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Klein Tools 44321 Folding Utility Compact EDC Hawkbill Pocket Knife (Orange) for
$15.98.
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About this item:
- EDC hawkbill pocket knife offers one handed flick open and close action
- Stainless steel hawkbill blade offers a sharp edge with better edge retention
- Low profile pocket clip makes everyday carry and storage seamless
- Intuitive button lock holds blade securely open and closed
- Contoured handle fits cleanly and comfortably in hand for all day use
- Bright orange color is easy to spot in low light when retrieving from tool bag
- Convenient tether hole located in back of handle
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You can use a ceramic honing rod to sharpen concave/reverse blades like these (karambit). You can also wrap a dowel with sandpaper and adjust your grit based on how aggressive you need to sharpen it.
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You can use a ceramic honing rod to sharpen concave/reverse blades like these (karambit). You can also wrap a dowel with sandpaper and adjust your grit based on how aggressive you need to sharpen it.
You can use a ceramic honing rod to sharpen concave/reverse blades like these (karambit). You can also wrap a dowel with sandpaper and adjust your grit based on how aggressive you need to sharpen it.
Concave blades like these aren't used for chopping, so you aren't going to chip the cutting edge from slamming it into a cutting board or other hard material. You'll likely roll the edge from slicing so much and the best way to fix a rolled edge is by honing it.
Cheaper hawkbill alternative I use
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0015DIJT0
SK has their hawkbill in D2 "stainless" steel—which likely isn't referring to the metallurgical property but rather the blade coating.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DG5HR6RD
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Hawkbill knives can be useful around the garden once you get used to them. Gives cleaner pruning or harvesting cuts, safer (if you are using it right).
I'm sure it has some survival / bushcraft uses but then again is Klein the go to brand for the focus group that buys stuff for this purpose?
I can see how this can be peddled as EDC if you are busy opening packages few hours a day, or you are in the trades but you kinda dislike carrying your tools and prefer to do things, in a pinch. I doubt this is a functional everyday carry for most people.
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