Byrd Tern
About Byrd Tern
The BY23 Byrd Tern is a non-locking folder.Folding Knives with blades that don?t lock open are in many Cases the only legal-carry pocketknife option in countries and cities where restrictions have been adopted forbidding carrying Folding Knives with locking blades. As more counties enact strict knife laws, the concept of non-locking Knives continues gaining momentum.The Tern has a black G-10 handle resistant to warping and fading.The blade is held in the open position during cutting by a notched-joint at the knifes pivot.When closing the blade, the notch produces resistance functionally similar to traditional slip-joint penknife.To enhance control and comfort theres a deep finger choil which jogs the index finger into position on the bottom of the blade directly under the thumb.Placing the index finger in the choil, the finger acts as a stop, inhibiting the blade from closing when cutting and allows the user to choke-up closer to the cutting edge with comfort and dexterity.A wire clip positions the folder to carry deep in a pocket, tip-up and ready for use left or right-handed.The Tern has an 8Cr13Mov leaf-shape full flat-ground blade available in a PlainEdge.The handle is assembled with screw-together construction.
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Specifications |
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| Brand | Byrd Knives | ||
| Category | All Knives | ||
| Overall Length | 6.4" (163mm) | ||
| Blade Length | 2.75" (70mm) | ||
| Cutting Edge | 2.125" | ||
| Blade Material | 8Cr13MoV | ||
| Finish | Satin | ||
| Edge Type | Plain | ||
| Handle Length | 3.625" | ||
| Handle Material | G-10 | ||
| Color | Black | ||
| Weight | 2.1oz | ||
| User | Right Hand, Left Hand | ||
| Pocket Clip | Yes, right or left hand, tip up | ||
| Knife Type | Manual | ||
| Opener | Thumb Hole | ||
| Lock Type | Slipjoint | ||
| Model | Tern | ||
| Model Number | BY23GP | ||
| Country of Origin | China | ||
| Best Use | Everyday Carry | ||
| Blade Style | Drop Point | ||
| Product Type | Knife | ||
| Closed Length | 3.65" (93mm) | ||
| Blade Thickness | .118" (3mm) | ||
| Blade Steel | 8Cr13MoV | ||
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Ratings and Reviews
Great Value in a Modern Slipjoint
I received a Tern as a gift. As a result, I am going to spend more money later on a Spyderco slipjoint!
This knife inspires a lot of confidence in carrying a modern slipjoint. The action is satisfyingly crisp, with a well defined half-stop and a very strong open position. The jimping is well done, and the clip is fantastic. Easy on, easy off, and it's very low profile!
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factory grind was uneven and fairly oblique, but it's impossible to deduct a star for that when 8cr13MoV sharpens as easily as it does. The thin, slicy blade profile was very easy to use with a Lansky system. In minutes, I had a great sharp working edge!
Highly recommended.
Dead on.
Pretty much exactly as expected although a bit smaller than I'm used to.
Pros: Clip is great, knife is sharp, slip joint action is snappy and has a half stop, price is good.
Cons: The byrd hole is sharp pretty common problem for spyderco. Steel is 8Cr13 but that's reasonable at the price.
Awesome knife for price
As with my meadowlark 2 i purchased before my delica to see if i liked how the knife felt i recieved this for chtostmas as i plan on purchasing the spyderco urban very soon the overall fit and finish is very nice and i am impressed also the lock up is very solid easy to sharpen i do not plan on beating this knife so the 8cr is perfectly fine also i love the pocket clip im left handed… read more so fully ambidextrous knives are a must for me
Perfect EDC for the price!
If there was an identical lockback version that would be my first pick. The 8cr dulls fairly easily but the edge comes back in so readily and so hair popping that do not mind. I especially like the weight and the clip.
It some how escaped my notice that this is significantly larger than the Dragonfly, what a pleasant surprise!