Spyderco Crossbill

[Flashpoint]

Does anyone have one of these? If so, how do you like it, pros, cons, ect...?

I order one today on a impulse buy, because I've been wanting a hawkbilled blade about that size.

here is the knife that I'm talking about.

 

[matthewdanger]

I have not handled any of the Byrd knives yet. I will be anxious to hear your thoughts when you have recieved it.

These are imported by Spyderco not made in house, is that correct?

 

[hso]

Like the Moki knives, Spyderco imports but doesn't manufacture the Byrd knives. I did handle one at Blade and it seemed fine.

 

[Sharpdogs]

I handled one this weekend at a knife show. For $17-20 they are great buy. I will be picking one up shortly.

 

[Flashpoint]

Like the Moki knives, Spyderco imports but doesn't manufacture the Byrd knives.

So who makes the Byrd knives?

For $17-20 they are great buy. I will be picking one up shortly.

After shipping mine set me back $25. I didn't think that it was bad, because a S&W Special Op Kerambit that I was looking at was $25 before shipping.

 

[Sharpdogs]

I have the Smith and Wesson Kerambit. The Spyderco Byrd Line is much better in terms of quality. I believe the Byrd line is made in China.

 

[Flashpoint]

I believe the Byrd line is made in China.

Isn't everything.

 

[asdaf]

The stainless handle gets very slippery with even the slightest amount of moisture or sweat. I'm not really fond of that. Could fix the problem with a little skateboard tape but then the looks are shot. I'm no great fan of the hawksbill blade either. I don't cut enough cordage to take advantage of it's speciality and I hate limit my piercing ability like that. But, if a hawksbill is what you're looking for, the spyderco will treat you right; just take care with your grip.

 

[JShirley]

Actually, Flashpoint, Spyderco knives are made in Taiwan, Seki, Japan, and Colorado. (And a few will soon be made in Italy.)

John

 

[Flashpoint]

Actually, Flashpoint, Spyderco knives are made in Taiwan, Seki, Japan, and Colorado. (And a few will soon be made in Italy.)

Yeah, I know, but I was speaking beyond knives. It seems like 90% of the stuff has "Made In China" printed on it somewhere. Then again, maybe I just shop at Wal-Mart too much

asdaf,

I would think that you could use a Dremel and a diamond bit and add some custom texture if you needed to. I have not had any grip problems from my Kershaw Vapor II and it's essentially the same type of scales.

Also, I'm not really picking up the Crossbill as a EDC, I just like the Hawkbill design. A few years ago we had a dinner at my church and I picked up a Hawkbill shaped steak knife, I was real impressed at how well it cut. The first slice went through the meat, through the plate, and put a scratch on the table.

I may get it and it turn into an EDC but I'm not expecting it.