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Zed · **Reply #720 on:** March 31, 2015, 06:15:28 PM

Ive had a few Byrd's and there a good bang for the buck knives,ive had the cara cara in frn,the meadowlark in frn,and the finch,all 8cr13mov,i might pick up a robin 2 in ss soon

captain spaulding · **Reply #721 on:** March 31, 2015, 06:28:20 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on March 31, 2015, 05:41:35 PM

Hey, Shark, or anyone else who has 2 cents to put in - I have a question regarding the BYRD line ... are they of a lesser quality or comparable to Spyderco? I'm asking because only recently have I gotten into "regular" knives and these two brands look soooo similar. So ... is BYRD a daughter company or what? Also, here, the BYRD knives are cheaper and way more affordable... so ... what's the difference? Are the Spydies necessarily better than the BYRDS just for being Spyderco?

Thanks

Yes, Byrd is Spyderco's sister company. Yes they are of lesser quality. The Byrd knives are less expensive and for good reason in my opinion. The quality and feel just isn't their on the Byrd's in my opinion. I tried to like them and owned 3 or 4 different models, but I just really do not like the Byrd knives at all. YMMV.

shark_za · **Reply #722 on:** March 31, 2015, 07:54:00 PM

I personally cannot see a difference in quality between the Byrd and the Tenacious/Ambitious family.
Comparing G10 versions of course.
The Byrd FRN ones fall short when compared to the Japanese Seki City FRN models.

If you only have a budget Spyderco then Byrd will be a great addition.

Until you get your first Taichung

styx · **Reply #723 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:19:06 PM

Quote from: shark_za on March 31, 2015, 07:54:00 PM

I personally cannot see a difference in quality between the Byrd and the Tenacious/Ambitious family.
Comparing G10 versions of course.
The Byrd FRN ones fall short when compared to the Japanese Seki City FRN models.

If you only have a budget Spyderco then Byrd will be a great addition.

Until you get your first Taichung

Can't say really anything about the Byrd line, but the Tenacious line is really a good bang for the buck. roughly 6 years of rough and dumbass use and it's ticking like a Swiss watch

N_N_R · **Reply #724 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:48:11 PM

Oookay, thanks, guys! You were very helpful

So, yeah, since I've only had the Ambitious so far and as ... the price of the dollar keeps rising, I'll hardly be willing to buy another one of the better models. So... the BYRDs may be a good idea for something in between - to get an idea of the larger Spydercos and still not overspend

captain spaulding · **Reply #725 on:** March 31, 2015, 08:53:09 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on March 31, 2015, 08:48:11 PM

Oookay, thanks, guys! You were very helpful So, yeah, since I've only had the Ambitious so far and as ... the price of the dollar keeps rising, I'll hardly be willing to buy another one of the better models. So... the BYRDs may be a good idea for something in between - to get an idea of the larger Spydercos and still not overspend

I get what you are saying, but I would personally just save the money you would spend on the Byrd and put it towards a higher end Spyderco. Just my opinion though.

N_N_R · **Reply #726 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:03:42 PM

harronek · **Reply #727 on:** March 31, 2015, 09:04:44 PM

I've had this Byrd Medowlark for a little while now and the quality and feel of it is very good .
The FRN or what ever they are made from handled knives as someone said above don't seem to have the feel or quality of Spyderco but this Stainless steel one does . I handled a few different ones in the shop and this all metal one was way ahead of the others .
This one doesn't get carried much any more but travels in the truck and is a backup for my Delica and is the knife I loan to people on occasions at work .
I would buy another one if the need arises , it is a great budget knife .

Ken

BCNZ · **Reply #728 on:** April 01, 2015, 01:17:18 AM

Made a new scale for my Chokwe. It's a great knife, but wasn't liking the stock G-10 scale that much.

Gallows · **Reply #729 on:** April 01, 2015, 04:08:13 AM

Salt Tasman

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #730 on:** April 01, 2015, 04:30:33 AM

Quote from: Gallows on April 01, 2015, 04:08:13 AM

Salt Tasman

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Nice Spydie.

captain spaulding · **Reply #731 on:** April 01, 2015, 04:45:03 AM

Quote from: Gallows on April 01, 2015, 04:08:13 AM

Salt Tasman

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Sweet! H-1 rocks!

shark_za · **Reply #732 on:** April 01, 2015, 10:09:29 AM

Quote from: N_N_R on March 31, 2015, 08:48:11 PM

Oookay, thanks, guys! You were very helpful So, yeah, since I've only had the Ambitious so far and as ... the price of the dollar keeps rising, I'll hardly be willing to buy another one of the better models. So... the BYRDs may be a good idea for something in between - to get an idea of the larger Spydercos and still not overspend

A few things make a Spyderco, design and ergonomic elements, quality of components and quality of manufacture.
I would really suggest a Byrd Meadowlark 2 G10 as it gives serious Spyderco design elements, with great manufacturing but does so with 8cr13mov steel.
Many classic Spyderco knives are back lock with great finger rests and choils, this follows these design elements with good build and some Byrd style changes.

Then get a PM2 and be spoilt for the rest of your life.

shark_za · **Reply #733 on:** April 01, 2015, 10:27:10 AM

G10 over skeletonised stainless liners, flat ground blade with good jimping on thumb rest and choil.
Steel shapenens well and is easily maintained, clip might as well come off a Spyderco.
Has a good weight that balances it in the hand and makes it feel solid and more expensive than it is.

Zed · **Reply #734 on:** April 01, 2015, 10:43:18 AM

I really want a byrd tern now

N_N_R · **Reply #735 on:** April 01, 2015, 11:08:38 AM

Yeah, I already want a BYRD like the one that @harronek showed

Also, Don't know what all the hype about the G10 is.... I didn't know what to expect again, but... it just feels like cheap plastic :X

:sorry:

N_N_R · **Reply #736 on:** April 01, 2015, 01:54:27 PM

Ok, still, not to go too off-topic, my guy, the one and only:

zoidberg · **Reply #737 on:** April 01, 2015, 01:57:14 PM

Quote from: BCNZ on April 01, 2015, 01:17:18 AM

Made a new scale for my Chokwe. It's a great knife, but wasn't liking the stock G-10 scale that much.

That looks real good mate, fantastic job.

shark_za · **Reply #738 on:** April 01, 2015, 04:44:15 PM

The upcoming Byrd Raven 2 in BD1 looks like a stunning knife.

BCNZ · **Reply #739 on:** April 01, 2015, 11:34:30 PM

Quote from: zoidberg on April 01, 2015, 01:57:14 PM

Quote from: BCNZ on April 01, 2015, 01:17:18 AM
Made a new scale for my Chokwe. It's a great knife, but wasn't liking the stock G-10 scale that much.

That looks real good mate, fantastic job.

Thanks Zoidberg

N_N_R · **Reply #740 on:** April 02, 2015, 08:43:16 PM

I've just "learned" how to flip my Ambi open .. lol. It just needed looooots of oil, while I thought it was just.. such and I would never be able to fully open it with one hand. lol. Congrats, Nikki

harronek · **Reply #741 on:** April 03, 2015, 02:42:09 AM

DF ZDP 189

Ken

captain spaulding · **Reply #742 on:** April 03, 2015, 03:18:16 AM

Sweet Dragonfly!

zoidberg · **Reply #743 on:** April 03, 2015, 03:32:15 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on April 03, 2015, 03:18:16 AM

Sweet Dragonfly!

+1

mrynnr · **Reply #744 on:** April 03, 2015, 03:44:43 AM

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N_N_R · **Reply #745 on:** April 03, 2015, 08:15:56 AM

Aloha · **Reply #746 on:** April 03, 2015, 04:03:42 PM

@NNR, Now to learn to open your Spyderco all the "fancy" ways.

ducttapetech · **Reply #747 on:** April 03, 2015, 04:29:49 PM

I think NNR should get a Balisong next. And learn how to open it all the cool ways.
Now that I thinks about that, maybe not.

Nate

N_N_R · **Reply #748 on:** April 03, 2015, 04:45:19 PM

Anyway, it's still stiff, the thing. I manage to open it in a "cool" way with my thumb like four out of six times (what a ratio) which annoys me

I don't get WHY it's so stiff while people in vids seem to do it really easy.

As for the other cool ways... I guess there's the same problem. Though the so called "spydie drop" is the easiest because of the gravitation, I guess, but a bit pointless in my opinion, just "cool".

Grathr · **Reply #749 on:** April 03, 2015, 04:51:42 PM

You could just loosen the screw a bit?

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