Grant & Gavin Hawk Knives - Review, Photo & Video

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I picked up a few knives from Hawk. A RAM with polished blade, RAZR and a T.A.S.C FORCE prototype.

The Kershaw RAM has been one of my favorite flippers for quite some time now, but "the" RAM knife from Hawk is on a whole new level. Attention to fit and finish is impeccable. I only hope I can bear to keep using my Kershaw RAMS. :D

The RAZR - Rotate at Zero Resistance knife is of pretty much the same mechanical design as the RAM, but without the flipper. Both the RAM and the RAZR can be opened or closed by simply holding back on the spring loaded switch and letting gravity swing the blade into position. The blade will swing back and forth like a pendulum if you wish, they're so frictionless. Both the RAM and RAZR lock up solid and are perfectly seated and centered when closed.

The T.A.S.C FORCE Prototype is an automatic. Simple pull back on the handle switch and the blade flies out like it means business. It snaps open similar to Protech knives, but with a heavier, more solid feel. Again, lockup is tight with no wiggle in the blade.

The RAZR and T.A.S.C FORCE have spring clips while the RAM has two roller balls on the tip of the clip to aid in smooth attachment to a pocket.

All three knives are built to last and are flawless in fit and finish. Overall, these are some of the best designed knives I've seen.

Here is a picture, followed by a YouTube link (no critiques of my video skills) showing the knives in action.

Enjoy!
Shawn

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very nice looking knives! nice video,except for two things, first you didn't show the clip side of the knives. and second, wasn't long enough! :D is that the cross-fire action on the auto? the reson i asked is that i have the Emerson/kershaw auto Commander and the ZT0650st and they both have that action. :)
 
can't watch the vids right now; what's the steel in the R.A.M.?
 
They make some of the most innovative designs around - congrats on the nice knives & thanks for the review!
 
you showed me what i wanted to know! :) so how much did the RAZR set you back? i just love them Hawks knives! :D
 
Broos said:
They make some of the most innovative designs around
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I agree. From the opening mechs, the clips, to the locks. I often wonder how they come-up with such out-of-the-box concepts :thumbup:

Mucho thanks for sharing!
 
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The RAZR was $480. It seems that these knives are snatched up somehow by high-end custom knife dealers for resale. So the prices are pretty high compared to what a high-volume knife retailer would charge. But I really wanted these, so I bit the bullet and paid the full prices.
 
Nice videos! I like how you discovered the safety on the T.A.S.C. while shooting the vid :)

Oh and the steel on the Ram is ATS-34, and the Tasc and Razr are both S30V. And the Ram has a 'ratchet clip' so the little wheel only rolls in the direction of putting the knife in your pocket, but doesn't roll out. Then to get the knife out you just lift up on the tip of the clip and it slides right out :)

Over all nice score!

Gavin
 
Wow! I feel like I've just met a celebrity! :D Thanks for the knife info, Gavin!

Shawn
 
gavin, thanks for the 411. shawn, thanks for the videos, finally got around to watching them. wonderful knives!
 
Nice knives! They really make a great knife. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
wonderful pieces you got there!
I have a ZZ MUDD and it's becoming my favourite big folder, hope to be able to put aside some cash and buy the original one

keep on the great work!
Maxx
 
I'm a newbie here. Where can you buy the G&G Hawk Design knives? Their website is still under construction.
 
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