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by ToneGrail
Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:21 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: What would you like to see next from Byrd?
Replies: 206
Views: 101625

Re: What would you like to see next from Byrd?

I'd also like to see fully serrated versions of the Cara Cara, Harrier, and Meadowlark as well as waved versions of them.
by ToneGrail
Mon Oct 15, 2018 1:40 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: What would you like to see next from Byrd?
Replies: 206
Views: 101625

Re: What would you like to see next from Byrd?

Fully serrated Cara Cara 2 (not sheepsfoot like the rescue)
Cara Cara 2 with the Emerson Wave
by ToneGrail
Fri Oct 20, 2017 9:33 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How did you discover Spyderco?
Replies: 67
Views: 11984

Re: How did you discover Spyderco?

In the early 2000's, I started lurking around Bladeforums and noticed there was a buzz about the Emerson Wave. I always wanted one but could never bring myself to spend that kind of money one one. Then the Endura 4 Wave came out and I snatched one up. That was my gateway to Spyderco's. Then I starte...
by ToneGrail
Wed Jun 07, 2017 1:43 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Loosen stiff CC2 & ML2?
Replies: 22
Views: 19359

Re: Loosen stiff CC2 & ML2?

I must have gotten one of the lemons because mine is stiff...like it feels like something is grinding when i deploy the blade. Its so stiff that I nearly slip my thumb off sometimes when deploying it, almost cutting myself. Ii always thought it was normal for the ML2 until i read this thread. If I'd...
by ToneGrail
Mon Mar 28, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Byrd Cara Cara Lovers
Replies: 43
Views: 29310

Re: Byrd Cara Cara Lovers

I'd love to have a fully serrated Cara Cara (non rescue) or an Emerson Wave Cara Cara. I think either of those would be a big hit.
by ToneGrail
Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: what would ancient people think of Byrd knives?
Replies: 14
Views: 11225

Re: what would ancient people think of Byrd knives?

I would think that any folding knife in dark age Europe would have been seen as a stealth weapon for assassins since they're much more easily concealable than daggers or fixed blades.
by ToneGrail
Wed Aug 21, 2013 8:48 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Meadowlark2 G10=WOW!
Replies: 13
Views: 7156

Mine is definitely much stiffer. I wish it would swing freely because I cannot flick the knife open even with significant wrist action, like I can with the Cara Cara 2. Just got a Meadowlark in G10 over the weekend and just like the OP and others I am very impressed. Fit and finish is imacculate and...
by ToneGrail
Tue Feb 12, 2013 1:21 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: New byrd model?
Replies: 149
Views: 60270

sal wrote:We have some designs with Emerson openers.

sal
Yes! I would love to see a Byrd with a built in wave! I will be first in line to buy one when they are released!
by ToneGrail
Tue Dec 04, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: New byrd model?
Replies: 149
Views: 60270

Chipped Karambit wrote:I must say more spyderedges in various size blades.
I would have to second that. I would really love a fully serrated Cara Cara 2 or Meadowlark 2.
by ToneGrail
Sat Oct 20, 2012 3:07 pm
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: The case for a fully serrated Byrd Meadowlark
Replies: 14
Views: 9730

Hello Sal! It's an honor to speak to you. I'm a big fan. Anyhow, Spyderco serrations are the only ones I like, I won't buy a serrated knife of any other brand. They just don't work as well. I already have the full size Byrd Wings that I carry on my duty belt for cutting seat belts and utility use. H...
by ToneGrail
Fri Oct 19, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: The case for a fully serrated Byrd Meadowlark
Replies: 14
Views: 9730

I'd also like to see a fully serrated Cara Cara and Meadowlark. I'd buy both.
by ToneGrail
Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Thinking of picking up an endura
Replies: 29
Views: 9988

MiniBear: If you like the shape of the Endura but are price conscious, go for a Byrd Cara Cara 2: $15 for FRN, $25 for G10. It will perform almost as good, and I think the difference is negligible. Collecting has very thick lines of demarcation as to pricing & rightfully so, but it would be tou...
by ToneGrail
Fri Jun 17, 2011 2:43 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Success in very sharp sharpening!!!!!
Replies: 42
Views: 7086

It's snagging becasuse there is a burr in some spots along the edge. A shortcut and the easy way to remove that burr without having to spend anymore money is the following. Take that blade and increase the angle slightly, instead of the blade being straight up and down. Using the UF STONES increase...
by ToneGrail
Tue Jun 14, 2011 8:54 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Success in very sharp sharpening!!!!!
Replies: 42
Views: 7086

I'm having the same problem. I have the Sharpmaker, including the UF stones, but I can't seem to duplicate the factory edge. While my Tenacious will shave arm hair, it won't push cut newsprint like my other newer knives. It snags and tears unless I hold it at an angle and draw the blade across the p...
by ToneGrail
Mon May 09, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Bringing Your Spydies to Dinner
Replies: 70
Views: 10712

I would never do it for 3 reasons: 1) My knife isn't usually clean enough to eat with since I use it for EDC tasks like opening boxes and mail. I'd have to get up from the table, go to the restroom and wash off the blade with hot soapy water. 2) I don't want to ruin my edge with a hard plate. 3) Aft...
by ToneGrail
Wed Apr 20, 2011 2:56 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: knifesturbate in the bathroom?
Replies: 116
Views: 21239

I'm too afraid of dropping it either in the toilet or worse yet, giving myself an unintended second circumcision.
by ToneGrail
Thu Mar 24, 2011 11:50 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Your pick for the most versatile Spyder folder?
Replies: 61
Views: 11351

I have to go with the Tenacious. I have an Endura, but the blade is longer and thinner, which doesn't lend itself to EDC tasks as well as the Tenacious. The Tenacious seems to be a great compromise between EDC and tactical. It's also very heavily built and good for hard use.
by ToneGrail
Fri Mar 11, 2011 9:37 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Just received my Tenacious.. Few questions.
Replies: 9
Views: 2156

I had the same problem. There were three issues: 1) I needed to clean all the lint out of the knife with a q-tip and oil the pivot / liner lock. 2) I had to loosen the pivot to the point where the blade would drop on it's own when I pushed the liner aside. Be careful when you do this as there is no ...
by ToneGrail
Mon Feb 28, 2011 2:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: The quest has ended... Spyderco Warrior.
Replies: 16
Views: 4106

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by ToneGrail
Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: China Syndrome
Replies: 30
Views: 7188

Just got the Resilience and I have to say it's one heck of a knife. It's the biggest folder I've ever owned and worth every penny.

I've been EDCing the Tenacious for about a year now and have put it through some really heavy use. So far it's held up fantastically. It's my work horse.