Coast DX300 Double Lock Hooked Blade Folder Stainless Steel Plain Edge Hawkbill Knife, 3" Satin Blade, Nylon Handle

2025-03-15T20:00:00

Feels like this knife has decent build quality, the lockup is solid and resists closure and slippage. Basic liner lock mechanism. Liner steel is about 1/16" (~2mm) thick which is common with plastic handle knives. The nub for opening is ambidexterous/symmetrical but does not function as an emerson feature/pocket hem opener. Though it is held on with a small torx screw and I'm sure with a little know-how you could modify this or make your own tabs. It comes sharp enough I decided to leave the factory edge until it dulls rather than sharpening out of the box as I typically do. That said, sharp out of the box can be a hit and miss kind of thing so no promises from me. The pocket clip is nice, carries with the whole thing almost completely tucked beneath the edge of the pocket, but I do find it odd that the clip is just so long. I worry a little bit that it will some day snag on something as I'm walking by and either just bend the clip way out and make it super awkward to use until I remove/fix it, and/or it could pull the knife from my pocket making me lose it or worse get cut. I work, hike, climb, etc. so falling or getting caught up with a knife coming lose could be a big deal. All that said, there is a second safety on the rear of the pivot, but it only locks the blade open, not closed. And it rotates VERY freely to the open position with only minimal friction. I can make it open without even swinging my arm, just a motion like quickly turning a door knob. (palm down to palm up) I would use this for something like.. around the garden, maybe foraging, craft tasks and such... but I would not take this camping with me. Not because it isn't a good knife but because I have much experience in outdoor and heavy use scenarios, and there are features that stand out to me as beneficial for having a tool in your pocket all day long, being safe there, useful in all applicable scenarios, and reliable in the ways I need... this is such a specific tool, I think it will live at home for the most part. If it does come somewhere with me, it will be secondary. Sorry, I'm an artist and my critique is honest. But again, let me me fair. For the price it's excellent. I would buy again, it's a cool little tool and will be great with things that are fibery and perhaps normal blades just slide off of, that is where these curved blades especially shine. In my experience.

AXCB

2024-11-02T20:00:00

I am an arborist and this is the perfect knife for tracing wounds on thin barked trees. Excellent value in the arborist supply catalogs this costs a lot more

Dan M.

2023-10-19T20:00:00

I've been carrying this knife as part of my edc for months, great edge, very easy to open, has a double locking mechanism, will highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great knife

Green L.

2023-10-19T20:00:00

I've been carrying this knife as part of my edc for months, great edge, very easy to open, has a double locking mechanism, will highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great knife

Glugo

2023-02-25T19:00:00

If you are in any electrical trade or any other trade where you're actively seeking out a hawkbill style blade for work. Look absolutely no further. 20 bucks, razor sharp, easy to sharpen, holds edge, and with the double lock you can get a little wild and freaky without worrying about the knife failing on you. 11/10 fantastic knife I will never buy a different hawkbill ever.

Neezy69

2021-09-10T20:00:00

Veey sharp blade and holds its edge well. I carry it on me at my fire/ems job every shift. We will see how it holds up to the test of time

Bryce

2021-04-25T20:00:00

I've only had the knife a month. I carry it everyday at work. Blade has kept its edge. The double blade locks is a plus. Nice knife.

hillj8dar

2020-03-04T19:00:00

Since my days in the Coal Mines I have always been a hook bill knife user; this knife is the best I have ever owned! I am so glad I found Coast 3 years ago and will use them for all my lighting and knife needs!

Santa B.