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 vintage hawkbill pocket knife Kutmaster Utica NY USA
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$24.99
antique vintage hawkbill pocket knife Kutmaster Utica NY USA
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
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 1896 to 1899 The Robeson Cut Co Hawkbill Walnut Handle Pocket Knife
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$75.00
Antique 1896 to 1899 The Robeson Cut Co Hawkbill Walnut Handle Pocket Knife
J. Russell & Co. Green River Works pocket knife hawkbill vintage antique RARE
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$72.99
J. Russell & Co. Green River Works pocket knife hawkbill vintage antique RARE
Antique 1900s Henry Sears & Son 1865 USA Hawkbill Pruning Folding Pocket Knife
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$169.00
Antique 1900s Henry Sears & Son 1865 USA Hawkbill Pruning Folding Pocket Knife
Keen Kutter Hawkbill Folding Knife
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$130.00
Keen Kutter Hawkbill Folding Knife
Pocket Knife Hawkbill w/German Locking Blade Antique 2nd Cut Bone Handles Emblem
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$14.88
Pocket Knife Hawkbill w/German Locking Blade Antique 2nd Cut Bone Handles Emblem
Antique Hawk Bill Horn Handle Folding Pocket Knife Hand Forged
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$75.00
Antique Hawk Bill Horn Handle Folding Pocket Knife Hand Forged
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Antique Wednesbury Hawkbill Blade Folding Knife Stag Horn Handle Rare 8.25"
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$1,125.00 $1,500.00
Antique Wednesbury Hawkbill Blade Folding Knife Stag Horn Handle Rare 8.25"
VTG ANTIQUE OLD RARE FRENCH TARRY LEVIGNE PRUNING GRAFTING HAWKBILL POCKET KNIFE
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$160.00
VTG ANTIQUE OLD RARE FRENCH TARRY LEVIGNE PRUNING GRAFTING HAWKBILL POCKET KNIFE