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''The first offering (the Harrier & Sparrowhawk) were acceptable in fit and finish, lock strength tested well. 100% QC revealed some lock defeats (that were destroyed). Action was poor. This maker will need more attention. There are about 1000 or so on the market. They'll not be re-made as they are | ''The first offering (the Harrier & Sparrowhawk) were acceptable in fit and finish, lock strength tested well. 100% QC revealed some lock defeats (that were destroyed). Action was poor. This maker will need more attention. There are about 1000 or so on the market. They'll not be re-made as they are.''<ref name="Forum thread 1">Forum discussion thread: "Byrd list..."[http://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=29702#p373348]</ref> | ||
''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.'' | |||
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11720 Need info on "Byrds"], posted by forum member ''swede''. | * [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11720 Need info on "Byrds"], posted by forum member ''swede''. | ||
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=83396 Byrd Harrier (2019)], posted by forum member ''carrot''. | * [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=83396 Byrd Harrier (2019)], posted by forum member ''carrot''. | ||
Revision as of 10:45, 19 January 2022
The BY02 Sparrowhawk was a smaller version of the BY01 Harrier.
Appearance in catalogs
The BY02 Sparrowhawk did not appear in any catalogs.
Designer
Sal Glesser
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
The first offering (the Harrier & Sparrowhawk) were acceptable in fit and finish, lock strength tested well. 100% QC revealed some lock defeats (that were destroyed). Action was poor. This maker will need more attention. There are about 1000 or so on the market. They'll not be re-made as they are.[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.
- 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
Variations
The BY02 Sparrowhawk was made in China and features a:
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| BY02 | Micarta | PE | AUS-6 | 2005 | $39.95 (2005) | N/A | hollow grind | 3- screw old standard clip | RH, TD | Main |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the BY02
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 |
| BY02 |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the BY01G2 Harrier:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
| BY02 |
