Multitool.org Forum
+-

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.


My Tern for a Byrd!

kirk13 · 7 · 1667
« previous next »
Pages: 1   Go Down

00 Offline kirk13

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 15,516
My Tern for a Byrd!
on: December 06, 2011, 11:47:39 PM
Well my Byrd Tern arrived on Saturday and saw its visit to work today.So heres a few thoughts and observations.

It arrives in a very nice little green box,and at first touch the G10 scales feel very positive,if a bit impersonal(compared to wooden scales).The blade is lovely and sharp,and opens easily one handed.I love thumb slot on the spine of the blade.I'm not sure if this is only found on Byrds,but it gives a great preasure point for cutting.The snap is not as sharp as some other slippies(even my much favoured SanReMu HO2,and not in the same league as my Taylors EyeWhitness)but you dont feel at risk of acidental closure.Mind you,the finger grip slot for your index finger would prevent full closure anyway!

The thing I'm really liking is the sideclip!Although it looks crude compared to those on say a Boker SubCom,it works so well!tight fit onto the pocket without fear of danaging your trousers cliping it on!

It didnt see much use today,only bashing a few boxes this morning,but it did cut through them like a hot knife through butter.

To my mind the only real downside to the Tern is its apearance.Like Spydies UKPK and Squeek,and other slippie Byrds,it looks a little bit too tactical to be sheeple friendly in the UK.

Overall though,I do like it!Maybe we need one with a Lambsfoot or a Warncliffe blade?
There is no beginning,or ending,and for this we are thankful,cos now is hard enough to understand!
Merit Badges Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Start a thread with photos of at least five different colored ALOX models in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread with photos of a Japanese made PST in your collection

gb Offline AimlessWanderer

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 17,518
  • I'm not a pessimist, I'm an experienced optimist!
Re: My Tern for a Byrd!
Reply #1 on: December 06, 2011, 11:55:37 PM
C'mon yer slacker ... pics!  :pok: :pok: :D  :P

I have one on the way myself now. I love the wings slipit so it was inevitable I'd get one of these when they (eventually) came out. Thanks for the thoughts mate  :tu:

Fully agree on the wharnie/lambsfoot shape too - makes an excellent utility blade!


The cantankerous but occasionally useful member, formally known as 50ft-trad

scotland Offline Gareth

  • Admin Team
  • Point Of No Return
  • *
    • Posts: 37,692
Re: My Tern for a Byrd!
Reply #2 on: December 07, 2011, 01:18:09 AM
I'm certainly looking forward to getting my hands on one.
Be excellent to each other and always know where your towel is.
Merit Badges Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Case knife  for 30 days Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year Start a new thread with a photo of your custom ALOX with scissors Start a new thread with photos of camping, including those showing preferred camping equipment Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking

gb Offline AimlessWanderer

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 17,518
  • I'm not a pessimist, I'm an experienced optimist!
Re: My Tern for a Byrd!
Reply #3 on: December 07, 2011, 04:22:32 PM
Mine landed earlier and I've had a bit of time with it (carrying and using) so I'll try to get pics and initial impressions posted later too  :tu:


The cantankerous but occasionally useful member, formally known as 50ft-trad

scotland Offline Gareth

  • Admin Team
  • Point Of No Return
  • *
    • Posts: 37,692
Re: My Tern for a Byrd!
Reply #4 on: December 07, 2011, 07:09:58 PM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on December 07, 2011, 04:22:32 PM
Mine landed earlier and I've had a bit of time with it (carrying and using) so I'll try to get pics and initial impressions posted later too  :tu:
it's later now. :pok: :pok: ;)
Be excellent to each other and always know where your towel is.
Merit Badges Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Case knife  for 30 days Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year Start a new thread with a photo of your custom ALOX with scissors Start a new thread with photos of camping, including those showing preferred camping equipment Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking

gb Offline AimlessWanderer

  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • ********
    • Posts: 17,518
  • I'm not a pessimist, I'm an experienced optimist!
Re: My Tern for a Byrd!
Reply #5 on: December 07, 2011, 08:23:05 PM
I'm doing it, I'm doing it  ::)

 :P


The cantankerous but occasionally useful member, formally known as 50ft-trad

00 Offline kirk13

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 15,516
Re: My Tern for a Byrd!
Reply #6 on: December 27, 2011, 12:11:49 AM
Been carrying the Tern over the last couple of days before Christmas.With lots of deliveries,and box bashing to be done,the conveniance of the pocket clip,and OHO,well it was the Terns turn to shine



Looks cleaner now...and its grown its own lanyard too!
There is no beginning,or ending,and for this we are thankful,cos now is hard enough to understand!
Merit Badges Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Start a thread with photos of at least five different colored ALOX models in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread with photos of a Japanese made PST in your collection

Pages: 1   Go Up
 

Donations
Operational Funds

Help us keep the Unworkable working!
Donate with PayPal!
April Goal: $300.00
Due Date: Apr 30
Total Receipts: $115.65
PayPal Fees: $7.03
Net Balance: $108.62
Below Goal: $191.38
Site Currency: USD
36% 
April Donations

Community Links
Multitool.org
Multitool Gallery
Multitool Encyclopedia
SAKWiki
Swiss Army Knights

Powered by EzPortal