Pic Request: Hawkbill Comparisons

[Spyderwings]

Could someone post some pics of different Spyderco hawkbills together. I would like to see the size difference between the Harpy/Merlin and Tasman Salt (I think they are different). As well, maybe thrown in some Spyderhawks and what not.

Thanks a lot.

[SimpleIsGood229]

I can't really help here, other than saying that the Harpy, Merlin, and Tasman are all the exact same size. Think of the Tasman simply as the Merlin in H1.

I'm sure Agent Starling will make an appearance shortly.

[Spyderwings]

I can't really help here, other than saying that the Harpy, Merlin, and Tasman are all the exact same size. Think of the Tasman simply as the Merlin in H1.

I'm sure Agent Starling will make an appearance shortly.

Well thats what I thought, but then I saw the specs in the online catalogue:

HARPY
length overall 6 1/2" (165 mm) blade length 2 3/4" (70 mm) blade steel VG-10 length closed 3 7/8" (99 mm) cutting edge 1 9/16" (65 mm) weight 3.75 oz (106 g) hole diameter 15/32" (12 mm) blade thickness 1/8" (3 mm) handle material Stainless Steel

TASMAN SALT
length overall 6 13/16" (173 mm) blade length 2 15/16" (75 mm) blade steel H-1 length closed 4" (102 mm) cutting edge 2 1/2" (64 mm) weight 2 oz. (57 g) hole diameter 15/32" (12 mm) blade thickness 3/32" (2.5 mm) handle material FRN

According to these stats, the Tasman is bigger.

[Peter1960]

I've Harpy (carbon), Merlin, Tasman Salt and Spyderhawk. Will try to make some photos this evening (in about 8-10 hours)

[edrose]

It's practically the same size. 1-2-3 mm of difference is not so important, you can even collect 1-2 mm because of the grinding too on the same model... Depending of the photo, you could even think the Harpy is bigger...

[edrose]

Here is a G-10 Harpy and a Merlin, wich is, I think, just like the Tasman. There are a few millimeters of difference in lenght between the two, maybe it seems to be more pronounced because of the Merlin's handle's bigger surface. I hope this will help you, and maybe Peter will make others with the Tasman too.



And a small tutorial: always be aware if the angle is not perpendicular on the knives, especially if you want to compare them. Look at this, the Harpy is much bigger now...



But now the Merlin boosts...

[mrappraisit]

Diminishing Perspective. Good observation.

[Peter1960]

I'm ready

[Spyderwings]

Thanks a lot edrose and Peter. Wow, that Spyderhawk is a beast of a knife!

[spyderdog]

Here's a couple more - CF Harpy vs. Tasman

Biggest size difference to me is the handle

[Blackhair]

Gah! Gotta stop looking at these picture threads, they make me want to buy more Spydies than I already have on my wishlist!

[catamount]

The blade on the Tasman is .5 mm thinner than the harpy (2.5 vs. 3 mm).

I'm not positive but I believe the Merlin is 3 mm as well.

[edrose]

The blade on the Tasman is .5 mm thinner than the harpy (2.5 vs. 3 mm).

I'm not positive but I believe the Merlin is 3 mm as well.

The Merlin is also thinner than the Harpy, so apparently the Tasman has the same characteristics except the blade steel.

[gac]

Do any of you have a Byrd Crossbill to add in for comparison?

[jaislandboy]

I know I'm downgrading the picture quality of this thread but here's a Crossbill thrown in with (from top to bottom): a Merlin, some Tasman Salts, a CF Harpy, and a custom necker from Butch.

[gac]

Thanks for the Crossbill photo. The curvature is much more pronounced on the Tasman.

[Billy]

Oh yeah, speaking of Crossbills, I can't wait until the G-10 versions come out. I think that will have to be my first Byrd line purchase.

Great pics guys, and Brian, that is one cool hawkie necker! Butch does some nice work!

[jaislandboy]

Oh yeah, speaking of Crossbills, I can't wait until the G-10 versions come out. I think that will have to be my first Byrd line purchase.

Great pics guys, and Brian, that is one cool hawkie necker! Butch does some nice work!

hey thanks Billy,
Yeah, Butch is the "Mycarta Master" with the "freshest" flavors around the web I've got to find that hawkbill necker with the killer handle for some pix.....hopefully later this week....

[Billy]

hey thanks Billy,
Yeah, Butch is the "Mycarta Master" with the "freshest" flavors around the web I've got to find that hawkbill necker with the killer handle for some pix.....hopefully later this week....

Yeah man, would love to see some better pics of that bad boy!

[Agent Starling]

Here is a G-10 Harpy and a Merlin, wich is, I think, just like the Tasman.

hi edrose,

The Merlin is really an alias for the FRN Harpy...exact same blade!!

Agent Starling