SpyderHawk pe

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Angelus1781

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Would it be hard to find one of these? Don't really need serrations but don't know if a pe of this knife. How much would it be?

Don't own a spydie hawkbill. Always wanted one.
 
They have them in blue PE and black in full SE, so u can choose. I have the blue PE and love the knife!
 
Angelus, as far as I know, the only PE ones are blue. They were made as a special "forum" run that went over like a lead balloon. New Graham, and perhaps a couple other vendors, took the unengraved ones. So the choices are blue PE or black SE. Even the serrated has been "retired", JFJ and some others still have those in stock. If you want one, especially the PE, I would strongly suggest getting it now, as the next run will probably be released "when pigs fly".
 

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The Spyderhawk is a real enigma to me. Ok maybe I'm weird but the Spyderhawk is truly one of my personal all time favorites. At first I thought the knife might have been too big for the type of knife it is ( hawkbill). But one day out of the blue I had some work to do on a couple of boat docks. There was a lot of flexible plastic, rope and various other items to cut and remove on that job. I had taken my serrated Spyderhawk with me that day. I don't know what gave me the unction to do it but I started using it to eliminate all of the old rope and plastic bumper devices and all I could say was why didn't I try that knife before. That old boy impressed me so much that I immediately went and bought 3 more of the serrated versions and 2 of the Plain Edged versions. On a hard job or a Hunting/fising trip or where I have to put a knife through rough use I always now take one of the Spyderhawks every where I go. TRY IT!! YOU'LL LIKE IT!!!! ;) I just can't understand why people didn't give that knife a fair trial. :confused:
 
Hi JD.

It is just my opinion, but, most knife folks purchase their knives by being attracted to their appearance. Either they "look cool" or they "look scary" or they "look (you fill it in) ;)

The Spyderhawk was created by Bruce Wentzel in South Africa for a particular deign need. So it was a specialized model to begin with. We still produce small quantities on occasion for Spyderco's South Africa Distributor.

We made the "forum" model based on the request of Spyderco forumites.

There are exceptions, but most Spyderco dealers (B&M especially) only stock 3 or 4 models of Spyderco and it's usually the "best sellers".

Many "mainstream" stores would consider the SpyderHawk "evil looking" and won't carry it for that reason. Knives like the SpyderHawk rarely make it to a showcase location where potential purchasers can even see it.

It's an interesting "aside" that most hawkbill models prior to the "Harpy" were "linoleum knives". After the Harpy, the "sharp pointed" claw type blade became popular.

The "Harpy" was designed to cut and repair fish net on Alaskan fishing boats.

We thought about a run of H-1 SpyderHawks in a bright color, but at this time, only a thought.

We also thought about a small hawkbill; maybe a Jester, Dragonfly or Navigator size.

sal
 
I also have purchased a blue PE Spyderhawk, and i really love this knife. I wear it when i want a low weight/ low cost alternative for my Civilian wich a wear on my belt. The Spyderhawk is great to wear without a belt, due to the light weight it can be clipped anywhere and has great allround performance. It has the benefit of beeing used as a SD blade as well. In fact i had a Karambit but think he Spyderhawk is a much more usefull design. It is obvious not a stabber. But this is a good point because i still believe cutting nervebundles and muscles is beter in a SD situation then poking small holes in someone. U can also explain the knife as a tool designed for pruning or cutting linolium, should they inquire why u carry such a knife. The bright coloured handle also gives it a more tool like appearance. This is for me such a great knife that i ordered a custom neck sheath for it. :D
 
The blue pe Spyderhawk is the only knife I have a spare one of,just sitting in my gun safe in case I ever lose my user one.I also have a pe Merlin and would love a dragonfly sized one.
 
Sal Glesser said:
Hi JD.



We also thought about a small hawkbill; maybe a Jester, Dragonfly or Navigator size.

sal
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that would be great
 
"We also thought about a small hawkbill; maybe a Jester, Dragonfly or Navigator size."

Yes, a Navigator type handle with hawkbill blade would be cool!! Now that the Meerkat is out, maybe that could be adapted to house such a useful blade-shape. :D
 
The Deacon said:
Hi Angelus, you might give New Graham a try. Looks like they still have it in stock.
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umm...wasnt this post made on feb 22 2005? If so, why have i seen the spyderhawk out of stock since last week?
im confused.
 
Zerileous said:
umm...wasnt this post made on feb 22 2005? If so, why have i seen the spyderhawk out of stock since last week?
im confused.
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New Graham is showing them in stock right now. I just checked. :confused:
 
Zerileous said:
umm...wasnt this post made on feb 22 2005? If so, why have i seen the spyderhawk out of stock since last week?
im confused.
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they're in stock now, future-boy! go get one quick! :D

abe m.
 
Zerileous said:
umm...wasnt this post made on feb 22 2005? If so, why have i seen the spyderhawk out of stock since last week?
im confused.
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Perhaps because you are looking at the listing for the black serrated edge Spyderhawk rather than the page I linked to with the blue plain edged one? :rolleyes:
 
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