Shane Winkler - Hawkbill Knife Lyrics

Straight double X on a carbon steel blade dated back before '64
Walnut wood handles that'd seen better days
Well past pocket worn
It belonged to my daddy and his daddy too
And they used it to do what they had to do
To cut baling twine and tobacco to chew
If you got out of line they'd use it to cut you

You never cross a man with a hawkbill knife
.38 Model 10 strapped to his side
He's got a checkered past that he hides behind a southern grin
And if you ever want to know what I'm talking about
You could come around and start running your mouth
You might find out while you're staring up at the lights
That you don't ever cross a man with a hawkbill knife

He ain't looking for trouble
But he ain't backing down from a fight
Ain't ever met a man he was afraid of yet
Don't expect it's gonna change tonight
Before you write a check with your mouth
You won't be able to cash
I suggest you stop to think again
Ain't no rules to a fight and he won't think twice
He'll do anything it takes to win

You don't ever cross a man with a hawkbill knife
.38 Model 10 strapped to his side
He's got a checkered past that he hides behind a southern grin
And if you ever want to know what I'm talking about
You could come around and start running your mouth
You might find out while you're staring up at the lights
You don't ever cross a man with a hawkbill knife
A hawkbill knife

Yeah, if you're gonna pack a knife you gotta keep it sharp
And that's the hardest part

You don't ever cross a man with a hawkbill knife
.38 Model 10 strapped to his side
He's got a checkered past that he hides behind a southern grin
And if you ever want to know what I'm talking about
You could come around and start running your mouth
You might find out while you're staring up at the lights
Yeah you might find out while you're staring up at the lights
That you don't ever cross a man with a hawkbill knife
You don't ever cross a man with a hawkbill knife