Eoin May Reviews: Ed Brown HawkBill EDC Knife

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!

Last updated: May 25, 2026 · Originally published October 10, 2022

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NFA Firearms Manufacturer & Professional Gunsmith The XDMAN has a talent for taking complex firearms subject matter and breaking it down into an easy-to-understand format that all experience levels can relate to. James is an 07/02 NFA Firearms Manufacturer, a Professional Gunsmith with over 20 years of experience, and a Firearms Writer, Photographer and Firearms Expert. Connect with him on Instagram, X, and Facebook as @therealxdman.

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