I just checked my posting history and it's been over 2 1/2 years since I posted on this forum. My goodness. Where does the time go?
Anyway, I've owned 5 Byrd Robins for 8 or 10 years and I've been enjoying them very much. Really a great knife. I have 3 FRN, 1 G10, and 1 stainless steel. All of mine are the old versions (Robin 1?) with the saber ground blade. I'm thinking about getting a Titanium version with the flat ground blade.
Any owners out there care to share your thoughts? I think I'm really just looking for somebody to tell me to just buy one and get it over with :) but I'm interested in any comments about the Titanium Robin.
Thanks!
Talk me into a Robin 2 Titanium
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Re: Talk me into a Robin 2 Titanium
I ended up getting one. You all knew that was going to happen didn't you? :D
Anyway, it arrived today and I like it. Each version has its advantages and I can see that this Titanium version is going to take some getting used to. I knew it wouldn't have the slip-free grip of the FRN and G10 models but I'm going to have learn to live with that nonetheless. The action is pretty tight regardless of how I adjust the pivot screw but it has already started to loosen up just a little bit. I'm pretty sure that it will be buttery smooth before too long.
It's just a smidgen thinner than my G10 version and quite a bit thinner than my FRN versions. Having only owned the saber ground Robin 1's until now, I think I'm going to like the full flat ground blade. Honestly, I don't do a lot of slicing and I never really longed for a FFG blade but I think I'll like it.
What I like the most about it is the Titanium. The slip-free grip is going to missed but I really, really like having a slab of Titanium in my pocket. Especially at this price.
I'm a long time fan of the Robin and I think I'm going to like this new addition to the family. Glad I bought it.
Thanks for reading.
Anyway, it arrived today and I like it. Each version has its advantages and I can see that this Titanium version is going to take some getting used to. I knew it wouldn't have the slip-free grip of the FRN and G10 models but I'm going to have learn to live with that nonetheless. The action is pretty tight regardless of how I adjust the pivot screw but it has already started to loosen up just a little bit. I'm pretty sure that it will be buttery smooth before too long.
It's just a smidgen thinner than my G10 version and quite a bit thinner than my FRN versions. Having only owned the saber ground Robin 1's until now, I think I'm going to like the full flat ground blade. Honestly, I don't do a lot of slicing and I never really longed for a FFG blade but I think I'll like it.
What I like the most about it is the Titanium. The slip-free grip is going to missed but I really, really like having a slab of Titanium in my pocket. Especially at this price.
I'm a long time fan of the Robin and I think I'm going to like this new addition to the family. Glad I bought it.
Thanks for reading.
Re: Talk me into a Robin 2 Titanium
Looks Good!! Nice line-up there too.. John
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Re: Talk me into a Robin 2 Titanium
Thanks John!
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Congrats Switchback,
I think it's one of my better designs.
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I think it's one of my better designs.
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Thanks Sal. And I wholeheartedly agree!
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Re: Talk me into a Robin 2 Titanium
I like it, Sal! Seems like it has simple lines but looks nice and those cuts should help with grip. Might have to look into one of the Ti byrds soon.