Hawk Knife Designs Deadlock Model C – Zero Blade Play OTF – Blue Carbon Fiber & Titanium

Engineering Perfection: The Zero Blade Play Deadlock Model C

The Hawk Deadlock Model C is the world’s only double-action OTF automatic knife to achieve zero blade play. Hand-assembled by Gavin and Grant Hawk in the USA, this Hawk Deadlock Model C utilizes a patented internal mechanism that provides a completely rigid lockup, a mechanical feat previously thought impossible in the OTF category. This Model C iteration is slimmer and more pocket-friendly than its predecessors, featuring a 3.5-inch dagger blade crafted from premium Bohler M390 stainless steel with a durable stonewash finish.

The handle of this Hawk Deadlock Model C is a masterpiece of material fusion, combining lightweight Blue Carbon Fiber with a robust Titanium frame. The action is snappy and reliable, controlled by a meticulously designed thumb slide with ergonomic jimping for effortless deployment and retraction. Every detail, from the signature Hawk pocket clip to the internal tolerances, reflects the “deadlock” security that ensures absolutely zero rattle or movement once the blade is deployed.

Blade Show 2025 Provenance and Collector Rarity

Acquiring a Hawk Deadlock Model C typically involves long waitlists or lottery wins, making this direct-from-maker piece from Blade Show Atlanta 2025 highly desirable. The Model C represents the evolution of the Deadlock series, optimized for daily carry while maintaining the proprietary zero-blade-play mechanism that collectors crave. The Blue Carbon Fiber inlays offer a vibrant visual “pop” against the gray titanium, ensuring this knife stands out in any high-end collection.

As a Hawk Knife Designs flagship, the Deadlock Model C is more than an automatic knife; it is a mechanical marvel. The 8.5-inch overall length provides a substantial feel in the hand, while the 5.3 oz weight remains balanced for precision use. Whether you are a dedicated Hawk enthusiast or a collector seeking the only OTF on the market with the stability of a fixed blade, the Deadlock Model C is the ultimate acquisition.

Product Details

• Condition: New (Direct from Maker – Blade Show Atlanta 2025

• Provenance: Includes all accessories originally provided by Hawk

• Maker: Grant & Gavin Hawk (Hawk Knife Designs)

• Model: Deadlock Model C

• Action: Double-Action OTF Automatic (Zero Blade Play)

• Blade Material: Bohler M390 (Stonewash)

• Blade Style: Dagger (Double-Edge)

• Handle Material: Titanium with Blue Carbon Fiber Inlays

• Blade Length: 3.50″

• Overall Length: 8.50″

• Weight: 5.30 oz

• Origin: Made in USA

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