Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife

$55.99

The Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife delivers rugged precision with a 2.88-inch drop-point blade, Spider Web Canvas Micarta handle, and a secure back-lock system. Lightweight, sharp, and reliable, it’s perfect for outdoor adventures and everyday use. Choose Turquoise-Tan or Red-Black and experience true craftsmanship.

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Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife: Built for the Bold, Crafted for Adventure!

The Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife captures the bold spirit of an adventurous scout, sharp-eyed like a hawk. This lockback knife masters rugged trails and wild frontiers, delivering sharpness, strength, and style with every use. Its compact 6.88-inch overall length ensures top performance for any outdoor task.

Built for those who value dependability, the 2.88-inch drop-point blade is crafted from polished 12C27 steel for lasting sharpness and strength. The 15-degree edge cuts cleanly, making each slice quick and smooth. This classic lockback features detailed spring and blade filework, adding a handmade charm to its rugged design while enhancing both its usefulness and visual appeal.

The 4.00-inch handle pairs perfectly with the blade, providing a steady grip in any condition. Made from strong Spider Web Canvas Micarta, it comes in two eye-catching colors: Turquoise-Tan and Red-Black. The 12C27 stainless steel bolsters, pins, and butt strengthen the handle, adding a bold and sleek style.

For extra safety, a strong back-lock system ensures dependable blade control. This secure lock knife opens easily and stays locked, ideal for outdoor jobs and daily use. The friction-style leather sheath offers easy carrying while enhancing its timeless look.

Despite its rugged build, the Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife weighs only 4.20 ounces, making it easy to handle for long tasks. Its classic lockback style meets modern craftsmanship, reflecting the needs of a trail scout.

Choose the Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife to confidently face every adventure—a perfect mix of form and function. This lockback folding knife delivers unmatched strength and lasting style, ideal for personal use or as a thoughtful gift. Make it yours today and take your adventures to the next level!

The Trailhawk – A Hunter’s Gaze, A Leader’s Wisdom!

Trailhawk is a keen-eyed wanderer, mastering both observation and action. Blending a hawk’s sharp instincts with practical resourcefulness, they move through the world with precision, adaptability, and unwavering purpose.

Like a hawk, Trailhawk stays acutely aware of its surroundings, constantly scanning the horizon for opportunities and dangers. Their literal and figurative vision is razor-sharp, allowing them to spot what others overlook and anticipate challenges before they arise. Silent when needed but swift when called to action, Trailhawk strikes efficiently, never wasting energy on unnecessary moves.

Resilient and knowledgeable of the land, Trailhawk navigates easily, knowing when to press forward and when to regroup. Resourceful and strategic, they read the terrain instinctively, following old trails or forging new ones. They sharpen survival skills, think quickly, and confidently lead others through uncertainty.

Trailhawks seek adventure and wisdom at their core, balancing the hawk’s focused intensity with grounded expertise. Whether carving new paths or guiding others, they move with purpose, chasing discovery while staying rooted in instinct and experience.

Key Features of Your Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife

Sharp and Durable Blade
The 2.88-inch 12C27 Stainless Steel drop-point blade allows clean slicing, controlled piercing, and close work. It is perfect for EDC, carving wood, cutting rope, and a variety of other daily activities. Its well-shaped design improves control while reducing hand fatigue. The drop-point adds extra toughness, making it great for challenging tasks.

The drop-point blade dates back to ancient times and gained fame through the Green River Knives of the 1800s and 1900s. Its sharp, narrow tip allows precise cuts, making it ideal for piercing, slicing, and detailed work. Lightweight and versatile, it remains popular for hunting, survival, and everyday carry.

Ideal Blade Length
At 2.88 inches, the bushcraft blade offers the ideal balance of control and power. It easily handles everything from fine carving to meal prep. Its compact yet solid build makes it excellent for slicing and detailed work.

Elegant Craftsmanship Meets Enhanced Control
The intricate blade filework along the blade’s spine adds a touch of beauty and craftsmanship, making each knife visually striking. Beyond its elegant design, this jimping improves grip and control while providing better thumb and finger placement for precise cuts.

Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife

More Key Features of Your Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife

Snap-Lock Precision: Blade Backlock Opening
The blade lockback opening mechanism features a sturdy back spring that provides controlled resistance as the blade opens. The spring gradually builds tension by pulling the blade open using a nail nick. Once the blade reaches a certain point, the spring swiftly snaps it into a fully open and locked position, ensuring a secure and reliable hold.

Smooth & Secure: Blade Backlock Closing
To close the blade, press the back lock near the handle’s butt to release it. Then, with a slight push of the palm, the spring smoothly snaps the blade into the handle. This design ensures the fast and safe storage of the blade.

Strong All-Leather Sheath
The sturdy all-leather friction sheath perfectly complements the knife, offering a classic belt carry. It keeps the blade secure while allowing smooth and quick access when needed. This sheath is designed for both protection and style, ensuring your knife remains safe and ready for any adventure.

Choose the Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife that Works for You

Choose Your Handle Color
Choose the perfect handle color to match your unique style—Turquoise-Tan or Red-Black—crafted from vibrant, rugged Spider Web Canvas Micarta for unmatched durability and flair.

“Crafting quality together with our Pakistani manufacturers since 2019.”

Built to Last – Your Trusted Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife

Strong and Sharp Blade
The high-quality 12C27 Stainless Steel provides this blade with excellent sharpness and durability. It resists chipping and breaking, making it perfect for everyday carry (EDC) and outdoor use. The high chromium content in 12C27 Stainless Steel helps prevent rust and stains, ensuring long-lasting durability.

Strong and Reliable Design
This knife features a precision-engineered blade deployment and folding mechanism that combines strength, reliability, and compact convenience. Its solid construction guarantees dependable performance for everyday cutting tasks. The Spider Web Canvas Micarta handle enhances grip and style while resisting shrinking, warping, or moisture damage, ensuring long-term durability.

Handcrafted Quality
Skilled artisans carefully handcraft each knife, utilizing both traditional and modern techniques to ensure exceptional quality. Every detail enhances both function and appearance, making each knife a work of art.

A Blend of Global Expertise
Designed in the USA and carefully crafted in Pakistan, this knife reflects generations of skill and dedication. It combines tradition with modern methods, delivering excellent quality and long-lasting performance.

Lifetime Warranty
Every Red Duck Knives product has a lifetime warranty, ensuring you receive a high-quality knife built to last.

 

Knife Care Tips for Your Knife

Always hand-wash and dry your knife to keep it sharp and in good condition. Avoid dishwashers, as high heat and strong soap can weaken materials and dull the blade. To maintain the edge, use a quick sharpener for minor touch-ups and a sharpening stone for deep maintenance.

Regularly applying 100% food-grade mineral oil prevents rust and keeps the blade working smoothly. Mineral oil also reduces friction and wear, helping knives with moving parts work correctly.

For long-term storage, thoroughly wash and dry the knife, then apply mineral oil. Wrap it in plastic and store it separately from the sheath. These steps will keep your knife in excellent condition, ready for any adventure.

 

Know the Laws Before Buying and Carrying Knives, Throwables, Swords, and Self-Defense Tools

State, local, and federal laws regulate folders, fixed blades, throwables, automatics, balisongs, gravity knives, swords, and self-defense tools. Some areas restrict or prohibit them, so be sure to check local laws before buying or carrying them. The Federal Switchblade Act of 1958 prohibits the possession of automatic knives on reservations. Click the links below to review regulations in your area and stay compliant with current knife laws.

Knife, sword, and self-defense tool laws vary by jurisdiction (state, territory, district, county, and city) and are subject to change over time. Owners and users are responsible for staying informed and following knife and self-defense tool ownership and carrying laws.

By purchasing or using a knife, sword, and self-defense tools from Red Duck Knives, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirements in your area and accept full responsibility for complying with local laws. Red Duck Knives is not liable for any legal issues related to the ownership or use of its products.

 

Final Thoughts on Your Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife

The Trailhawk 288 Folding Knife captures the spirit of an adventurous scout—sharp-eyed, fearless, and ready for the wild. Trailhawk is a keen-eyed wanderer, mastering both observation and action. Blending a hawk’s sharp instincts with practical resourcefulness, they move through the world with precision, adaptability, and unwavering purpose. Built for trailblazers, it tackles every challenge with ease. Order now and let the Trailhawk 288 lead your next adventure!

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Additional information
Handle Material

Turquoise-Tan Spider Web Canvas Micarta

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Red-Black Spider Web Canvas Micarta

Shipping & Delivery
Most orders will be shipped within five business days, provided the product ordered is in stock. Orders are only processed or shipped on Saturday or Sunday by prior arrangement. We cannot guarantee when an order will arrive. Consider any shipping or transit time offered to you by this site or other parties only as an estimate. We encourage you to order promptly to ensure timely shipping and product availability.
 

Prohibited Products

Automatics, Balisongs (except practice balisongs), and Gravity Knives –These knives will NOT be shipped to the following states…CA, CT, DE, HI, MA, MD, MN, NM, NJ, VT, WA, or any Indian Reservations due to state or federal law prohibiting possession. Please click on the following link for more detailed information:  https://www.akti.org/state-laws-regarding-automatics/

These items will be noted on packing slips and invoices:

Prohibited in CA, CT, DE, HI, MA, MD, MN, NM, NJ, VT, WA, or Indian Reservations.

Other Prohibited Products, such as daggers, will also NOT be shipped to certain states or jurisdictions after the staff at Red Duck Knives reviews your order.  Our staff makes a good-faith effort to identify and notify you of any prohibited knives before they’re shipped.  Due to the complex and convoluted nature of the laws in many states, counties, and cities, Red Duck Knives cannot be held liable for the shipment of prohibited products.  We recommend you review and fully understand what knives are prohibited in your “ship to” address before placing your order at https://www.akti.org/state-knife-laws/ or https://www.bladeaddict.com/pages/knife-laws-by-state.