The Buck Nighthawk Knife Model 650 is 11 1/4 inches long overall, it weighs 10 ounces, and it comes in a heavy-duty black nylon sheath.
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The handle of this Buck survival knife is superb.
The handle has a thermoplastic core secured to the tang of the knife, and then there's a rubberized, textured layer molded over this core, including a thumb pad that really helps improve control of the knife.
The handle of this Buck knife is contoured in a way that feels natural in your hand, and the rubberized layer is comfortable, and 'sticks' in the grip even in wet and slippery conditions.
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The blade of the Buck Nighthawk Knife Model 650 is 6 1/2 inches long.
It is made of Buck's premium 420 HC stainless, and the finish is a black oxide that's very tough and non reflective.
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There is a shorter version of the Buck Nighthawk Knife, the Model 655.
It is 10 3/8 inch long overall, it has a 4 7/8 inch blade thats partially serrated, and it weighs 9.4 ounces.
Otherwise, it has the same features as the Model 650.
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The Model 655 is the version that might be the perfect survival knife.
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The compact overall size will help keep it tucked out of the way of any brush you might travel through, and will make it easier to arrange in your gear.
Compared to a lot of other knives, the handle design of the Buck Nighthawk Knife makes it a lot easier to hold on to and work with with in extreme conditions.
The 4 7/8 inch blade is perfect for the majority of all the chores you'll need to do along the trail and in camp, and the serrations will help make cutting everything easier, and that includes sawing through small branches when you need to.
The nylon sheath is sturdy, and will withstand harsh environmental conditions.
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Take a close look at the Buck Nighthawk Knife at your favorite knife shop.
When you give serious thought to the advantages that it's design features provide, it's going to be hard to resist the need to buy one.
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