Hawkbills, who like 'em?

[sitflyer]

I use a slip stone on my Hawks. You can find them where woodworking supplies are sold.

 

[wouldestous]

heres a pix of the boker plus hawkbill

a round file works pretty well for sharpening a hawkbill, actually. heresy to some, probably, but a good old toothy edge is what you want for pruning and gardening and whatnot. but i also have a couple cheap ceramic rods that i use between filings.

 

[rinos]

couple days ago, i bought straight razor at antique fair,and among pile of cutlery spotted this knife,old, dirty and rusted,but blades looked OK so i managed to include hawkbill in price,couldn't wait to get home and clean it...

interesting markings,certainly not from this parts,any help is appreciated

and suggestions,should i keep both blades or try to make two knives

 

[A.l.e.x.]

Hello!

I do - here is my newest one, a Case Pruner in rosewood:

Regards,
Alex

 

[Will Power]

rinos, that's an interesting find. Depending on the construction (does it have lot of blade-play?) I'd keep it as one knife and re-handle with something of quality. Wood or horn say.

As for the markings, the connoisseurs over at Levine's will know, all I can say is that CH. makes me think of Swiss origins or stampings.

And yes, I like my GEC 56 E-Z Open which is a semi-hawk bill (junior hawk...) and it sees action in the garden in springtime.

Regards, Will