Byrd Fixed Blade
Re: Byrd Fixed Blade
In true Spyderco fan fashion.... yes. All 3. :)
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Re: Byrd Fixed Blade
It has been our experience that serrated or semi-serrated fixed blades are a very small market. I think plain edge would be best.
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Re: Byrd Fixed Blade
Sal, thank you. Here is a question, your opinion on this: If you all made (hypothetical here) a Byrd version of the original Caspian Salt, in both pointed and blunt tip, but using Byrd style materials and workmanship, do you think that would be a good idea like the original Caspian Salt? That knife is one of the best every made by human beings, thank you :)
Re: Byrd Fixed Blade
Hi SEF,
Thanx for the kind comments, but it seems that the models that we've made with the Perrin Finger hole have not been well received by the market (SPOT, Caspian, Swick).
sal
Thanx for the kind comments, but it seems that the models that we've made with the Perrin Finger hole have not been well received by the market (SPOT, Caspian, Swick).
sal
Re: Byrd Fixed Blade
Hi SEF,
Thanx for the kind comments, but it seems that the models that we've made with the Perrin Finger hole have not been well received by the market (SPOT, Caspian, Swick).
sal
Thanx for the kind comments, but it seems that the models that we've made with the Perrin Finger hole have not been well received by the market (SPOT, Caspian, Swick).
sal
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Temperance with a comet hole - i would buy two !Cyblade2020 wrote:A 4" bladed full tanged Temperance lookalike with frn scales in 8cr13mov with a comet shaped hole with an injection molded sheath. No muss no fuss nothing fancy just a nice working fixed blade in the 30-40.00 range would be perfect.
I love my Temperance, I swear Sal got a mold of my hand to make the handle !
a couple of "beater" byrds would be awesome !
Re: Byrd Fixed Blade
I could be wrong but I doubt you would see $30-40 street price. Wasn't the mov13 mule $40 plus shipping?
Re: Byrd Fixed Blade
Sal, would an 8Cr Mule with FRN scales and a basic sheath be an option? I feel like that could reduce the costs of making the blade since you're already setup for the mule series.
Either way I think an under 50$ fixed blade is a good idea.
Either way I think an under 50$ fixed blade is a good idea.
Re: Byrd Fixed Blade
Hi Neb,
Welcome to our forum. As you suggest, $30-40 street price would be difficult with any degree of quality.
Hi Vivi,
I think, at this time, I wold prefer to keep the Mule Team pattern as Mules. A fixed blade could be made, but the Fixed blade market is challenging. We're still trying to break into it with Spyderco models, but it's proving to be challenging with a quality fixed blades. We have a few fixed blade designs in-the-works, but as Chinese makers get better, it might be more effective to make them as Spyderco's. "'Tis a puzzlement".
sal
Welcome to our forum. As you suggest, $30-40 street price would be difficult with any degree of quality.
Hi Vivi,
I think, at this time, I wold prefer to keep the Mule Team pattern as Mules. A fixed blade could be made, but the Fixed blade market is challenging. We're still trying to break into it with Spyderco models, but it's proving to be challenging with a quality fixed blades. We have a few fixed blade designs in-the-works, but as Chinese makers get better, it might be more effective to make them as Spyderco's. "'Tis a puzzlement".
sal
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Re: Byrd Fixed Blade
Sal, what would a Byrd fishing fixed blade knife be like? Something with a four inch blade of very rust-resistant stainless steel, FRN handle, and polymer sheath, similar to a "Byrd Caspian Salt"?
Re: Byrd Fixed Blade
Interesting topic. I don't know how much more challenging is to make a fixed than a folder (I would think otherwise, but I'm not in the business of knife making). I know a lot of people who have and love their Spyderco folders, but I don't know a person who has a Spyderco fixed blade. I'm one of the first persons on the Portuguese Bushcraft Forum and as I can recall I've never seen a picture of a Spyderco fixed blade... and you can imagine the "knife porn" that has accumulated over the years LOL
I think the main cause is the price, all Spyderco knives are on the "very expensive" category, at least on European shops.
I think the main cause is the price, all Spyderco knives are on the "very expensive" category, at least on European shops.