Hawkbill for EDC

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Do anyone carries a Hawkbill blade a EDC? How good is this thing is tasks unlike cutting net or ropes ( making sandwiches, for example :) ) ?
Thanks beforehand!
 
i don't see a reason to carry one of these as an EDC since it is so task specific. also, they tend to scare people. unless you're the gordon's fisherman, i'd take something more practical with me. but hey, do whatevayawant.:)
 
I used to carry a Spydie Harpy as my EDC, perhaps not the best choice, but it worked well for me. I used to primarily in a shipping environment. Not the best cardboard cutter, but it was awesome when it came to cutting straps.

I say carry what you like, unless you are carrying an oldtimer, you are going to scare people anyway :D

Dan
 
I used a Hawkbill from Neil Blackwood as an EDC for some time. They can't do kitchen type work well (cut on a cutting board), but they are very strong on most free slicing and carving work. The tip is awkward for many things because it isn't inline with the grip but also has advantages for the exact same reason.

-Cliff
 
I think hawkbill type is really nice looking, but not very practical for EDC. Beside, how can one sharpen a hawkbill blade (serious question).
 
I have a Spyderco Merlin that is part of my EDC rotation. Great knife however it is somewhat task specific. For opening boxes, bags, sacks, cutting rope and netting. The knife rocks!
 
beluga :

how can one sharpen a hawkbill blade
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Essentially the same as you do any other blade. You may want to sharpen them in sections if you don't have the control to do it all at once, rods work best. If you only have large benchstones you can use the corners .


-Cliff
 
I don't see them as practical EDCs, unless your primary EDC carry is strictly for self-defense purposes.
 
Originally posted by knifenerd
I don't see them as practical EDCs, unless your primary EDC carry is strictly for self-defense purposes.
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I totally disagree. I think that like the tanto, the hawkbill is another underestimated design. Knives like the Harpy are second to none with draw cuts and IMO excell at cutting cardboard and fibrous materials. As far the tip is concerned, most hawkbills that I have hefted have had very sharp points which would perform well under any circumstances. I especially like the modified wharncliffe 'hawks like the MT Kestrel.
Matt
 
I carry a Merlin PE probably 75% of the time. I do not normally carry it as my only knife though, because frankly it stinks for cutting food up without making a mess (peeling apples yes; cutting a sandwich or frozen pizza in half no).

I REALLY like the PE version of this knife a lot more than the SE. It is by far my favorite work knife. The PE can be kept scary sharp and it just glides through boxes, paper, plasticwrap, you name it.

I would be in Heaven if Spyderco would make another run of PE Harpys (I may yet break down and order a couple from Japan).
 
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