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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...

Latest pickup is a Byrd Robin 2 with G-10 handles. I've been carrying a Raven 2 for about two months now and can't say enough about it. The Raven was perfect out of the box. My first Byrd was a Cara Cara 2, and it was a little on the stiff side until I...

I etched a wire clip to get it matte finished instead of chrome polished. Any way to darken it to look like the dark grey/black finish on chaparral clips?

hello from France,

do you think that this blade was sharpened ?

it's a schempp salt. I Will post other pics asap.

thank you for help.

regards

Hi everyone,

Since I'm a person who's always out looking for good value, I've ended up with Byrd knives before. I work an office job and often find myself in a suit (and in my environment, medium to large knives are often, let's say quite difficult to...

Curious why the ball bearing lock isn't on more knives then the Manix? I'm guessing people don't like it since the Manix also has a back lock version. I really like the ball bearing lock on my Manix.

Sal, I hope it is okay for me to ask this, but, can I and other Byrd fans be confident that the Byrd Cara Cara 2 with FRN handle will continue to be produced and will be with us at least for some good time to come?

Based on what you see?

In the general discussion, there is another thread titled 30 day fixed blade challenge .

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...

I would love to hear a rough estimate from Sal on the % increase of cost if the Byrd line was made in the USA. Im talking same quality, same level of attention to detail, and similar or same steel the line currently receives. Dont change anything but the...

hi folks. As you may know, I am a Hawkbill fan. The Tasman and Spyderhawk have been loyal friends and very useful carries to compliment a straight edged folder. I lost one of my 2 Tasman this August, and decided to give a shot to the not much talked about...

I just checked my posting history and it's been over 2 1/2 years since I posted on this forum. My goodness. Where does the time go?

Anyway, I've owned 5 Byrd Robins for 8 or 10 years and I've been enjoying them very much. Really a great knife. I have 3...

I got my first FRN Byrd today and noticed strange marks on the inside of the scales.

Is this typical?

Seems to function fine, but it looks odd.

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Every torx aside from the one holding the clip is t6. The non clip side doesn't have slots milled for the clip.

Moved to General Discussion

I have read that mutation acid can be used to etch Damascus metal blades, does anyone have any suggestions?

I was wondering what different offering there are of steel for Byrds. I've seen Aus-6, CTS-BD1 and 8CR13MOV. Am I missing anything?

Rich (Candyman)

Just placed an order for three FRN Meadowlark 2, two Efficients and a black Robin 2 with my local reseller. Looking forward to trying them out once they arrive.

By the way, it seems that the Meadowlark is the only Byrd knife to have FRN handles and a mid...

Would those of you here who are into the Byrd knives, ever want or be interested in a Byrd folder or fixed blade with H1 or Lc200N steel blades? But the more realistic question is: Would the expense of these specialty steel blades be too much for the Byrd...

I love my Cara Cara2, but I always think, folded up, it looks a bit more like a Pelican than an eagle. Which got me to fantasizing....

I know it's supposed to be a value line, but what about something salty in the Byrd's nest?

In my version of the...

I am just curious if there is any chance of seeing steel upgrades on any Byrds in the near future? I have seen some knives in Sandvik steels coming out of China recently and am wondering if there is hope of some Byrds with different steels. 9Cr18, Sandvik...

Starting my 30-day trial of the Byrd Hawkbill today. When I get a new folder, I like to commit to EDC it for 30 days before making any judgements. Since I'm a hell-on-wheels kind of guy, that's usually enough to turn up any design flaws or defects in...

Just got my fire Byrd lighter case its so cool no play in the blade at all fits large bik lighters.I really like this style.I have had one with refillable lighters on it but they were junk and the blade crape.this is a well built tool sharp blade and...

I'm looking to buy a deep carry clip for my Raven 2. It looks to be about the same distance for the screw holes as a tenacious, but might be slightly off? I can easily find deep clips for the tenacious, but don't own one to confirm the size. Would anyone...

I'm getting back into knives and specifically Spyderco after a long absence and was looking at the Stretch 2. I'm rotating a Roadie and Dogtag as my office EDC in dress slacks where I try and be low-key. I'm looking for a larger model for my off hours. I...

I always liked the Starling, it was a very close clone of the Ladybug in terms of handle design. I liked the blade shape too and preferred it greatly to the Finch. Perhaps my taste was different than the wider market as we have seen a Finch 2 surface. I...

Thats a good deal i think?
Its new :)

Currently carrying a Robin 2 FRN as my (favorite) EDC.

I noticed a version with a black blade here , but do not see this version anywhere other than this website...not even on the Spyderco Byrd website.

Is this a new model that just isn't available...

I don't have reason to believe Andrew Demko's Tri-Ad lock is necessarily stronger than a regular backlock, but I've been carrying a Cold Steel 'large' Voyager Vaquero folding pocketknife almost daily since January 2012 and it hasn't been blocked from...

If you all had a choice between the new Byrd Raven or the Spyderco Pole Star, which one would you pick?

I just picked up the mail and my new byrd crow 2 arrived today. WOW! What a nice knife. A great EDC carry knife. It is a bit heavier than I expected, but tolerable. I was carrying a spyderco cat and this is larger , but almost as smooth to deploy. I...

seriously looking at this knife based on the strength of an old crow i own with bcr13mov. the crow is currently the oldest knife i have continuously owned, 10 years maybe, and still going strong. has what appears to be aluminum scales and is partially...

Hello everyone,

I'd like to buy the first generation Cara Cara with a combo blade in an excellent condition (practically unused). Any advice where I might try to find one is welcome.

Hi Fellas…..Ive been a Byrd carrier for years and have enjoyed reading these Spyderco forums a lot.
Five weeks ago I swapped out my CaraCara for a Raven 2 as my EDC blade and have been loving the form and function of this knife. This Byrd a real pleasure...

It seems to me that a Byrd fixed blade is long overdue from the line up. I would guess that a somewhat traditionally styled knife at a $30-$40 street price would be a hit. A drop point and clip point based off the same handle and around 8.5 overall would...

Can someone who owns both post a photo comparison? Thank you in advance.

Is anyone else bummed that they missed out on the Flat Byrd. I'm always late to the party.... :(

I welcome all responses. Especially our resident Hawkbill expert, JD.

If one were to purchase one of the Byrd Hawkbills, would you go with the all-stainless CrossBill, or, the Byrd hawkbill with FRN handle?

Uses: Everyday carry, cutting chores, want a...

This subforum has been quiet. I think that means we need new Byrds...

Last one of my rejected design guys, I promise :)

So I turned in the two designs for consideration in the regular Spyderco line, the SpyderMonkey and SeaMonkey, and one for the Byrd line, the Byrd of Prey. This one was a little more whimsical with a...