Media & accolades
Recognition in the Field
We don't just build knives; we forge lifelong tools engineered for performance and reliability. For over 20 years, our commitment has been to push the boundaries of design and craftsmanship. But the true measure of our success comes from the hands of those who use our tools and the recognition of our peers. We are proud to share some of their stories and our accolades with you.
Trusted by Professionals
Our tools are trusted and carried by experts in the survival, outdoor, and self-defense communities who depend on their gear to perform without fail.
Reuben Bolieu & Joshua Swanagon - Outdoor Writers & Survival Experts
Carried by Leaders & Patriots
We are honored to know our tools are in the hands of respected leaders and military figures.
Donald Trump Jr.
General James "Mad Dog" Mattis
As Seen In Film & TV
Our tools are also trusted by professionals in the film and television industry for their realism and rugged durability, both on and off the screen.
Dave Bautista
Jon Bernthal
Clayne Crawford
Damon Wayans
In the Media
- William Petty, Law Enforcement Officer, as featured in Concealment magazine"The Hoback Kwaiback is my go-to duty folder. It's never failed me, and I trust it completely. The build quality is second to none."
- Blade Magazine, October 2024""
Community Support
- The Veterans Support Foundation"Type out a key sentence from the thank you letter here. For example: 'Your generous donation of the custom knife for our auction helped us raise critical funds for our veterans program...'"
Let customers speak for us
Hands down the best!
A great new iteration of the Kwaiback. Love the blade, handle texturing, and contoured edges. Very much a custom.
Awesome knife. Smooth as a riverwashed pebble and buttery action.
Grwat fit and finish super smooth with no blade play as always from Jake.
Nice EDC for every day, thank you, I love your kifes!
Like new
Hands down the best built knife I’ve owned to date!
Fantastic knife, well worth the time you put into it. I can only imagine how much effort and expertise goes into making a batch of these as perfect as this one turned out. I look forward to future Hoback projects.
nice blade work. very sleek slicer
Great build Jake! Seamless as usual.
I've owned several of Jakes knives over the years and this new Fixed Bladeis another great example of what I love about his knives. Clean and refined design made with top of the line materials like everything Jake does.
Beautiful knife with great function. I wish the blade was a little thicker and it does feel like it wobbles slightly in lock up although the lock is solid.
Amazing knife so sick it’s a piece of Art! Shipped super quick and it’s so light and discreet with solid ergonomics. Well designed xoxo
Beautifully made knife. A great deal of skill and effort went into this. Thank you
This is an incredible service that I would highly recommend.
