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Hello there,

I do not come here often since I do not own any Byrd.
Here's why I came to write this thread :

Since some months now, and being influenced by some nefarious forumites, I've had a strong desire to try a knife with the infamous...

Why is this Byrd forum so inactive? It should be abuzz about the new Wharnies.

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

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?

Can anyone tell me what angle the factory grind for Byrd knife? Also, how steep of sharpening angle can the Byrd metal tolerate?

I carried a byrd Cara Cara 2 for about half a decade after I lost my endura3 and couldn’t justify spending money on a new knife. Over All they are excellent knives as users, I would go as far as to say I can’t justify buying a VG-10 spyderco over a...

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...

Hey Spyderco team!
What are the chances of getting a biiig Byrd like a police4?
I really like the finger choil and I think it’s be pretty cool on a big knife like that!

So I've been hesitant in purchasing a Byrd knife. My reason being, budget knives are okay for either risky endeavors (high chance of losing) or beaters.

Buck knives have generally been my go to for cheap readily available options in the risky...

I stumbled upon the model while looking at backlogs of the digital catalogs.

It looks great for backpackers and even just for around town. A lil'8Cr sheepsfoot, a Bic, and a bottle opener. Real handy all around. Best of all, it was pretty economical....

Yes, it's that time-tested, controversial topic again :winking-tongue

So... I keep ruining my blades' tips (more specifically the edges) trying to pry open food cans, such as this one :

Typically the metal cap is screwed too tightly to the...

Who is looking forward to these? I think a Robin with teeth will be joining my collection.

Many Spyderco models that come default with a stainless steel can also be had with a carbon steel. As either a sprint/exclusive or perennial option. It would be great if Byrd got in on the fun too, especially if they did it in the Byrd-style budget...

Byrd noob here. I only have one, a Tern that I bought used and cheap, mainly to check out the Byrd concept. The blade is not very strongly biased to either the open or closed position. Unlike my UKPKs, it's almost uncomfortably easy to close. Is this...

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...

Who is ready for new Byrd models? With the price creep of Spydies at a higher rate each year, it seems like the market for more affordable knives grows. I'd like to see Spyderco take Byrd up a notch and make them competitive with some other budget lines....

Thought I'd share a little with what I do with my Byrds after I get them new.

I realize Byrds may be for the budget conscious folks, but it doesn't mean that they need to look/feel budget.
When I get a new Byrd Meadowlark, FRN/G10, there are several...

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...

Is a blade swap possible, to make a hawkbill with stainless scales? I don't see screws in any pictures, so I'm guessing it can't be disassembled... but was just hoping for confirmation.

I love my hawkbill with titanium scales, but the titanium provides...

I just got a Hawkbill byrd yesterday and I'm already thinking that I need a couple more because I think that it is such a well made utilitarian pocket knife at a very affordable price. It's sturdy and lightweight and an extremely powerful cutting tool. I...

Recently ordered my first Byrd and just read U.S. Congress has passed the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act.

Does Spyderco know where (and by whom) all Chinese components of their Byrd and other Chinese lines are manufactured, assembled and shipped?...

Hi DaleKHayes,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

Thought it would look better without the hump near the tip. It turned out most of the spine needed retouched to make it straight.

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There are still a few of these out there, but all above $60. For those of you who own and USE them, are they worth it over the g10?

The slimness, weight and solid backspacer appeal to me but only if there is an actual improvement over the g10.

All...

Pardon me if this question has already been addressed but does anyone know why we don't have any FFG options when it comes to fully serrated byrd knives?

I've been carrying the Byrd Cara Cara Rescue lately and I think the byrd Serration pattern is...

I keep returning to the Byrd Hawkbill as my most practical all-around edc. So I'm looking at what I might do to upgrade...

The frn scales are great, but I'd like to upgrade (either with a different material or different color). Will scales from the...

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...

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...

Is it common practice for Byrd scales to be glued to the liners? :confused: I just took my Cara Cara 2 apart and both scales are glued. I can't see how this is beneficial in anyway. I bought it new at an authorized dealer.

Replacing a Delica sent to the unknown.

Great thin slice-y option with a blade and handle length intermediate in length between Delica and Endura. For day-to-day use I appreciate the less swept point of the Delica/Endura profile much more than I...

I am pulling the trigger on making the raven2 our new S-3 ranch knives, hopefully BD1 will be a little stouter workhorse then the 8cr , I love the cara cara and meadowlark for size and ergonomic, however I felt that it was time for a steel upgrade, and my...

I have owned many Spyderco knives, but only 2 Byrd knives including this Byrd Tern I picked up today. What intrigued me about this design was the common features it shares with many Spyderco knives I love:
FFG
Opening Hole
Finger Choil
Jimping
Wire...

I just found out about the Flatbyrd but much to my dismay they're nowhere to be found. It's a cool design that takes the thinness of the Spydercard and delivers it in a more traditional knife. Will we ever see a Flatbyrd 2 or maybe a run of the original...

I've had a Byrd Hawkbill for a few months it's my do anything knife. I've been so impressed by Byrd quality that I needed to have another. I really wanted to give 8cr13mov a try in PE. My brother does with well with his Tenacious, I just touch it up for...

Where can I get bronze washers the same thickness as the original Byrd Hawkbill washers? I can find all kinds of them just not as thin.

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

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 saw this on BHQ coming soon section! Hopefully there will be more colorful Byrd's migrating our way someday!

Has anyone upgraded their Raven 2 to phosphor bronze washers? I am looking for the size of the washers and where to get them. I love my Raven but the action on my tenacious is better. Only real difference is the washers so I am looking to upgrade.

I had a G10 Meadowlark, Cara Cara, and Robin that I bought from Amazon all that same about 8 years ago. They were bad. The clip screws wouldn't tight ten down enough to prevent clip wobble, and they stripped out easily. Upon disassembly, they were full of...