Byrd for first timer?
Byrd for first timer?
Hey Byrd owners!
Quick question,what byrd model is "flickable" and smaller than pm2? Is for my 11 years old.I was thinking about some spyderco for him but I really don't know how serious he is about it than cheaper option is Byrd.Ty
Quick question,what byrd model is "flickable" and smaller than pm2? Is for my 11 years old.I was thinking about some spyderco for him but I really don't know how serious he is about it than cheaper option is Byrd.Ty
- araneae
- Member
- Posts: 5496
- Joined: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:10 pm
- Location: A lil more south of the Erie shore, Ohio
Re: Byrd for first timer?
Flickability is the primary concern for a knife for an 11 year old?
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
-Nick
Last in: N5 Magnacut
The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
-Nick
Last in: N5 Magnacut
The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
Re: Byrd for first timer?
He get his first knife at age of 7 .He still have all 10 fingers:) You need to admit flicking is a coolest way to deploy blade ,my son love sound my pm2 makes ,his 12 birthday is coming up and it is definitely a option for present.
Do you thinking is to early for knife like "Chicago"?
Re: Byrd for first timer?
I'm not trying to question your parenting, but don't you think showing an 11 year old how to properly use and handle a knife in various situations safely would be more important? Flicking knives certainly isn't safe, especially in small hands of a child. You'll find most people around here really aren't into flicking knives anyways. Most like them as tools, or collectables...not a dangerous fidget spinner type of thing.
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
-
- Member
- Posts: 93
- Joined: Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:41 pm
Re: Byrd for first timer?
I have a cara cara 2. It’s a large knife and in no way flickable. But I love it and carry it everyday at work in a very nasty environment and it holds up well and is super easy to sharpen.
- araneae
- Member
- Posts: 5496
- Joined: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:10 pm
- Location: A lil more south of the Erie shore, Ohio
Re: Byrd for first timer?
I have to disagree, flicking, in my opinion isn't necessary and I don't particularly care about being cool when opening a knife. That said, a Byrd Crow would be a very nice knife for a responsible 12 year old. The Chicago is a nice little knife, but for the money I would go with the Crow.79bolo wrote: ↑Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:59 pmHe get his first knife at age of 7 .He still have all 10 fingers:) You need to admit flicking is a coolest way to deploy blade ,my son love sound my pm2 makes ,his 12 birthday is coming up and it is definitely a option for present.
Do you thinking is to early for knife like "Chicago"?
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
-Nick
Last in: N5 Magnacut
The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
-Nick
Last in: N5 Magnacut
The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
Re: Byrd for first timer?
Let's not pretend to be all proper and stuffy. Flicking knives is cool. It's way cool. Everybody knows it. But only in the privacy of your own home. Flicking knives in public is a totally ghetto move akin to whipping out your gun at a dinner party.
This could be a good opportunity to teach the kid what is cool in private and what is inappropriate in public.
Another gift for the kid would be a couple mid-grade stones, so he can learn that possessing a knife is more than just flailing it around like some kind of Hollywood movie star.
This could be a good opportunity to teach the kid what is cool in private and what is inappropriate in public.
Another gift for the kid would be a couple mid-grade stones, so he can learn that possessing a knife is more than just flailing it around like some kind of Hollywood movie star.
Re: Byrd for first timer?
Like I mentioned he had his first knife at age of 7 and he is in boy scouts then is what?4 years experience in that matter.I don't want get him Microtech Troodon or other beast I wan to get him something under 3" which is little bit more exiting than this what he owes now.TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 29, 2020 8:48 pmI'm not trying to question your parenting, but don't you think showing an 11 year old how to properly use and handle a knife in various situations safely would be more important? Flicking knives certainly isn't safe, especially in small hands of a child. You'll find most people around here really aren't into flicking knives anyways. Most like them as tools, or collectables...not a dangerous fidget spinner type of thing.
Re: Byrd for first timer?
Definitely not necessary and it is totally ok you don't care about it:) I really like Crow option.How big downgrade in quality it is compared to Spyderco?araneae wrote: ↑Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:01 pm
I have to disagree, flicking, in my opinion isn't necessary and I don't particularly care about being cool when opening a knife. That said, a Byrd Crow would be a very nice knife for a responsible 12 year old. The Chicago is a nice little knife, but for the money I would go with the Crow.
Re: Byrd for first timer?
Yeah not what I am looking for,but what about quality of it?From what I research price wise they pretty good.andrewu750 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 01, 2020 3:45 amI have a cara cara 2. It’s a large knife and in no way flickable. But I love it and carry it everyday at work in a very nasty environment and it holds up well and is super easy to sharpen.
Re: Byrd for first timer?
100% agreement on all parts!We spent over an hour trying to restore cutting edge his Sharp 300 which he inherit after his grandpa.Looks like kid is in "it"not just for "flick" hahahaRustyIron wrote: ↑Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:35 pmLet's not pretend to be all proper and stuffy. Flicking knives is cool. It's way cool. Everybody knows it. But only in the privacy of your own home. Flicking knives in public is a totally ghetto move akin to whipping out your gun at a dinner party.
This could be a good opportunity to teach the kid what is cool in private and what is inappropriate in public.
Another gift for the kid would be a couple mid-grade stones, so he can learn that possessing a knife is more than just flailing it around like some kind of Hollywood movie star.
- araneae
- Member
- Posts: 5496
- Joined: Wed Aug 09, 2006 10:10 pm
- Location: A lil more south of the Erie shore, Ohio
Re: Byrd for first timer?
I think it's nicer than a Tenacious line knife.79bolo wrote: ↑Mon Mar 02, 2020 5:46 pmDefinitely not necessary and it is totally ok you don't care about it:) I really like Crow option.How big downgrade in quality it is compared to Spyderco?araneae wrote: ↑Sun Mar 01, 2020 8:01 pm
I have to disagree, flicking, in my opinion isn't necessary and I don't particularly care about being cool when opening a knife. That said, a Byrd Crow would be a very nice knife for a responsible 12 year old. The Chicago is a nice little knife, but for the money I would go with the Crow.
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
-Nick
Last in: N5 Magnacut
The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
-Nick
Last in: N5 Magnacut
The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
-
- Member
- Posts: 93
- Joined: Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:41 pm
Re: Byrd for first timer?
I would highly recommend a Byrd. They r great knives regardless of price. The price just makes the deal even sweeter
Re: Byrd for first timer?
Thanks.It looks like you can't go wrong with them!andrewu750 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 03, 2020 3:38 pmI would highly recommend a Byrd. They r great knives regardless of price. The price just makes the deal even sweeter
Re: Byrd for first timer?
Thanks!I was thinking about Spyderco Persistence which is even cheaper than Crow2.It's going to be hard choice.I still have 3 months.Ty one more time.araneae wrote:
I think it's nicer than a Tenacious line knife.