My first Byrd knife I received was a gift from my girlfriend who did purchase it here through Amazon. I returned it to Spyderco for warranty immediately because when it closed, it was touching the liner and handle with the blade. Spyderco sent a return package with a new replacement. Since then, my impressions of this dandy knife are as follows:
PROS:
-BLADE:Decent working blade made out of 8Cr13MoV just shy of 3 inches so it should be legal for most owners with length restrictions. The Byrd serrations and curved hawkbill blade shape makes for a true hard working knife that can handle anything I put before it. A little stropping on leather will allow the edge to be honed and really shine. (I put only reasonable expectations mind you, not prying nails out of wood and cutting through tires)Keep it oiled once in a while and it should not rust with normal use.
-WEIGHT:FRN handles with skeletonized liners keep the weight down for superb EDC at only 2.5 ounces. I placed a paracord lanyard on mine that sticks out of my pocket because I tend to forget it is there.
-HANDLE:The handle is ambidextrous with a four way positionable clip which allows personal carry preference. The ergonomics on the handle are beautiful. They allow both a comfortable standard grip, and with the jimped choil on the underside of the blade, it allows the owner to choke up on the handle to handle more delicate tasks. The ability to choke up on a hawkbill styled blade is unique to Byrd because Spyderco does not do this on their hawkbills. This knife looks a little funny with the bi-directional slanted oval texturing but in my honest opinion, it bites well in the hand where you need it to without discomfort and I will go on to say it is better than Spyderco's version.
-PRICE: The cost of this knife is very reasonable and should allow any user or collector to be able to afford one. Great job Byrd.
CONS:
-FIT AND FINISH: Don't expect a beautifully machined product. This knife is rough and the metal frame and handles show it. If it really bothers you, it is nothing a little bit of fine grit sandpaper can't cure. Remember, this is a work knife and it excels in that role.
-MODEL NAME DIFFERENCES: The only thing that is confusing with this product is the little oval on the handle that states the name of the model of the knife. Some say HAWKBILL 2,HAWKBILL without a number 2, and other versions that read MEADOWLARK 2. Mine says HAWKBILL only. It just seems like the company is confused where to go with something minor.
-PRODUCTION: In order for the costs to stay low, the knife is produced in China which may be hard for some to accept, but the reality is that many of our products are. I recommend this knife for what it does, not for where it came from. In addition, it does not try to copy the namesake of another person or company's design. If you are looking for a nice strong yet lightweight hawkbill, look no further.It's here, it's now, it's awesome.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Construction |
|---|---|
| Brand | Spyderco |
| Model Name | BY22SBK |
| Special Feature | Manual |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Hawkbill Lockback |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass |
| Color | Black |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Style | Folding Knife |
| Blade Length | 1 Inches |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Weight | 0.07 Kilograms |
| Blade Shape | Hawkbill |
| Blade Edge | Hollow |
| Item Length | 6.8 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Spyderco |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 7.6 x 5.67 x 1.34 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.14 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches |
| Brand Name | Spyderco |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | BY22SBK |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Size | One Size |
