Byrd Gooney

[BeggarSo]

Lol gotta get a Gooney!

Hey Sal maybe that should be a slogan for advertisement something like

Spydercos Byrd Knives

"Gotta get a Gooney" Birds not invited.

[ugaarguy]

So I finally had time to disassemble the Gooney. It most definitely has full nested steel liners and phosphor-bronze washers

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That's disappointing after it was advertised as being linerless. I've almost pulled the trigger on a Gooney a few times, and now I'm glad I didn't.

[im25feetup]

NK has them now.

[MIspyder]

And I’ve seen some serrated versions around supposedly available as well.
Got one incoming, Fingers Crossed…
That’s gonna be a real ripper with serrations.
Thanks again Sal for the concept.

[sal]

Hi MIspyder,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

[Naperville]

So I finally had time to disassemble the Gooney. It most definitely has full nested steel liners and phosphor-bronze washers

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That's disappointing after it was advertised as being linerless. I've almost pulled the trigger on a Gooney a few times, and now I'm glad I didn't.

It's just one guys opinion, but I luv full steel or titanium liners in folders. Nested liners are OK, they don't bug me.

I like the heft and strength of a folder with full liners.

[Actinolite]

I agree with the heft and durability of liners. To be fair, if done properly, linerless knives are great. My Native 5 LW has become my favorite mid-size EDC, in large part because it is lightweight AND sturdy. The knife I was most disappointed with was a Bugout. It was linerless and seemed to hold up fine, but it felt like a cheap plastic toy--actually, it flexed a lot more than any knife I've ever owned, regardless of price.

As for the Gooney, I waited until the SE version launched. I just ordered one and am looking forward to it.

[BeggarSo]

Got a Gponey PE in coming if I like it will get the SE.

[Manixguy@1994]

I’m expecting full Gooney SE reports ! I am getting close to order ! MG2