Take pick : Merlin -or- Harpy ( & why )

[AllenETreat]

Me : the Merlin



A lightweight version of the Harpy with that

"tip up" reversible clip ( I use a SS Rescue

on mine ) and it's just as versatile as the Harpy, if not more so, due to the reversible clip. Second choice for carry would be the SpyderHawk.



What say the augurers?



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Edited by - AllenETreat on 1/7/2004 10:34:04 AM

[Ted]

I would like a G-10 Harpy!

[chux]

I only have a harpy at the moment but I have several uses for it. However, most of the uses are at my place of work where I wear a suit and I find the Harpy a little heavy.

With any luck the Merlins I've ordered will be here shortly so I can benefit from the reduced weight (BTW thanks Allen for pointing me in the direction of the Cutlery Shoppe as they're on offer there).

I didn't realise that they were tip up carry, that's just an extra benefit. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

G-10 Harpy sounds good, but I'm a sucker for things in G-10.

[Wunderbar]

Harpy. It has a thicker blade and I really like the heft. I was sent one by mistake a few years ago, and I played with it for a while before sending it back.

[Concord_Bob]

I like the Harpy. My Daughter likes the Merlin, well she did until I gave her a Matriarch for Christmas....

[Stevie Ray]

To carry: The Merlin because of the weight
For looks: The Harpy

SR

[CKE]

I would say a PE Merlin. Although the Harpy is cool! Take Care!!!

"everything else is just a jeep"

[hawkbill]

While the Merlin has the nicely designed handle, the Harpy has more heft for balance in my grasp. The Merlin actually seems too light for my taste.

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[Zeppelin]

I still don't get the hawkbills. I've thought about buying a Spyderhawk because it's one of the coolest looking spyders for the money, but I just don't see what I'd use it for. I don't lay carpet or cut a lot of thick straps or hoses. Do you hawkbill fans find them more useful than a traditional Spyder blade shape for any everyday uses?

[deputy tom]

I own or have owned Civies(G-10),Harpys(G-10 ,S/S),Matriarchs,Merlins (old frn clip and newer metal clip)and am waiting for a Spyderhawk and another Matriarch right now.While I like them all,I prefer FRN due to the light weight.And if I drop one off of a boat into the river I won't cry too much.Nah,I'll still cry alot.The G-10s are my second choice due to the heft and feel in hand.G-10 kind of sticks to your palm.Lastly are the S/S models which feel too slippery and thin for me to carry daily but still fun to play with around the house and there is the snob appeal of nicely finished S/S thingies.tom.

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[DAYWALKER]

Aloha!
As for me, I like em both...

EDC: Merlin
Collection and for using "nicely"<img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>E Harpy!

I too, would like a Spyderhawk. Cool knife, Cooler name!


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[dialex]

Though I'm not that much into Spyderco hawkbills, if I were to choose between them, I'd go for the G-10 Harpy. It has a thicker blade... and G-10 handles <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>

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[Simple Man]

I'd have to go with the Harpy......

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[hawkbill]

"Lastly are the S/S models which feel too slippery and thin"

Ah yes. Very true. That's why I added some custom texture to the scales with a punch.

I am what I am, and that's all that I am. Popeye

[deputy tom]

hawkbill,that looks like a good idea.Is it difficult to do?tom.

P.S. didn't mean to hi-jack the thread.

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[bigcat]

My favorite is the SS Harpy because of the heft and tip down carry. I also think that the groove behind the clip makes it harder to fall out of my pocket. Kinda sticks to my pocket like the Pro-Venator.

Bigcat

Edited by - bigcat on 1/10/2004 8:27:58 AM

[dialex]

Nice work Hawkbill.

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[hawkbill]

Thanks, Dialex!
Tom: In answer to your question, no. It took me about an hour or so when I got the knife. You could also send a SS scaled Spydie to Ron Cochrane (SC Rebel) for this kind of work. I've had him work on my Harpys (traction grooves on blade spine after the pin punching was already on), and he does it nicely (& quick turnaround time). If you want to try this yourself, the only caveat I can add is to be VERY careful on & around the pivot pin. Cosmetic divots here are all I'd advise. If you go too heavy, you'll peen the pin, which will bind-up the blades action. If this happens, it will at best be a case of breaking in a slow opening Spydie, and at worse, could make it a non- folding knife.

I am what I am, and that's all that I am. Popeye

Edited by - hawkbill on 1/10/2004 8:24:14 AM

Edited by - hawkbill on 1/10/2004 8:29:17 AM

[deputy tom]

hawkbill,thanks for the info.tom.

[Tennessee]

I have both and I carry both.

I guess if it was a typical day and I knew the chances of me having to use it would be slim, I'd carry the Merlin. If I knew I'd be doing some cutting, the harpy. It's just a more robust knife. If you hold both in your hand you know what I'm talking about. I do like the Merlin though. . .I got it for $29 bucks off the cutlery shoppe webpage, it's light as a feather, and man is it sharp!!