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I've been a fan of Steve Corkum's knives (Hawk Knives) for some time now and a friend for going on a year.
Steve's an interesting guy with definite views about knives, law enforcement, the martial arts and the world at large. I've enjoyed our many conversations over the past months.
The first knife that I received from Steve was a Neck Shobu the purchase of which was very much predicated on the excellent article written by Jerry VanCook for Tactical Knives. As Jerry intimated, I wasn't at all disappointed.
I have become a great admirer of Japanese style knives and Steve is all that and much more. He has studied the traditional Japanese techniques and applied much of it to his own creations.
This knife is a bit different in that it is a dagger style neck knife, something not seen everyday. Like the Shobu, it is made from clay tempered quarter inch 1050 carbon steel. If you look closely at the picture you'll be able to see the elegant hamon that is created on both sides of the blade. (Steve's Hawk logo may be just visible next to the Turk's Head knot.) The picture does not at all do this blade justice.
The OAL of the piece is 7" with a blade length of 3.5". The blade is 1" wide just forward of the Turk's Head knot.
The grip is black same (ray skin) covered by a traditional Japanese style wrap with a Turk's Head knot. A pair of Steve's mokume menuki enhance both the look and shape of the knife and the security of the grip itself.
Speaking of the grip, this one has a feel to it which seems as though it were made to my own physical specifications. Steve and I discussed this a lot as I wanted to make sure that a double edged knife would be VERY secure in the hand. This one is.
The quarter inch stock ensures that this knife is no lightweight in the ruggedness department. Some daggers can be a bit frail toward the tip due to how thin they are ground. This knife on the other hand dares you to put it to the test. I have no doubt about how it will perform.
I told Steve that I wanted him to sharpen this baby to a razor's edge and he didn't disappoint.
The kydex neck sheath is easily converted to IWB carry with the supplied belt loop. The belt loop attaches with a unique phillips head screw assembly and features a snap for easy on and off. A very cool add on.
All in all a very satisfying knife at a very reasonable price point.
Steve will be sending me a traditional Japanese mounted piece shortly which I will be happy to report on at that time.
In the meantime, Steve can be contacted at:
1-717-359-9563. (Try not to talk to him for too long so he can get some work done.
)
His somewhat outdated website is located at:
www.hawkknives.com
I imagine that it will be updated once Steve settles in from his recent move from Maryland to Pennsylvania.
Steve's knives are also available from BladeArt, Arizona Custom Knives and Knife Art.
Steve is a maker worth watching.
Blues
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Live Free or Die
Blues' Knife Pix
[This message has been edited by Blues (edited 12-14-2000).]
Steve's an interesting guy with definite views about knives, law enforcement, the martial arts and the world at large. I've enjoyed our many conversations over the past months.
The first knife that I received from Steve was a Neck Shobu the purchase of which was very much predicated on the excellent article written by Jerry VanCook for Tactical Knives. As Jerry intimated, I wasn't at all disappointed.
I have become a great admirer of Japanese style knives and Steve is all that and much more. He has studied the traditional Japanese techniques and applied much of it to his own creations.
This knife is a bit different in that it is a dagger style neck knife, something not seen everyday. Like the Shobu, it is made from clay tempered quarter inch 1050 carbon steel. If you look closely at the picture you'll be able to see the elegant hamon that is created on both sides of the blade. (Steve's Hawk logo may be just visible next to the Turk's Head knot.) The picture does not at all do this blade justice.
The OAL of the piece is 7" with a blade length of 3.5". The blade is 1" wide just forward of the Turk's Head knot.
The grip is black same (ray skin) covered by a traditional Japanese style wrap with a Turk's Head knot. A pair of Steve's mokume menuki enhance both the look and shape of the knife and the security of the grip itself.
Speaking of the grip, this one has a feel to it which seems as though it were made to my own physical specifications. Steve and I discussed this a lot as I wanted to make sure that a double edged knife would be VERY secure in the hand. This one is.
The quarter inch stock ensures that this knife is no lightweight in the ruggedness department. Some daggers can be a bit frail toward the tip due to how thin they are ground. This knife on the other hand dares you to put it to the test. I have no doubt about how it will perform.
I told Steve that I wanted him to sharpen this baby to a razor's edge and he didn't disappoint.
The kydex neck sheath is easily converted to IWB carry with the supplied belt loop. The belt loop attaches with a unique phillips head screw assembly and features a snap for easy on and off. A very cool add on.
All in all a very satisfying knife at a very reasonable price point.
Steve will be sending me a traditional Japanese mounted piece shortly which I will be happy to report on at that time.
In the meantime, Steve can be contacted at:
1-717-359-9563. (Try not to talk to him for too long so he can get some work done.
His somewhat outdated website is located at:
www.hawkknives.com
I imagine that it will be updated once Steve settles in from his recent move from Maryland to Pennsylvania.
Steve's knives are also available from BladeArt, Arizona Custom Knives and Knife Art.
Steve is a maker worth watching.
Blues
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Live Free or Die
Blues' Knife Pix
[This message has been edited by Blues (edited 12-14-2000).]
