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The C08 Harpy features a hawkbill blade and was first introduced in 1987. In 1993 the same blade was combined with an [[FRN]] handle and then named [[C21 Merlin]]. The [[C21 Merlin]] was discontinued in 1996, but reappeared in 1999 with an updated [[FRN]] handle, now named C08BK Harpy. Harpy variations with [[G-10]] and [[CF]] handles also exist.

==Appearance in catalogs==

The C08 Harpy appeared in the following annual Spyderco product catalogs ([http://www.spydie.nl/catalogs/ older], [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/download.php newer]):

* C08 Stainless Steel: 1990, 1991-1992?, 1993, 1994, 1995-1996?, 1997, 1998, and then all Spyderco catalogs since 2000
* C08BK: 2000-2003 Spyderco catalogs
* C08CF: 2005 Sprint runs flyer
* C08G: 1998-1999 Spyderco catalogs
* C21: 1993-1994 Spyderco catalogs

==Designer==

Spyderco?

==History, mentionings etc. from the forums==

* [http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php?p=385904&postcount=5 Comments] by "The Deacon" on the Harpy history.

==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==

"''Like the claw of the Harpy eagle the C08 is shaped for controlled pulling cuts. The hawkbill blade shape originated in the marine/fishing industry where severing rope, line, webbing and netting is done at arm's length quickly and efficiently. The curving arc holds what you're cutting against the sharpened edge keeping it from slipping off the tip. Custom knifemaker David Boye developed the dent in the locking lever, which insures the blade remains securely locked open when gripping the handle with force. Cut out of the handle is a drying vent allowing air to circulate around the blade when closed wet. Metal clip is positioned for tip down carry.''"<ref name="current catalog">The C08 Harpy in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=3 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref>

==Variations==

All Harpy variations are made in Seki City, Japan, and have a [[Back Lock]] locking mechanism and a hawkbill shaped blade.

{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''SKU'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Handle'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Edge(s)'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Steel'''
{{Tableheading}}'''MSRP'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Note'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Number made'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Grind'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Clip'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Collectors club'''
|-
|valign="top" |C08S
|valign="top" |[[Stainless Steel]]
|valign="top" |[[SE]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-6]]
|valign="top" |?
|valign="top" |1987-1990, early: right-angle edges on scales, later: beveled edges
|valign="top" |N/A
|valign="top" |[[Hollow]]
|valign="top" |Metal, right hand, tip-down
|valign="top" |

|-
|C08
|[[Stainless Steel]]
|[[PE]] [[SE]]
|[[GIN-1/G-2]]
|91.95$ (1994)
|1991-1992?, 1993-1995?, integral lockspring and backspacer, early: no steel marking, later: G-2 marking
|N/A
|[[Hollow]]
|Metal, right and left hand versions, tip-down
|

|-
|C08
|[[Stainless Steel]]
|[[PE]]? [[SE]]
|[[GIN-1/G-2]]
|?
|1996?-1998, separate lockspring, early: G-2 steel marking, later: GIN-1 marking
|N/A
|[[Hollow]]
|Metal, right and left? hand versions, tip-down
|

|-
|C08
|[[Stainless Steel]]
|[[PE]]?? [[SE]]
|[[ATS-55]]
|?
|1999?, 2000-2001, since 2001: incl. [[Boye dent]]
|N/A
|[[Hollow]]
|Metal, right and left?? hand versions, tip-down
|

|-
|C08
|[[Stainless Steel]]
|[[PE]] [[SE]]
|[[VG-10]]
|100.95$ (2004), 129.95$ (2009)
|2002-: SE, 2002: PE (Japanese market packaging only?)
|N/A
|[[Hollow]]
|Metal, right hand, tip-down
|

|-
|C21S
|Black [[FRN]]
|[[SE]]
|[[GIN-1/G-2]], [[AUS-8]]?
|54.95$ (1994)
|1993-1994, with/without steel markings?, Merlin
|N/A
|[[Hollow]]
|[[Integral FRN]]
|

|-
|C08BK
|Black [[FRN]]
|[[PE]] [[SE]]
|[[ATS-55]]
|?
|2000-2001: SE, 2001: PE, since 2001: incl. [[Boye dent]], Merlin
|N/A
|[[Hollow]]
|[[Barrel bolt]], right/left hand, tip-up
|

|-
|C08BK
|Black [[FRN]]
|[[PE]] [[SE]]
|[[VG-10]]
|?
|2002: PE, 2002-2003: SE, Merlin
|N/A
|[[Hollow]]
|[[Barrel bolt]], right/left hand, tip-up
|

|-
|C08GS
|Black [[G-10]]
|[[SE]]
|[[ATS-55]]
|?
|1997-1999
|N/A
|[[Hollow]]
|Metal, right hand, tip-down
|

|-
|C08CFS
|Black [[CF]]
|[[SE]]
|[[VG-10]]
|184.95$ (2005)
|2005 Sprint
|?
|[[Hollow]]
|Metal, right hand, tip-up?
|
|-
|C08CFP
|Black [[CF]]
|[[PE]]
|[[VG-10]]
|184.95$ (2005)
|2005 Sprint
|?
|[[Hollow]]
|Metal, right hand, tip-up?
|
|}

==Most collectible variation==

===Questions regarding collecting the C08===

* There are open questions marked with '?' above and below. Any answers?

==Technical information==

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C08 Harpy and C21 Merlin:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variations'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="right"|C08 Harpy SS
|align="right"|165mm
|align="right"|98mm
|align="right"|70mm
|align="right"|65mm
|align="right"|12mm
|align="right"|3mm
|align="right"|109g
|-
|align="right"|C21 Merlin
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|3mm
|align="right"|?
|-
|align="right"|C08BK (Merlin)
|align="right"|164mm
|align="right"|99mm
|align="right"|73mm
|align="right"|62mm
|align="right"|12mm
|align="right"|2.5mm
|align="right"|71g
|-
|align="right"|C21CF
|align="right"|165mm
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|70mm
|align="right"|65mm
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|?
|}

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C08 Harpy and C21 Merlin:
{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variations'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="right"|C08 Harpy SS
|align="right"|6 1/2"
|align="right"|3 7/8"
|align="right"|2 3/4"
|align="right"|2 9/16"
|align="right"|15/32"
|align="right"|1/8"
|align="right"|3.9oz
|-
|align="right"|C21 Merlin
|align="right"|6 3/4"
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|2 7/8"
|align="right"|2 1/2"
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|1/8"
|align="right"|1.75oz
|-
|align="right"|C08BK (Merlin)
|align="right"|6 7/16"
|align="right"|3 7/8"
|align="right"|2 7/8"
|align="right"|2 7/16"
|align="right"|15/32"
|align="right"|3/32"
|align="right"|2.5oz
|-
|align="right"|C21CF
|align="right"|6 1/2"
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|2 3/4"
|align="right"|2 9/16"
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|?
|align="right"|?
|}

==References==

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