The Superhawk Finally

I'll admit that the ZDP Delica in my pocket is keeping me amused whilst we await this superhawk, but only BARELY!!!

C'mon and throw us a bone....fall of '07??? anything????
 
Is it Fall '07 yet?

Hawkbill,

The ZDP-189 D4 is even more amusing with some D8XX lovin'. The ZDP Caly3 is quite diverting as is (though D8XX lovin' helps). Of course, not enough to keep a gianormous flatground VG-10 hawkbill with wire pocketclip and Compression Lock off one's mind...

Although it's been said many times, many ways:

When may we buy our Superhawks, Papa Spyder?
 
I don't think Spyderco gives too many ETAs. Unexpected things happen and Spyderco gets held to the estimate by too many buyers too often. Just like with the Ti ATR back in the day.

You'll know for sure when they'll be released because you'll own one and your neighborhood ends up a giant pile of opened boxes, cut rope and twine, and trimmed vines and seedlings.
 
O.....K.... I see that a few here have such an erection over this hawk bill design, that you don't have enough skin left to close your eyes. So why all the hoopla? What is it exactly about this particular design that has a few of you doing back flips? I think that the blade shape is homely and limited in application. I sure can't see skinning a deer with one. Enlighten me, I'm open to a different perspective.
 
upnorth said:
O.....K.... I see that a few here have such an erection over this hawk bill design, that you don't have enough skin left to close your eyes. So why all the hoopla? What is it exactly about this particular design that has a few of you doing back flips? I think that the blade shape is homely and limited in application. I sure can't see skinning a deer with one. Enlighten me, I'm open to a different perspective.
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Some of us on the Spyderco forum are rabid hawkbill fanatics.

For my own cutting purposes(boxes primarily, some zip ties, cord, general utility) I find that Hawkbills are easier to use than any other type of blade. They provide much better edge control due to the curve.

I don't do food prep with my knives, nor do I skin anything, so blades with belly are useless to me.

For that reason, a decent sized Hawkbill is a reason to celebrate. The Harpy/Tasman are a little small for my taste, handlewise. They're useable, but given the option, I'd prefer a longer handle, and the Superhawk accomodates that.

Those are my own reasons, I'm sure others have different ones.
 
smcfalls13 said:
Some of us on the Spyderco forum are rabid hawkbill fanatics.

For my own cutting purposes(boxes primarily, some zip ties, cord, general utility) I find that Hawkbills are easier to use than any other type of blade. They provide much better edge control due to the curve.

I don't do food prep with my knives, nor do I skin anything, so blades with belly are useless to me.

For that reason, a decent sized Hawkbill is a reason to celebrate. The Harpy/Tasman are a little small for my taste, handlewise. They're useable, but given the option, I'd prefer a longer handle, and the Superhawk accomodates that.

Those are my own reasons, I'm sure others have different ones.
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I can certainly see the box opening application.
 
CuriousOne said:
Too funny! But why is it that the blade seems to have less of a curve than the Harpy?

Thanks again...
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I think it's difficult to put a full full flat grind on a very curved blade. I could be wrong, but I don't recall I've seen radically curved hawkbills in full flat grind.
 
Is it soon? Anytime soon? A fully flat-ground VG-10 blade with my favorite lock and favorite style pocket clip. Is it soon?! Will my Caly3s feel neglected? Is it soon? Will the upcoming ZDP/CF Stretch feel awkward? Is it soon? Will the 52100 Mule know it's cool? Is it soon?
 
Thom, I think the Stretch will in the rearview mirror trying to catch up.
 
Come on Sal, I've sold and trade a bunch of blades just to make room for
several (PE, SE, CE, one each at least) of these. I know ya'll are busy with Blade and other projects but please hurry.

BTW- Can you say Spyderco Forum Knife?? I cannot think of a more appropriate choice. JD deserves it.

Bigk6
 
mmmotorcycle said:
I think the Stretch will in the rearview mirror trying to catch up.
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Not so sure. The G-10-scaled Caly3 is one of the best pocketknives I don't EDC, but the one with carbon-fiber scales is, well, it's what I carry more than my Kershaw External Toggle (an incredible blade in its own right). Replacing the Stretch's stainless steel and kraton with carbon fiber will likely do the same.
 
Looking at it now. Where the pivot is placed and all the meat between it and the spine of the handle.. Im going to go ahead and call it. I see this knife sporting a caged ball lock in final production.
 
Both the Compression Lock and the Ball-Bearing lock have similar tangs with the lock pressing against the spine, so it could be either/or. For it to remain my vision of JD Spydo's dream after all of these years (we've been drooling over the idea for a long time at the spyderco.com forum), it'd keep its nested Compression Lock.
 
CuriousOne said:
Just playing devil's advocate here, but why the superhawk? What makes it so great?
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Some people just love anything with a hawksbill blade, it seems to me.

Me, I just don't get it. I don't own a hawksbill and it's fair to say I may never. To me, if Spyderco offered one such knife, it would be enough and we could move on to more versatile styles.

But I don't want anyone passing judgment on my preferences, so I'll leave them to enjoy theirs.
 
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