Hawkbill / pruning knives usually have a single, large curved blade that is typically intended for horticultural use.  Most have wood or stag handles and a bolster on one end.  Case has made hawkbill knives with jigged bone handles as well.  Some older pruning knives have a rounded, capped butt made out of iron or brass.

George Wostenholm I*XL Hawkbill
George Wostenholm I*XL Hawkbill

Many high quality examples were made by Sheffield Cutlers but were also made by American companies in the 19th and 20th centuries.  Vintage pruning knives are plentiful, have great eye appeal and are rugged; therefore they are popular today among knife collectors.  Check out Wostenholm knives, Cattaraugus and Boker knives as well.

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antique pocket knife Camillus Cutlery Co. #1 hawkbill USA wood 1946-1950
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$34.99
antique pocket knife Camillus Cutlery Co. #1 hawkbill USA wood 1946-1950
Antique JOHN PETTY & SONS SHEFFIELD END CAP HAWKBILL/PRUNING KNIFE
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$43.70
Antique JOHN PETTY & SONS SHEFFIELD END CAP HAWKBILL/PRUNING KNIFE
Antique Sears Mfg Co. Hawkbill Folding Knife Pocket Knife
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$38.00
Antique Sears Mfg Co. Hawkbill Folding Knife Pocket Knife
Antique W SAYNOR Ltd Sheffield Pruning Pocket Knife 1861-1890 Hawkbill Stag
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$265.00
Antique W SAYNOR Ltd Sheffield Pruning Pocket Knife 1861-1890 Hawkbill Stag
antique vintage hawkbill pocket knife Kutmaster Utica NY USA
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$24.99
antique vintage hawkbill pocket knife Kutmaster Utica NY USA
Hen & Rooster Hawkbill Pocket Knife Antique Green Bone Folding Stainless 441AGB
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$38.84
Hen & Rooster Hawkbill Pocket Knife Antique Green Bone Folding Stainless 441AGB
Antique 1890 George Wostenholm IXL Hawkbill Pruning Knife Sheffield England Rare
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$95.00
Antique 1890 George Wostenholm IXL Hawkbill Pruning Knife Sheffield England Rare
Vintage Hawkbill Pocket Knife Pruning Antique Patina Original
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$79.99
Vintage Hawkbill Pocket Knife Pruning Antique Patina Original
antique pocket knife ROBESON CUTLERY CO "shuredge" Rochester 21107 hawkbill USA
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$54.99
antique pocket knife ROBESON CUTLERY CO "shuredge" Rochester 21107 hawkbill USA
ANTIQUE ROBESON USA SHUREDGE PRUNING HAWKBILL KNIFE # 211007 ROSEWOOD HANDLE
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$45.00
ANTIQUE ROBESON USA SHUREDGE PRUNING HAWKBILL KNIFE # 211007 ROSEWOOD HANDLE
High Quality Lockback Antique Red G10 Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife Knives
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$34.98
High Quality Lockback Antique Red G10 Carbon Steel Folding Pocket Knife Knives
Pre-WWII Antique ULSTER KNIFE CO Hawkbill Pruner Pocket Knife - 1910 to 1940
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$44.99
Pre-WWII Antique ULSTER KNIFE CO Hawkbill Pruner Pocket Knife - 1910 to 1940