Blackhawk Releases Garra III Karambit Sideliner With D2 Hawkbill Blade

Knife Magazine carries Blackhawk's announcement of the Garra III Karambit Sideliner, the newest in its series of karambit-style folders. The release pitches it for professional use as well as everyday carry and outdoor tasks.

Key points

• Blade: A 2.25-inch D2 tool steel hawkbill with a black, corrosion-resistant finish, ambidextrous thumbstuds for one-hand opening, spine jimping and an extended nail groove for two-handed opening.
• Lock and handle: A sideliner lock with jimping to aid closing, and G10 scales with what Blackhawk calls "blackout panels" for more grip texture. The integrated finger ring has jimping on its back side.
• Carry: A steel pocket clip that can be set for left or right side, tip-up or tip-down.
• Specs: 7.5 inches overall, 5.25 inches closed, 5.1 oz, made in Taiwan, in tan (BH15G3201TN) or black (BH15G3201BK).
• Price: MSRP is $124.99.

Quick take

Blackhawk positions the Garra III for cutting webbing and rope, slashing, defensive work and general utility, and says the finger ring's jimping helps in defensive use. Those are the company's claims; the piece is a press release, not a hands-on review. The release, datelined Jacksonville, Alabama, points buyers to Bear & Son Cutlery for Blackhawk knives and tools.

Read the full story at Knife Magazine.