First of all, I paid $18 for this knife. That is amazing considering what I got for less than $20. This knife is produced in China by Byrd, a high-value line of knives owned by Spyderco. So, as with all spyderco knives, the quality is outstanding and the performance is excellent. It came with a decently sharp edge and I have had sharper knives from the factory and duller knives from the factory.
First, I want to say this is an excellent defensive weapon. It has a nicely sized 3.75 inch blade with a fine point and a sharp edge. The bi-direction pattern on the handle and jimping on the top and bottom prevent your hand from slipping over the edge and give an excellent grip for a pierce cut. Also, these factors made it an excellence EDC tool for various everday tasks such as opening boxes and mail, food preperation, and even digging out a splinter from a finger.
As far as construction goes, it is built by a company with great quality control. It has 8Cr13MoV steel, similar to the Japanese AUS8 steel and has adequate edge holding and rust resistant properties. It will dull over time but is very easy to sharpen as it is a high value steel and, so far, has been holding up well. It comes with a four position pocket clip which is good for lefties and righties alike. This pocket clip is also positioned so the part that is tough on your pants is not rubbing on textured grip and messing up your clothing; it is positioned on the emblem part of the handle which is smooth. The lockback design is also equal for both sides of handedness. As a lefty, the ambidexterity is very important to me. The pocket clip has a stonwash finish and looks great. I only wish the blade itself had the same finish as opposed to the satin finish. The handles are made of fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) and have steel liners on the inside for increased durability and, consequently, weight. the handles can be removed with a torx bit (just like the pocket clip) for an indepth clean if it got wet or got a lot of sand stuck in it. The FRN is plenty strong enough as I have experience with this knife's Spyderco counterpart, the Endura 4 FFG (~$55)This is essentially the same knife with less capable blade steel and a different tear-drop shaped opener, but at less than 2.5 times the price. Also, this knife has Bronze Phosfur bushings in the pivot point of the knife to improve deployment of the blade. I also want to point out the finger choil (or finger groove) at the bottom of the knife where the blade meets the handle. This allows the user to chocke up on the blade for more intricate tasks. There is absolutely no blade play if you tighten the pivot screw to the appropriate level. It locks up very nice and deploys decently at the appropriate tightness.
If you really look closely, you will find minor imperfections but this would be ridiculous to critique because this knife is only about $20! It is not going to be flawless, but for the price, it is flawless. The good thing about this low price is the ability to beat on it and not worry because it is not expensive at all. Benchmades that are $100 are more difficult to use for hard use task for fear of messing it up.
Overall, I highly recommend this knife for anyone looking for a lightweight knife they will forget they are even carrying it until they need it. It disappears in your pocket and performs great. Buy one if you are thinking about it.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Carving |
|---|---|
| Brand | Spyderco |
| Model Name | BY03PBK2 |
| Special Feature | Manual |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | Cara Cara 2 Lockback |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon |
| Color | Cara Cara 2 - Black |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Style | PlainEdge |
| Blade Length | 3.75 Inches |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Weight | 0.11 Kilograms |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Item Length | 2.6 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.7 x 2.5 x 0.8 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.25 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 2.6 x 6.7 x 1 inches |
| Brand Name | Spyderco |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Spyderco |
| Part Number | 401130 |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Size | One Size |
