- Razor-sharp cutting edge
- Blade cutting edge: 1.625” (4.1 cm)
- Thickness: 0.16” (0.38 cm)
- Steel: 420J2, 54-56 HRC
- Knife overall length: 4.375” (11.1 cm)
- Knife weight: 1.8 oz. (56 g)
- Sheath plate length: 5.375” (13.7 cm)
- Sheath plate width: 1.375” (3.5 cm)
- Sheath plate weight: 0.8 oz. (25 g)
Mike Franklin is an award-winning custom knifemaker and Knifemakers' Guild member whose company, HAWG! Knives, is located in Aberdeen, Ohio. His slogan, ''Knives With An Attitude'' certainly demonstrates his personal approach. His CRKT Side Hawg™ is a minimal and functional single-side knife made of high-carbon stainless steel with a Zytel® sheath plate and carabiner lanyards.
The Side Hawg is skeletonized with CNC-chamfered edges. The deeply curved modified drop point blade has a 1.625'' Razor-Sharp cutting edge. It is a versatile shape, designed for a broad range of outdoor tasks from carving, cutting line or rope, slicing and trimming, to skinning game. A deep finger choil locates the knife in the user's hand and gives a secure grip. Friction grooves on the spine locate the thumb securely.
The sheath plates is constructed of lightweight black Zytel® with stainless steel posts and saddle clips. The Side Hawg is securely held by placing its locator hole over the post, and then rotating the knife down into the saddle clip. The precision fit of the knife's flat-ground side, plus a molded security ridge, effectively seal the cutting edge to the frame. Drawing the knife is a fast one-hand action.
The knife/sheath plate is small enough to be carried in a pants pocket, coat pocket, vest pocket or PFD pocket. A carabiner and swivelling nylon strap allow you to attach the Side Hawgs to D-rings, belts, or belt loops, so you won't lose them whether you are running through the brush or running a river.