Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
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?
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Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
I have long wondered that myself. I found the Cara Cara standard and rescue blades seem to match up even though one was FRN and one was G10. Have been meaning to try this but I don't have a regular Meadowlark.
My guess is that the parts are manufactured to a close enough size but it wouldn't surprise me a bit if they are individually fit for QC within certain tolerances that may be exceeded if you swap parts. If you swap the blade with the lockbar you may have a decent shot but I don't have both to make a comparison or attempt right now.
I wouldn't mind a G10 HAwkbill to go with my FRN one.
My guess is that the parts are manufactured to a close enough size but it wouldn't surprise me a bit if they are individually fit for QC within certain tolerances that may be exceeded if you swap parts. If you swap the blade with the lockbar you may have a decent shot but I don't have both to make a comparison or attempt right now.
I wouldn't mind a G10 HAwkbill to go with my FRN one.
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Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
Bit of a revival. Anyone try it? And what about the titanium handles that are out there.
Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
Hi Elshauno,
Welcome to our forum.
Though I've never heard of an attempt, I doubt that you would get a good fit.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
Though I've never heard of an attempt, I doubt that you would get a good fit.
sal
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Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
I also doubt it, but for a Byrd, Hawkbill and G10, you can always find a G10 Crossbill :cool:
they are excellent :spyder:
they are excellent :spyder:
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Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
Please, tell, is a spyder-edge on Byrd Hawkbill same/identical with spyder-edge on Delica or other Sryderco knives?
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Urban n690co. Persistence s35vn lightweight.
Lil' Native MB cpm-s30v. Dragonfly 2 zdp-189.
Delica 4 cts-204p limited. Cricket Nishijin blk vg10.
Urban n690co. Persistence s35vn lightweight.
Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
It works just as well from what I can tell. The angle is not the same but that's different from knife to knife anyway.
This is a spyderedge hollow ground knife. Some spydercos are spyderedge + full flat ground !
This is a spyderedge hollow ground knife. Some spydercos are spyderedge + full flat ground !
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Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
Thanks, i will buy it
Native 5 cpm-s110v G10. Native 5 cpm-s110v frn.
Lil' Native MB cpm-s30v. Dragonfly 2 zdp-189.
Delica 4 cts-204p limited. Cricket Nishijin blk vg10.
Urban n690co. Persistence s35vn lightweight.
Lil' Native MB cpm-s30v. Dragonfly 2 zdp-189.
Delica 4 cts-204p limited. Cricket Nishijin blk vg10.
Urban n690co. Persistence s35vn lightweight.
Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
The Hawkbill was my first fully serrated pocket knife. I bought it on a whim and kept it for emergency use (until I purchased my assist). I was shocked at how easily this budget knife was able to cut through tough materials (rope and airbags). This is for sure a keeper!
Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
I'm with you on that ! It's constantly near me when I'm at home, especially building stuff.Osok-308 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 9:42 amThe Hawkbill was my first fully serrated pocket knife. I bought it on a whim and kept it for emergency use (until I purchased my assist). I was shocked at how easily this budget knife was able to cut through tough materials (rope and airbags). This is for sure a keeper!
In the collection : Lots of different steels, in lots of different (and same) Spydercos.
Robin. Finally made an IG : ramo_knives
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Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
Now that I have my assist, the hawkbill will probably be relegated to household chores and gardening. I've never had a hawkbill blade before this, but now I'm thinking about buying a hawkbill shaped blade with g10 grips.Ramonade wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 10:11 amI'm with you on that ! It's constantly near me when I'm at home, especially building stuff.Osok-308 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 9:42 amThe Hawkbill was my first fully serrated pocket knife. I bought it on a whim and kept it for emergency use (until I purchased my assist). I was shocked at how easily this budget knife was able to cut through tough materials (rope and airbags). This is for sure a keeper!
Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
I'd like it too, I've found one new at my dealer. The Spyderco Superhawk, but it's in plain edge !
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Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
The serrations are different but work very well:Makunochimaster wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 2:55 amPlease, tell, is a spyder-edge on Byrd Hawkbill same/identical with spyder-edge on Delica or other Sryderco knives?
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Re: Byrd Hawkbill Frn to g10 swap?
Thank You, friend
Native 5 cpm-s110v G10. Native 5 cpm-s110v frn.
Lil' Native MB cpm-s30v. Dragonfly 2 zdp-189.
Delica 4 cts-204p limited. Cricket Nishijin blk vg10.
Urban n690co. Persistence s35vn lightweight.
Lil' Native MB cpm-s30v. Dragonfly 2 zdp-189.
Delica 4 cts-204p limited. Cricket Nishijin blk vg10.
Urban n690co. Persistence s35vn lightweight.