Spyderco Hatchet
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
Yea, with these things I think setting appropriate expectations is huge. No one likes negative surprises.
I'm on a high end clothing forum and I got a slightly defective shirt. It was slight but it was enough for me to send back. They sold it on their forum for a modest discount, and the guy was tickled pink to get it, because he knew what he was getting.
I'm on a high end clothing forum and I got a slightly defective shirt. It was slight but it was enough for me to send back. They sold it on their forum for a modest discount, and the guy was tickled pink to get it, because he knew what he was getting.
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
sal wrote: ↑Mon Oct 08, 2018 7:28 pmNoted. I'll send it back to the dealer.Bodog wrote: ↑Mon Oct 08, 2018 4:31 pmYou can send it to us if you like and we can do our best to find one that has a better finish, but I can't make any promises. we knew they were less than perfect finish on this run. Call if to my attention.sal wrote: ↑Sun Oct 07, 2018 7:51 pm
Sal,
Since I'm still holding onto this one because GP Knives has been closed since i received it, would you want me to send this directly back to spyderco for an exchange so you or your people can look at it or would it be better if it was sent back to the dealer for a refund? I think they're out of stock.
I just received an email from GPK and they said this:
"We did notice this prior to shipment and found that all of our first shipment had the same/similar quality to the one you received."
If i asked for an exchange from spyderco I'd hope it was a specimen that looks as good as the ones shown by Ookami and Keithkevin.
sal
They who dance are thought mad by those who do not hear the music.
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
Thanks for sharing, Keithkevinken's excitement really made my day.
Reminds me of the time during my meeting with Eric when gave me the first custom made prototype at IWA way back when. He told me that he and Sal had a blast when they had been testing it. Seeing the fun people have with the product more than makes up for the time we invested in the development.
I haven't had the chance to meet Sal yet, but everytime I read his posts regarding the Hatchet Hawk, I imagine him in the mountains of the Colorado backcountry overlooking the scenery where the trees give way to purple sage. He carries the Respect Bowie tucked in his belt, the Hatchet Hawk sits in its sheath that hangs off the saddle on his trusty horse opposite the rifle scabbard with a classic lever-action carbine. The wind stirrs up a bunch of tumbleweeds in the distance.
... I think that may be a good starting point for a dime novel.
Ookami
- curlyhairedboy
- Member
- Posts: 2621
- Joined: Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:01 am
- Location: Southern New England
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
I'm really jazzed to hear that this will be a part of the lineup for a good while to come. I plan on picking this up, and I'm glad it's throwable!
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
- ChrisinHove
- Member
- Posts: 4098
- Joined: Tue Dec 17, 2013 8:12 am
- Location: 27.2046° N, 77.4977° E
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
Sounds like a big ask to me, to fit a precision moulded frn handle to a forged head, without marring the finish at all.
In my experience, new (replacement) handles have all required some “persuasion”, but the resulting scars soon get lost in the general patina of use. Different matter if you want a pristine collectible, I suppose.
In my experience, new (replacement) handles have all required some “persuasion”, but the resulting scars soon get lost in the general patina of use. Different matter if you want a pristine collectible, I suppose.
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
Hi Ookami,
No horse. Gail and I live in a forest at 9500' altitude. No tumbleweed or sage. Pine, Spruce, fir and Aspen.
sal
No horse. Gail and I live in a forest at 9500' altitude. No tumbleweed or sage. Pine, Spruce, fir and Aspen.
sal
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
The handle is pressed in with quite a bit of force, so a bit of bulging along the upper edge of the eye is to be expected.ChrisinHove wrote: ↑Tue Oct 09, 2018 7:02 amSounds like a big ask to me, to fit a precision moulded frn handle to a forged head, without marring the finish at all.
The additional gouges/scratches that are present on Bodog's piece shouldn't be par for the course. (I just love those baseball metaphors)
Ookami
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
That's roughly 5800' higher than the highest mountain peak near where I live and more than plenty of material for a mountain man story.
As well as ample opportunity to use both hawk and bowie.
Ookami
- legOFwhat?
- Member
- Posts: 3158
- Joined: Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:58 am
- Location: Kentucky; Earth
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
:D heheehehe
-Larry
Hebrews 13:6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
MNOSD #0049
Hebrews 13:6 So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”
MNOSD #0049
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
If what I'm reading correctly that all or most all made has cosmetic flaws. Why not drop the price x% with the disclaimer of such issues on the ones that aren't perfect?
That way everyone is happy.
That way everyone is happy.
- jabba359
- Member
- Posts: 4958
- Joined: Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:07 pm
- Location: North Hollywood, CA U.S.A. Earth
- Contact:
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
Sounds like what they do at the factory seconds sales.
- bearfacedkiller
- Member
- Posts: 11418
- Joined: Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:22 pm
- Location: hiding in the woods...
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
Hmmm, I admit that I would be unhappy with that. At that price point it costs more than the Wilderness Hatchet and far more than the Velvicut Belt Axe which is also made by Council Tool. I don’t buy the whole, “it’s gonna get beat up anyway” argument. This is a pricey hatchet. Fit and finish should be on point.
Truth is that the inability to ever replace the handle is all the reason I need to pass.
That said, if I received one in that condition I would just return it for a replacement. If the replacement looked like that I would return it as well and move on. There are plenty of nice hatchets available. I would also let Spyderco know through an email that I received two that were subpar and why.
Truth is that the inability to ever replace the handle is all the reason I need to pass.
That said, if I received one in that condition I would just return it for a replacement. If the replacement looked like that I would return it as well and move on. There are plenty of nice hatchets available. I would also let Spyderco know through an email that I received two that were subpar and why.
-Darby
sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
This sucks. I wanted one these so bad. At that price point tho with these issues my wife would kill me with it
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
Anyone know the specs on this? Overall length, head weight, overall weight. I'm getting one no matter what. It's going straight on my pack and into the woods. Thanks guys
I collect them all, and use them all! I use the excuse, "I'm trying to find the perfect one", but in reality, they are all perfect in their own way!
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
Length 15.82inches. overall weight 1lb 9 oz according to blade hq
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
I knew it was floating around somewhere, I just couldn't find where. Thanks, I really appreciate it.
I collect them all, and use them all! I use the excuse, "I'm trying to find the perfect one", but in reality, they are all perfect in their own way!
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
certainly you could chop off the plastic and make a custom wooden handle. Not the conventional oval type shaped head. But, can be done.bearfacedkiller wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 1:52 pmHmmm, I admit that I would be unhappy with that. At that price point it costs more than the Wilderness Hatchet and far more than the Velvicut Belt Axe which is also made by Council Tool. I don’t buy the whole, “it’s gonna get beat up anyway” argument. This is a pricey hatchet. Fit and finish should be on point.
Truth is that the inability to ever replace the handle is all the reason I need to pass.
That said, if I received one in that condition I would just return it for a replacement. If the replacement looked like that I would return it as well and move on. There are plenty of nice hatchets available. I would also let Spyderco know through an email that I received two that were subpar and why.
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
Hypothetically you could replace the handle if you managed to break it, and that's a big if, but there is always that one guy who can break a greased ball bearing with one hand tied behind the back. The eye is conical so you could make a wooden handle for it like a for a traditional tomahawk, although I think that it might be quite a bit of a hassle to dissociate head and handle.bearfacedkiller wrote: ↑Wed Oct 10, 2018 1:52 pmTruth is that the inability to ever replace the handle is all the reason I need to pass.
Ookami
- bearfacedkiller
- Member
- Posts: 11418
- Joined: Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:22 pm
- Location: hiding in the woods...
Re: Spyderco Hatchet
Good to know! It sounded like it was a unique proprietary head and rehanging it was not an option. I wouldn’t be looking to change it right away, I just wanted to know that I could if I ever had to.
Also, I did not mean to imply that I thought the handle would be easy to break. I have split many cords of wood with a fiskars splitting axe in freezing temps with it’s hollow polymer handle and it is holding up fine. I trust the frn with an aluminum core more than that fiskars handle and the Hatchethawk definitely weighs a lot less. I would expect years of trouble free use.
The difference is that the fiskars is affordable and can be replaced if it were to eventually fail which is also unlikely. The Hatchethawk is expensive and I just wanted to know that I could maintain it for life if need be. I would be using it in very cold temperatures at times and you just never know. I would also probably throw it some and that can be very hard on them.
Also, I did not mean to imply that I thought the handle would be easy to break. I have split many cords of wood with a fiskars splitting axe in freezing temps with it’s hollow polymer handle and it is holding up fine. I trust the frn with an aluminum core more than that fiskars handle and the Hatchethawk definitely weighs a lot less. I would expect years of trouble free use.
The difference is that the fiskars is affordable and can be replaced if it were to eventually fail which is also unlikely. The Hatchethawk is expensive and I just wanted to know that I could maintain it for life if need be. I would be using it in very cold temperatures at times and you just never know. I would also probably throw it some and that can be very hard on them.
-Darby
sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?