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Haven't seen one these around before, wondering if there are any out there. Suggestions?
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3 or 4inch fixed hawkbill?
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Esav Benyamin
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Not exactly a popular style, is it? http://www.bladeart.com/artists/john_greco/john_greco.htm -- see the fourth knife down, the Defender, but it's a 4.75" blade.
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I'd recommend contacting a custom maker. There are lots of talented makers out there who would be willing to make one according to your specs.
Choose an inexpensive, serviceable low-alloy carbon steel like O-1 or 1095, get a skeletonized handle you can cord-wrap, ask him for a bead- or sand-blasted finish, choose a simple sheath or make your own Kydex scabbard and you'll have a one-of-a-kind custom knife that'll run you less than a high quality production knife would cost, probably around $120 to $150, maybe even less.
Choose an inexpensive, serviceable low-alloy carbon steel like O-1 or 1095, get a skeletonized handle you can cord-wrap, ask him for a bead- or sand-blasted finish, choose a simple sheath or make your own Kydex scabbard and you'll have a one-of-a-kind custom knife that'll run you less than a high quality production knife would cost, probably around $120 to $150, maybe even less.
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Check this guy out: http://www.ansoknives.com/
The Tukan might be something you'd be interested in. It's little pricey though, if that's a consideration. I'd love to have him make me a few blades (or several dozen
) but I'm a little too broke right now 
The Tukan might be something you'd be interested in. It's little pricey though, if that's a consideration. I'd love to have him make me a few blades (or several dozen
) but I'm a little too broke right now 
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I tend to recall that Mineral Mountain Hatchet works makes one, but it might be larger than requested. may be worth a gander anyhow...
Esav Benyamin
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One more maker, from BladeArt's clearance list:
835 Mick Langley Hawk Cocobolo, and 833 Mick Langley Hawk Micarta
4" L6 steel bill hook blade, full tang construction. Brass pinned Micarta scales with lanyard hole. Overall length: 8.5" weight 3.8 oz
835 Mick Langley Hawk Cocobolo, and 833 Mick Langley Hawk Micarta
4" L6 steel bill hook blade, full tang construction. Brass pinned Micarta scales with lanyard hole. Overall length: 8.5" weight 3.8 oz
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Err, what are your plans for this knife Angelus1781?
A three inch grape knife:
http://www.gemplers.com/a/shop/product.asp?T1=K3535&src=21TL002
Flooring/Roofing Knives:
http://www.rmurphyknives.com/FloorKnives.htm
A really Big "Hawkbill"
http://www.hidatool.com/gardenpage/sickles.html
So what do you need this knife for?
A three inch grape knife:
http://www.gemplers.com/a/shop/product.asp?T1=K3535&src=21TL002
Flooring/Roofing Knives:
http://www.rmurphyknives.com/FloorKnives.htm
A really Big "Hawkbill"
http://www.hidatool.com/gardenpage/sickles.html
So what do you need this knife for?
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Calophon cutlery , maker of low to mid grade kitchen cutlery, has a short hawkbill paring knife, and a larger version with a wood handle. Bed&Bath, or a place like it should have them. also try home depot for linoleum knives or carpet knives. I've been looking for the same style and I've had good luck at places like these, for fixed blade hawkbills for using or self defense.
