FABLADES

The Kwaiback is Jake’s favorite of his designs. It’s the slimmest folder in his lineup simply due to its shape. The angular butt end of the knife Jake specifically designed to make it easier to get your hand into your pocket when the knife is clipped in. The 3.75″ blade is made from Nitro V steel with a nice flat grind. The action is smooth and lightning-fast thanks to pivot thrust bearings and Jake’s own Hoback Roller Detent. This design puts a rolling ball into the detent which drastically reduces the friction while the blade is moving for better action.

The handle is milled titanium with a slender, ergonomic shape and it completely hides the blade when closed. This MK5.1 model has no fullers which Jake enjoys yet heavy machining on the interiors to shave off additional ounces. It couples the clean machining and hand fitting with the rugged look that he strives for at Hoback Knives. There is great jimping on the thumb ramp, near the butt end of the knife, and also on the replaceable lockbar insert. It’s a mid-tech technically, but it has all the feeling and looks of a full-on custom knife. Proudly made and hand-assembled in the USA.