Abstract: A reverse circulation deep hole rock bit that includes a drill bit connector tube telescopically extended into a drill bit housing to cooperatively form a part of a radial inner fluid channel for cuttings to flow axially outwardly and a radial outer annular clearnace space, a plurality of angularly spaced pressurized fluid passage that open to the annular space and a check valve in each fluid fluid passage to permit inward flow of fluid, but to block fluid flow in the opposite direction. A plurality of angularly spaced cutter arms have arcuate tubular segments secured to axial and radial outer portions of the arms while a radially inner tubular skirt is secured to or abuts against the axial outer portions of the arms.