The Spyderhawk is truly a Salt series. The only choice would be a FFG MagnaCut.
Yeah it's pretty much known as a SALT SERIES model for some time now. But that wasn't always the case. Because when they first released it back in 2004 it had a VG-10 blade. And I still own and occasionally use one of my VG-10 Spyderhawk models.
Also the plain edged version of the Spyderhawk is getting extremely hard to find even with the H-1 bladed units. And you might as well forget finding one of the original VG-10 units in PE. Because there wasn't that many made to begin with. I did like when they used to do the PE and SE with different colored handles ( Blue PE and Black SE).
The Spyderhawk is truly a Salt series. The only choice would be a FFG MagnaCut.
Yeah it's pretty much known as a SALT SERIES model for some time now. But that wasn't always the case. Because when they first released it back in 2004 it had a VG-10 blade. And I still own and occasionally use one of my VG-10 Spyderhawk models.
Also the plain edged version of the Spyderhawk is getting extremely hard to find even with the H-1 bladed units. And you might as well forget finding one of the original VG-10 units in PE. Because there wasn't that many made to begin with. I did like when they used to do the PE and SE with different colored handles ( Blue PE and Black SE).
The absence of a Spyderhawk 2 Salt SE from the production lineup is one of the biggest, if not the biggest hole in an INCREDIBLY broad, deep, and diverse Seki lineup. I'd love to see this and the Endela-hawk Salt SE get added to the production lineup. I'd be good with either H1 SE or LC200N SE. I actually just picked up an extra Spyderhawk H1 Sprint off the secondary market last week, which is the first knife I have paid secondary market prices for in a LONG LONG time. That is saying something!
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I presented the concept to /staff. Yes it's possible, though it would be a while. There is a long queue for our models in Seki. The Steels for Salts are coming of age. H1 is still the closest to 100%, but we also have; LC200N, Magnacut, and maybe even more in the future. What would be preferred? All have advantages and disadvantages.
A SPYDERHAWK with a "Magnacut" blade would be very intriguing IMO. I also find the concept of a "SPYDERHAWK 2" in the works is great news if it comes to fruition. I've been an avid "Hawkbill Fan" for quite some time now and I believe it's one sector of Spyderco's great line up that sure has a lot of possibilities.
It's been said in the past that Hawkbill blades don't really rank high on the sales charts. But I think that could change for the better if more people knew what Hawkbill blades can provide. Because "pull cutting" is much safer in many applications and so many people have yet to learn the advantages that Hawkbill blades can provide for certain cutting jobs.
I presented the concept to /staff. Yes it's possible, though it would be a while. There is a long queue for our models in Seki. The Steels for Salts are coming of age. H1 is still the closest to 100%, but we also have; LC200N, Magnacut, and maybe even more in the future. What would be preferred? All have advantages and disadvantages.
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If you went with LC200N or Magnacut would you do a FFG Hawkbill? I am wondering how that would perform. Could be interesting. If they would be sabre ground regardless, I would probably just stick with H1 in the Hawkbills.
The upgraded handle is the biggest thing for me. H1 SE in a Pac Salt 2 handle would be great. Same thing for an H1 SE Endela-hawk in a new linerless Endela handle.
For colors, I like the Orange, with a TiCN option if possible. Blacked out would also be great to match my H1 SE Pac Salt 2.
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I’d like a FFG Tasman Salt SE, so that would mean MagnaCut or LC200N. Of the two, I’d prefer MagnaCut. The idea of an Endela Salt Hawkbill also has some appeal, but the Spyderhawk is too large for me.
I agree. I think a relaunch of sorts would benefit from all the attention Magnacut is getting. Like a previous poster mentions, maybe offer the PE in Magnacut and leave the SE in H1 if that doesn't complicate things.
I’d love to see the Spyderhawk in a FFG Pe format. I’ve always understood H1 has to be hollow ground commercially and in PE format it’s just ok for edge retention. (I just read z1r’s post after writing this, agreed!)
I still have the orange SE and will never sell it. I’d definitely buy a different one. Maybe in a copper or bronze handle? (JK, Sal!)
PS: I bugged Spyderco a lot for that years ago. Pretty sure these days it would have become a meme.
Salty steels seem to do well with teeth so the $64,000 question is how does FFG Magnacut do with teeth? I am going to guess that Spyderco has/is doing research on the matter. Inquiring minds want to know.
