What is the blade steel and hardness of the Nieto Combate 683, and how does it perform in wet outdoor conditions?

The Nieto 683 features a proprietary AN-58 stainless steel blade hardened to 58-60 HRC, offering excellent edge retention and corrosion resistance for Australian bush and coastal environments. The handle is built with green canvas micarta scales and textured red vulcanized liners, ensuring a secure, high-retention grip even when your hands are wet or greasy during field dressing.

Is the Nieto 683 folding knife suitable for heavy-duty tasks like batoning firewood or prying?

No, like most lockback folding knives, the Combate 683 is not designed for heavy batoning, prying, or chopping dense seasoned logs. For heavy-duty bushcraft or processing thick firewood, you should use a dedicated full-tang fixed-blade knife such as the Nieto Patrol Combat series from our range.

Is the Nieto Combate 683 legal to carry in public spaces in Australia?

As a manual two-handed opening lockback with an 8.0 cm blade, the Nieto 683 is fully legal to import and own in Australia. However, across all Australian states and territories, you cannot carry a folding knife in public spaces without a lawful excuse or reasonable reason, such as actively hunting, fishing, or camping.

Folding Pocket Knife - Nieto N-683

The Nieto 683 Combate Mikarta Canvas Green 8cm Folder is a manual lockback folding pocket knife manufactured in Albacete, Spain. Built with an 8.0 cm drop-point blade ground from proprietary AN-58 stainless steel, it provides balanced edge retention and corrosion resistance for everyday outdoor tasks. The blade is hardened to 58–60 HRC and secures open via a traditional back-lock mechanism. Textured green canvas micarta handle scales over stainless steel liners offer a slip-resistant grip in wet or greasy conditions, complemented by red vulcanised accent spacers and a dedicated lanyard hole.

Key Features

AN-58 Stainless Steel Blade: Features an 8.0 cm full flat grind drop-point profile tempered to 58–60 HRC for corrosion resistance and reliable edge holding.
Secure Lockback Mechanism: Utilises a positive back-lock system to prevent accidental closure during camp utility chores and field cutting tasks.
Canvas Micarta Handle: Grooved green canvas micarta scales provide high traction in wet, humid, or greasy conditions, accented with red vulcanised liners.
Compact Pocket Profile: Measures 18.5 cm fully opened, approximately 10.5 cm closed, and weighs 118 g for lightweight pocket carry.
Manual Two-Handed Opening: Designed with a nail nick for controlled manual deployment without springs or assist mechanisms.

Specifications

Blade Length: 8.0 cm (80 mm)
Total Length (Open): 18.5 cm (185 mm)
Closed Length: ~10.5 cm (105 mm)
Weight: 118 g
Blade Material: AN-58 Stainless Steel
Blade Hardness: 58–60 HRC
Blade Grind / Profile: Full flat grind, drop point
Lock Type: Lockback (back-lock)
Handle Material: Green Canvas Micarta with red vulcanised spacers and stainless steel liners
Country of Origin: Spain (Albacete)

Who is the Nieto 683 Combate Mikarta Canvas Green 8cm Folder for?

Outdoor and camping enthusiasts — requires a lightweight 118 g lockback folding pocket knife that handles camp food preparation and cord cutting without adding bulk to daily gear.
Hunters and fishers — needs an 8.0 cm AN-58 stainless steel blade hardened to 58–60 HRC paired with textured canvas micarta scales to maintain grip and cutting control during light game dressing and utility slicing in wet environments.

Less suitable for: Heavy batoning, prying, or chopping dense seasoned logs, as well as large-scale game butchering exceeding an 8.0 cm blade length; these heavy-duty tasks require a full-tang fixed-blade knife with a longer 10+ cm blade.

SKU	NO40337LP
Model #	N-683
Brand	Nieto
Shipping Weight	1.0000kg

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