NEW OTFs from Gavin Hawke | Blade Show 2021

Kurt sits down with Gavin Hawk to talk about his newest version of the Deadlock OTF.
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[@RyGuy_1776]

Gavin is such a genius man. So much intelligence in the industry and beyond innovative. I'm a huge fan and just to hear him speak you know he knows the ins and outs of what's going on very, very well. I also think Kurt did very well, he's just being genuine and natural. He seems like he knows more than people here give him credit for. Keep up the good work to both of you guys.

[@motaman8074]

Look forward to seeing Advanced Knife Bro get his hands on one!

[@alienlj]

yeah man, exactly)))

[@blademaker25]

Me too :)

[@philthy8150]

Cardboard box won’t stand a chance

[@nenadcubric2663]

He is such a nice Guy, and i love his New model C, best regards from Croatia

[@theoneandonlysoslappy]

Well, I spent a lot of money to buy a Model B, telling myself, "I'll never have to buy another high-end OTF." Now it looks like I have to spend a lot more money.

[@k9teamzagrebskolazapse149]

Now you can sold it for more

[@The4cp]

One of the most brilliant people in the knife world.

[@DinoNucci]

#FAIL ... You didn't ask a single question about Myth Busters

[@alienlj]

Thank you for having Gavin in your place and this conversation.

[@chriswilson5617]

I regularly ride my motorcycle through their little mountain town and I always want to go near their property and yell, “I really love your knives!” or some such nonsense. Never thought I would fanboy so hard with a knife maker. lol

[@blademaker25]

Next time you should stop by. . .

[@ucitymetalhead]

I didn't know 6061 aluminum was bad.

[@anonymousnyancat8359]

Last time I was this early pm2 tantos were still in stock

[@granthaller9544]

This really is a “grail” knife, and not just because of the solid lock-up. I have handled the Model B, and the smoothness must be felt, as the interviewer said. Most manufacturers will void your warranty if you take their knife apart. G&G Hawk send it with a tool! People say they would be afraid to use a Deadlock, but the OTF you can’t clean is the one you have to treat gingerly.

[@locke2517]

That carbon fiber and gold anodized one *chefs kiss

[@Adamas11]

I know right. I am trying to hunt down a Model B. Seems like people are holding onto them. Rightfully so as they are discontinued. But I want one 😭

[@robkober1250]

Good stuff! I'm proud and feel privileged to be a owner. Advice...buy one, you won't regret it!👍

[@actor4nyc]

Looking to get on a waiting list for a Model C. Any info. on that?

[@phillawson5956]

Kurt I'd love to see an update on your personal knife collection you've acquired its been awhile especially after blade show 2021 the fan boy you've shown during this we all know you've left with something special so show us

[@David_DY]

Thanks BHQ for the chance to buy a model C can't wait to get it the end of this month!! 🔥👊🏼

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

Great show guys! Much love from Switzerland

[@kaizoebara]

You guys are late to the party, but I actually enjoy the time frame. Gives longer time to digest the news and longer enjoyment of the show as well.

[@nevillesavage2012]

Young Adam Savage!

[@aldenfilko9068]

One of these has been my grail for years... one day

[@Adamas11]

If you had the choice and regardless of price, would you pick Model B or Model C? And why? The B seems more of a collector and looker piece compared to the C. I like the carbon fiber scales with the titanium center frame. The B is substantial and chunkier than the C. The C is more refined but not crazy about the sticker like carbon fiber inlay.

[@TheBart1998]

He’s looks like that dude from myth busters Same awesome

[@ucitymetalhead]

Glad I'm not the only one that thought he looks like Adam's son.

[@sal1964]

Pocket clip good idea

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

"The Einstein of the knife industry''

[@tungsten_kirbide]

This thing is sick

[@rudukai13]

When are they going to license it to a manufacturer so people can buy it for less than a grand?

[@SRVandDtrouble]

I thought that they were going to do that with the Model C but apparently they are still going to do it in house for the foreseeable future.

[@NomenclaturalMan]

They're not gonna do it. It's their design and their business. They will not go overseas made for these and there's no reason they need to be made for less than a grand. They are the pinnacle of OTF's and they're USA made, people know they're going to pay 3x the cost of a Microtech or Guardian Tactical, it's just the nature of what it is.

[@michaelfrinks4094]

Check out the SOG Pentagon when it drops. It's supposed to lock up with no play like the Deadlock and has an MSRP of $380 I think. And still made in the USA

[@rudukai13]

@@michaelfrinks4094 I’ve seen that. Strongly leaning towards getting one of those since this seems like it’s going to stay out of my comfortable price range for the foreseeable future. The lack of blade play is really the feature I’m most interested in for an OTF, I currently don’t have any others in my collection because the rattle would bother me

[@michaelfrinks4094]

@@rudukai13 The rattle has never bothered me in the ones I've owned. But I've also never thought of any OTF as a real tool like my other knives. They've always just been the sharp and pointy equivalent of a fidget spinner to me. But if you actually intend on using it, I'm with you on it needing to lock up tight

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

I bet his slide button doesnt RATTLE, like a microtech. Theres always a pinnacle of quality. And someone will eventually achieve it.

[@tungsten_kirbide]

Hey man hear me out: guardian tactical/ hawk collab?

[@Eternalgameplayer]

I can't wait for a Model C

[@glenngoins3100]

That's awesome. I don't know how much those cost but I would sure like to have one.

[@brennanbagel8293]

They’re about 1200$ for a base model if you can get your hands on one

[@Infamouscoma885]

I want an otf so badly but man the good quality ones are way over $250

[@dlife7427]

You can get a Microtech UTX- 85 for 250, or a Ultratech for about the same.. look around, bladeforums, reddit. Make a WTB Ultratech for around 200$ post.

[@v10climber]

Wait why did you spell their last name wrong? It’s Hawk not Hawke

[@blademaker25]

Yeah, wtf. . .

[@a.k.vollmer5200]

Just put a standard deep carry pocket clip on it please

[@actor4nyc]

Looking to get on a waiting list for a Model C. Let me know. Thanks.

[@CarlAquaForce]

Well, if I can ever find one and I can spare a few k , I'll keep these in mind🤣

[@sf_bay_area_og4411]

That C model, I have not seen it it person but just seeing the video’s here on KZbin and watching them over and over and stopping and play and stopping and play the clips until the battery dies and seeing where they came from I thought … he did it that’s the BEST pocket knife ever MADE then the different models and each time telling myself that’s the one the baddest MF’er out there and I NEED it and now again with the C ohhhhh MAN just hats off to You good sir You have most definitely out done Yourself once again. Very impressive and I am saving up for one I promise You that. You work is truly inspirational.

[@blademaker25]

Thank you, I really appreciate that. The design has been evolving for a long time, and I'm very happy with where it's at.

[@_Nathan-]

Grant/Gavin: Will you guys do a titanium run of the model C at some point? I currently have a model B and C…would love a titanium C even if it’s significantly more expensive.

[@Adamas11]

Yes they are 🙌

[@joshuamackey2326]

I WANT THIS KNIFE 🗡 I WANT IT SOOOOO BAS

[@GG-ml3vr]

Any chance of seeing the fcking blade?

[@blademaker25]

That costs extra. . .

[@nenadcubric2663]

😁😂👍👍

[@SE_Tanks]

they sound so cool

[@tannerwharton4670]

Make more of them

[@SRVandDtrouble]

Gavin looking like Adam Savage.

[@blademaker25]

That seems to be the consensus. If I ever meet him I'll make sure to get a picture with him. . . .lol

[@ucitymetalhead]

I hope i win the lottery cause that is really nice.

[@ryancreecy8354]

Is Gavin wearing a Serge watch?

[@blademaker25]

Yes I am. . . Serge gave it to me. Its #000

[@Lonewolfmike]

I wonder if this will bring down the price on the Deadlock.

[@dlife7427]

Ya right.. probably push the price up TBH.

[@steveh8586]

Nope, going down to $1000 even

[@JohnBrown-wu4nc]

Is there an estimated price and release date?

[@blademaker25]

Price is going to be 1k, and we will be opening up orders next tuesday 6/29/21 through our OTF newsletter.

[@larryblocker2852]

I’m excited to add a 4th Deadlock to my collection!

[@SRVandDtrouble]

Get your act together BladeHq! No price no images of the knife up close this was a complete waste of 17 minutes. Get professional and get someone who can ask questions and talk on the same level as the person they are interviewing!

[@pessimisticprofessorfarnsw3241]

What will the c model go for?

[@blademaker25]

$1,000

[@pessimisticprofessorfarnsw3241]

@@blademaker25 well cheaper isn’t cheap is it? Will probably still be the first one I’ll try to pick up 🙃

[@J.Young808]

Mr Hawke, have you looked into cerakote?

[@blademaker25]

Yes I have. The problem with cerekote is the thickness. At some point I'll be releasing some dlc versions.

[@dlife7427]

What is the weight? No show on his website either, that is literally so important too me. I won't carry anything over 5 oz.

[@granthawk1731]

The knife is 141 grams so just under 5 ounces

[@ryanjames8888]

Dam I want one....how much and possible in ny?

[@Aztkw0lf]

Maybe a California version please 🙏🙏... Or is it too much to ask?

[@Dirtybirdy81]

Is that the guy from mythbusters

[@larryborum5642]

Right?

[@blademaker25]

No, but i get that a lot. If i every meet that guy, I'm going to get a picture with him!

[@CertifiedPre33]

My grail otf 🔪

[@steveh8586]

** There’s no E in his name, it’s **Hawk**

[@cashdingo6386]

Manual mudd!

[@DG__3]

The Chris Reeve of the OTF world.

[@armandcouture4655]

Good Job Kurt! Blade Show!

[@CajunSmack]

All these comments about hating on the price. SMH

[@shannonandsheila1403]

Absolutely was tooting his horn

[@JohnLee-zr7vj]

@Blade HQ: Hawk, not Hawke

[@paulsouders3489]

He looks like the zt dudes brother lol

[@dlife7427]

I was thinking the same thing. Ppl keep saying Adam Savage..

[@slonismo]

This BladeShow intro is insanely fucking loud y'all

[@DukeNuggets69]

not shipping internationally, rip

[@nenadcubric2663]

They send me one, in Croatia

[@DukeNuggets69]

@@nenadcubric2663 ZA DOM ! Surprising, last time i checked they said on their website they were done with international shipping.

[@benchilders1183]

Where’s zac?

[@thehellezell]

whooo hooo look at me I'mma growed man with a $3000 flicky snikty letter opener in mah hand!!!!! take my wife please!

[@hdrider2071]

How do i get one?

[@joshuamackey2326]

Good luck they are usually always sold out when the drop I hope I can get one mysef

[@fugoogle5802]

Microtech never needs to go this direction. I love the deadlock , but the microtech is like a government level throwaway knife .

[@Adamas11]

Availability and pricing?

[@blademaker25]

The model C is $1,000. And I'm hoping to produce more of these than the model B's. But the demand is always going to out pace production.

[@Adamas11]

Availability please?

[@blademaker25]

@@Adamas11 I don't know how to answer that. I'm going to be making as many as I can. . . which will be more than the model B's. It seems like the more I make the more people want them. Its like if I double my output, but demand triples, the availability goes down. Even though my production went up. All I can say is I'm going to make as many as I can. I'll be doing a drop in the next week, and I plan on taking a lot of orders. You should have a very good chance at getting on this first drop.

[@Adamas11]

@@blademaker25Understood to the T 👍@@blademaker25

[@nenadcubric2663]

Wow,

[@dlife7427]

How much are these 300 or so? ; )

[@nenadcubric2663]

I guess 1000 around, but worth every penny

[@prod.deathwish]

lol 300? i wish there 1200

[@frisc0strangler207]

I honestly love blades, but could care less about a knife that is so expensive I would never buy.

[@GG-ml3vr]

Id be scared to cut anything with it,which kind of makes it useless👍

[@frisc0strangler207]

@@GG-ml3vr exactly my point. I will spend a couple hundred bucks on a nice knife, but I like to use them.

[@theoneandonlysoslappy]

@@GG-ml3vr I use mine all the time for the usual EDC tasks. It's a bit big in the pocket for some people (not for me) but it is super great for EDC.

[@blademaker25]

@@GG-ml3vr That's like saying a Lambo is useless because you're afraid to drive it.

[@hoguemusic9706]

@@blademaker25 Exactly

[@jasonc9459]

I use to like blade hq think they are going down hill

[@sharpshizz]

Yeah they’ve lost some of (maybe all) of the original crew.

[@NineEightSeven]

Buy a badass pistol for that price.

[@strongside4565]

You can build an AR=15 for around that price.

[@talisikid1618]

Quality has a cost.

[@talisikid1618]

Quality has a cost.

[@blademaker25]

You can also spend 10k on a pistol. What's your point?

[@dlife7427]

@@blademaker25 Ever think of making a balisong? Seems too be a pretty big market for them.

[@fugoogle5802]

Harkin /MOD look .

[@LeftySurvival]

Can we get someone from BladeHQ that actually knows knives instead of guffawing around saying "Dude!"?

[@joshyancey7666]

Early!

[@Whitevaliantwarrior]

Nice knife, but to much money.

[@DONK0]

Outrageous price, i don't care if it's made by Jesus himself. No knife is worth that much.

[@Gooffau]

I couldn’t stop looking at his beard… missed most of the video.

[@triggerjerk01]

Fail. 18 freaking minutes and no specs on the model c. Ginger Beard is in over his head.

[@deathdonut7721]

Honestly, this years videos are terrible. Too much enthusiasm, no substance. Can we get Zach back please?!

[@kennyharrell1189]

Love OTF's, BUT WHAT A WASTE OF A VIDEO! Watching almost all the way through and realize that they will not show the blade of the gold/carbon fiber OTF at all. WHAT A WASTE!

[@SRVandDtrouble]

Yeah no professionalism with their videos in a long time. Kurt may have enthusiasm but basically useless as an interviewer.

[@theoneandonlysoslappy]

Maybe because it's the older model. I got an mailing list email from the Hawks just a couple of days ago saying that the last of the model B's are going up for sale immediately.

[@stephenlukovich9648]

Sometimes Kurt should just shut up.