Eoin May Reviews: Ed Brown HawkBill EDC Knife
Last updated: May 25, 2026 · Originally published: October 10, 2022
Because you can’t spell EDC without “Ed” …
As we’ve covered in the past, fine firearms manufacturer Ed Brown has recently turned its expertise in producing top-quality steel towards a much older defensive craft: knifemaking. The new line of Ed Brown knives covers the gamut of uses, but in this AtoZ Review from Eoin May, some of them are more tactically oriented than others. Case in point? This new HawkBill, which stands at the ready to complete your everyday carry (EDC) rig with a knife that can defend against much more than duct-taped boxes. To learn more or get one of your own, click here!
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Bookmark-worthy references — knife-steel ratings and the gear terms behind every carry.
| Steel | Best for |
|---|---|
| 14C28N | Budget value |
| S35VN | All-round |
| MagnaCut | Do-it-all |
12 EDC steels rated for edge, toughness, corrosion and sharpening.
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|---|---|
| Striker-fired | Action |
| MOA | Optics |
| Cerakote | Finish |
30 gun, ammo and gear terms, from Guns & Gadgets Daily.
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Can that fatboy fight? He looks like a joke. I’m sorry just being honest. You couldn’t get someone without flab hanging over his belt?