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SuperHawk...wherefore art thou?
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Actually, I have been thinking about how great this hawk blade would handle hanging off the end of a nice shaped 3D, D'Allara styled micarta handle.
Man, I just lurrrrvv the way that D'Allara grip feels in the hand...a fantastic user. Shame on Sal for dropping that beauty.
Man, I just lurrrrvv the way that D'Allara grip feels in the hand...a fantastic user. Shame on Sal for dropping that beauty.
All I have heard are various rumours, Vivi. I wish i had more solid info myself, so I hate to speculate too much. I thought Sal dropped some specs in a thread once, but that was awhile back. Things seem a little under the radar regarding this knife of late.
I hope the final version has the same relaxed sweep to the blade profile as what the prototype picture displays. I would love to see the ball lock on this too...man, that is one smooth, confident lock. I could be wrong, but I somehow got the impression this knife was going to have carbon scales...I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
I hope the final version has the same relaxed sweep to the blade profile as what the prototype picture displays. I would love to see the ball lock on this too...man, that is one smooth, confident lock. I could be wrong, but I somehow got the impression this knife was going to have carbon scales...I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
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It's listed in the 2008 Retail Price Guide that Spyderco sent along with their new catalog.
SKU is C116CFP. Carbon Fiber handle and plain edge for a MSRP of $319.95. It's not listed in the actual 2008 Product Guide so this is all that I have to go on.
SKU is C116CFP. Carbon Fiber handle and plain edge for a MSRP of $319.95. It's not listed in the actual 2008 Product Guide so this is all that I have to go on.
What you are looking at in the pis in fact ARE CF scales as far as I remember from handling it last year. It is just the same as on the CF Millies and the Stretch II.
I'm expecting it for the second half of this year.... I know some ppl on spyderco forums that can't wait for this one....
a little crappy pic I took while I had the chance where you can see that it is in fact CF:
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that Superhawk looks phenomenal, thanx for photo Dennis 
After a few glasses of wine I *might* part with $200 for a SuperHawk just because it's a Spyderco and you know it will be well crafted, but I would have to be a hawkbill addict to part with much more than that.
I dunno...
I mean, look at this little beauty...Kirk Rexroat design, a *real* sweet 3" fixed blade hawkbill profile, black micarta scales...perfect size, *superb* ergonomics and handling, a leather ambidextrous sheath...for under $120.
I dunno...
I mean, look at this little beauty...Kirk Rexroat design, a *real* sweet 3" fixed blade hawkbill profile, black micarta scales...perfect size, *superb* ergonomics and handling, a leather ambidextrous sheath...for under $120.
. Multiply the MSRP by 60/70% rule to get an idea of dealer pricing.
It's not in the catalog becasue it's not due until the second half of the year, these things are usually covered by a catalogue update.
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It's a roughly similar profile, but there are factors to consider such as the Al Mar model not being a full flat grind, a different steel, and the fact it's a fixed blade which makes engineering a lot more easy.
To be sure, all valid points, swingshot. Was just hoping for a more moderate price, I suppose.
To be fair, they are different knives. The SuperHawk has a much beefier blade profile overall. The Al Mar hawkbill has an *extremely* fine entry, which I rather like, and which seems to be quite strong, though I have not abused it inappropriately. The SuperHawk's wider flat ground profile will have more resistance to tip breakage.
Well, that being the case, I might be able to sneak one through just under the wire.
I really hate losing expensive knives, which is a shame, because I am beyond terrible for doing just that...at the beach, surfing, sailing, kite boarding, camping, climbing, in hotels...I even flushed one SAK down the toilet.
I really hate losing expensive knives, which is a shame, because I am beyond terrible for doing just that...at the beach, surfing, sailing, kite boarding, camping, climbing, in hotels...I even flushed one SAK down the toilet.
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For a bit of background headroom; the Superhawk was sorta inspired by a lengthy (over 1000 posts
) thread about hawkbills over on Spyderco.com forums. After lots of hawkbill fan discussion, they came up with what they would like to see in a new hawkbill. Namely something very well made and very strong. Tank-like sturdy. Just about that time, Sal stepped in saying such a project may be feasible and apparently began the engineering. Although he didn't like the idea of a tanker hawk name, as that implies big and cumbersome, like a big oil tanker, or square and huge, like an Abrams tank. So the name became Super Hawk.My input was for a purple handle, I see the handle will be black.
For a bit of background headroom; the Superhawk was sorta inspired by a lengthy (over 1000 posts
Whoa...a few brain cycles involved in the development, for sure.
My input was for a purple handle, I see the handle will be black.
Bah...probably just as well I missed the thread, then...I might have pushed hard for some hot paisley scales to go with my favorite kite boarding trunks.
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Indeed. Makes the Stretch 2 suddenly more appealing.
MSRP's of $309.95 Stretch2 vs. $319.95 Superhawk
Looks like the street prices for the Stretch2 are around $175.... I'm glad I'm not paying "full retail" prices
Carbon fiber never comes cheap.... G10 handles would save some $.... that Al Mar looks pretty sweet for the price even though its a fixed blade/aus8 steel Too true. Maybe Sal will find it in his heart to offer some scale material options. To be honest, I can't really say carbon fibre scales hold any greater attraction for me than good micarta or G10 slabs...heck, steel lined FRN is a decent enough handle material if good steel is hung from it. I still like micarta for its smooth but yet grippy qualities.
...that Al Mar looks pretty sweet for the price even though its a fixed blade/aus8 steel
It's a nice blade...you can get it *really* sharp, and this Aus8 is pretty tough steel, which does not hurt given the extremely pointy character of the blade profile. This is one *very* stabby hawkbill. I have yet to cut myself with it, but that needle like point has pricked me on more than several occasions.
And I can't wax on enough about this knife's outstanding handling and retention qualities...brilliant ergos. I want to get a nice secure kydex rig made for it so I can safely take it with me out on the water.
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The Stretch 2 CF feels just like G-10 and you have to hold it just right in the light to see that it is CF. I'd rather have G-10 and save a few bucks at that point. Unless someone has a good argument that CF is substantially better performance-wise.