H1 Spyderhawk -- Let's Commit!

[Josh K]

The D'allara is thin?

Thinner then the assist.

It's pretty thin to me at least. I know the Tasman Salt I just got is thinner then the D'Allara, but the D'Allara's handle is 3D contoured, with full liners for the BBL, and has that wonderful bi-directional texturing.

On getting the Tasman salt, I realize the need for a larger Superhawk style knife in H1, however I don't think I'd lean towards simpler is better.

Push it a bit. Make something with nested liners in CF or G-10. Parts can be made out of H1 if they need to be.

I think I paid $170 for my Superhawk, and I'd be willing to pay at least as much for one in H1.

Simpler is easier and cheaper, but I would love to see Spyderco push H1 and rustless construction to the limits with this one. :)

[duff72]

Ok Im convinced I need one

[Josh K]

ba-da-de-da-ba-da-bump!

The original used a metal clip right? Anyone up for a swap for wire? Lowride?

[SimpleIsGood229]

I don't mean to sound disagreeable, but I doubt we will ever get CF or G10 scales, comp lock, or wire clip. I think that would price it our of the range of the target-group of consumers (fishermen and people who really use the crap out of their knives). Sal seems a bit reluctant to make a Spyderhawk-sized hawkbill in the first place, so I think we should ask for something as palatable to Sal as possible. Thus, I think that asking for a plain-jane H-1 Spyderhawk (with jimping) is most likely to get us what we're asking for.

Besides, I doubt the current economic conditions would allow for the production of a folder incorperating H-1, CF, and a comp lock. Maybe once the bubble re-inflates again...

[bohica1998]

If this were affordable, I would get one (maybe two). Some of us don't have a huge budget for knives, hehe. But I really DO like the look of this knife.

[JD Spydo]

I don't mean to sound disagreeable, but I doubt we will ever get CF or G10 scales, comp lock, or wire clip. I think that would price it our of the range of the target-group of consumers (fishermen and people who really use the crap out of their knives). Sal seems a bit reluctant to make a Spyderhawk-sized hawkbill in the first place, so I think we should ask for something as palatable to Sal as possible. Thus, I think that asking for a plain-jane H-1 Spyderhawk (with jimping) is most likely to get us what we're asking for.

Besides, I doubt the current economic conditions would allow for the production of a folder incorperating H-1, CF, and a comp lock. Maybe once the bubble re-inflates again...

SimpleisGood I see your points coming from both directions :) . However I'm a firm believer in seting your goals high. In other words shoot for the stars and if you only make it to the moon you've still accomplished a great deal of what you set out to do. And keep in mind it's good to let them know what we like in a knife.

With that said I think it's only healthy from a marketing, consumer driven set of customer desires to let the man at the top know just how much you appreciate all those great features in a knife. I think this thread is sending a great message that's being listened to.

No matter what we end up getting you can be totally assured that if Spyderco makes the knife it will be a premium blade. It might not fulfill everyone's dream of what they would want in a top notch Hawkbill but it will be a huge leap just getting an H-1 Spyderhawk.

Personally I'm hoping for a super-functional working Hawkbill. In my job I could use a Hawkbill of that caliber. Let's don't give up too soon now :) . Because I am seeing more and more new blade users discover just how much you can do with a premium Hawkbill. I've got 2 guys where I work who now want me to get them a Harpy. Progress is slow but it is going in our direction.

[catamount]

It's highly unlikely that :spyder: would invest the money required to make a new FRN mold. I think it's most likely they would use the Endura 3/Pacific Salt handle, like the original Spyderhawk.

[sal]

It's highly unlikely that :spyder: would invest the money required to make a new FRN mold. I think it's most likely they would use the Endura 3/Pacific Salt handle, like the original Spyderhawk.

correct.

sal

[bohica1998]

correct.

sal

HMM, does that mean this knife is a possibility? :D

[sal]

HMM, does that mean this knife is a possibility? :D

If we can do a short run, there's a good chance.

sal

[SimpleIsGood229]

Firstly, I don't remember greeting bohica1998. So, welcome to Spydieville!

SimpleisGood I see your points coming from both directions :) . However I'm a firm believer in seting your goals high. In other words shoot for the stars and if you only make it to the moon you've still accomplished a great deal of what you set out to do. And keep in mind it's good to let them know what we like in a knife.

I agree, JD. I am only looking at what, in my view, is most realistic. However, a plain H-1 Spyderhawk with jimping would, for me, be hitting the stars! :D

With that said I think it's only healthy from a marketing, consumer driven set of customer desires to let the man at the top know just how much you appreciate all those great features in a knife. I think this thread is sending a great message that's being listened to.

I was quite pleased to see the most recent post in the General Discussion being in this thread, belonging to Sal.

No matter what we end up getting you can be totally assured that if Spyderco makes the knife it will be a premium blade. It might not fulfill everyone's dream of what they would want in a top notch Hawkbill but it will be a huge leap just getting an H-1 Spyderhawk.

I completely agree.

Personally I'm hoping for a super-functional working Hawkbill. In my job I could use a Hawkbill of that caliber. Let's don't give up too soon now :) .

Oh trust me, I am as pumped as ever!

Because I am seeing more and more new blade users discover just how much you can do with a premium Hawkbill. I've got 2 guys where I work who now want me to get them a Harpy. Progress is slow but it is going in our direction.

Excellent. I think this thread is clear evidence of that.

If we can do a short run, there's a good chance.

sal

Awe, man...This is the best news I've heard on this forum in a long time!

[bohica1998]

Firstly, I don't remember greeting bohica1998. So, welcome to Spydieville!

Thanx.

Quote:
Originally Posted by bohica1998 View Post
HMM, does that mean this knife is a possibility?
If we can do a short run, there's a good chance.

sal

I just HAD to ask! lol!

[JD Spydo]

I still want them to do this H-1 Spyderhawk in SE & PE both. To me a Hawkbill that's not available in SE just doesn't seem complete or fully loaded for demanding work.

The Jimping is something I would like. The FRN handle similar or improved over the original would be great. Although I would celebrated if it were done with a G-10 handle.

A wire clip could be a nice addition. Albeit a clip similar to the Gunting clip would be super as well.

And screw construction over rivot construction would be especially nice.

[Living Still]

I'd go for a SE H1 Spyderhawk

[jb2009]

I still want them to do this H-1 Spyderhawk in SE & PE both. To me a Hawkbill that's not available in SE just doesn't seem complete or fully loaded for demanding work.

The Jimping is something I would like. The FRN handle similar or improved over the original would be great. Although I would celebrated if it were done with a G-10 handle.

A wire clip could be a nice addition. Albeit a clip similar to the Gunting clip would be super as well.

And screw construction over rivot construction would be especially nice.

I would be up for at least two of each, maybe more of the plain edge, being in the construction field I can see many many uses for these knives, and the plus being the H1...John

[clovisc]

that's the spirit, jd2009!

EDC has been tasman plus chokwe for the last week. tasman would be replaced by an H1 spyderhawk, were such a blade to exist... :D

[white cloud]

I'm a fan of the KISS method (Keep It Simple Stupid). I say just make it the same specs as the Spyderhawk, add H1 steel, make it come in black and yellow, have a PE and SE options, and finally keep the same handle design as the current salt folders.

i think you are right on target.

[sal]

I still want them to do this H-1 Spyderhawk in SE & PE both. To me a Hawkbill that's not available in SE just doesn't seem complete or fully loaded for demanding work.

The Jimping is something I would like. The FRN handle similar or improved over the original would be great. Although I would celebrated if it were done with a G-10 handle.

A wire clip could be a nice addition. Albeit a clip similar to the Gunting clip would be super as well.

And screw construction over rivot construction would be especially nice.

Hi JD,

That would be a new model. New tooling, etc. not likely in the next 2 years or more.

sal

[spyker]

If we can do a short run, there's a good chance.

sal

I will be the first in line at my local Spyderco dealer if the H1 Spyderhawk would become a reality.

[Agent Starling]

Very exciting talk here of late...temperature's rising on the Spydie forum!! :rolleyes: :D :spyder:

Agent Starling