Lakota Pro Hawk info?

[John79]

I found this exact knife and black case under the seat rail in my old Buick, no idea how long it's been there, or how it got there.
From what I can gather, it's made by a Japanese knife company in the 1980s(?) named either Lakota or Moki (it says both) and this one is called the Pro Hawk.

It feels surprisingly well made to me, but is pretty filthy. I've given it a pants wiping. I see they can range greatly in price if nib, which this one is not, as well as come with a brown case some of the time.
Does anyone know of the quality/ bladesteel, or should I view it as more of a collectable? Would it be worth trying to clean up and sell or is that mainly for the mint stuff with original box ect?

Thanks guys.

 

[John79]

I found this exact knife and black case under the seat rail in my old Buick, no idea how long it's been there, or how it got there.
From what I can gather, it's made by a Japanese knife company in the 1980s(?) named either Lakota or Moki (it says both) and this one is called the Pro Hawk.

It feels surprisingly well made to me, but is pretty filthy. I've given it a pants wiping. I see they can range greatly in price if nib, which this one is not, as well as come with a brown case some of the time.
Does anyone know of the quality/ bladesteel, or should I view it as more of a collectable? Would it be worth trying to clean up and sell or is that mainly for the mint stuff with original box ect?

Thanks guys.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/640922624/collection-vintage-knife-lakota-lockback it's this knife.

 

[TC]

Moki is a fairly well-known (and regarded) Japanese maker.

 

[John79]

Do you know what kind of steel was used in the blade by chance?

 

[justjed]

Moki made the knife, Lakota didn't last much past the late-'80s or early '90s, but good knives. I had a Hawk fixed blade, and two Lil Hawk folders, but foolishly sold them all. They're kind of hard to find these days.

 

[justjed]

I believe the Hawk/Lil Hawk were made with AUS-8A blade steel.

 

[John79]

Moki made the knife, Lakota didn't last much past the late-'80s or early '90s, but good knives. I had a Hawk fixed blade, and two Lil Hawk folders, but foolishly sold them all. They're kind of hard to find these days.

Interesting, thanks friend.

I believe the Hawk/Lil Hawk were made with AUS-8A blade steel.

I had wondered if that was it, I was thinking Japanese counterpart to 440b/c. Thank you.

I managed to finally upload a photo. I think I want to sell it but I have no clue what they go for in used condition.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Lakota were made by Moki and Seki. Not something I see many of for sale these days, but they are decent knives. There are collectors but most want them in good to excellent condition.

I have a few Lakota knives the steel is Aus-8 and it's decent especially for the late 80s early 90s that I bought these during.

 

[John79]

Lakota were made by Moki and Seki. Not something I see many of for sale these days, but they are decent knives. There are collectors but most want them in good to excellent condition.

I have a few Lakota knives the steel is Aus-8 and it's decent especially for the late 80s early 90s that I bought these during.

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Very nice knives, and thank you for the info. Is disassembling to clean a bad idea? I wouldnt know how to punch the pins out without marring the knife.

 

[sabre cat]

Don’t take the knife apart.

I have the fixed blade Hawk made by Seki. Decent enough knife if you like that sort of thing.

Prices are all over the place.

Very interesting history on how that series of knives came about. Google the history. It’s to long for me to post here and much of it escapes my memory.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Had a few of those many years ago, as others have mentioned they were a decent folder. One of their claims to fame was they made the knife guard and end so that while the knife was open, you could rest it on the pavement when not using it and the edge was down and you could grab the knife easily. I found that to be a small thing to build upon but if you can do it, why not
Any slight bump of course the knife tips over onto it's side, still no big deal.
G2

 

[KenHash]

I found this exact knife and black case under the seat rail in my old Buick, no idea how long it's been there, or how it got there.
From what I can gather, it's made by a Japanese knife company in the 1980s(?) named either Lakota or Moki (it says both) and this one is called the Pro Hawk.

It feels surprisingly well made to me, but is pretty filthy. I've given it a pants wiping. I see they can range greatly in price if nib, which this one is not, as well as come with a brown case some of the time.
Does anyone know of the quality/ bladesteel, or should I view it as more of a collectable? Would it be worth trying to clean up and sell or is that mainly for the mint stuff with original box ect?

Thanks guys.

Lakota was a brand created by Phil Hoffman. He contracted the knives with several knifemakers in Seki Japan, which included besides Moki several others.
Moki's quality is top notch, back then and now. Al Mar knives after his passing were made by Moki, as well as all of Fallkniven's folders today.
Lakotas were Aus8 if I recall correctly.

 

[John79]

Don’t take the knife apart.

I have the fixed blade Hawk made by Seki. Decent enough knife if you like that sort of thing.

Prices are all over the place.

Very interesting history on how that series of knives came about. Google the history. It’s to long for me to post here and much of it escapes my memory.

I will try to look into that, thank you.

Had a few of those many years ago, as others have mentioned they were a decent folder. One of their claims to fame was they made the knife guard and end so that while the knife was open, you could rest it on the pavement when not using it and the edge was down and you could grab the knife easily. I found that to be a small thing to build upon but if you can do it, why not
Any slight bump of course the knife tips over onto it's side, still no big deal.
G2

That is a strange thing for them to hang their hat on but interesting nonetheless.

Lakota was a brand created by Phil Hoffman. He contracted the knives with several knifemakers in Seki Japan, which included besides Moki several others.
Moki's quality is top notch, back then and now. Al Mar knives after his passing were made by Moki, as well as all of Fallkniven's folders today.
Lakotas were Aus8 if I recall correctly.

I had no idea, info on the web seems hard to come by. I'm curious about the less common seeming black belt case that mine has. It may just be an older or newer variation.

The quality is impressive, the brass liners in particular are very robust. Heavy little knife.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

if I remember correctly they had a picture of an accident scene and the knife was set down on the pavement so the person could reach for it quickly.
G2

 

[LittleAugieMo]

Remember the Brand well as you could identify the knives by sight cery easily. The folders& fixed blades. As stated earlier they were fairly short lived,but well made & thought of in the knife community at the time

 

[Natlek]

Lakota was a brand created by Phil Hoffman. He contracted the knives with several knifemakers in Seki Japan, which included besides Moki several others.
Moki's quality is top notch, back then and now. Al Mar knives after his passing were made by Moki, as well as all of Fallkniven's folders today.
Lakotas were Aus8 if I recall correctly.

I don't even remember when and where I bought this little knife. I found it in my old fishing equipment , which I haven't used in a long time. Can you tell me something more about it?
Description on blade
Lakota
rostfrei
SWK 440
and indian head

Thanks !

 

[JJ_Colt45]

I don't even remember when and where I bought this little knife. I found it in my old fishing equipment , which I haven't used in a long time. Can you tell me something more about it?
Description on blade
Lakota
rostfrei
SWK 440
and indian head

Thanks !

I am definately not an expert on Lakota knives, but have owned several through the years. I'm not sure what that is. I've never seen that model of a Lakota knife. It looks more like an Al Mar copy than any Lakota brand I know of. The smallest I am aware thry made was the Teal. But even the small Teal and Falcon had the tell tale flats so they could set on edge. And I've never seen a Lakota in 440 either.

I'll be interested to see if it is a genuine Lakota if anyone can provide info on it.

 

[scdub]

I don't even remember when and where I bought this little knife. I found it in my old fishing equipment , which I haven't used in a long time. Can you tell me something more about it?
Description on blade
Lakota
rostfrei
SWK 440
and indian head

Thanks !

The Lakota are a Native American people. This knife, like the Moki, just uses their name because it sounds cool.

 

[Natlek]

I am definately not an expert on Lakota knives, but have owned several through the years. I'm not sure what that is. I've never seen that model of a Lakota knife. It looks more like an Al Mar copy than any Lakota brand I know of. The smallest I am aware thry made was the Teal. But even the small Teal and Falcon had the tell tale flats so they could set on edge. And I've never seen a Lakota in 440 either.

I'll be i terested to see if it is a genuine Lakota if anyone can provide info on it.

It is very well made small knife. No play anywhere , blade is centered , locks perfectly , shaving sharp . . . .. I wish I could remember when and where I bought it, but I really don't. It was a long time ago, and back then the knife was simply a knife for me.