BY09 Crow

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The BY09 Crow is a smaller version of the BY08 Raven.

Appearance in catalogs

The BY09 Crow appeared in the following catalogs:

Designer

Sal Glesser

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

BY09 Crow 2

The Crow™ 2 is more than just an updated version of the handy, pocket-friendly design of the first-generation Crow; it’s a significant step toward defining the future of the byrd line of knives. The Crow 2’s most significant improvement is its full-flat-ground CTS BD1 blade, which provides enhanced cutting performance, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. Like all byrd knives, it also includes a signature “comet-shaped” hole for swift, ambidextrous, one-handed opening.

The improved handle construction includes full skeletonized stainless steel liners, textured G-10 scales, and a robust new clip design that now offers both left and right-side tip-up carry. An enlarged relief cut makes operation of the sturdy LinerLock mechanism easier than ever, while the knife’s open-backed construction reduces weight and simplifies cleaning and maintenance. Compact, convenient, and incredibly capable, the Crow 2 sets a new standard in affordable cutting performance.[1]

Variations

The BY09 Crow is made in China and features a:

SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
BY09BK Black Aluminum PE, CE Black carbonitride coated 8Cr13Mov 2007 - 2008 Also known as the Black Crow, and the aluminum handle featured a feather-like pattern. N/A hollow grind Black 3- screw old standard clip RH, TD/TU Main
BY09SL Black Aluminum PE, CE Brushed matte finish 8Cr13Mov 2007 - 2008 Also known as the Silver Crow, and the aluminum handle featured a feather-like pattern. N/A hollow grind Brushed matte finish 3- screw old standard clip RH, TD/TU Main
BY09G Black G-10 PE, CE Satin finish 8Cr13Mov 2008 - 2012 $37.95 (2012) The BY08G also featured skeletonized liners N/A hollow grind Brushed matte finish 3- screw old standard clip RH, TD/TU Main
BY08G2 Black G-10 PE Satin finish CTS-BD1 2016 - $81.00 (2022) N/A Full Flat grind Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Main

Most collectible variation

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the BY09 Crow:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Blade thickness Weight
BY09G2 168mm 97mm 71mm 54mm 3.8mm 99g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the BY09 Crow:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Blade thickness Weight
BY09G2 6.60" 3.82" 2.78" 2.11" 0.15" 3.5oz

References

  1. The BY09 Crow 2 in Spyderco's online catalog

Pictures

The BY09 Crow 2.

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