I sincerely appreciate the offer! However, I just ordered a Byrd Hawkbill this morning. That should let me test drive the hawkbill's capabilities.
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You’re about to be hooked. It’s like having a claw/ gives you a taste of what it’s like to be wolverine.PeaceInOurTime wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 9:13 am
I sincerely appreciate the offer! However, I just ordered a Byrd Hawkbill this morning. That should let me test drive the hawkbill's capabilities.
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prndltech wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 12:30 pmYou’re about to be hooked. It’s like having a claw/ gives you a taste of what it’s like to be wolverine.PeaceInOurTime wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2019 9:13 am
I sincerely appreciate the offer! However, I just ordered a Byrd Hawkbill this morning. That should let me test drive the hawkbill's capabilities.
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How you liking that Byrd hawkbill? I saw the pic you posted on another thread.... even though I have a tasman 2 I still might have to pick one of those up
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I've been carrying and using it for normal cutting, but I haven't had a chance to really test it yet. When I do, I may try to make a video of it. Last night, I cut open a 20lb of cat food with the hawkbill and was not disappointed. The factory edge is quite toothy and the point is super fine. I'm definitely liking it so far!
In regards to ergonomics, I see no issues so far. While I generally prefer to not have a 50/50 choil on lager knives (>3.5"), I love having them on smaller knives such as the Byrd Hawkbill and my wife's Native 5.
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Starting the new year off with the Byrd Hawkbill. I've been carrying it for a few days and I see the appeal of the blade shape, but I'm not 100% convinced it's my ideal shape for normal cutting tasks. It's definitely a blast to use!
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How's the challenge going?
So far I've only carried my SE Salt 2, but I was already used to it.
So far I've only carried my SE Salt 2, but I was already used to it.
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I've been pleased so far. In regards to normal, everyday (man-made) materials, serrations have been making alot of sense to me. I've even used my SE pocket knives in the kitchen for small tasks without any real issue.
I suppose one thing to consider, being that serrated blades have chisel ground edges, they will not cut straight unless you learn how to compensate by holding the blade at the correct angle. After using only SE for the past couple weeks, that's a total non-issue for me now.
One thing that I don't miss is having the material-to-be-cut slide off the blade during the cut. Haven't had that problem once since using SE, and it's nearly impossible with the Hawkbill! :)
Good luck with your Salt 2! Are you carrying it exclusively for any specific amount of time?
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I've been carrying it since I got it, it's gonna be 2 years now. Now and then I use a PE Salt Dragonfly or a Saber Ground ZDP-189 Delica but I'd say 95% of the time the Salt 2 is in my pocket.
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Very cool thread, looking forward to your future updates
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Nope. They look too wonky.
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Thanks. I'm looking forward to it as well :)
I don't have a strong stance on the looks of SE. However, one knife I can only ever imagine having in SE is the Shaman. Aesthetically, that's one of Spyderco's best, and somehow, the SE really sets it apart, IMO.MichaelScott wrote:Nope. They look too wonky.
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I like SE. It seems to hold an edge longer, and cuts more aggressively. Looking forward to following your thread :)
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PeaceInOurTime wrote: ↑Sun Jan 05, 2020 4:24 pmThanks. I'm looking forward to it as well :)
I don't have a strong stance on the looks of SE. However, one knife I can only ever imagine having in SE is the Shaman. Aesthetically, that's one of Spyderco's best, and somehow, the SE really sets it apart, IMO.MichaelScott wrote:Nope. They look too wonky.
The original stainless Police looks naked without SE.
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I like SE, and I find them easy to sharpen after carrying serrations for the last couple months, but repairing an tooth that gets badly damaged is exponentially more difficult than repairing a plain edge. I’m going to have to send my SE Caribbean in because one of the teeth got folded over 180 degrees against the back of the blade, and I can’t fix it without completely flattening off the serrations. Similar levels of damage on a PE I could fix in an hour, tops.
BRING ON THE MANIX XL SPRINTS AND EXCLUSIVES! And 10v or K390ify the Golden lineup, please.
Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3.5, Native LW.
Top 5 steels I’ve owned: LC200N, K390, CPM S90V, M390, CPM REX45.
Top 3 steels I want more of: M390 class, A11 class (including K390), CPM REX45.
Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3.5, Native LW.
Top 5 steels I’ve owned: LC200N, K390, CPM S90V, M390, CPM REX45.
Top 3 steels I want more of: M390 class, A11 class (including K390), CPM REX45.
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Thanks :)bearrowland wrote: I like SE. It seems to hold an edge longer, and cuts more aggressively. Looking forward to following your thread :)
Definitely a classic. I wonder what the ratio of PE:SE was produced of that model.Evil D wrote: The original stainless Police looks naked without SE.
Yikes! I'd be curious if it could be bent back without issue. I figured it would break before bending that far.Mattysc42 wrote: I like SE, and I find them easy to sharpen after carrying serrations for the last couple months, but repairing an tooth that gets badly damaged is exponentially more difficult than repairing a plain edge. I’m going to have to send my SE Caribbean in because one of the teeth got folded over 180 degrees against the back of the blade, and I can’t fix it without completely flattening off the serrations. Similar levels of damage on a PE I could fix in an hour, tops.
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Can’t bend it back because it’s firmly folded completely against the back of the blade.
BRING ON THE MANIX XL SPRINTS AND EXCLUSIVES! And 10v or K390ify the Golden lineup, please.
Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3.5, Native LW.
Top 5 steels I’ve owned: LC200N, K390, CPM S90V, M390, CPM REX45.
Top 3 steels I want more of: M390 class, A11 class (including K390), CPM REX45.
Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3.5, Native LW.
Top 5 steels I’ve owned: LC200N, K390, CPM S90V, M390, CPM REX45.
Top 3 steels I want more of: M390 class, A11 class (including K390), CPM REX45.
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So...how'd you manage to do that?! :eek:
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Yeah this needs to be told! LC200n must be crazy tough if a tooth wont break being bent that far.
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