OK we have 300 posts on this thread. It is not because of me ( JD Spydo), it is not because folks here on the Forum and decided that this is a good meeting place. NO it is because they want a New Hawkbill ( several varieties in fact). I do think that much has been accomplished and much more has been learned.. I not only think that the guys/gals here in Spyderville have made their desires known about a new Hawkbill but they have also let it be known that they want a broad selection of Hawkbills as well. Whether or not the Great Spyder Factory realizes it or not: They have the potential of having the Hawkbills as a flagship of the Spyderco logo/symbol.
The thread has brought about an awareness that I knew was there all along. All it took was a little nudge and the ideas came forth flowing like a river. And they are still flowing like a river. Also the point has been established that an educational/MBC video Hawkbills would make people aware of what jobs can easily and efficiently be done with a Hawkbill blade as well as a viable self defense tool. I also think this thread has more than shown the practical uses and potential uses of a Hawkbill blade. No they are not just a mere novelty as some have always thought. I used to think so myself until I started carrying one and using one last fall. And it blows me away when I think how far I have come with my daily usage of my SE Spyderhawk. 2 things I would like to see at the forefront. A revamped deluxe version G-10 handled Spyderhawk and a premium H-1 blade Maritime Hawkbill. Those 2 would be hard to keep in stock after what we all have learned thus far. Some of the ideas I have seen on thread have really been very practical and functional. OK we need more ideas because I believe that the "powers that be" are just as interested in the contents of this thread as we are here in Spyderville. JD over and out for now :spyder:
[quote="JD Spydo"]OK we need more ideas because I believe that the "powers that be" are just as interested in the contents of this thread as we are here in Spyderville. JD over and out for now ]
I'm curious how much this thread impacted the "cricket or dragonfly" sized hawkbill... I'd like to think it was a great impact.. But who knows.
I'm sure Sal and the Spyderco crew have not over looked this amazing thread.
I will have my hawkbill in S30V PE......O yes..... I will!! :D
pjrocco wrote:I'm curious how much this thread impacted the "cricket or dragonfly" sized hawkbill... I'd like to think it was a great impact.. But who knows.
I'm sure Sal and the Spyderco crew have not over looked this amazing thread.
I will have my hawkbill in S30V PE......O yes..... I will!! :D
Aloha Rock,
Makes all the sense in the world to me having a Hawk in this particular size range. My ProtoHawk tests were very productive, and if more ergonomically precise, would have made a better test piece. Still, it has proven a feasible project IMHO.
Hopefully they will do Dialex's one to cover the Large Size.
Tasman is what...Medium like the Harpy, Merlin?
Small: Hmmmm... I have forwarded a design made specifically in this size range to Sal and company, but no word as of yet. Shoot, even if they made it a Byrd, I wouldn't mind one bit! Less "risk" in taking on such a task of introducing a small Hawkbill to the masses...
God bless :cool:
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That's a good one Chad. Produce a small Byrd hawkbill in 440C.. See how sales and reliably are... The come out with something in G10 or FRN with a VG-10 blade.... over sized :spyder: hole would also be interesting...
pjrocco wrote:That's a good one Chad. Produce a small Byrd hawkbill in 440C.. See how sales and reliably are... The come out with something in G10 or FRN with a VG-10 blade.... over sized :spyder: hole would also be interesting...
I like it!
:)
Hey Rock,
I think it could be a *safe* approach. I have seen some knives from Boker start out as "Tree-Brand", but due to high cost of it being a Boker, they move it to their Magnum line, which is made in Taiwan to make for a more affordable knife. I dunno...just a thought. :)
God bless :cool:
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OK guys I know you all are intent on bringing about an awareness of the potential value of a smaller Hawkbill. And rightfully so. Even my girlfriend and I were talking about that last night. I gave her a Dodo for a present ( which she dearly adores) and she told me that not a day goes by without using it. So tell me guys with the Dodo and it's short blade why do we need one shorter. I am not saying we don't I just want to know why you guys specifically think a shorter one would deal with a whole different array of cutting jobs. And I know you guys are going to give me and the folks here in Spyderville a great answer.
Now on the "Flip Side" why has my idea of a "Super Tanker Hawk" being pushed to the side. Don't get me wrong I am not necessarily taking offense to the sloughing off of my idea but would like to know why you all don't think it's also a good idea. I even have a tentative name for such a creature. How about the "Manix Talon". A Hawkbill built on a Manix frame/handle along with a fairly thick/wide blade which would be capable of some very ferrocious cutting jobs :eek: . OK guys tell me why I might be barking up the wrong tree :confused: .
Now please don't get me wrong. I am not proposing a knife such as mine to say that we ought to have it instead of the smaller one I am proposing that we ought to have a Super Tanker Hawkbill in addition to a smaller one. OK fire away :D
JD Spydo wrote:
Now on the "Flip Side" why has my idea of a "Super Tanker Hawk" being pushed to the side. Don't get me wrong I am not necessarily taking offense to the sloughing off of my idea but would like to know why you all don't think it's also a good idea. I even have a tentative name for such a creature. How about the "Manix Talon". A Hawkbill built on a Manix frame/handle along with a fairly thick/wide blade which would be capable of some very ferrocious cutting jobs :eek: . OK guys tell me why I might be barking up the wrong tree :confused: .
Now please don't get me wrong. I am not proposing a knife such as mine to say that we ought to have it instead of the smaller one I am proposing that we ought to have a Super Tanker Hawkbill in addition to a smaller one. OK fire away :D
Super Tanker Hawk :eek: - yes that's what I want !!
JD Spydo wrote:OK guys I know you all are intent on bringing about an awareness of the potential value of a smaller Hawkbill. And rightfully so. Even my girlfriend and I were talking about that last night. I gave her a Dodo for a present ( which she dearly adores) and she told me that not a day goes by without using it. So tell me guys with the Dodo and it's short blade why do we need one shorter. I am not saying we don't I just want to know why you guys specifically think a shorter one would deal with a whole different array of cutting jobs. And I know you guys are going to give me and the folks here in Spyderville a great answer.
Now on the "Flip Side" why has my idea of a "Super Tanker Hawk" being pushed to the side. Don't get me wrong I am not necessarily taking offense to the sloughing off of my idea but would like to know why you all don't think it's also a good idea. I even have a tentative name for such a creature. How about the "Manix Talon". A Hawkbill built on a Manix frame/handle along with a fairly thick/wide blade which would be capable of some very ferrocious cutting jobs :eek: . OK guys tell me why I might be barking up the wrong tree :confused: .
Now please don't get me wrong. I am not proposing a knife such as mine to say that we ought to have it instead of the smaller one I am proposing that we ought to have a Super Tanker Hawkbill in addition to a smaller one. OK fire away :D
Super Tanker Hawkbill.... Totally agree there.... Had the same idea but with a Para-Military frame/handle... :) or dare I say a Lil' Temp frame with a 4mm hawkbill... :) S30V, G10 with a compression lock... :eek:
That would be one tough SOB... Kind of knife that will do whatever task at hand.. and then some. :cool:
For a smaller hawkbill.. I like the idea for a couple reasons. one being.. Hawkbill money clip?? and/or same format with H-1, nice little bugger to clip on swimming trunks..
:spyder: The Manix and I'm assuming the mini manix have quite an arching spine curve. Perfect for easy retooling for smaller runs of heavy mbc hawks. Let the market proove it's ready for such an awesome knife. It is ready! :spyder:
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hello! i am new to this forum and knives in general but i read in a post that the spyderhawk has a poor lock and other thing's not too agreeable. so i just bought one and i love it alot but would like to know more about it's shortcoming's. if anyone could help me out i would appreciate it. thank's.
kja wrote:hello! i am new to this forum and knives in general but i read in a post that the spyderhawk has a poor lock and other thing's not too agreeable. so i just bought one and i love it alot but would like to know more about it's shortcoming's. if anyone could help me out i would appreciate it. thank's.
Shortcomings of the Spyderhawk? I haven't noticed any. Maybe I got lucky with mine, but the lock up is solid, it opens very smoothly, and it has absolutely no blade play at all. I've never actually heard of a Spyderco lockback performing poorly. Mine have all been nothing if not extremely reliable. If you can get your hands on a Spyderhawk, by all means grab it, it is an excellent knife that will serve you well in whatever you throw at it. Perhaps others may have more information than I, but I will say that my Spyderhawk is well made, and has given me no problems.
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kja wrote:hello! i am new to this forum and knives in general but i read in a post that the spyderhawk has a poor lock and other thing's not too agreeable. so i just bought one and i love it alot but would like to know more about it's shortcoming's. if anyone could help me out i would appreciate it. thank's.
Aloha and welcome kja,
Whatever post you read regarding a SpyderHawk having a poor lock and "other things" was a fluke. You are finding this out for yourself, right? Congrats on your :spyder: Hawk.
The only shortcoming I know of is cutting on a flat surface, and you'd better know what to do should you SD it and have it hang up on a humerus or stuck between the tibia and fibula! :p Otherwise, the Hawkbill is a great shape for utility use!!!
God bless :cool:
Proverbs 16:3...Commit YOUR works to the LORD, and YOUR plans WILL succeed!
"Where's the best little big knife not designed by Sal or Eric?" ~ thombrogan, WSM
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smcfalls13 wrote:Shortcomings of the Spyderhawk? I haven't noticed any. Maybe I got lucky with mine, but the lock up is solid, it opens very smoothly, and it has absolutely no blade play at all. I've never actually heard of a Spyderco lockback performing poorly. Mine have all been nothing if not extremely reliable. If you can get your hands on a Spyderhawk, by all means grab it, it is an excellent knife that will serve you well in whatever you throw at it. Perhaps others may have more information than I, but I will say that my Spyderhawk is well made, and has given me no problems.
You got it Scott... :cool:
I have never had any issues with my Spyderhawks. Smooth, tight and tough... As a matter of fact.. I have never had any issues with any of my front locks..
thanks alot for the welcome. i will be around to learn more about folders. yes there is not any play and it lock's very tight and smooth. i have alway's loved hawkbill blades the best and i alway's use them for the thing's i do. i just never really spent more than 20 buck's at some flee market special. i absolutely fell in love when i seen it and all the other s&w and other brands. it seem's completelly constructed for actual use and not just made to be what a traditional knife should look like. anyway thank's and that is good to know that it is a good knife like the other spiderco's. it feel's incredible and just to know there is a forum for this brand say's it all.
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