sal wrote:Hi Peeintheshower,
Welcome to the Spyderco forum.
OK JD, we can talk.
First of all, as most of you know, the hawkbill market is not very large and the fixed blade hawkbill market has to be smaller still, then we top it off with a fixed blade expensive hawkbill,.......it's not likely to remain a regular in the line for very long.
Also design time is limited, and models in queue for a production spot are numerous. The possibilities that I can see are; 1) use the Mule Team handle and do a run of fixed "Mule Hawks" as mentioned. Blade about 3-1/4". No scales or sheaths, limited number and probably consumer direct through SFO. 2) Use the new fixed blade (2-3/4" blade) and make a short run hawkbill version using the FRN scales on the "Enuff" and fit the blade into the current sheath that fits 3 blade shapes.
Thoughts?
sal
Mr. Glesser the idea of the "Mule Team Hawk" was truly suggested all the way back to the first page of this thread and the more I think about it that would probably be the very best and maybe even the only way to go with it. Not only would it give Hawkbill enthusiasts a taste of different blade steels this could probably be one of the best collectible Spyders to come along in a long time.
Would something along the line of the older Tek-Lok Sheath be out of the question?
Is the 3 to 4 inch size the only one that can be done feasibly?
Would it also be within reason to do a batch in Spyderedge and plain edge both?
Hey I have no objection at all to FRN scales or even just let the owner/user put up whatever scale they desire just like on the Mule Team line.
As many times as I used my G-10 Harpy on really rough jobs with good success I will tell you that it was always in the back of my mind about the possiblity of the folder lock maybe failing. A fixed blade Hawkbill woud truly also be a dream blade for people that use Hawkbills for very hard work.
Also if you all elect to do a run in any of the tool steels I wonder if a black blade coating would be in order.
Just a few brainstorm ideas off the top of my head. I'm sure the other guys/gals might have some more urgent suggestions.
Personally I would be using one of these units very hard where I work and I would also be putting up one for the collection.
I'll do some more thinking and go back and read over the other suggestions that were made. JD Spydo