What hawkbill-shaped knife would you recommend?

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I really like that type of blade design and I was wondering what company makes a good hawkbill shaped knife? I saw the Microtech Kestrel and it looks pretty good. I need some opinions and advice, but i want to stay under $200.
 
Spyderco harpy(MSRP $95.95) or merlin (MSRP $66.95).

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I carry a Microtech Kestrel auto as a secondary blade.
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It is small enough to carry comfortably, but big enough to get the job done!
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Since its a highly specialized blade shape that will see little use buy the cheapest one you can afford.
maybe a Spyderco Merlin $43.95

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Are you looking for a folder or a fixed blade ? I'm a big fan of hawkbills too, let me know exactly what you're looking for. Maybe I can make some suggestions.
Donald.
 
One more to consider: The Kershaw 1402 Talon. Recommended retail is $130 but shop around for places that sell then for $80-90.

Doesn't get as much media time as the Spydies or MicroTechs, but it locks precisely (liner a bit thin though), slices like a dream, opens smoothly (better than any production folder I've ever handled), and fit and finish are near perfect.

Red

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CRKT Seahawk.

ATS-34 and not too expensive!

W.A.

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Spyderco harpy. For many years I carried a Spyderco Merlin as my main utility knife. The hawkbill design is NOT as limited as most people think. The Merlin Excelled at any task I threw at it. IMHO the Harpy is a much sturdier version of the Merlin and would make a great utility knife.

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The MT Kestrel is a great knife, both manual or auto. The auto's I have really kick! If you're thinking about a fixed blade, I'd like to recommend Neil Blackwood's miniHawksbill.Great design, excellent workmanship, very well-made kydex sheath. And Neil is a great guy to deal with.
 
Sorry, i was busy for a bit, thanks for the suggestions and Donald to answer your questions i meant folders
 
Definately the MT Kestral. 2.9" Blade insures you won't get hassled too. I just got one and love it. Check out my first try at a review on this forum.
 
I second that kershaw. With plain edge it is very good in general utility chores. If you need to cut lots of rope etc. or want to use this knife for self-defence then I'd buy spyderco harpy.

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I am going to have to give yet another plug for the Spyderco Harpy. I am holding one as I type this and I have to say that this knife is a bad A$$! It is scarry sharp right out of the box and built like a tank!! I am trying to flex it laterally and cannot! I also like how the lock(lockback) is concaved and not flush with the handle. This makes disengaging the lock on accident, nearly(give it time, some dummy will figure out how to do it
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It is truly a shame that us mere mortals can't get Matriarchs in the US anymore
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Poniard
 
Poniard,
Matriarchs seems to be harder to find here in France than they were in the U.S.
I found one for the first time only two months ago and as far as I know, the dealer had found ten pieces and they were the first to come in France.
I had a lot of chance to buy one
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Thanks to ARMES BASTILLES in Paris !
 
Hi EiNLaNZeR. Of course I'm biaased, but if you can find a G10 handled Harpy with the single stainless liner, that is the most knife in a hawkbill on the market. They were discontinued a while back so they went at very low prices for a while.

sal
 
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