The Hawkbill knife or Pruner knife, unlike most pocket knives, is named for the shape of its blade rather than its handle. This knife has a distinctive blade with very specific, yet very different uses. The inward curving cutting edge enables it to easily capture and cut rounded objects such as small branches, fruit stems, or rope. This unique shape also allows deep, controlled cuts on flat surfaces like vinyl flooring, drywall, or sod.