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product_id: 643231854
title: "704 Gear Hornet EDC Folding Pocket Knife with Crossbar Lock | 3.17\" Reverse Tanto Blade, D2 Steel, G10 Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip | Olive Drab Green"
brand: "704 gear"
price: "¥9721"
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category: "704 Gear"
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# 3.17" Reverse Tanto Blade Ambidextrous Crossbar Lock D2 Steel - Superior Edge Retention 704 Gear Hornet EDC Folding Pocket Knife with Crossbar Lock | 3.17" Reverse Tanto Blade, D2 Steel, G10 Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip | Olive Drab Green

**Brand:** 704 gear
**Price:** ¥9721
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your EDC game with the Hornet — sharp, sleek, and always ready.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 704 Gear Hornet EDC Folding Pocket Knife with Crossbar Lock | 3.17" Reverse Tanto Blade, D2 Steel, G10 Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip | Olive Drab Green by 704 gear
- **How much does it cost?** ¥9721 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/643231854-704-gear-hornet-edc-folding-pocket-knife-with-crossbar-lock)

## Best For

- 704 gear enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted 704 gear brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Edge That Endures:** Premium D2 steel ensures long-lasting sharpness with minimal maintenance.
- • **Carry Your Confidence:** Low-profile reversible pocket clip and integrated lanyard loop for versatile, discreet carry.
- • **Precision Meets Power:** 3.17-inch reverse tanto blade engineered for flawless piercing and slicing.
- • **Effortless One-Handed Access:** Ambidextrous crossbar lock with thumb studs for smooth, quick deployment.
- • **Grip That Works as Hard as You Do:** Textured G10 handle delivers rugged comfort and secure hold in any situation.

## Overview

The 704 Gear Hornet EDC Folding Pocket Knife features a 3.17-inch reverse tanto blade crafted from durable D2 steel for exceptional edge retention. Its ambidextrous crossbar lock and thumb studs enable smooth one-handed operation. The textured G10 handle offers a secure grip, complemented by a reversible pocket clip and lanyard loop for versatile carry. Compact and lightweight at 4 ounces, it’s designed for everyday tactical readiness.

## Description

desertcart.com : 704 Gear Hornet EDC Folding Pocket Knife with Crossbar Lock | 3.17" Reverse Tanto Blade, D2 Steel, G10 Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip | Olive Drab Green : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Best 20 dollar Edc knife on the market - I'm very impressed with this knife for the on sale price of 19.99. It's well designed and built like a main battle tank and ready to do whatever Edc tasks you may ask of it. It was Sharp out the package with a nice consistent edge bevel from side to side and right on 20 degrees per side. It's size is perfect for large to extra large hands and is comfortable and provides a solid grip. Value for the money is insanely good, at 20 bucks I don't think you can find a better Edc knife on the market it really is THAT GOOD. It's built stout and is a chonky boy so it isn't the lightest knife out there but it's not overly heavy neither. I've had problems with 2 out of the 3 knives I've bought from 704 gear and had to return both the Urban ranger V2 and Urban ranger lite V2 but this Hornet model is VERY GOOD. The D2 is very well done and isn't ran soft, it feels nice on the stones and sharpens up very nicely. It strops back well and touches up well on a ceramic rod, just a well done piece of D2 that I have no complaints with. The crossbar lock action is rock solid with absolutely zero up and down play or side to side, irs like a vault. The omega springs are harder than your typical omega springs but that's a good thing for me and means solid lock up, if you don't have strong fingers and you fidget a lot with your knives then you may not like the extra firm omega springs. The blade shape is about as good as it gets for Edc tasks and does most cutting taka extremely well and excels at push cutting with the nicely done flat grind that comes down nice and thin behind the edge so it slices like a laser. The factory edge held up well and stopped back to hair popping with just a few passes on a diamond loaded strop but I wanted to put my edge on it and drop the edge bevel angle from the factory 20 degrees per side down to 15 degrees per side. At 15 per side the thing slices so much better and perceived edge retention increased drastically and the steel/heat treatment has the stability to handle a 15 per side edge bevel angle with no issues what so ever even when doing some pretty heavy cutting. It stood up to cutting heavy and ultra abrasive dirty nylon strapping, heavy plastic banding on 1x6, 2x4 and 2x6 bundles of lumber, heavy plastic sheeting, 1in dirty nylon anchor line and heavy 1.5in sisal rope that's been outside and all dirty and full of silica and is ultra abrasive. It handled all that cutting with no edge stability issues at 15dps and the edge retention was excellent even with cutting dirty silica loaded up rope that absolutely chews up edges once the edge started to fall off to where it wouldn't cleanly slice paper all it took was 5 passes per side on a 9 micron diamond strop and 5 passes per side on a 3 micron diamond strop and it was right back popping hair so the D2 is done very well. I finished the edge quite coarse on a Atoma 400 grit diamond plate so it was very aggressive and toothy and it held that aggression very well after all that cutting and after stropping the edge back to hair popping it still has plenty of bite. That tells me the D2 micro structure is well done from the heat treat and that the steel is ran on the hard side for typical China done D2, it's probably at 61-62hrc as where most China done D2 is ran around 59-60hrc and those 2 points make a big difference. As I said I was disappointed with the two others that I bought in 14c28n but this Hornet in D2 in on point and is one heck of a great knife for 20 bucks, irs a good deal at the normal 30 bucks it costs but at 20 it's untouchable. You will be hard pressed to find a better Edc knife than this for under 50 and forget about finding a better Edc knife at 20. The PVD blade coating has held up very well through all that highly abrasive material I have cut with it, while it's not DLC tough it's definitely a well done PVD to have held up as well as it had. Silica is super abrasive and chews blade coatings up and really dull edges quickly if the steel isn't well done and highly abrasion resistant and this well done D2 is highly abrasion resistant so it's handled it very well and the well done PVD coating has handled the abrasion just as well. To say I'm shocked at how good this knife performs is a understatement, I'm absolutely floored at how well it performs considering the cost.
Review: Easily flickable and very sharp. - This has become my go to knife. Well made and sturdy. holds an edge well.

## Features

- The Hornet series pocket knife from 704 Gear is a versatile pocket knife perfect for everyday carry - vetted and approved by 704 Tactical!
- With a durable D2 steel reverse tanto blade, the Hornet excels at both slashing and piercing, retaining its edge for longer without requiring sharpening
- Utilizes an ambidextrous crossbar lock with thumb studs allowing for smooth one-handed deployment
- The knife handle is crafted from textured G10 scales providing the ultimate blend of ruggedness, comfort, and grip. Includes both an integrated lanyard loop and a low profile, reversible pocket clip.
- The Hornet, with a 3.17 inch blade, measures in at 4.51 inches when folded and 7.68 inches when deployed, weighing in at 4 ounces

## Product Details

- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping, Hunting, Everyday Carry
- **Brand:** 704 Gear
- **Model Name:** Hornet EDC Folding Pocket Knife
- **Special Feature:** Flipper deployment mechanism, liner lock
- **Age Range (Description):** 10+
- **Included Components:** Reversible Pocket Clip, Lanyard Loop
- **Handle Material:** Fiberglass
- **Color:** Olive Drab Green
- **Blade Material:** Alloy Steel
- **Style:** Hornet

## Images

![704 Gear Hornet EDC Folding Pocket Knife with Crossbar Lock | 3.17" Reverse Tanto Blade, D2 Steel, G10 Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip | Olive Drab Green - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BqLqk8LWL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is D2 Steel?**
A: D2 steel is a high-carbon, high-chromium tool steel known for its excellent wear resistance and edge retention. While not completely stainless, it offers decent corrosion resistance for everyday use.

**Q: Why D2 Steel?**
A: We often use D2 steel in our 704 Gear knives because it strikes an excellent balance between affordability and performance. It holds a razor-sharp edge incredibly well, making it ideal for demanding tasks.

**Q: What is Solid-Core Damascus?**
A: Solid-Core Damascus is a type of steel created by layering and forge-welding different steel alloys & enhances the steel's performance. There are knives on the market that are etched or different metal inside. 704 Gear only uses solid-core Damascus.

**Q: What is a G10 handle?**
A: G10 is a super-strong composite material made of fiberglass layers soaked in resin. It's a favorite for knife handles because it's incredibly durable, lightweight, and resistant to moisture, temperature changes, and chemicals.

**Q: What type of wood do you use?**
A: We selectively use Blood Sandalwood for some of our knife handles. Blood Sandalwood is exceptionally hard and resistant to wear and tear, making it an excellent choice for a handle that will last a lifetime.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best 20 dollar Edc knife on the market
*by J***Y on June 1, 2025*

I'm very impressed with this knife for the on sale price of 19.99. It's well designed and built like a main battle tank and ready to do whatever Edc tasks you may ask of it. It was Sharp out the package with a nice consistent edge bevel from side to side and right on 20 degrees per side. It's size is perfect for large to extra large hands and is comfortable and provides a solid grip. Value for the money is insanely good, at 20 bucks I don't think you can find a better Edc knife on the market it really is THAT GOOD. It's built stout and is a chonky boy so it isn't the lightest knife out there but it's not overly heavy neither. I've had problems with 2 out of the 3 knives I've bought from 704 gear and had to return both the Urban ranger V2 and Urban ranger lite V2 but this Hornet model is VERY GOOD. The D2 is very well done and isn't ran soft, it feels nice on the stones and sharpens up very nicely. It strops back well and touches up well on a ceramic rod, just a well done piece of D2 that I have no complaints with. The crossbar lock action is rock solid with absolutely zero up and down play or side to side, irs like a vault. The omega springs are harder than your typical omega springs but that's a good thing for me and means solid lock up, if you don't have strong fingers and you fidget a lot with your knives then you may not like the extra firm omega springs. The blade shape is about as good as it gets for Edc tasks and does most cutting taka extremely well and excels at push cutting with the nicely done flat grind that comes down nice and thin behind the edge so it slices like a laser. The factory edge held up well and stopped back to hair popping with just a few passes on a diamond loaded strop but I wanted to put my edge on it and drop the edge bevel angle from the factory 20 degrees per side down to 15 degrees per side. At 15 per side the thing slices so much better and perceived edge retention increased drastically and the steel/heat treatment has the stability to handle a 15 per side edge bevel angle with no issues what so ever even when doing some pretty heavy cutting. It stood up to cutting heavy and ultra abrasive dirty nylon strapping, heavy plastic banding on 1x6, 2x4 and 2x6 bundles of lumber, heavy plastic sheeting, 1in dirty nylon anchor line and heavy 1.5in sisal rope that's been outside and all dirty and full of silica and is ultra abrasive. It handled all that cutting with no edge stability issues at 15dps and the edge retention was excellent even with cutting dirty silica loaded up rope that absolutely chews up edges once the edge started to fall off to where it wouldn't cleanly slice paper all it took was 5 passes per side on a 9 micron diamond strop and 5 passes per side on a 3 micron diamond strop and it was right back popping hair so the D2 is done very well. I finished the edge quite coarse on a Atoma 400 grit diamond plate so it was very aggressive and toothy and it held that aggression very well after all that cutting and after stropping the edge back to hair popping it still has plenty of bite. That tells me the D2 micro structure is well done from the heat treat and that the steel is ran on the hard side for typical China done D2, it's probably at 61-62hrc as where most China done D2 is ran around 59-60hrc and those 2 points make a big difference. As I said I was disappointed with the two others that I bought in 14c28n but this Hornet in D2 in on point and is one heck of a great knife for 20 bucks, irs a good deal at the normal 30 bucks it costs but at 20 it's untouchable. You will be hard pressed to find a better Edc knife than this for under 50 and forget about finding a better Edc knife at 20. The PVD blade coating has held up very well through all that highly abrasive material I have cut with it, while it's not DLC tough it's definitely a well done PVD to have held up as well as it had. Silica is super abrasive and chews blade coatings up and really dull edges quickly if the steel isn't well done and highly abrasion resistant and this well done D2 is highly abrasion resistant so it's handled it very well and the well done PVD coating has handled the abrasion just as well. To say I'm shocked at how good this knife performs is a understatement, I'm absolutely floored at how well it performs considering the cost.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easily flickable and very sharp.
*by D***R on October 30, 2025*

This has become my go to knife. Well made and sturdy. holds an edge well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality for the price
*by M***O on April 6, 2025*

I found this company on You Tube. 704 gear. Watched a couple the the videos and saw this knife was on sale. I always wanted a Benchmade 940 folder but would not spend the 240.00 for it. When I saw this knife ,the blade profile resembled that knife. I took a chance and order this knife. BOY am I impressed with the quality for $24.00. The knife is very smooth to open and locks up vert tight. No movement in the joint. This is now my EDC knife. Don't hesitate to order this knife or any other knives from this company.

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