BY03 Cara Cara

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The BY03 Cara Cara is a large folding knife design, intended for everyday carry.

Appearance in catalogs

The BY03 Cara Cara appeared in the following catalogs:


Designer

Sal Glesser

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

CARA CARA™ 2 G-10 BLACK

byrd knives are the subject of a number of engineering refinements with improved ergonomics, four-way clips and full-flat ground blades. Like Spyderco knives, byrd knives are subject to our penchant for C.Q.I. - Constant Quality Improvement. As manufacturing processes and material availability improves, so do the byrds.

The newest evolution of the Cara Cara is the Cara Cara2 with a G-10 handle. It has a full-flat ground high performance 8Cr13MoV blade. Shaped like a "comet" the hole in the blade symbolizes quality and careful manufacturing tolerances. On the blade's spine is a group of crosshatching called jimping. Jimping enhances the thumb's grip on top of the blade making cutting slip-resistant. Available for the first time with a four-way clip that carries tip-up/tip down or left/right-handed, it attaches inside a pant's pocket where it rides deep and confidently. A finger choil enhances the ergonomic G-10 handle adding comfort and control. Mid-positioned back lock has a David Boye cut away dent, a safety feature allowing the handle to be tightly gripped without unintentionally releasing the lock.[1]

Variations

The BY03 Cara Cara is made in China and features a:

SKU Handle Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
BY03 Stainless Steel PE 8Cr13Mov 2006 This first production run of the Cara Cara also features holes in the handle for both looks and to make the knife more lightweight. N/A hollow grind 3- screw old standard clip RH, TD/TU Main
BY03BK Black oxide finish Stainless Steel PE 8Cr13Mov 2006 This first production run of the Cara Cara also features holes in the handle for both looks and to make the knife more lightweight. N/A hollow grind 3- screw old standard clip RH, TD/TU Main
BY03G2 Black G-10 PE, CE 8Cr13Mov 2007 - $72.50(2022) Before 2011, the BY03G2 featured a Hollow grind blade. N/A Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Main
BY03SS2 Stainless Steel PE, CE 8Cr13Mov 2011 - $58.50(2022) N/A Full Flat Chrome Hourglass LH/RH,TD/TU Main
BY03BKPS2 Black oxide finish Stainless Steel CE Black oxide finish 8Cr13Mov 2011 - $67.00 (2022) N/A Full Flat Black Hourglass LH/RH,TD/TU Main
BY03BK2 FRN PE, CE 8Cr13Mov 2011 - $50.50 (2022) The BY03BK2 is available with either a black, blue, brown or gray handle color. N/A Full Flat Black Hourglass LH/RH,TD/TU Main
BY03TI2 Ti PE 8Cr13Mov 2016-2018 $110.00(2018) The BY03TI2 featured a titanium handle N/A Full Flat Black Hourglass LH/RH,TD/TU Main
BY03BK2W FRN PE, CE 8Cr13Mov 2020 - $61.50 (2022) The BY03BK2W features an Emerson opener, an integral hook on the spine of the blade which snags the pocket as the knife is drawn, quickly opening the knife. N/A Full Flat Black Hourglass LH/RH,TD/TU Main
BY03BKWC2 FRN PE, SE 8Cr13Mov 2022 - $50.50 (2022) The BY03BK2WC2 features a Wharncliffe blade shape. N/A Full Flat Black Hourglass LH/RH,TD/TU Main

Most collectible variation

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the BY03 Cara Cara:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Blade thickness Weight
BY03G2 216mm 121mm 95mm 81mm 3mm 121g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the BY03 Cara Cara:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Blade thickness Weight
BY03G2 8.5" 4.75" 3.75" 3.188" 0.125" 4.25oz

References

  1. ↑ The BY03G2 Cara Cara 2 G-10 Black in Spyderco's online catalog

Pictures

The BY03G2 Cara Cara 2 with a G-10 handle.

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