Need some help from you guys

seelow123 · Aug 23, 2012

I got offered a Spyderco superhawk for my Paramilitary 2 and I'm not too sure on what to do so I thought I'd ask you guys. Is it worth it? I know it's disontinued. If I did get it, should I not carry it since it's not being made anymore (Are these rare?)

I appreciate any info you guys could give me.

Lycosa · Aug 23, 2012

Which knife do you like better? Go with that one.

seelow123 · Aug 23, 2012

Lycosa said:
Which knife do you like better? Go with that one.

That's sound advice:thumbup: I'm just making sure there wasn't anything wrong with the superhawks and the value is not super low.

Lycosa · Aug 23, 2012

Wait for others to chime in.
All I know is that I am sold on the Para's.

berserk87 · Aug 23, 2012

You might check auction sites or search the "for sale" forums here. If memory serves, I think that the Superhawk values have been greater than the standard Para 2, but again, I would advise you to check for yourself.

I am getting to where I don't see much point in aquiring knives not to use them, as an FYI. My advice would be to make the trade if you think you would use the Superhawk.

seelow123 · Aug 23, 2012

I'm in love with the para but I get bored of thing pretty fast and I've had the para 2 for about five months now. I don't really collect either. I have to be able to carry it and use it. After seeing the price they go for on the bay I think I'll go for it. If I don't enjoy it I could just trade it for something I do. Are they all carbon fiber?

berserk87 · Aug 23, 2012

The Superhawk has carbon fiber scales. The only way it would not would be if someone swapped scales with a Superleaf, if that would even be feasible.

harkinstritonnc · Aug 23, 2012

The superhawks are nice and are more expensive but seem to move much slower then the pm2 on the for sale forums. I have both and both serve different purposes

ARMYOf1 · Aug 23, 2012

I like em paras ...... The super hawk has a impractical blade shape for EDC for me.....

seelow123 · Aug 24, 2012

I don't really mind the blade shape. I have a Chokwe that I EDC most of the time anyways. It's always nice to mix it up a bit.

senoBDEC · Aug 24, 2012

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=312

Looks like higher MSRP to me. I'd do it depending on condition, whether you like the looks of the knife, and whether you'd use it.
Personally, it doesn't get much better than the Para or Military... but variety IS the spice of life.

stabman · Aug 24, 2012

Well, I own a Superhawk. It even gets used (weird!).
I never bought a Paramilitary, despite checking it out in person.

For me, Superhawk.
For you, the ones who say "which one looks like you'd like it better?" are correct.

seelow123 · Aug 24, 2012

I appreciate the comments guys. I'm still trying to seal the deal with this guy but he just posted it in the trading forum. WTF? If I do get it I'll most definitely use it. I can't stand keeping a knife in a box and not using it.