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The Harpy, Spyderhawk, Merlin, and Civilian/Matriarch all appeal greatly to me. I purchased a D'Allara Rescue on a whim, and really don't care for it. Don't get me wrong: fantastic knife overall, great design, very robust, and the smoothest opening/lockup of any knife I own. There is just something ...

Thanks again for all the information, folks. I feel considerably better about FRN, which will make EDC of the Matriarch even more of a rush. It should be here on UPS tomorrow... :D

Next stupid question - where do you carry? My Harpy rides in my right front pocket on its clip, Wenger Swis Army in ...

Always the Harpy.

I have had a fascination with hawkbill blades since childhood (memories of the knife on top of my father's guncase), and the fascination continues to this day. Most of my knives are either hawkbills or variants or the same, and after seeing the Harpy in "Hannibal" I opted to start ...

I appreciate the information more than I can say; I will rest a bit easier now.

I have obtained a few knives from other manufacturers over the past several months, and all of them are going to be sold. Nice knives, but they're just not Spyderco. I am positively spoilt...

That being said, my ...

I have a question or two concerning the strength and durability of FRN as a handle material.

I already own a Spyderhawk (FRN handles), which I am currently carrying along with my Harpy. My Matriarch should be here this Thursday, also with almost identical FRN handles. I have noticed quite a bit of ...

I appreciate the welcome, as well as the thoughts on the Matriarch. In regards to my Harpy, it is carried strictly as a defensive knife; if I want to hack on something, my nearly-disposable Swiss Army is fine for that, as it has two blades (one straight and one serrated) and the serrated one ...

I have just sent payment to a vendor for a Matriarch, and I should have it in my hands fairly soon. What experiences have you folks had with this knife? I debated purchasing a Civilian but they are effectively illegal here due to blade length restrictions, and I felt that Matriarch would be an ...

I will get one on the way immediately. Many thanks to those who replied!

If it were legal to carry one here (WV) I would already own one. CCW does not cover large-ish knives here (I am a certified CCW instructor) to enable reciprocity with some other states. I may eventually break down and purchase and carry one anyway.

I have not had the opportunity to actually hold ...

Fairly new to the group here, but I have been lurking about for quite some time enjoying reading the posts. Incidentally, I own a Harpy, a Spyderhawk, and a D'Allara Rescue in addition to knives by lesser manufacturers than our beloved Spyderco.

Any ideas where to obtain a Matriarch? The Civilian ...

My Merlin is on order and should be in before weeks' end.

The Harpy. It is never out of my arm's reach.

That takes ugly to a completely new level. I have thrown away knives better than that.

First initial, middle name, last initial. No imagination, perchance?

I am a new poster to the forum as well.

You are far from the only Spyderhawk fan here. I purchased one recently as a "big brother" to my Harpy. This is a *very* impressive blade, at least to my eyes. I was unaware they had been discontinued.

To cover the other end of the spectrum, I only wish they ...

You are not alone in your distress. I have but a scant handful of Spyderco knives, but always order another when I purchase one. It started with the Harpy; since then, the Spyderhawk and D'Allara Rescue have been my companions. The Merlin is currently on order.

It will *never* be the last one; that ...

The Harpy. Always the Harpy. I may carry an additional larger blade or a legally concealed firearm depending on where I am and how I am attired, but always there is the Harpy.