BY01 Harrier

>>UNDER CONSTRUCTION<< The BY01 Harrier is 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.

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

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.

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.

• 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.

Variations

The BY01 Harrier is made in China and features a:

• Back Lock
• bird's beak-shaped opening hole in the blade

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
BY01	Micarta	PE	AUS-6	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	8cr13MOV	2019 -	$64.00 (2020)		N/A	Full Flat	Chrome 4-way Hourglass	LH/RH, TU/TD	Main
BY01BK2	Black FRN	PE	8cr13MOV	2019 -	290.00$ (2020)		N/A	Full Flat	Chrome 4-way Hourglass	LH/RH, TU/TD	Main

Most collectible variation

Questions regarding collecting the BY01

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the BY01 Harrier:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
BY01G2	183mm	103mm	80mm	75mm	11.8mm	2.5mm	77g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the BY01G2 Harrier:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
BY01G2	7.22"	4.06"	3.16"	2.95"	0.46"	0.098"	2.7oz

Pictures

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