Some Harpy plain edge info needed

[1SHOT1KILL]

I have always wanted a plain edge Harpy. I was perusing the bay last night and this one came up for a reasonable price so I jumped on it. Its now on its way to me...should be here by this Wednesday (1/4/12) I would like to know what the Spyderco experts think. Priced so low...I have to ask...is it real? Yeah, I know...a little late now. If it is real can I use this, I bought it because I want a user. I don't want to use it if its going to cause some Spyderco collector out there to pull his/her hair out screaming in disgust. Any info/ideas/suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

 

[rycen]

Sure it real. The blade steel is G2. It is collectable but use it if you want. Why not pick up a salt hawkbill?

 

[Hawkbill]

Good score! I have one just like it in my collection. I carry a Salt Tasman PE or SE though...easier to replace if lost/etc...

 

[The Deacon]

Yes, it's real, and quite collectible. While you can use it if you wish, the integral backstrap and lock spring used on the early Harpy has shown a tendency to break, Given they're 20~25 years old, it may be a case of the metal getting brittle with age, Or it may just be that, like many other things, the spring has a finite lifespan and is only good for so many open/close cycles. IMHO, if you want a PE SS Harpy user, you'd be better off hunting down one of the more recent Japanese market ones in VG-10.

 

[1SHOT1KILL]

IMHO, if you want a PE SS Harpy user, you'd be better off hunting down one of the more recent Japanese market ones in VG-10.

That's what this was/is supposed to be. I sense the seller has no idea what this knife really is in regards to blade steel etc. He also stated it has the boye dent in it which I find hard to believe. I'll know more when its in my hand. I'll post more pics when it shows up. Here is his original description...

Older 1008 - R- PLN
Clip It Right Hand
Box Is A Little Rough
OVERALL LENGTH: 6.50" open. 3.875" closed.
BLADE LENGTH: 2.75"
BLADE MATERIAL: VG-10 Premium Stainless.
BLADE DETAIL: Talon-shape, hollow-ground, Plain edge, satin finish.
HANDLE MATERIAL: All-stainless construction.
LOCK STYLE: Lockback with David Boye Dent.
CARRY SYSTEM: Removable pocket clip
SPECIAL FEATURES: Thumb hole pull. Lanyard hole. Handle drying vent is also a shackle key.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Seki-Japan Retail $134.95 +
Very little surface, normal, scratches
Under Glass all it's Life

 

[rycen]

It won't have the boye dent as I stated above,the blade steel is G-2.

 

[1SHOT1KILL]

Ok so I received it today and it's everything you guys said it was...dunno why I doubted. I'm not as impressed as I thought I'd be, so I have decided to take someone's advice and unload it to look for a VG-10 model.

 

[rycen]

You might want to edit your post as you are very close to breaking forum rules. As for where to sell, it very hard to beat a gold membership. You get to sell plus other benefits.