Byrd and Spyderco?

Mountainman38 said:
I plan to buy several Meadowlarks as gifts at Christmastime (including one for myself).
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THANK YOU for the fantastic idea, I've been looking for a nice, affordable knife to buy in bulk and give to family and friends who don't know what a nice knife is. Maybe a sharp knife with a G10 handle will get them interested. I'll definately be buying half a dozen Flights this year....
 
At 2 1/2 inches for blade length, it's legal in most jurisdictions. It's a stout strong little folder with no blade play and solid performance. At $23, it's a steal. I prefer it to much larger more expensive knives.
 
I have G10 Cara Cara and like it alot, but it feels just a tad to long. Now that G10 Flight is out I plan to get one. I don't like the Meadowlark because its cutting edge doesn't extend as far back towards the handle as Flight's one does.
 
357Wheelgunner said:
THANK YOU for the fantastic idea, I've been looking for a nice, affordable knife to buy in bulk and give to family and friends who don't know what a nice knife is. Maybe a sharp knife with a G10 handle will get them interested. I'll definately be buying half a dozen Flights this year....
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You betcha. I've discovered that aside from us knife nuts, most people think it's kind of dumb to be so interested in knives, and be willing to pay more than $10 for one. At the same time, a good knife is a tremendous asset to have with you, so I'm glad the Byrd line is so good at such a low price.

One caveat -- I don't care much for the steel handled versions. I have a Crossbill, that's a good knife, but it's kind of slippery and not too confidence inspiring when I grip it hard. I really like the utility value -- that reverse curve really cuts well. If they'd put a G10 handle on a Crossbill, and give it a finger choil -- now that would be a great knife!
 
hmm im gonna consider either the g10 flight or the cara cara..which one is better? Or better for edc?
 
Zordas said:
The only Byrd I have is a 'FlatByrd'... and if this knife's quality is anything to go by, then I won't be buying ANYTHING from this company again...

Frank.
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Out of curiosity, what was wrong with it? My flatbyrd was one of my stiffer knives to begin with, but that's gotten better with use.
 
I used my Byrd G10 Robin to whittle a ball in cage. It performed remarkably well. The blade stayed sharp with occasional stropping and sliced away fine micro sections of wood. One problem, the handle is short and after a period of time it rubbed into my palm. I bought a Meadowlark G10 which is bigger than the Robin, but haven't tried a project like that with it.
 
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