Hawk Deadlock Model C OTF Automatic Knife - Overview and Review

[@metal_complex]

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[@TripleEEDC]

The Model C is so perfect I had to make it number 1 on my top 10 Knives of 2021 list.

[@metal_complex]

I'm considering doing the same

[@Adamas11]

This 💯

[@HorsepowerPonies]

@@metal_complex it is number one how can anyone compete 🤤 they just…..they just are amazing.

[@troyjasko9736]

I’m guessing I’m one of the LUCKY ONES. I was able to secure both new model C’s, carbon fiber and titanium. After watching your video, my anticipation is going through the roof. Thanks so much for all of the information. Now the waiting begins.

[@GLOCKsh00ter24]

Going to the 2 piece aluminum body construction will HOPEFULLY allow Gavin to up production numbers. I saw an interview with him a while back saying that was the goal and to make them much easier to produce. This one is definitely on the must buy list.

[@porkroller]

When mine got here I told my lady the Hawk chapstick I bought her came with a free knife

[@metal_complex]

Lol

[@dudenadog3493]

I made it to the end, waited a year 1/2,, paid more than 1000$… G&G Hawk Deadlock Mod C… Nothing compares! Worth the money and the patience/ Great review! 👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@stevekoelliker6764]

Do you know why the new drop will be $3500?

[@Adamas11]

I’ve been waiting for this! 🙌 I just picked a Model C. Pricey, but I had to have it. No regrets. I’ve had quite a few OTFs. Mostly MIcrotech and one Guardian Tactical. The later great action, but wasn’t crazy about the handle and pocket clip. The Hawk Deadlock has amazing action and solid lockup with no blade play. And high build quality!

[@atishch]

Oh Lucky!!

[@narkfly]

I made it to the end of your video. I don't see spending that much on a knife in my foreseeable future - but I like hearing your thoughts on knives, especially in areas that are way outside of my wheelhouse, like this fella. Thanks for sharing your experience, your thoughts, and your world. 👍

[@Residentstrangr]

I 100% agree that otf knives are much safer than almost any other design. If one of my daughters runs up to me while I’m opening a box or a similar situation I can instantly close the blade without risk of slicing my fingers in the process. Unfortunately you sacrifice a little bit of reliability due to debris like Pennie’s and junk building up inside the frame. But in the right atmosphere like around home or in your “Sunday best clothes” they are fantastic.

[@dudenadog3493]

Received my Deadlock model C a week ago… Pricey… yup! but SO WORTH IT! AMAZING! Bugatti of OTF’s😎

[@charlesperry1051]

My OTF story. I bought a Boker USA OTF just because: I could, and I thought it would be fun. Then I discovered how useful it was! Wow. The number of times I needed a knife I could deploy with one hand to cut rope, tape, etc. It has become my every day carry knife. I live in TN where most knife laws have been repealed.

[@dudenadog3493]

I finally own a Hawk model C. I paid 1500 after searching and waiting and searching and finally done waiting. No comparison to ANY other OTF! My 2nd favorite OTF is the Microtech Dirac. Small super cool snappy EDC. Not a Deadlock and not supposed to be. I don’t realize a difference in the carry despite the difference in size and weight. I wear light hiking pants year round. Sometimes I carry both because they are both super cool… BUT the Hawk is the Bugatti of OTFs

[@paulbosley6448]

Yes, I got a dark matter fatcarbon with satin blade and hardware. Previous main daily was a Dirac standard stonewashed. Deadlock is amazing. Dirac is still awesome. And in the rotation. I constantly and consistently recommend the Dirac. Great size and weight. If you can pull it off the deadlock is as close to perfect as any knife I've ever owned. It's pricey and that means even the few people that get one likely won't use it. I guess mine is going to help make theirs worth more. I'm using mine, it cuts better than any otf dagger I've ever owned and I don't see myself parting with it, ever:)

[@stephenseger1132]

Made it all the way to the end. I picked one up for 1200.00 recently. Love love LOVE it!!! I also have a model B with marbled carbon fiber handles and flame accented titanium accents. That is an incredible piece as well. I do like the feel of the model C over the B. Hawks quality is beyond reproach….utter perfection!

[@thealarmclock9307]

It's stunning. Perfect. Beautiful. Dangerous. Elegant.

[@franksalem8580]

Great review. I own the Model B and love it but now I want one of these. I am kicking myself for not ordering one when I received the email from the Hawks.

[@swcannon80]

I will never forget the first time someone flipped out cause I had used one. I do apt maintenance and we are always fixing the rope in the pool for the floats. So one day my coworker and his mother in law and son were there and I had to make a cut with an old lightning otf. The kid said wow! That's awesome! And the grandma flipped out. You should not have that blahblahblah. Well I did and I do but ok my bad. Stopped using it for maintenance tasks after that day.

[@jonathanwatson268]

I wouldn't get your hopes up for a Ti built version. Gavin said in an interview with Levon that Ti was the wrong material for construction because of galling. They will continue to use it for inlays and such though. Also the bump up in aluminum is helped by type 3 hard coat anodizing that makes for a tougher, smoother, and harder handle than any other aluminum handle you'll find and allows for the extremely smooth deployment. And the craziest thing about the perfection of the blade is that every blade is ground and sharpened by hand by Gavin.

[@paulbosley6448]

As long as you are alive there is hope...my ti is on the way:)

[@jonathanwatson268]

@@paulbosley6448 I saw that they switched to Ti for the most recent run. It's almost kinda frustrating considering the problems Gavin said Ti presented. But I guess Ti is king no matter what and the knife community is going to blindly insist on it.

[@paulbosley6448]

@@jonathanwatson268 yeah, I know it's a thing....the ti part actually wasn't that important to me, I just wanted another deadlock and they cost way more on the secondary market. I love the one I have, use it every day:) if I'm not happy with the ti version there's a huge line of people wanting to take it off my hands. Gavin says he can make it work it's just going to require more work/money. DLC version is 2k now....that's a lot of money for a knife I want to carry and use. I'm not a just look at it kind of guy...so I can't say I'll be keeping it for sure...but the one I have now, it's MINE! :)

[@jonathanwatson268]

@@paulbosley6448 that's great! I'm glad you enjoy it. I'm a bit frustrated personally because when they were 1K I had hoped to save up for one but now that they have basically doubled in price it's essentially out of reach for me.

[@jesseadams45]

I like that one better than the previous ones for some reason. I like the more subtle handle lines.

[@chef_rockyc]

I watch every single second my friend. AND Thank You, I got one! 😈

[@little2826]

Looking forward to batch 6 of the deadlock! Nice review.

[@TheLegoJoker]

Never planned to spend over $500-550 on a knife, but don’t regret purchasing this one at all.

[@submituniquenamehere]

Excellent review MC, been looking forward to this. 🍻 cheers and Merry Christmas to you and the family.

[@MayhemMechanic]

Definitely not for me but I can 100% appreciate the time and quality that goes into those. Merry Christmas MC👊🍻

[@stevekoelliker6764]

What were they charging when this video was made? Seems like new ones will be sold for around $3500.

[@zeromalice9981]

Wait... Most people don't make it to the end of videos? Weird... Always good listening material at work.

[@vakyak]

Ah yes. Another video to speed up a slow day at work 😊

[@gentrydebbie1040]

The Medford OTF comes with a Dagger Blade and a Pratoriam thicker Blade ? No idea how they come apart ?

[@chef_rockyc]

I'm FREAKING OUT man I got one!

[@logancurtis7960]

My Microtech has disappointed. Had problems with it after a month. Sent it in and fixed it but within a week it wasn’t fully retracting 40% of the time. I haven’t even used it for anything so I’m not sure why it doesn’t work good. My infidel has never failed

[@chef_rockyc]

Thank you for your help. I got one! YES SIR!

[@SpankyK]

That's a great looking knife. Super long review and a great one!

[@seamusinmusic]

As somewhat of an armed combat enthusiast, i can say basically with authority that this is not a good weapon. I suppose it's serviceable. But there is no guard and minimal waist. If you stabbed with it, there is a not insignificant chance your hand would slide up that blade. It's also not contoured for ice pick grips. Its just not designed with that in mind. It definately looks cool. I totally bought one. For a neat automatic that functions perfectly as a weapon, the EX AO5 wharncliffe is a pretty awesome knife.

[@seamusinmusic]

Hey. I made it to the end. :) I guess i knew everything u were gonna say. But when you are buying a knife like this, it makes sense that you would. I am glad you agree that its an awesome knife.

[@Adamas11]

Now that you’ve handled both the Model B and C, if you had to choose one, which one and why?

[@dkgreek]

I'm gonna get a Model C. For longevity should I get Titanium vs CF?

[@Chris_In_Texas]

And as of 8/28/2023 the model C starts at $3,200 now! Insane! 🤠👍

[@Mike-zi6le]

Hey I just purchased the Shiro 111 gen 5 in purple CF. I don't see much on it. Just reaching out about your thoughts. Thanks!

[@anthonym6078]

This might be a dumb question, but do they make the Deadlock in a single edge model or are they all dual edge/dagger ground? Great video, this is def a grail knife for me and one day i hope i can get one

[@HorsepowerPonies]

There haven't been any model C single edge yet unless custom. I've seen 2. The model b you can find plenty single edge.

[@anthonym6078]

@@HorsepowerPonies awesome, I'll have to start looking for a single edge model B now. Thanks for the info

[@HorsepowerPonies]

@@anthonym6078 yeah man join the g&g hawk knives fb group. There’s one or two up right now

[@anthonym6078]

@@HorsepowerPonies sweet, I'll def go and join that group then. My knife habit thanks you lol

[@kozmo7]

Would it be sacrilegious to use one of these? It just seems like such a prized possession

[@terrymonk696]

Nope, used my model B and now carrying model C daily

[@kozmo7]

@@terrymonk696 Sick, no doubt it’s tough as nails I bet

[@paulbosley6448]

Would be more to have one and never use it in my view. Took a long time to save up. Took Gavin a long time to make. Seems like too much to let it just sit in a drawer to me. I carry and use mine. Now do I beat the heck out of it, no but I don't hesitate to cut stuff with it at all. I generally carry an appropriate knife for the activity at hand but yeah, I use it:)

[@appalachiangunman9589]

The tools you use may be inexpensive, but Microtech’s aren’t! You can almost buy an Ultratech for the price of their proprietary bit driver set.

[@metal_complex]

I use knives that range anywhere from $20 - $1500. I've reviewed knives worth up to $5000. The Deadlock doesn't cost more than the Ultratech because it can cut better. It costs more because more time and effort go into its construction. Whether or not you or anyone else values this extra polish/construction quality is entirely up to you.

[@hogue_music]

I don't understand why their bit set is like over $200. It shouldn't be over $50 for frickin bits

[@metal_complex]

Probably because it's custom made by hand. It won't do the job any better than a less expensive bit set, but it definitely cost more to make. Again, save yourself the mental distress and just don't buy it.

[@appalachiangunman9589]

@@metal_complex I’m sure it’s made really well and I would probably buy it if I had more money to throw around, but if my Ultratech ever needs disassembled I’ll just be sending back to Microtech. I do however enjoy being able to disassemble my own knives.

[@TheHighConservative]

This is a dagger, not a knife. Otf doesn't make it a weapon, the dagger blade does. If it had a knife blade, i would agree that it wasn't designed as a weapon. But the double-edged dagger profile means it was specifically designed with combat in mind, whether you like that fact or not.

[@Juice421fs]

Which otf's are strong enough to fire against flesh and actually penetrate?

[@metal_complex]

All of them will puncture a little bit. None on earth will puncture and open up completely, that's movie nonsense. The idea that this is what they were designed for is also movie nonsense. Lots of misinformation about switchblades

[@jesuschrist8069]

False, single action like a Microtech halo will definitely puncture the flesh a decent bit. There is proof online.

[@goneballistic]

I want one, but i want one the same size as the combat troodon

[@David_DY]

None of your microtechs have ever failed? You must be the luckiest guy on earth! Every one of mine have failed occasionally and I've got several. The only ones that haven't ever failed is my axial and my recon 👊🏼

[@metal_complex]

I clean them fairly regularly with Rem Oil. I think my Ultratech misfired once, but it went right back to normal after I cleaned it.

[@David_DY]

@@metal_complex Gotcha brother! I was just busting your balls a little 🤣 Anyway l ordered a model C won't have it till the end of November... But I'm positive it will be worth the wait! 👊🏼

[@paulbosley6448]

Yeah, my favorite knife the Dirac failed once after using it in the garden, quick spray with rem and back in my pocket. It's fine:) Second favorite is still new and I am so far only packing it around the house is a gold fatcarbon camo model c. It's perfect in every way except the 2500$ price tag...I don't think you can get better than this. It's crazy how nice it feels. I doubt it will ever replace the Dirac in my pocket tho. It seems like the Deadlock is almost TOO perfect where the Dirac is very nice too but a nice tool, not so much art. Don't get me wrong, I'll cut stuff with the Deadlock, all kinds of stuff, but I don't see myself taking it fishing or using it in the garden....

[@TundraMMV]

I'm still here !!

[@Frank-vo9xo]

This looks like an exact copy of the benchmarks

[@Knife_Eclectic]

I'm gonna be the odd one out and say that I just don't see the draw at all. Maybe it's just not my cup of tea, maybe it's just my iffy experiences with hawk stuff in the past (nothing this high end). Not my thing though. But if it's your thing then power to ya.

[@Shay-dn7cz]

Mc could you in theory hardware swap the b and c? I know different head size may be a different screw size but just curious....

[@metal_complex]

I dont think so. I don't know for sure, but I doubt it.

[@user-xq7mv1if4e]

I'm not an otf guy but I had to get the deadlock it worth the 1k I'd buy it again.

[@DaddyBrodes]

I'll be impressed when they come up with a model that I can take into the woods and baton with.

[@TheKro16]

Is this a troll?

[@pdbouie]

Nope won't spend that much on a knife. Love OTF's but 1k can't pull that trigger. Thanks tho Mano keep up the good work

[@ASC20001]

Why buying a Dracula blade

[@matthubert5798]

Here I am at the end of the video playing with my Microtech Dirac Delta I got from DLT manufactured in November. They are still being made. It’s in M390 and I absolutely love it!

[@weduhpeople8504]

Being that Protechs are ots autos but for the money their precise fit and finish is perfect and the best bang for the money even with their lowest line. For $1200 I rather spend it on ammo or a new firearm. That’s just my honest opinion and probably the majority of potential of people except for the ones who have alot more disposable income that wouldn’t blink an eye to spend this much on true collectors that want absolute perfection.

[@metal_complex]

Ok

[@paulbosley6448]

I got one, it's freaking awesome....the only reason I needed. Is it perfect? Well for an otf dagger I'd have to say you would have a hard time finding one that's closer to perfect overall. I'm not sure any knife with moving parts can truly be the perfect knife...but the perfect otf knife? Maybe it is. Guess like always it depends on who's definition of perfect....my brother says his lightning elite is perfect

[@kctyphoon]

That switch looks suspiciously similar to the safety switch on Mossberg shotguns.

[@montanaplease]

How many of those shotguns could you buy compared to this single knife😂😂

[@blamedexter]

The worst cut ive ever gotten from a knife was from an OTF. Mostly cause I was bein dumb, well not mostly I was being dumb

[@RWKnaf]

Yo MC! Can you reverse flick your knife with all 8 fingers in under 30 seconds? If you can show me!

[@metal_complex]

Alas, I cannot

[@RWKnaf]

Oh well, thanks for responding!

[@watkinry]

I am salivating right now. I don't own a knife that costs more than $250 and I am willing to go into debt for this. I have to try to track one down.

[@seanmahoney2212]

People look at things they can't afford but appreciate all the time ..art..houses...cars... let a knife be expensive if it cool!

[@Shay-dn7cz]

Mannnnn is there a better grail of knife collecting than a dead lock.....one day I'll have a b or c.....one day. I just want to feel that action shit on a Microtech

[@jamesfair9751]

This might sound really bad of me but I’ll have to wait for their patents to run up on the deadlock system and microtech to start using it. If I had the money for the Hawk I would buy it in an instant especially love the full ti model B

[@Tiralful]

So sick.

[@jamesfair9751]

MC just let us in on a secrete he didn’t mean to let out. He said he is way more afraid of a rolling pin than that knife. That tells me his wife has had to set him straight a few times bahaha 🤣

[@cz1always608]

Wish I could own one , not in this state though… DM you hopefully you’ll see it … thinking of buying something that cost the same Thanks

[@jdearing46]

Are these custom knives handmade? When you say similar materials what are you actually saying. The materials cost the same? Act the same? Ect..... Some of the prices that are put on these knives come from a collectors perspective. Also brand name recognition will cost a few dollars extra. That being said it doesn't always make for a good overall knife. Just like with most hobbies there is something for everyone and to each his own always. What I li!e you may not like ect....and so forth.

[@metal_complex]

I've covered every single element of this comment in various uploads. I'm not trying to be dismissive, I just don't have the patience to put it all in text. Sorry.

[@nopenope7088]

The technology is great and I’m sure it feels premium but I just can’t help but think the deadlock looks REALLY tacky.

[@jameswilson8907]

Honestly that's the problem I have with most OTFs, they almost always have that "gas station that also sells grinders and bowls" knife look.

[@nopenope7088]

@@jameswilson8907 i think microtech's signature line looks pretty clean, but that's about it.

[@JimmyLeeJr]

If they can get the price under 200 I'm there

[@craigking8758]

Ooh I like but in the UK 5 years potentially in jail. Just for owning it let alone carrying it 😪

[@G1FREAKZ]

if i need a tool i grab a screwdriver, but i buy these knives for defense 😳🤣✌️🍺🇺🇸

[@Philly1958]

Don’t want the knife to collapse when it hits bone.😂

[@kickstothehead3705]

I probably the minority but I been stabbed on 2 different occasions I’m a knife guy had mine in both instances never used one on someone believe it or not I won both fights still I trained a few martial arts tho and I live near Detroit and work in Detroit

[@dixter1652]

nice knife.... shame they cost so much...

[@B-leafer]

$3500

[@metal_complex]

No. That was the John Wick Variant. Base models are $1500

[@Jenny.Anderson76]

This knife is a rip off , are you seriously gonna pay 2k for a knife worth $50 at any machine shop !? And to the knife makers ,all of you making otf's , your knifes are a joke !!! I really hope you didnt pay for that so called education , DO BETTER !!! I CAN SHOW YOU A BOX FULL OF YOUR SO CALLED KNIVES MADE BETTER AND CHEAPER !!! AND HAS THE EXACT SAME STUFF AS YOURS DO BUT BETTER AND CHEAPER , AND STILL MADE A PROFIT !!!

[@metal_complex]

No you can't lol.

[@nickd4306]

$1000.00 lol nope

[@peterr7437]

im just looking for anything ,thanks to our outdated laws