G-10 Cara Cara - smokin' deal.

Rockbuster · #1

I needed a fix so I ordered a Byrd G-10 Cara Cara, Crossbill, and Pelican. They arrived from grand prairie a few days ago.

The G-10 Cara is definitely the best of the bunch. Fitting is perfect, action is smooth after applying some TW25 synthetic white grease, proportions are hefty but I like that, blade is spyder-sharp, nice almost-endura size, and all screw construction - wohoo. The back spacer is steel and has some Faux file work that looks cool.

Crossbill - cool knife if you can't wait for the Superhawk like me, it is a very inexpensive way to tide yourself over :) Good grip, nice brushed stainless handle, smooth action but not as smooth as the G-10 Cara Cara, pinned construction. I need to get my sharpmaker out - it needs to be sharper, I need to work on my hawkbill sharpening abilities, and it also has a very very small bur on the tip. Oh yeah, makes your hand smell like metal when you hold it for a little bit - I don't like that, but my olfactory senses are acute.

Pelican - Construction is identical to the Crossbill, but this one has an unpolished spot on the blade where it rides against the spring and it stacks up a bit before it locks open. Releasing the lock takes a bit too much travel to release the blade for the same reason. Its a small issue and besides I like Wharnie blades.

I am very happy with the G-10 Cara Cara, although I thought it was the one I debated the most before buying because I didn't think I would like the blade profile or the Byrd hole, but this is the star of the lineup as far as I am concerned. I like real Spyders better, but these are a great bargain for the money. I can now give knives as presents without breaking the bank or resorting to some cheap pot metal from another maker.

Thanks for the encouragement to try a Byrd out guys.

A.P.F. · #2

Thanks for the review(s), Rockbuster. All 3 of those Byrds are on my 'to be collected' list and I am glad you are enjoying them.

As an aside, I just picked up a BY14 Firebyrd. If you ever want protection for a Bic lighter, the Firebyrd is it. In a pinch, it could also be an impact tool as well. :D

jaislandboy · #3

Congrats on the SMOKIN' good deals Rockbuster .... :cool:
Just got an FRN Robin.....here's some phosphor bronze bushings in yer eye! :)

clovisc · #4

the G10 cara-cara has to be the most insanely amazing value in a knife i've ever seen. i put off buying one for a long time, going "meeeeh... it just isn't a real spydie." but let me tell you, it could VERY easily be a "real" spydie, were the hole round.

Rogcohen · #5

If you like the G10 Cara Cara check out the G10 Meadowlark. I believe they're both steals for the price.
Roger