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sal, what do you think of the idea of making a Byrd that has a marlin spike and shackle key/shackle opener, and a 3.5 to 4 inch long blade, with serrations as an alternative ? Is that a good idea?

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....

A few days ago I flew to New York City to join our son for his car trip to San Francisco to take up his new position at the VA. Obviously I had to leave my Spyderco at home. So, preparing for a drive across country and having no folding knife it was...

My favourite Byrds are the disco'd Crossbill with the G10, and the smaller FRN hawkbill.
However, as far as I know there was never a G10 hawkbill.
I love hawkbills.
I love G10.
So I did a blade swap between a Meadowlark 2 G10 and the FRN Hawbill....

Hi Mrlee,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

When will the Byrds hatch a fixed blade,if ever?I think many would be interested.

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.

Regarding the liner locks used on the Byrd knife line: Can I rest assured that this lock will hold the blade open as long as I am not abusing it or putting too much unnecessary stress on it, and it will not snap closed and cut me?

sal, if I may ask, how likely is it for us to see a Byrd Cara Cara or other Byrd line made with Lc200N stainless steel blades, while keeping the FRN and overall shape and style of them the same?

Could it be done economically or would it not be worth it?

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...

Hi Shawn,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

Now that I have the three main models of Byrd with stainless steel handles, Cara Cara, Meadowlark, and Robin, I have to profess my utter love for the Byrd Stainless series.

They are ideal for IWB with no additional protrusions or textures. They are...

Hi everybody!

I just saw Speed with Guy Martin - Season 2 Episode 2 - S02E02 on Youtube and at 19:39 this knife shows its face. I thought it looked kinda like a byrd-hole but I can't place the model.

What do you think?

My boyfriend is addicted to Spyderco and that's okay..for the longest time he carefully tried to recruit me.. 😊 I'm a hard sale. Anyway I don't have a problem with knives whatsoever. We just look for different things. For him it's this and that...

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...

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...

I've got a little extra cash right now and am considering trying out a Cara Cara. I just can't decide which one. I'm debating between the plain edge g10 model and the blacked out stainless combo edge model.

The blacked out stainless model looks legit...

So thrilled to see the FRN Byrds getting some color variety in the mid year product guide, thank you Sal ! These are great blades and thoroughly deserving of the attention!

I'm thinking a grey Meadowlark and a brown Cara Cara :)

On a Chinese...

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 love the meadowlark hawkbill.
It would be cool to have one in one of the newer colored scales, like the brown or blue.
If I were to get a brown Meadowlark2, would the scales swap to the hawkbill directly without making any mods to the scales?
If you...

Are there any of you on the forum or situations you know of in which Spyderco Byrd knives such as the Cara Cara and Cara Cara 2 and Byrd Rescue and other Byrd knives were exposed to concentrated and powerful corrosive and rusting enviroments such as salt...

sal and other people who are into Byrds here: What do you think of a Saber Ground Byrd? Good idea or not?

Does anyone know which Byrds have gone to BD1N?

Is the plan to switch all of them over?

I was looking at some of the ti models. Are those still 8cr13mov?

My only Byrd is a Cara Cara stainless that I have had for a couple of years. The main reason I don't edc this knife is because of blade stiffness. There are no screws to adjust and I have tried oiling and working it back and forth. Anything else I can...

Does anyone know of a store that still has one of these in stock? I was looking through some old knife collection photos and felt nostalgic towards this model. Wouldn't mind picking one up, CE or PE.

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

So I just recently got a Raven 2 after some deliberation as a budget PM2. Essentially that cost difference coupled with the fact that I like the Bird eye cutout more than the Spydie hole became the operative factor but I've had a few small issues.

One...

A while ago I purchased a Byrd Robin 2 Ti for the purpose of experimenting with some different ano patterns on a Chinese produced Spyderco . This became quite the project but overall I am pleased with the results.

First step, disassembly: Let the...

I’ve been shopping for a pair of knives to give my twin girls on their 7th birthday next month. After looking at Spydercos, Opinels, SAKs, and other stuff, I think I’ve settled on a pair of Meadowlark 2s. Opinel got axed when I realized how round they are...

In the spirit of that challenge, I'd like to propose a new one. 30 day Byrd challenge!

The idea of this challenge is to both compare the overall quality of the $15-40 Byrd knife to the $100-200 Spydercos we often EDC, and see how well the 8Cr13MoV...

A short time ago i bought a Raven 2.
I have bin in the spyderco using game for almost 10 years now.
And this is my first byrd.
I have a big love for the Manix design and if you handled an original Manix you know that the knife is build like an german...

I had been considering the alcyone or polestar to try the bd1 butthe Byrd line is clearly a more value packed line up so I have a crow on the way.

:) great looking blade that’s been overlooked I’d have to say- not a lot of online reviews but really...

I love my Crow 2....but it has some issues. I am the 2nd owner, so I'm not sure what can be done.

This knife feels fantastic in the hand. I like the weight, the G10 is grippy, the opening action is smooth and the blade was well centered when it came to...

Which iterations of Cara Cara run on PB washers? TIA

Hello all,

So the FRN version of the Cara Cara 2 recently coaxed me into trying out the Byrd line. I've been hankering for a larger lockback folder in FRN with a forward finger choil for a while now and with the Endura distinctly 'choil-less' and the...

I was wondering if the blade from a Frn Hawkbill could be swapped onto a g10 Meadowlark frame, or if there any issues i might run into?

Does anyone have both the Raven 2 and the Paramilitary 2?
I'd appreciate it if anyone could provide some side by side comparison pics, and share your experience with the two in use.

I own the Raven 2, it's a great knife. Specs on the two knives are...

Hello all,

Well they say you get bitten by the Spyderbug, so maybe I've been 'pecked' by the Byrd recently? :D I've been thoroughly enjoying my discovery of the Byrd line the last couple of months, so after my Cara Cara review I thought I'd take a look...

Is there a viable replacement option for Teflon washers used in Spyderco knives? Eric talked on YouTube via Blade 2018 that Spyderco has been evolving in regards to washers. That Spyderco has learned a lot in a short time and is using bronze phosphorus...

I have been looking at the Byrd Raven, the new one with the CTS-BD1 Stainless Steel. The design and materials appeal to me as does the price. It looks like an almost perfect inexpensive knife.

What should I expect with this knife as an everyday carry...