Looking for hawkbill style blade

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frgtn340

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Besides the spyderco harpy and superhawk, can anyone suggest a good value hawkbill style knife? This will be used for defense purposes only. I was looking at the boker batman.
 
Emerson Police SARK or Combat/Super Karambit folders. Look into the Spyderco Civilain (or Matriarch if you can find one) too.
 
The Spyderco Byrd Crossbill with G-10 handles is a super value for the money!!!

A 5.11 Journeyman karambit would be the cheapest route I would take for a folding karambit. I carry one daily at work. The 5.11 Masters model and Emerson karambits will cost more but are also well worth the price tag.

Seems like all of the best models have been mentioned.
 
I can't recommend the Spyderco Byrd Crossbill enough. Its the perfect SD knife.

That Boker Batman sure looks mean.
 
If you ever scrape together the cash the Superhawk is an incredible knife. The best ergos I've ever experienced, super strong comp lock, and FFG relaxed hawkbill blade allcombine for a GREAT knife.

Mike
 
WOW. Thanks for the comments guys! The crossbill is definitely in my price range. I still want the boker batman but I cant seem to find anyone that has them in stock! I'll probably go with the crossbill for now until the batman comes back in stock
 
the harpy is real nice, its small and feels great in the hand.

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gunmike1 said:
If you ever scrape together the cash the Superhawk is an incredible knife. The best ergos I've ever experienced, super strong comp lock, and FFG relaxed hawkbill blade allcombine for a GREAT knife.

Mike
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I agree with this! Or you could wait until the new Spyderhawk comes out:D
 
The Boker Batman will not be available for sale in the U.S. until September/October according to the Boker forum here. I think they are just getting them in for the German market as we ponder this.
 
I'm very fond of the Spyderco hawkbills, but for SD use I would consider a small fixed blade like the Al Mar Backup 2. I like fixed blades for SD because it gives me one less thing to mess up in presenting the knife. I'm reminded of the time when the FBI invited a bunch of IPSC or IDPA (I forget which) guys out to Quantico to see if they could learn anything from them. They had the guys run their heart rates up to simulate combat stress - the way the FBI guys train - and found that they not only couldn't hit the broad side of a barn, but they couldn't even reliably manipulate their manual safeties or slide releases. I think the lesson here is that, in a life-or-death situation, you need as few opportunities to screw up as possible. Can you be so hopped up on adrenaline that you can't get your thumb in a Spyderhole? I don't know, but I don't want to find out at the wrong time.

Just food for thought.
 
diamdave said:
Is the Crossbill's smooth metal handle detrimental to its use as an SD knife?
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There is a G10 handled version of the Spyderco Crossbill with mild texturing on the surface of the handle. The blade is 8Cr13MoV and the tip-up carry clip is black. There is a lined lanyard hole, the blade pivot is adjustable and the back lock is excellent (has the Boye dent).

I own and use both the stainless steel handle and the G10 handle Crossbills. They are terrific knives.

That said, I eagerly await the H1 Spyderhawk Salt hawkbills.

oregon
 
The A G Russell Hawk folder at 59 bucks or so is a fantastic buy. I own a couple and drop one in my back pocket daily. Holds an okay edge and sharpens very easily with a DMT diafold folding diamond rod.( the one for serrated edges). Also comes with a nice nylon belt pouch included. First rate construction, (A G wouldn't have it any other way), and super strong lock. Not a one hand opener , and made in China (very well though). If you don't mind these things, it's a first rate bang for the buck.

cutterman
 
dude the 5.11 karambit is the way to go for an SD knife on a budget, but if your willing to shell out a little extra moolah the Emerson Combat karambit is my favorite SD older. the wave gets it deployed and into the fight quick as lighting in the forward reverse grip, if you practice a bit you can go from drawing straight into slicing. The ring fits my pinkie perfectly and locks it into my hand. its light and quick and the blade is small enough to be legal almost everywhere. I used to work in a deli and sometimes i would use my knife to slice up large hunks of meat and it would open roasts and hams like they had a zipper. I simply cannot say enough good things about this knife http://www.knivestown.com/emerson_knives/emerson_knives_100072.asp
 
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