EQUIPThe Gadgeteer · 3d ago
Microtech’s Hawk Auto brings back the 1996 hawkbill in M390MK

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Microtech has resumed production of its 1996 Hawk Auto model, featuring a distinctive 3.95-inch hawkbill blade. This updated version integrates high-performance M390MK steel with a push-button automatic deployment mechanism for professional utility.
- 01Reintroduction of the 1996 curved hawkbill design optimized for efficient pull cuts
- 02Blade construction utilizes premium M390MK steel for enhanced durability and edge retention
- 03Automatic deployment system features a push-button spring mechanism for rapid operation
- 04Full-sized 3.95-inch blade profile serves specialized tactical and utility requirements
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A hawkbill that first sold in 1996 is back in production, and the shape still argues its case on the first pull cut. Microtech’s Hawk Auto pairs that deep 3.95-inch curve with a push button, a spring, and the company’s…