Du Hoc Fixed - Black

The CRKT Du Hoc 2630 is a distinctive, rugged karambit designed by Austin McGlaun. This American veteran drew on his experiences in the Middle East, where he was deployed with the 187th Rakkasans, for this design. Today, he designs and makes knives as a veteran. His knives are primarily intended for military use, like his own, and of course for knife enthusiasts who appreciate them. The name Du Hoc comes from Pointe du Hoc in France, where an important battle was fought during the Battle of Normandy after D-Day in 1944. Austin McGlaun's uncle earned a Silver Star for Honor medal there for his brave actions.

Austin himself always says that his knives are black, undecorated and ugly, and made purely to be used. Everything is matte black, and the shapes are deliberately chunky. The Du Hoc's blade is made from SK5 steel, a carbon steel known for being tough and easy to sharpen. It isn't 100% stainless, but the matte coating helps with that. Its shape is a hawkbill, as you'd expect from a karambit knife. The back of the tip is already sharpened, while the rest of the spine is left thin so you can choose to sharpen it yourself later if you like.

At the end of the handle, you’ll find a large finger ring for your little finger or index finger, depending on how you want to hold the knife. With many karambits, the designer ensures that you can use the ring to quickly spin the knife in your hand. McGlaun has instead added protrusions that teach you how to hold the knife and prevent it from rotating in your hand.

The CRKT Du Hoc comes with a plastic sheath. It has several attachment holes that you can use to screw on the included belt clip. There is also a screw in the sheath that you can use to adjust the retention tightness.

Technical specifications:

• Sharpening angle: 25º

• Blade height: 5 cm

• Blade length: 12.4 cm

• Blade thickness: 5 mm

• Handle length: 13.6 cm

• Length: 24.4 cm

• Weight: 260 grams

• Steel type: SK-5

• Blade shape: hawkbill

• Blade finish: Traction Coating

• Edge: plain edge, recurve

• Grind: flat, V-grind

• Handle material: G10

• Sheath: plastic

• Knife type: karambit, tactical knife

• Best use: tactical

• MOLLE-compatible: no

Package contents:

• Sheath: yes

SKU: CK-2630