Blackhawk "Hornet II" Folding Knife

Published on August 28, 2012
Duration: 13:51

This review covers the Blackhawk Hornet II folding knife, highlighting its design collaboration with edged weapons expert James Keating. The knife features a 3.1-inch AUS-8 stainless steel blade with a black PVD coating, available in serrated or non-serrated options. The handle is constructed from durable G10 material, offering excellent grip, and includes an ambidextrous pocket clip and lanyard hole. The review emphasizes the knife's sharpness out of the box and its performance in various cutting tasks.

Quick Summary

The Blackhawk Hornet II folding knife features a 3.1-inch AUS-8 stainless steel blade with a black PVD coating and a durable G10 handle. Designed with edged weapons expert James Keating, it offers ambidextrous thumb studs, enhanced grip, and a secure locking mechanism, arriving exceptionally sharp out of the box.

Chapters

  1. 00:25Introduction to Blackhawk Hornet II
  2. 00:30About Blackhawk Wear Company
  3. 01:10Design Collaboration with James Keating
  4. 01:26Tactical Appearance and Thumb Studs
  5. 01:46Blade Dimensions and Material (AUS-8)
  6. 02:08Black PVD Coating and Sharpness
  7. 02:30Serrated vs. Non-Serrated Edge
  8. 02:55Blade Features: Blood Groove and Holes
  9. 03:07Handle Material: G10
  10. 03:47Handle Grip Grooves
  11. 04:47Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
  12. 05:26Lanyard Hole
  13. 05:40Locking Mechanism
  14. 06:17Internal Liners (420J Stainless Steel)
  15. 06:38Price and Import Advice
  16. 07:36Folding Knife Legality in Australia (Queensland)
  17. 09:41Field Testing: Cutting Garden Hose
  18. 10:24Field Testing: Cutting Anchor Rope
  19. 10:55Field Testing: Cutting Leather Belt
  20. 11:23Field Testing: Piercing and Cutting Soda Can
  21. 12:07Field Testing: Cutting Paper Bark Branch
  22. 13:05Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials are used in the Blackhawk Hornet II folding knife?

The Blackhawk Hornet II features a blade made from AUS-8 stainless steel with a black PVD coating. The handle is constructed from durable G10 material, and the internal liners are 420J stainless steel.

What are the key design features of the Blackhawk Hornet II?

Designed with edged weapons expert James Keating, the Hornet II includes ambidextrous thumb studs for easy deployment, a secure G10 handle with enhanced grip grooves, a reversible pocket clip, and a sturdy locking mechanism.

How sharp is the Blackhawk Hornet II out of the box?

The reviewer states that the Blackhawk Hornet II comes extremely sharp right out of the box. It is recommended not to attempt sharpening it immediately, as it is ready for use.

What are the dimensions of the Blackhawk Hornet II?

The Blackhawk Hornet II has an overall length of 7.2 inches (183 mm). The blade itself measures 3.1 inches (79 mm) in length.

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