BY01 Harrier
The BY01 Harrier is an intermediate size folding knife, and the first model of the Byrd line of knives that is intended as a lower cost, 'economy' line of knives, separate from the Spyderco brand. The
Appearance in catalogs
The BY01 Harrier did not appear in any catalogs.
The BY01G2 Harrier 2 appeared in the following catalogs:
- 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
Sal Glesser
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
After much thought and discussion. We have decided to create and produce a line of knives in China. It is evident that there is a market for the lower cost, lower priced knives and it is also obvious that these knives will capture a good sized percentage of the market simply because of price and in many cases, appearance ... We did not feel that we could achieve the current Spyderco standard, (at least at this time) with a Chinese product, we didn't want to dilute the Spyderco reputation for quality and performance, so we decided to use a different brand name. The name we selected was "byrd" (TM). - Sal's explanation and introduction of the Byrd knives. [1]
The first is the "byrd" model "Harrier" (from the low flying hawk). The model is fairly robust. about 3.5" blade length. The blade is a clip with fair belly. mid-lock-back, stainless bolsters, green micarta scales. The blade steel in this model is Aichi (Japanese) made AUS-6. Catra tests indicate proper AUS-6 edge retention to be consistent with our data. The lock broke well into the heavy duty range (100 inch/lbs per inch). MSRP is $39.95. All in all, not a bad start. 1200 pieces were made. About like the original Clipit "worker" model with a 2 screw clip made in '81.[1]
- Need info on "Byrds", posted by forum member swede.
- Byrd Harrier (2019), posted by forum member carrot.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
BY01G2 Harrier 2
Tracing its history back to the very first byrd model, the Harrier 2 is a practical everyday-carry cutting tool in the perfect “in-between” size. Now this utilitarian design is available in a lightweight version featuring injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handles with a non-slip texture.
Its 8Cr13MoV stainless steel blade is full-flat ground for optimal edge geometry and has a textured index-finger choil and thumb ramp. The handle’s nested, skeletonized stainless steel liners provide structural strength for the knife’s sturdy back lock mechanism and anchor a four-position clip that offers all possible carry options. Best of all, it is over 20-percent lighter than its G-10-handled counterpart.[2]
Variations
The BY01 Harrier is made in China and features a:
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| BY01 | Micarta | PE | AUS-6 | 2005 - 2005 | $39.95 (2005) | This first production run of the Harrier featured a persian-style upswept blade shape. | N/A | hollow grind | 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TD | Main |
| BY01G2 | Black G-10 | PE, CE | 8Cr13Mov | 2019 - | $64.00 (2022) | The blade shape of the Harrier 2 changed to a Clip point, similar to some Spyderco folding knives, like the C10 Endura and [C11 Delica]]. | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TU/TD | Main |
| BY01BK2 | Black FRN | PE, CE | 8Cr13Mov | 2019 - | $44.00 (2022) | The blade shape of the Harrier 2 changed to a Clip point, similar to some Spyderco folding knives, like the C10 Endura and [C11 Delica]]. | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TU/TD | Main |
| BY01BK2 | Stainless Steel | PE, CE | 8Cr13Mov | 2019 - | $44.00 (2022) | The blade shape of the Harrier 2 changed to a Clip point, similar to some Spyderco folding knives, like the C10 Endura and [C11 Delica]]. | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TU/TD | Main |
| BY01BKWC2 | FRN | PE, SE | 8Cr13Mov | 2023 - 2023 | $51.00 (2023) | The blade shape of the Harrier 2 changed to a Wharncliffe. | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TU/TD | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the BY01
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the BY01G2 Harrier:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| BY01G2 | 195mm | 110mm | 86mm | 72mm | 2.8mm | 96g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the BY01G2 Harrier:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| BY01G2 | 7.67" | 4.35" | 3.39" | 2.85" | 0.110" | 3.4oz |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Forum discussion thread: "byrd" line of knives[1]
- ↑ The BY01G2 Harrier 2 in Spyderco's online catalog
