Crossbill aluminum???

diananike · Mar 14, 2008

I just ordered a Byrd Crossbill and Cara cara. The Crossbill is coming with a aluminum handle but none of the Spyderco literature or website make mention of such a beast.
Does such a Byrd exist or did I just score a misidentified knife with steel handles??

JTR357 · Mar 14, 2008

I have both.I just put a magnet to the handle of my crossbill & it stuck,so I know it's not aluminum.Hopefully it's just a typo.

diananike · Mar 14, 2008

I totally want it to be aluminum so I'm hoping that they just haven't updated the website.

JTR357 · Mar 14, 2008

Oh,You want aluminum,ok.Did you try calling them?

diananike · Mar 14, 2008

Good idea. I got the knife off E-bay but maybe I'll call Spyderco.

JTR357 · Mar 14, 2008

diananike said:
Good idea. I got the knife off E-bay but maybe I'll call Spyderco.

Let us know what they say.Just curious is all.I really like the way the crossbill feels in my hand with the SS.It's a little too smooth(could get slippery)IMO though.I'm looking into applying some kind of tacky "sandpaper like" adhesive like they make for pistols.

huugh · Mar 14, 2008

AFAIK Crosbill was never made in Al.
It is stainless steel - http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31975

JTR357 · Mar 14, 2008

huugh said:
AFAIK Crosbill was never made in Al.
It is stainless steel - http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31975

Wow that was quick.Thanks:thumbup:

carrot · Mar 14, 2008

There was however, a mention of the Crossbill coming in an alternate handle material, but I thought it was to be G-10.

diananike · Mar 14, 2008

On an internet search I've found like 20 different sellers saying that they have Crossbill's in aluminum do you think they have all been mislead??
http://www.knifesite.com/Byrd-Byrd-Crossbill-Aluminum-Handle-ComdoEdge-p/by07ps.htm

diananike · Mar 14, 2008

JTR357 said:
Let us know what they say.Just curious is all.I really like the way the crossbill feels in my hand with the SS.It's a little too smooth(could get slippery)IMO though.I'm looking into applying some kind of tacky "sandpaper like" adhesive like they make for pistols.

I wonder If the aluminum would be better for grip. My M16 has an aluminum handle and it's matted enough that the grip is good.

Bruceter · Mar 14, 2008

diananike said:
On an internet search I've found like 20 different sellers saying that they have Crossbill's in aluminum do you think they have all been mislead??
http://www.knifesite.com/Byrd-Byrd-Crossbill-Aluminum-Handle-ComdoEdge-p/by07ps.htm

I think that they are mistaken, not mislead.

Bruceter

johnu2 · Mar 14, 2008

carrot said:
There was however, a mention of the Crossbill coming in an alternate handle material, but I thought it was to be G-10.

G10 versions have already been released

jaislandboy · Mar 14, 2008

yeah i've seen the "aluminum" typo perpetuated at different internet shops....maybe the prototype photo had the aluminum typo.... the Crossbill's handle has always been SS and the G-10 handle should come out soon.....
the only aluminum handled byrds to my knowledge are the Raven/Crow

johnu2 · Mar 15, 2008

jaislandboy said:
the G-10 handle should come out soon.....

its actually been released
http://store.defense-tek.com/by07gp.html
http://www.thebladeshop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=5913

diananike · Mar 15, 2008

Wow good to know. When it comes I'll check and send an e-mail to the guy letting him know.
Thanks for the info guys.

Absintheur · Mar 15, 2008

JTR357 said:
It's a little too smooth(could get slippery)IMO though.I'm looking into applying some kind of tacky "sandpaper like" adhesive like they make for pistols.

Skate board tape works great and is available everywhere. Stays on very well, comes in different colors.

diananike · Mar 28, 2008

Spyderco just told me their is no such Byrd made. They are all Stainless or G10.
As for the knife, customs must be holding it because it hasn't got here yet (about 2 weeks)
But lately I've heard it can take a month for a knife to clear canadian customs.