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Hey Sal,

People often ask for steel upgrades in the Byrd and Budget line knives. The swap to an American steel has apparently been a bit troublesome and costly. Have you looked at 9Cr18Mo recently? I recall that back when the mule was produced, there...

i see that the crow 2 and the starling will be discontinued next year. are there plans on replacing them with new byrds in those catagories or are they just being dropped.
i ask because the crow 2 i used at work for 2 years. loved it, it was so thick you...

Cara Cara2 seems to be there most often since I got it a month or so ago.. Looking forward to the TI version!! John :)

With all the wharncliffe variants we have in the Spyderco lineup, wouldn't it be feasible to have some in the Byrd line as well? I really like wharncliffes as work knives but sometimes you don't want to do dirty work with an expensive knife. I know we...

Just sitting here contemplating my navel, and how Mr.& Mrs. Glesser came up with the name Byrd in Spyderco Byrd knives. I realize the knives are named after birds, my question is why choose birds for a knife theme. Not that there's anything wrong with...

Good morning everyone,

I have read this forum for a long time, but this is my first post, so, hello!

I am working on a mod for my Cara Cara 2 and I need some information if anyone has it available... Does anyone know what size the clip screws are?...

I really like my Hawkbill but it would be fun to use one with a bigger blade. So maybe a cara cara sized hawkbill?

Can the blade of the ML be replaced with the blade of the Delica and work properly?

In the past I've been getting CO2 refills for my soda maker from Dick's Sporting goods. Since I've recently moved, I've found this 100% all American Mom & Pop small business army surplus store that is roughly the same distance as Dick's and started...

To my fellow Spyderco Byrd fans/users: What do you think of this amazing Spyderco Byrd Cara Cara Emerson Wave Opener?

Its in the new Reveal:

Hi,

Tryin to figure out if a robin 2 would be legal pocket carry in Chicago.

Anyone have any advice?

Thanks!

I like to give my friends and relatives pocket knives and I've come across a few things:

-If you're not already interested in knives, the difference between a Byrd and a Spyderco isn't always something that people notice.
-Where I live a Meadowlark is...

Last week, I received a byrd Harrier 2 lightweight in the mail. When I took the knife in hand, I was floored by the quality of it. I have other FRN byrds. I currently own a Cara Cara 2 and Meadowlark 2, and I've previously owned the first generation...

I've always been curious about this model, but I don't see much of a point in getting a part-serrated or plain edge for my uses, unfortunately. The G10 version would have been nice, but apparently it's discontinued and likely not making a return....

So my latest acquiring was the Sharpmaker and I added a G10 Robin 2 as a bonus.

At first glance, some minor unfinished details like leftovers in G10 drilled holes and sharp backlock uneven Boye detent, nothing that can't be fixed or lived with

I...

Hi everyone, I just got my first byrd in the mail today and I have to say that I am extremely impressed with it. The fit and finish is great and the knife feels really light and well-balanced in the hand. I am seriously thinking about adding the titanium...

I was just carrying my Swick and Spot lately and I thought how great it would be if they were more affordable and more available.

The Swick is probably my favorite neck knife for utility ever and I think a Byrd version in 8Cr or 440C would be top notch.

Just curious why there is no counterpart to the spyderco bug for byrd blades? Seems like brand identity would be helped by a recognizable bird on the blade, and an easy critter to make a logo of.

is it just me or do i just have bad luck. i have purchased 3 robins from bladehq and sent at least 2 back to be swapped. the action on a byrd is not the same as a df. is this a byrd thing or a qci thing?

A couple years ago now, I had a SpyderPac stolen from my apartment, and while I have managed to replace 14 of the 18 knives (all were spyderco or byrd), two that I have had the worst time with have been the Crossbill duo I so badly miss.... I guess my...

1. I'd like to see more CTSBD1 used. I'd really like to see this steel offered in the Cara Cara....at least the Ti version. 8Cr works for me, but I appreciate the extra corrosion resistance of BD1.

2. Fixed blades. One of my most frequently EDC'd...

Forgive me if that's been asked before. On and off I am attracted to several Byrd knives, but never push the button due to being a steel snob :o .

In particular the Resilience, Tenacious and Cara Cara 2 seem attractive (love the CC2 choil when compared...

Just taking a moment to talk about the Hawkbill. It is one of my two byrds (the other a ss robin)...and I can't believe the amount of knife you get for the money (right at $20) in the Hawkbill. While I like the robin...because it is the ss version (while...

Look just before the finger guard. We got some contouring on the FRN Harrier instead of the edges all being blocky. I like this direction! I assume we won't see it changed on the others because it's expensive to change the molds. But this is awesome.

Someone made me an offer I couldn’t refuse for my Urban K390, plus I was concerned about its pivot durability, and so I needed a U.K. legal replacement for my work carry. My UKPK’s are too pricey or rare to abuse in the work environment so I ordered a...

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

I know i'll hear the best knife is a fixed blade, but i'm looking for a folder for skinning some texas whitetail and having for all purpose use. I will not be cutting ribcage with it, just skinning the deer and cutting backstrap and tenderloin out and...

This was a cool Christmas surprise. A while back my Byrd Cara Cara CE got lost in a friends car. They swung by today with a few Christmas presents, including my old knife!

It got a few rust spots sitting in a car for so long, but those will...

Who else is so excited for the Byrd Harrier?

I guess technically this is the Harrier 2 since the first Harrier was introduced back with the original Byrd lineup.

I love the clean lines of the new Harrier, a less bulbous blade hump, and softer curves...

I presently own a endura,delica and a harpy in SS all of which are SE. My one byrd SS is a Cara Cara combo edge I am thinking of adding a plain edge byrd to my Stainless collection. Any suggestions?

Anyone know if there's any where to find deep carry or even black clips for Byrds?

I've got a meadowlark FRN and my biggest complaint is the silver clip, it's shiny and non-deep carry. I guess my other complaint is that I couldn't get one of the screws...

first of all it is good to see the forum is still a safe heaven for all the spydernuts.
I have bin away for a little less then 2 years now. ( time is a strange thing )
Honestly the feelings i had when i left the knife world in 2016 where not the best....

I bought several of the G10 Crossbills when they were readily available, to give away as gifts.
I kept a plain edge version for myself.
Later I started looking for a serrated version, and I couldn't find them anywhere.
Luckily I got one not too long...

I sure do like my new SS handled hawkbill but I like to play around and clean them out from time to time... has this been discussed before? Any tricks on maintenance?

After tons on searching I found a website wit NIB for $40 each of both the Byrd wings and the slipit. I ordered both. I know their no Dyad but what are your guys thoughts on both Byrd’s compared to each model and compared to the Spyderco Dyad models

glad to be part of this forum and hope to get to the next stage

It's coming and it's pointy ! Thank you Sal ! Perfect blade size and shape for me ... I shall purchase the combo variant ! Bring in the LW ones in different colors please !

I recently noticed that the all black stainless Byrd knives have screw together construction instead of the pinned style we're used to seeing on stainless models.

Personally, I don't mind the pinned construction, but I'm intrigued by the screw style on...

Anyone else do any mods/polished/patinas?

I just finished a vinegar patina on my cara cara 2 blade and clip- I think it came out nice.