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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J. Russell & Co. Green River Works pocket knife hawkbill vintage antique RARE
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$139.99
J. Russell & Co. Green River Works pocket knife hawkbill vintage antique RARE
ANTIQUE ROBESON USA SHUREDGE PRUNING HAWKBILL KNIFE # 211007 ROSEWOOD HANDLE
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$64.00
ANTIQUE ROBESON USA SHUREDGE PRUNING HAWKBILL KNIFE # 211007 ROSEWOOD HANDLE
ANTIQUE AUSTRIA WOOD PENNY HOOKBILL HAWKBILL HUNTER SURVIVAL KNIFE VINTAGE SAW
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$89.99
ANTIQUE AUSTRIA WOOD PENNY HOOKBILL HAWKBILL HUNTER SURVIVAL KNIFE VINTAGE SAW
antique pocket knife Kutmaster Utica NY wood hawkbill USA
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$54.99
antique pocket knife Kutmaster Utica NY wood 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
Maher & Grosh Toledo, OH Hawkbill Pruner Pocket Folding Knife Antique Old
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$115.00
Maher & Grosh Toledo, OH Hawkbill Pruner Pocket Folding Knife Antique Old
Antique KA-BAR Hawkbill Pocket Knife - Smooth Wood Handles - Very Light Use
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$150.00
Antique KA-BAR Hawkbill Pocket Knife - Smooth Wood Handles - Very Light Use
Antique Vintage Miller Bros Folding Hawkbill Pocket Knife
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$65.00
Antique Vintage Miller Bros Folding Hawkbill Pocket Knife
antique pocket knife ROBESON CUTLERY CO "shuredge" Rochester 21107 hawkbill USA
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$63.99
antique pocket knife ROBESON CUTLERY CO "shuredge" Rochester 21107 hawkbill USA
ANTIQUE JA HENCKEL HAWKBILL PRUNERS WOOD FOLDING KNIFE, MADE IN GERMANY
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$80.00
ANTIQUE JA HENCKEL HAWKBILL PRUNERS WOOD FOLDING KNIFE, MADE IN GERMANY