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The BY21 Wings Slipit appeared in the following catalogs: | The BY21 Wings Slipit appeared in the following catalogs: | ||
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* [https:// | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VE3e02DM1Y1FMxzdjBkOmIwEikHmHm2M/view?usp=drive_link 2008 Spyderco Product Guide - Mid-Year Supplement] | ||
* [https:// | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fjvtl69V6uR_IOGunes20UFpY4pnNpyp/view?usp=drive_link 2009 Spyderco Product Guide] | ||
* [https:// | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fO9a2U-nj7WJ38zd_F9TZrCGakP2LxGf/view?usp=drive_link 2010 Spyderco Product Guide] | ||
* [https:// | * [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PJ6hhAJIKU8DhzDKz_Pr4fPZgJaH87ks/view?usp=drive_link 2011 Spyderco Product Guide] | ||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rAYsUrRlw2nbu2NouUFgK3YKiGsQL0Wu/view?usp=drive_link 2012 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CXwjz4-AT32ruUgNNefj5SArMy-jjChU/view?usp=drive_link 2013 Spyderco Product Guide] | |||
==Designer== | ==Designer== | ||
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''The new Wings SLIPIT is a non-locking folder in the byrd line. Its bosltered stainless steel handle is fitted with G-10 scales, housing dual hollow-ground blades. One is Sheepfoot-shaped with 2-1/4 inches (57mm) of serrated cutting edge. The Sheepfoot's rounded tip has no point, suiting it well for puncture-free cutting. The second blade is a Drop-Point plain edge blade also with 2-1/4" inches (57mm) of plain edge cutting surface for intricate and precise cutting. | ''The new Wings SLIPIT is a non-locking folder in the byrd line. Its bosltered stainless steel handle is fitted with G-10 scales, housing dual hollow-ground blades. One is Sheepfoot-shaped with 2-1/4 inches (57mm) of serrated cutting edge. The Sheepfoot's rounded tip has no point, suiting it well for puncture-free cutting. The second blade is a Drop-Point plain edge blade also with 2-1/4" inches (57mm) of plain edge cutting surface for intricate and precise cutting. | ||
Each blade is made from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, with the two sitting shoulder-to-shoulder, opening smoothly in opposite directions with the help of phosphor bronze washers. For use with only one blade extended at a time. The handle has full-length skeletonized liners, screwed together construction and a 4-way: tip/up, tip/down left/right hand pocket clip.''<ref name="current catalog">The BY21 Wings Slipit in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/BY21G/398 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref> | ''Each blade is made from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, with the two sitting shoulder-to-shoulder, opening smoothly in opposite directions with the help of phosphor bronze washers. For use with only one blade extended at a time. The handle has full-length skeletonized liners, screwed together construction and a 4-way: tip/up, tip/down left/right hand pocket clip.''<ref name="current catalog">The BY21 Wings Slipit in [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/BY21G/398 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref> | ||
==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:39, 10 September 2025
The BY21 Wings Slipit is a folding knife that features two non-locking blades.
Appearance in catalogs
The BY21 Wings Slipit appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2008 Spyderco Product Guide - Mid-Year Supplement
- 2009 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2010 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2011 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2012 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Sal Glesser
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Byrd Wings Slipit Pics & Review, posted by forum member araneae.
- Byrd Wings: Slipit or G10?, posted by forum member BWPerdue.
- Wings SlipIt - Perfect office knife?, posted by forum member defenestrate.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
WINGS™ SLIPIT
The new Wings SLIPIT is a non-locking folder in the byrd line. Its bosltered stainless steel handle is fitted with G-10 scales, housing dual hollow-ground blades. One is Sheepfoot-shaped with 2-1/4 inches (57mm) of serrated cutting edge. The Sheepfoot's rounded tip has no point, suiting it well for puncture-free cutting. The second blade is a Drop-Point plain edge blade also with 2-1/4" inches (57mm) of plain edge cutting surface for intricate and precise cutting.
Each blade is made from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel, with the two sitting shoulder-to-shoulder, opening smoothly in opposite directions with the help of phosphor bronze washers. For use with only one blade extended at a time. The handle has full-length skeletonized liners, screwed together construction and a 4-way: tip/up, tip/down left/right hand pocket clip.[1]
Variations
The BY21 Wings Slipit is made in China and features:
- Comet-shaped opening hole in the blade
- Two blades, a serrated Sheepsfoot Blade and a plainedge Drop Point Blade
- Finger choil
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| BY21G | G-10 | SE, PE | 8Cr13Mov | 2009 - 2013 | $47.95 (2013) | The BY21 features two blades | N/A | hollow grind | Modified Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the BY21
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the BY21 Wings Slipit:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| BY21G | 166mm | 95mm | 70mm | 57mm | 2mm | 96g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the BY21 Wings Slipit:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| BY21G | 6.54" | 3.75" | 2.75" | 2.25" | .078" | 3.4oz |
References
- ↑ The BY21 Wings Slipit in Spyderco's online catalog
Pictures
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