Cold Steel 20RBC Roach Belly 4.5" Serrated Fixed Blade Knife - 4116 Stainless Steel & Black Polypropylene Handle

The Cold Steel Roach Belly is a no-nonsense fixed blade knife built for the outdoors, camp, or field dressing. This 4.5" serrated fixed blade gives you a reliable cutting tool in a compact, carryable package. With a 4116 stainless steel blade and a black polypropylene handle, the Roach Belly is designed to handle serious work without the fuss—the kind of knife that earns its place on your belt or in your pack through honest performance rather than marketing hype.

Cold Steel has earned its reputation by making knives that work in real conditions. The 4116 stainless steel blade offers a good balance of edge retention and corrosion resistance, while the serrated edge excels at slicing and cutting through fibrous materials—exactly what you need when you're processing game, breaking down cordage, or tackling camp tasks. The blade's 4.5" length gives you enough real estate to work efficiently without sacrificing maneuverability or portability.

The black polypropylene handle is tough and won't absorb moisture or rot like natural materials. It's shaped for a functional grip under wet or gloved conditions, and the synthetic material means zero maintenance and zero worry about damage in harsh environments. This is a working tool, not a collectible—it's built to be used, abused, and rely on day after day.

Key Features

• 4.5" serrated stainless steel blade for effective cutting and slicing
• 4116 stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance and edge durability
• Black polypropylene handle—tough, moisture-resistant, and low-maintenance
• Fixed blade design for maximum strength and reliability
• Compact size ideal for hunting, camping, and field tasks

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the Roach Belly best for?

The serrated blade and 4.5" length make it well-suited for field dressing, general camp cutting, and any task where you need a sturdy fixed blade that won't fold on you. The serrations are especially effective on fibrous materials and meat.

Will the stainless steel blade rust?

4116 stainless steel offers solid corrosion resistance, though like all stainless blades, it benefits from occasional cleaning and drying in wet conditions. It's far more rust-resistant than carbon steel, making it reliable in damp environments.

Is this knife easy to carry?

At 4.5" blade length with a fixed blade design, it's compact and carryable on a belt or pack. You'll need an appropriate sheath (sold separately), but the size makes it practical for hunters and outdoors people who need a reliable knife on hand without bulk.

Can I use this for filleting fish?

While some serrated blades can handle fish, the serrated design is better suited for slicing and cutting tasks rather than the precise filleting work where a smooth blade excels. It's a solid camp and field knife, not a specialized fillet knife.