Written by Taylor Martin: After starting to carry a daily fixed blade, I eventually realized there wasn't one that quite checked all the boxes for me. There are several mainstays, for sure. But I wanted one very specific that I could never find. Enter the Redhawk. Coming in at just under 7" overall, the Redhawk is a solid medium-sized knife – incorporating an overall curve which helps driving the blade into cuts. It also has a reverse tanto or modified sheepsfoot blade with a small amount of belly, tall blade profile, and 0.12" blade thickness which gives it, in my opinion, one of the most well-rounded blade styles for everyday use. The acute tip and thin, slicey blade are nice for fine work and puncturing while the handles feature a scalloped area towards the blade for a great pinch grip. It's really comfortable to use and, one of my favorite things I've mentioned about EDC fixed blades for a long time now, it has a full-sized handle with slightly undersized blade. Chef's kiss. 3D contoured Micarta handles Custom hardware MagnaCut blade Tumbled or Cerakote finish Discreet Carry Concepts sheath clip Lanyard hole Kydex or Leather Sheath? You can't go wrong with either but, if belt carry is your preference then the polyvinyl Kydex sheath is the way to go. The included Discreet Carry Concepts Clip system offers next-level retention with increased concealability, making this the most versatile Redhawk sheath. If you prefer pocket carrying and/or carrying inside the waistband, try the Leather Sheath made by Chattanooga Leatherworks for a more traditional look. A strong pocket clip and inner catch ensures that your sheath stays secure and, with just a phillips head screwdriver, you can change the location of your clip for right or left side carry.
