Discuss Spyderco's byrd knives.
sal
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by sal » Fri Nov 22, 2013 12:10 pm
We just received our first shipment of the new Finch 2 model. Something we haved been working on for more than a year.
I've been carrying and using one for a few days. I'm pleased to say that it's a very nice little knife. Well made and reasonably priced. Much better than the original model.
sal
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by ASmitty » Fri Nov 22, 2013 3:53 pm
I'm very excited for this model. Not as much for myself (although I'm sure I'll end up with a couple of them) but as a gift knife. This is the perfect size for most and comes at a better price point than a Ladybug or Manbug.
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eric m.
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by eric m. » Sun Nov 24, 2013 9:01 pm
What are the differences?
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by araneae » Tue Nov 26, 2013 8:15 pm
I am excited to see how it turned out. I actually had a g10 finch in my pocket when I got married. Will there be an frn version too?
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
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by maddman » Fri Nov 29, 2013 12:29 am
Good news, I am curious how it fits the opening "eye". It will be welcomed in my ladybug-manbug family
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by sal » Fri Nov 29, 2013 8:53 pm
eric m. wrote: What are the differences?
Small refinement to the pattern and opening hole, black peel-ply G-10, skeletonized liners, screw construction.
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by willc » Sun Dec 01, 2013 11:02 am
This sounds like another winner.
Knives like these are perfect for the key chain, glove box, or just to toss in my work bag as an extra.
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by FCM415 » Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:03 am
So this is something like a G10'd, choiled Ladybug correct? I will be getting one. I turned into a steel snob being a Spyderco fan but I can deal with 8cr in this small utility blade. A G10 ladybug is the next logical step of course
Who cares if it may be cost prohibitive? hehe.
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by Alnamvet68 » Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:55 am
The web site describes the Finch as "clipless", but it shows the knife with a clip....which is it? :confused:
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by araneae » Thu Dec 05, 2013 7:44 am
That is the Karahawk. The Finch looks nothing like that, is a Byrd, not a Spydie and does not have a clip. Someone at Spyderco used the wrong image.
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
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by RJNC » Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:17 pm
AWESOME! Thanks Sal!