Reviews and Ratings for Spyderco Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Plain Hawkbill Blade, Black FRN Handles - C106PBK
Spyderco Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Plain Hawkbill Blade, Black FRN Handlesrated 4.286 stars out of 5 (7 reviews)
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Spyderco Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16 inch H1 Plain Hawkbill Blade, Black FRN Handles

 

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Spyderco Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Plain Hawkbill Blade, Black FRN Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
William
 Pikeville, TN.
Oct 07, 2013
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Lock Type

Great knife

Hold a good edge great for a lineman that skins wire day in and day out
Spyderco Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Plain Hawkbill Blade, Black FRN Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Pat
 Fla
Jul 13, 2014
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Sharp, but beware

I love this knife, bought another one for fishing. But, beware that the hookbill blade takes some getting used to. I have cut myself more with this knife than with any other and its never dull.
Spyderco Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Plain Hawkbill Blade, Black FRN Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Bxr
 NY, NY
Mar 16, 2010
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Great Knife

I got this knife as a backup edc blade for my Native. I went with the H1 because on weekends I spend most of my time around the water and need a knife that I don't have to worry about. Overall, I'm very impressed with this knife. It is much thinner (the handle) than I expected and almost feels like it's not even on your person when you're wearing it. It carries tip up, but because of the strong detent I can carry it IWB without having to worry. My only slight observation, and this may be for a number of reasons, is that I find it a bit pricey when compared to other spydercos (like the native for instance). The Native is A LOT of knife for the money, and only costs about $4 more than this one. Overall I'm very satisfied, and this blade should serve its purpose great as a backup edc/last ditch SD knife. Couldn't be happier with the transaction, I recommend this knife to anyone who needs a rust proof edc with an awesome hawkbill.
Spyderco Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Plain Hawkbill Blade, Black FRN Handles
rated 5 stars out of 5
Sander
 NL
May 30, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Sheath

Great little knife

Fits great in the hand. Just the right size for a hawkbill blade.
Spyderco Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Plain Hawkbill Blade, Black FRN Handles
rated 4 stars out of 5
Mike
 Ohio
Mar 07, 2010
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Rustproof utility goodness

I plan on using this in the garden this summer. I have an older Merlin that I've been using but I like that the H1 won't rust.
Spyderco Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Plain Hawkbill Blade, Black FRN Handles
rated 4 stars out of 5
Ben
 Ypsilanti,Michigan
May 29, 2018
Pros: Weight, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Hawkbill

Little pricey but overall good and sharp
Spyderco Tasman Salt Folding Knife 2-15/16" H1 Plain Hawkbill Blade, Black FRN Handles
rated 2 stars out of 5
Dr. Ken M
 Napa, California
Jan 16, 2016
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Handle Feel, Handle Material, Pocket Clip

Good Blade, Poor Handle

I usually don’t write reviews and have purchased numerous knives from the KnifeCenter.com and have been satisfied with my purchases. The exception is this knife; the Spyderco C106PBK Hawkbill Blade. With respect to the positive attributes of the knife the hawk bill (hooking) blade is superior. I have had a lot of experience as a sailor and can verify that this blade is sharp, cuts through rope and line with ease. The blade sharpness, curve, and thickness is a nice feature if you’re a fisherman, sailor, or outdoor person who is in need of something to cut line quickly. The difficulty with this knife is the handle; it is small, cheaply made plastic like substance, doesn’t match the shape and demeanor of the blade, and feels as if it could slip out of your hand at any time. I also think it is a safety hazard as the small size of the blade could cause a person to overreach thereby having their hand on the sharp base of the knife. With a more secure and more substantial handle the overall performance of the knife would match the performance expected from active usage. Spyderco needs to pay attention to this aspect of design to insure a functional product. In sum, great blade, lousy handle! I’m returning it ASAP.
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