Buck 853 Small Selkirk Hunting Knife

This multifunctional survival knife has added features to enhance survival when it matters most. In addition to the 420HC steel blade, the Selkirk features a micarta handle with steel bolsters (rear bolster can be used as improvised hammer), and a heavy duty belt sheath that can be configured for horizontal or vertical carry.

Specifications

• Blade Shape: Drop Point 420HC Steel
• Blade Length: 4″ (10.16 cm)
• Overall Length: 8¼” (20.96 cm)
• Weight: 6.4 oz. (181.44 g)
• Handle: CNC contoured Micarta, brown/black
• Carry System: Injection molded nylon sheath

Features
420HC Steel
This is Buck’s standard blade material because it approaches the wear resistance of high carbon alloys while delivering the corrosion resistance of chromium stainless steels. Add our exclusive heat-treat process and you have a very user-friendly combination of superior corrosion resistance with excellent strength for wear resistance and durability. You also have a blade that is easy to resharpen. For best performance we harden to a Rockwell hardness of Rc 58.

Drop Point
This blade is full bellied with a strong, thick point for heavier tasks. It can also be used as a general work knife. The top of the blade drops down toward the tip, which minimizes accidental puncturing while skinning. The drop point blade is strong and very versatile.