New “Pursuit” Hunting Knives from Buck

Buck Knives has just announced a new line of hunting knives, dubbed the Pursuit line and billed as “a multi-purpose alternative to traditional hunting knives.” What’s that all about? Let’s dive it and find out.

First off, yes they are all made in the USA. Pursuit knives include both folders and fixed-blade knives “designed for beginner to serious hunters.”

From the press release:

A multi-purpose alternative to traditional hunting knives, the Pursuit Series features a variety of competitively-priced knives available in fixed and folding versions with standard or guthook blades in 420HC steel. Added detail was put into the design creating a comfortable, non-slip profile. Designed for excellent performance, the Pursuit Series line is a perfect field option. The three fixed and folding versions include a black polyester sheath with green trim.

All knives in the Pursuit Series line feature blades finished with Buck’s advanced Edge2x™ technology that makes them sharper out of the box, hold an edge longer, and easier to re-sharpen. All are made in the USA and backed by Buck’s respected Forever Warranty.

656 Pursuit Large

The 656 Pursuit Large is a drop-point fixed-blade knife with the following specs:

• Model: 0656GRS-B
• Blade: 420HC steel, 0.140″ thick, 4.5″ long, drop point
• Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Handle: Glass filled nylon & Versaflex
• Sheath included
• MSRP: $65

657 Pursuit Large Guthook

Model 657 is much the same as the 656, with the addition of a gut hook.

• Model: 0657GRG-B
• Blade: 420HC steel, 0.140″ thick, 4.5″ long, gut hook
• Weight: 6.5 ounces
• Handle: Glass filled nylon & Versaflex
• Sheath included
• MSRP: $70

658 Pursuit Small

The Buck 658 Pursuit Small is a shorter fixed-blade drop point. You can read a review of the Buck 658 Pursuit here.

• Model: 0658GRS-B
• Blade: 420HC steel, 0.110″ thick, 3.75″ long, drop point
• Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Handle: Glass filled nylon & Versaflex
• Sheath included
• MSRP: $55

659 Folding Pursuit Large

Model 659 is a large lockback folding hunter.

• Model: 0659GRS-B
• Blade: 420HC steel, 0.120″ thick, 3.625″ long, drop point
• Weight: 3.6 ounces
• Handle: Glass filled nylon & Versaflex
• Sheath included
• MSRP: $70

660 Folding Pursuit Large Guthook

The 660 Folding Pursuit Large Guthook is much the same as the 659, but with a gut hook added to the back of the blade.

• Model: 0660GRG-B
• Blade: 420HC steel, 0.120″ thick, 3.5″ long, gut hook
• Weight: 3.4 ounces
• Handle: Glass filled nylon & Versaflex
• Sheath included
• MSRP: $75

661 Folding Pursuit Small

Finally, we have the 661 Folding Pursuit Small, a lockback folder that comes with a sheath but may feel right at home in your pocket.

• Model: 0661GRS-B
• Blade: 420HC steel, 0.120″ thick, 3″ long, drop point
• Weight: 2.5 ounces
• Handle: Glass filled nylon & Versaflex
• Sheath included
• MSRP: $60

Thumb studs on the folders should make them easy to open one-handed, and they’re slim enough that pocket carry could be a good option, although each includes a polyester belt sheath.

It’ll be interesting to see how these work in the field. The handles look like they’ll do okay when slick with fat and blood, but you never can tell until you try. What do you think of them?

Russ Chastain

Editor & Contributing Writer Russ Chastain is a lifelong hunter and shooter who has spent his life learning about hunting, shooting, guns, ammunition, gunsmithing, reloading, and bullet casting. He started toting his own gun in the woods at age nine and he's pursued deer with rifles since 1982, so his hunting knowledge has been growing for more than three and a half decades. His desire and ability to share this knowledge with others has also grown, and Russ has been professionally writing and editing original hunting & shooting content since 1998. Russ Chastain has a passion for sharing accurate, honest, interesting hunting & shooting knowledge and stories with people of all skill levels.