BY10 Robin
The intermediate size BY10 Robin was introduced in 2006 with stainless steel handles (Robin SS). Variations with G-10 handles (Robin G-10) and FRN handles (Robin Lightweight) were introduced in 2007.
Appearance in catalogs
The BY10 Robin appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2006 Byrd Product Guide
- 2007 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2008 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2009 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2010 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2011 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2012 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2015 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2016 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2024 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Spyderco
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- First comments in the Spyderco forum after the Robin SS was introduced.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
BY10:
"The Robin’s intermediate size makes it a winning crossover for both office or weekend carry. Its stainless steel handle is champhered for ergonomic pinch-free cutting that reduces user fatigue and discomfort. The steel handle offers just enough weight to reassuringly remind you it’s in your pocket, ready when you are. Jimping (texturing) at the spine and choil keep the folder firmly in your grip creating more purchase and control even when cutting strenuously or for long periods of time. Hollow-ground, the blade is made with high carbon 8Cr13MoV and available with a plainedge or fully serrated cutting surface. A tip-up/tip-down right- hand pocket clip lets you to clip the folder inside a pocket or waistband."[1]
See also: BY10G [2], BY10BK [3]
Variations
The BY10 are made in China and all have a Back Lock with Boye dent. The Robin G-10 and Robin Lightweight variations have a screw construction.
Variations of the Robin 1
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions |
BY10 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | 8Cr13Mov | 2006-2010 | 27.95$ (2008) | Robin SS | N/A | Hollow | Metal | RH, TD/TU |
BY10G | Black G-10 | PE SE | 8Cr13Mov | 2007- | 31.95$ (2008) | Robin G-10 | N/A | Hollow | Metal | LH/RH, TU |
BY10BK | Black FRN | PE SE | 8Cr13Mov | 2007- | 25.95$ (2008) | Robin Lightweight | N/A | Hollow | Metal | LH/RH, TD/TU |
Variations of the Robin 2
SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions |
BY10SS2 | Stainless Steel | PE | 8Cr13Mov | 2011 - | $53.03 (2023) | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | |
BY10BK2 | Black FRN | PE | 8Cr13Mov | 2019 - | $45.15 (2023) | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | |
BY10PBL2 | Blue FRN | PE | 8Cr13Mov | 2019 - 2023 | $45.15 (2023) | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | |
BY10PBN2 | Brown FRN | PE | 8Cr13Mov | 2019 - 2023 | $45.15 (2023) | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | |
BY10PGY2 | Gray FRN | PE | 8Cr13Mov | 2019 - 2023 | $45.15 (2023) | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | |
BY10BKWC2 | Black FRN | PE, SE | 8Cr13Mov | 2023 - 2023 | $45.15 (2023) | Features a Wharncliffe blade. | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the BY10
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the BY10 Robin:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Comet width | Blade thickness | Weights |
BY10 | 148mm | 84mm | 64mm | 48mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 88g |
BY10G | 148mm | 84mm | 64mm | 48mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 72g |
BY10BK | 148mm | 84mm | 64mm | 48mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 61g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the BY10 Robin:
Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Comet width | Blade thickness | Weights |
BY10 | 5 13/16" | 3 5/16" | 2 1/2" | 1 7/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 3.1oz |
BY10G | 5 13/16" | 3 5/16" | 2 1/2" | 1 7/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 2.5oz |
BY10BK | 5 13/16" | 3 5/16" | 2 1/2" | 1 7/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 2.2oz |
References
- ↑ The BY10 Robin SS in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The BY10G Robin G-10 in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The BY10BK Robin Lightweight in Spyderco's online catalog