
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 Beta for campers and hikers who want a tough D2 fixed blade with a sheath that fits a belt or a MOLLE pack.
Which one is cheaper?+
The BPS Knives Skua costs $1.99 less than the BPS Knives Beta 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 Beta?+
Look elsewhere if you want a stainless blade, a leather sheath, or a ferro rod in the kit.
