I like both steels too.. As aranrae stated they hold a nice working edge and sharpen up nice!! John :)araneae wrote:The steels are very similar. So similar that you shouldn't be able to notice much/any real difference in use or sharpening. The difference is American steel vs Chinese. I actually like 8Cr as a working steel. Holds a fair edge and sharpens easily.
JAfromMN wrote:I'm going to try get a new byrd. I hate the steel used in the current byrds.
I'm a working man and I use my knives hard.
Hopefully these new byrds will hold a nice edge like the bd1 manix 2 lwt I've been using.
Awesome.
I'm in need of a new work knife.
Something smaller than my normal blades.
This might be just what I need.
I'm excited.
New byrds
Re: New byrds
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Of all the paths you take in life...
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life...
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Re: New byrds
I am always have the heart in collecting byrd knife that is why everytime I heard there is new model I see to it that I should have one for additional collection in my showroom.
Re: New byrds
Hi FrankWood,.
Welcome to our forum.
You might consider using them for a while before delegating them to the Showroom? We put a lot of effort into design and materials so they perform well.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
You might consider using them for a while before delegating them to the Showroom? We put a lot of effort into design and materials so they perform well.
sal
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Re: New byrds
Sal, I have been using a Byrd for assorted chores and its excellent. Thank you
Re: New byrds
We're trying to upgrade the steels. We keep testing samples made by makers to see who can do what.
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Re: New byrds
Is it possible at least in theory that a new Byrd Cara Cara may come into existence?
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Re: New byrds
The cara cara was just updated in the last year or 2, another version is probably a ways down the road yet.
Re: New byrds
Sorry, No new non-lockers at this time.
The new Raven2 and Crow2 are coming in with CTS-BD1 blade steel. The best Raven and Crow yet.
sal
The new Raven2 and Crow2 are coming in with CTS-BD1 blade steel. The best Raven and Crow yet.
sal
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Re: New byrds
I'm going to have to get a Raven 2. They have done the 8C Byrds just fine but the BD-1 upgrade sounds better. I'll start looking for them.
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Anxiously awaiting more news!!
Re: New byrds
sal,
Any info on the weight of the new Raven. The old one in G10 was 3.3 oz according to your website. Hopefully the new one is comparable.
Any info on the weight of the new Raven. The old one in G10 was 3.3 oz according to your website. Hopefully the new one is comparable.
Re: New byrds
The Raven2 and crow2 models have just come in. They look good. I dont have one with me, but I would guess they weigh a bit more due to the thicker blade stock.
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Re: New byrds
How do we get a look at those two new byrds?
Re: New byrds
The new mid year catalog should be out in a couple of weeks. pics in there.
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Re: New byrds
Or you could send me a pair to take pics of. :p
Seriously though, I can't wait to test them out. They have been my favorite Byrds all along so I am very anxious to see what you did with them.
Seriously though, I can't wait to test them out. They have been my favorite Byrds all along so I am very anxious to see what you did with them.
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
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Re: New byrds
Hi Araneae,araneae wrote:Or you could send me a pair to take pics of. :p
Seriously though, I can't wait to test them out. They have been my favorite Byrds all along so I am very anxious to see what you did with them.
email for mailing address to me. sglesser@spyderco.com
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Re: New byrds
They look really nice in the new Supplement.
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Hi Sal. I was just kidding, but won't say no if you insist :Dsal wrote:Hi Araneae,araneae wrote:Or you could send me a pair to take pics of. :p
Seriously though, I can't wait to test them out. They have been my favorite Byrds all along so I am very anxious to see what you did with them.
email for mailing address to me. sglesser@spyderco.com
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So many knives, so few pockets... :)
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Re: New byrds
Like the new Byrd models, awesome new choices at every price point, way to go Spyderco!
Looking forward to this new CTS BD1 steel which I believe is made in USA and is always cool, also the titanium handle CC2 looks amazing. Spyderco Byrd line is coming up. Update: Raven 2 on order should be here ANY DAY!! :D
Looking forward to this new CTS BD1 steel which I believe is made in USA and is always cool, also the titanium handle CC2 looks amazing. Spyderco Byrd line is coming up. Update: Raven 2 on order should be here ANY DAY!! :D
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