Ladybug Salt: PE, SE, hawkbill?

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James Y

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I've become interested in getting one of these, but would like to know anyone else's opinions as to whether SE or PE is better in that small size. I have an old Ladybug (not a Salt) that was P/S and worked well. I intend this to be a backup or "PC" blade that will still cut very well, in polite company.

I'm leaning towards a SE, but am trying to decide on a regular or hawkbill ladybug salt. I'm also leaning towards the hawkbill, since my larger-sized knife is usually a PE modified clip or drop point blade, and it would be more compact than my Spyderhawk Salt.

Thanks for any opinions or experiences!

Jim
 
My personal preference is SE for hawkbill blades in general, and especially on one as small as the Ladybug. I've been carrying a serrated H-1 Ladybug Hawkbill for several months now. It makes a great little package opener without being scary to most folks. It certainly isn't as intimidating as the Spyderhawk.
 
Have one of each. Keep on key chains. Like the Hawkbill SE best. Came open in my pocket once. It cuts well. Tightened screw on both.
 
I have the SE hawkbill version of this. Most folks that see it on my keychain think it's "cute", not scary at all. The SE on this one is very sharp, and handy. I use mine a lot.
 
Thanks for the replies.

One question on the Ladybug Salt hawkbill. How stout is the tip on it? I liked using the hawkbill on my old SS Harpy for really rough work, but have not done so with my Spyderhawk Salt or Tasman due to their being more delicate. I actually lost almost an 1/8th" off of my Tasman's tip when it accidentally contacted a glass table while doing some light work. I'm guessing the Ladybug Salt hawkbill may have a stouter tip due to its smaller size?

Jim
 
It's ground pretty thin, and the blade is thin stock to begin with. On the plus side, H-1 is much tougher than VG-10. I've done things with my Tasman and Spyderhawk Salt with little damage that have chipped VG-10 blades badly.
 
Thank you.
I've been browsing the web and discovered the Dragonfly Salt. Oddly enough, I didn't even know about it before...I'm not online very often and have to use the computer at work. I think my desire has changed to the D'fly Salt! :)

Jim
 
Dragonfly Salt- new for 2012. I really fancy one as I think the choil will aid handling of a small knife.

Ideally I'd have a SE in H1 but that may be some time coming.

A serrated edge makes a lot of sense in H1 and small blades.
 
I dropped my open tasman salt tip-first on concrete. It bent the tip up pretty bad, almost curled it in on itself. I was able to bend it back into shape, and sharpen it back up. It's not pretty, but it still works! (and it was easier to fix than a snapped off tip!)

I think H1 and the salt series are pretty amazing. H1 steel is like nothing else, it's obviously pretty tough, and can get pretty sharp as well. I also love having no liners on the tasman, it makes for a super light weight knife, and is still strong enough for any reasonable task.
 
James Y said:
Thank you.
I've been browsing the web and discovered the Dragonfly Salt. Oddly enough, I didn't even know about it before...I'm not online very often and have to use the computer at work. I think my desire has changed to the D'fly Salt! :)

Jim
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The Dragonfly Salt rocks. Get one. Don't look back.
 
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