Buck Nighthawk 650 & 653 side by side

Hands down my favorite fixed blades. You wont be doing alot of bushcrafting with them but they will hold their own if pressed into that role. Originally offered to the Navy hence the stainless 420hc construction. The 650 shown is bead blasted to a satin finish from the factory. The 653 tanto is in a black oxide finish. They both have the Paul Bro's heat treat so toughness is their middle name. 1/4'' blade stock helps in the toughness area also ( the tanto is a beast having a full 1/4'' spine).. The China copy is fairly accurate but I think the blade steel is 400 series stainless...

[@sawdust6968]

ive had one for damn near 20 years its on of the best knives they EVER made;-) i want to get that new one with the 7.5 blade model 651

[@jcarter855]

I agree, they made one heck of a knife with this series.

[@1joshjosh1]

OK ignore all my other stupid comments do you think those cuts on the sheath were done from the factory cause all 3 of mine have the same thing

[@jcarter855]

It is apparently done at the factory I haven't seen any that don't have the broken internal plastic keeper

[@1joshjosh1]

Buck 650 kicks ass

[@jcarter855]

I have to agree with you there sir.

[@thearchives446]

Have it, helluva knife..

[@jimboethefirst7418]

I have a nock of version purchased at the local Flea Market ,but man would I like to own a Original,,you have some knice Knives Pal,,keep um sharp.

[@1joshjosh1]

The 1 with the serrations... Oh no no no no no no