Hoback Kawaiback Knife

The Hoback Kwaiback is Jake's interpretation of the Japanese kwaiken blade shape has been turning heads in the knife world. Jake took the traditional, elegant, Japanese profile and turned into an overbuilt, precision crafted, hard use folder. The slim overall profile and blade to handle ratio makes carrying this larger folder easy. Replaceable AEB-L hardened steel lock bar insert. Low profile titanium clip reversible for right or left side placement.

Custom machined pivot with caged bearing system. Interior of frame has machined pockets for weight relief.

Kwaiback profile in CPM 20CV stainless with acidwash tumbled finish. This one has Jake's "Stoneage" finish, with a hand textured and distressed spine on the blade. Full titanium framelock with bronze anodized tumbled finish.

"Stoneage" hand textured and distressed frame and pocket clip. Bead blasted hardware (pivot, stand offs, screws). Each knife has been hand textured and distressed, and may vary slightly from the one pictured.

Don't get worked up if yours looks a little different, and remember each one is unique! UHEP stands for Ultra High End Production. Many custom knife makers are putting out'production' versions of their knives with varying levels of quality. Jake has said that he is actually'a machinist who happens to make knives'. With that obsessive attitude towards precision and quality, With the Hoback, Jake has truly raised the bar with the Hoback UHEP line.

Most folder designs use a ball that is press fit (so it does not actually roll) into the lock bar to act as a detent to keep the blade closed as well as to keep the lock bar from dragging along the blade when opening. The HRD takes this to the next level. There is actually a captured bearing that fulfills the traditional detent roles BUT actually rolls and acts like a ball bearing. Therefore, friction is greatly reduced enabling the knife to have a better action. In addition, it allows for some adjustment as well as easy replacement for wear.

The item "Hoback Kawaiback Knife" is in sale since Monday, January 13, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Folding Knives\Modern Folding Knives\Custom & Handmade". The seller is "knifetrader8" and is located in Seattle, Washington.

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