Sal Glesser wrote:We have a couple of compresson lock models in the design stage. More than likely smaller runs, G-10, VG-10, full flat. Lil' Temperance 2 and a Superhawk handle with a more conventional blade. Probably black and Foliage Green scales.
Sal Glesser wrote:The handle and lock are exceptional on the Superhawk and I would like to use it for another blade shape in a G-10 scale.
Sequimite wrote:I use knives. I collect experiences.
I'm an admirer of Spyderco's designs. Using them is like immersing yourself in music or studying a painting in a museum. I buy some "fine" art but my preference is for usable art.
I think I mentioned in another thread ("Spydercos you would like to see" or something like that) that the Superhawk has the best handle of all Spydercos, plus it is a comp lock, my favorite. Therefore I suggested back then that it would not be too difficult to give it a more conventional blade. My first choices would be a Military-style or a leaf-shaped blade.
However, I am not sure I would be willing to settle for G10 or FRN scales, I love that peel-ply CF on the Stretch and the Superhawk.
Anyway, I definitely want to see more comp locks...
Sequimite wrote:I use knives. I collect experiences.
I'm an admirer of Spyderco's designs. Using them is like immersing yourself in music or studying a painting in a museum. I buy some "fine" art but my preference is for usable art.
catamount wrote:Textured CF like on the Sage would be my first choice, but G-10 is fine with me.
My favorite CF, you are right. I did not mention it because it was used only on the Sage and nothing else, I wonder if there were any production problems or QC issues making it too expensive...
I will be number one on Catamount's waiting list when this gets announced. I just love my Superhawk, and the great handle and lock on a leaf blade would be a great compliment to the hawkbill on the Superhawk.
Put a long narrow leaf blade in there like the big Calypso.
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I agree big caly blade and a wharnecliffe. Just don't put the choil like on the superhawk blade give us a little more edge. I wish i could have a blade similar to the spyderhawk in the superhawk handle. Don't get my wrong i've been using my superhawk pretty much ALL day. Except when a hawkbill wouldn't be practical. I love it i just wish it were more hawkbill.
For me the Superhawk handle is probably the most comfortable. The Police 3 and Military have large handles that give me plenty of room to get a comfortable grip, but the Superhawk just fits the hand. I would definitely love it with a leaf shape blade. Since the Chinook has such a similar handle, I have been wanting to try it out when I get the funds.
A FFG 3.5"+ Leaf shape blade with Superhawk handle, Compression lock, and a SE blade is my dream knife. Of course I want both PE and SE though, please don't forget the teeth.
A leaf blade would be cool, but the superwharnie idea has me thinking of a big chunky D'Allara Rescue blade on a SuperHawk handle. At that point, bladesteel would be irrelevant.
Ok, start with the Superhawk handle:
- Retain the Compression Lock
- Twill Carbon Fiber as in the Sage I and Terzuola slipit
- A leaf/Millie/Stretch shaped blade
- Full Flat Ground
- In S90V (the ultimate, all around, usable steel)
- Deep riding Wire Clip (subdued finish)
- Make its action as smooth as the D2 Para
= Instant classic and most desirable Spyderco for generations to come. Not to mention my certain pocket companion for the foreseeable future.
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