Harpy PE SS

[Hannibal Lecter]

Esteemed friends,

Is anyone here aware of anywhere one might obtain a Harpy in PE with stainless handles? Don't get me wrong; I love the SE version. I just feel that I am missing something in *only* having the Spyderedge version.

I might just have to wait for the Crossbill, though this is really not a replacement for the Harpy.

Many thanks in advance for any information you could provide.

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[Nicky]

Look on Ebay, there is 1 about every two weeks... They usualy go for 100.00-120.00$

[Hannibal Lecter]

Look on Ebay, there is 1 about every two weeks... They usualy go for 100.00-120.00$

I had never encountered one on there before; I shall be more diligent in my searching. Many thanks!

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[JD Spydo]

Good morning distinguished Forumites. And Great good morning to you Dr. Lecter. First of all Nicky are you talking about the Canadian EBay for those PE Harpy's. I have been diligently looking for one of them for about 6 months now and there were 2 of them that I got out bid on the American Ebay but I have personally not seen any others than those 2? My eye sight was good last time I checked. :confused: :spyder: :)

Dr. Lecter I have a plain edge Merlin which is also about as rare as a "hen's tooth". I got it and a PE Spyderhawk in one ebay auction. The PE Spyderhawks are obtainable. The last I looked you could still get them at John Jensens website. I am to the point to where I might just go ahead and get a used one and use my Tormek unit to make my own plain edge. Please don't make me and the good Doctor do that Mr. Glesser. Be of help kind Sir. :D Just run off a couple of dozen for me and the good Doctor if nothing else :D

[Hannibal Lecter]

Dr. Lecter, I have a plain edge Merlin which is also about as rare as a "hen's tooth". I got it and a PE Spyderhawk in one ebay auction. The PE Spyderhawks are obtainable. The last I looked you could still get them at John Jensens website.

Thank you for the heads-up, J.D. I'll check out Jensen's site. I have dealt with him in the past and know him to be reputable.

I am to the point to where I might just go ahead and get a used one and use my Tormek unit to make my own plain edge. Please don't make me and the good Doctor do that Mr. Glesser. Be of help kind Sir. :D Just run off a couple of dozen for me and the good Doctor if nothing else :D

Nice thought, J.D., but I doubt Sal is going to resume production on our account. :D

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[The Deacon]

Add me to that list JD, you know I'd be good for "at least" one. Would be nice have one in "newer" steel to keep the GIN-1 one I got from Daywalker company. The ones that Nicky's been seeing must not only be Canadian eBay but "not available to the USA" to boot.

eBay and BladeForums exchange are probably your two best bets Hannibal, but they don't show up often, and when they do you *might* find yourself bidding against one or two of us. :p

Admittedly I don't know jack-squat about knife manufacture, but I have a real hard time understanding why it's so difficult to get a short run of any :spyder: in PE. Seems like it would be brain dead easy to skip the step where serrations are added. Couple dozen each plain edge Harpies, 79mm Rescues, SS Natives, Assist IIs, and D'Allaras once in while would be nice. On a brighter note Sal has promised that the sprint run of CF Harpies will include some PE.

[JD Spydo]

You're in Deacon!! Now we just got to beat those "plain edge" drums very loudly. I do indeed wonder why they don't do a few runs of them. I use the PE Merlin quite a bit in my work as well as the PE Spyderhawk. I just know they would sell every one of those PE Harpys. I need to get the ( "WE WANT A NEW HAWKBILL") thread going again. That one a month or so ago got a lot of response. Maybe? Just Maybe? There are a bunch of us here in Spyderville that would buy up all of the excess? You and me and Dr. Lecter know the answer to that one don't we? Ready for the drum-roll :D

[mystillwater]

not to feed the rumormill but lets just say that a Harpy PE is on the way in style!!!!! more details later...

ps- the PE SS Harpy does exist in very small quantities. i sold mine on ebay this year and it went for almost $160!!!!

[Hannibal Lecter]

not to feed the rumormill but lets just say that a Harpy PE is on the way in style!!!!! more details later...

Too late. You have fed the rumour mill, and so must pay the penalty. :D

The only penance severe enough for such a transgression is to fully and completely spill all you know about such a forthcoming temptation to my wallet as a PE Harpy would be. Doing this will absolve you of your sins and place your feet firmly on the path of righteousness.

Vivid, graphic detail, please; I expect no less in penance. Pictures would be nice as well. :D


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(Hoping you have a sense of humour...)

[karnigy]

what is the crossbill?

[The Deacon]

what is the crossbill?

Soon to be released hawkbill in the Byrd line. First post in this thread has picture.

[DAYWALKER]

Aloha ALL!

I'd be in for a PE Harpy SS...kinda miss the one now living in NY!!! :p

I am rather curious about this BYRD line...maybe will get the Crossbill too. :D

God bless :cool:

[mystillwater]

ok...i'll cave. there's a CF Harpy coming out in PE and SE. it's true. they're gonne be pricey but certainly one of the coolest knives of all time by anyone!

[Hannibal Lecter]

ok...i'll cave. there's a CF Harpy coming out in PE and SE. it's true. they're gonne be pricey but certainly one of the coolest knives of all time by anyone!

Sounds great. While I am not a big fan of CF, I'll have to have one of each version.

Thanks for the heads-up!

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[JD Spydo]

Dr. Lecter! I am surprised at you! You don't like like Carbon Fiber. I must admit that the very first variations of the great handle material I found somewhat questionable. But the CF that the Great Spyder Factory uses for handles is "par-excellente". I must admit that Titanium is the " Creme de le Creme" on my list. But we can be diplomatic about this. Just make run of PE Harpys in Ti and CF. I will go as far as saying that the G-10 Harpys should make their way back into the lineup as well. Now Doctor before you put up my picture on your dart board please at least give the :spyder: CF a fair trial. :) :spyder:

[Hannibal Lecter]

Dr. Lecter! I am surprised at you! You don't like like Carbon Fiber. I must admit that the very first variations of the great handle material I found somewhat questionable. But the CF that the Great Spyder Factory uses for handles is "par-excellente".

You misunderstand me. This has nothing to do with the quality of CF from Spyderco. I just don't like carbon fiber. I agree that it can be visually stunning. I agree that it is a superb handle material. I just don't like it. I have no explanation beyond this.

I must admit that Titanium is the " Creme de le Creme" on my list. But we can be diplomatic about this. Just make run of PE Harpys in Ti and CF. I will go as far as saying that the G-10 Harpys should make their way back into the lineup as well.

I am not a huge fan of Titanium, either]Now Doctor before you put up my picture on your dart board please at least give the :spyder: CF a fair trial. :) :spyder: [/QUOTE]

I'll try CF, my friend. I might even like it. If Spyderco is using it, I know it will be quality.

(BTW, J.D., look for me on bladeforums; I am starting to contribute there, against my better judgment. Leave it to me to start a flame war by opening my big yap.)


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[JD Spydo]

Doctor that brings up something I have talked to fellow Spyderites about on quite a few occasions. You know we all have a predilection for all sorts of different handle materials. OH! and I am a Titanium fanatic by the way. I could live with all of my knives either being Titanium or G-10. We 1000% agree on that one. But you know on these Hawkbills we are looking at a somewhat different set of demands. :cool:

It is so crucial to have a very firm grip with these blades in particular because of such a low margin of error. As much as I love, adore, hold in high esteem these Hawkbills I do realize that one must be very careful with them. If you are they are a more wonderful tool than most blade users can imagine. I do submit that it would probably be a good idea to have the stainless handles either grooved or cannelured for extra grip. :) :spyder:

Handle material plays as much a role in safety as do the locking systems. :spyder: