I have had a real interest in stainless Spyderco’s ever since I got my first one the Police from another member on here Stabman. Some people like synthetic scales due to the light weight and grippiness. Personally I like to feel the weight of the blade in my pocket and have never had one slide out of my hand. Perhaps my hands are a little more moist than others? Well after the police I came across the Harpy and then the one I have been searching for the Rookie which were both bought used. My favorite is by far the police in VG-10. Last year I picked up the byrd Cara Cara 2 which I was a little sceptical of, made in China with an unknown steel to me but it was priced right. I am very satisfied with it and am quite surprised at how well the steel holds up to task. I farm so it gets hard use. It does not chip like the ATS-55 on ther Rookie which I only carry on occasion like picinics…etc. Being so happy with the byrd I ordered a meadowlark 2 and am pleased with how well it is designed with the little finger choil that the delica lacks. I think what drew me to the byrd line is that they are cheap and if something happens to one I wont cry. As for the Harpy I do carry it on occasion and it is great for making jagged cuts in just about everything. It gets dull very quickly. By the way I carry them all tip down.
The only thing is the handles get so scratched up so I normally use a power sander to put a rough finish on them. I should also add, in my opinion the byrd series are certainly not as nicely finished as the original. I find they need some work with stones and files to remove some edges but I do enjoy that kind of thing.
The only thing is the handles get so scratched up so I normally use a power sander to put a rough finish on them. I should also add, in my opinion the byrd series are certainly not as nicely finished as the original. I find they need some work with stones and files to remove some edges but I do enjoy that kind of thing.
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