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==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
==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[http://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=29702#p373348 . ]</ref>''
[[Sal Glesser]] mentions the Sparrowhawk on the Spyderco Forums in 2007:''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: "Need info on "Byrds""[http://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11720#p109201]</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.''<ref name="Forum thread 1">Forum discussion thread: "byrd" line of knives[https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11044 ]</ref>
 
* [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''.


==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==
==Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web==
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* [[Back Lock]] with a [[Boye dent]]
* [[Back Lock]] with a [[Boye dent]]
* bird's beak-shaped opening hole in the blade
* Comet-shaped opening hole in the blade


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|valign="top" |$39.95 (2005)
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Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
* What were the specifications and MSRP of the BY02 Sparrowhawk?
* Can you share an image of the BY02 Sparrowhawk?





Latest revision as of 15:44, 2 February 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.

Sal Glesser mentions the Sparrowhawk on the Spyderco Forums in 2007: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]

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 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:

  • What were the specifications and MSRP of the BY02 Sparrowhawk?
  • Can you share an image of the BY02 Sparrowhawk?


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

References

  1. Forum discussion thread: "Need info on "Byrds""[1]

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