Grant Hawk TOAD

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I threw together a review of Hawk Design's toad folder; an amazing piece of work, which my review does no justice. Sleepiness-induced poor grammar and sloppy format aside, I think it gets the point accross. Anyway, some of my pictures turned out okay (for me anyway)!

http://www.dervishknives.com/toad.htm
 
Excellent review of the "Toad !" I've been watching their work (Hawks) and it's amazing. Kinda shocked that their knives haven't taken off like a rocket !

I know that the "Toad" has an OAL of 8" (3.5" blade). . .can you tell us what the handle width is at the pivot and the aft portion of the scales ?

Not sure which one that I like the best. . ."Toad" or "D.O.G." :D

Thanks for sharing ! :)
 
Thanks, GigOne. I knew I forgot something- specs! Anyway, I can't measure the handle dimmensions right now, as it's already packaged up to be sent back for the clip tune-up. They tell me it will return in a couple days, so I'll let you know then.

I am shocked that they haven't taken off too! I'm willing to bet they will be very hot soon though. They just haven't gotten much exposure yet. See how nice I am to help in my own little way?? :):D
 
I take it you're saying that there is a Spyderco Toad? You know, I've seen 4 different knives called "Mako"? Then again, I think those were all custom makers' knives. Hell, 2 of my Dervish Knives designs share names with other makers (not sure who came first, but I'm sure they weren't coping me and I KNOW I didn't copy them).Then again, a company like Spyderco may try to protect one of its names.
 
Haven't handled a Toad myself, but it sure looks like it's too big and fat for my money no matter what it has to offer, maybe i will change my mind after handling one, but i doubt it. I looks very well made and it is different, just wish it was more hand and pocket friendly.

James
 
Yeah, it definitely is a beefy folder -I'd say it's similar to the MT LCC- this is exactly why it appealed to me. I've had a few slim folders like the Sebenza, various Spydercos and Benchmades but I much prefer hefty, stout folders. This is not a knife for people who like skinny knives...
 
very cool indeed...I was contemplating the D.O.G., but was ultimately put off only b/c it seemed too "engineered"...I was fearful of getting grit etc into it and mucking up such fine craftsmanship...at least liner locks and framelocks can be rinsed out in a hurry.

I will probably get the CRKT version to beat on and use:cool:
 
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