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Spyderco Byrd Cara Cara 2 Rescue Lightweight Knife with 3.88" Stainless Steel Sheepfoot Blade and High Performance Orange FRN Handle - SpyderEdge - BY17SOR2
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Recommended Uses For Product | Accident |
Brand | Spyderco |
Model Name | BY17SOR2 |
Special Feature | Manual |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Another quality product |
Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon |
Color | Orange |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | Cara Cara 2 Rescue Lightweight Orange |
About this item
- Rescue-Oriented Design: Features a sheepfoot blade made from 8Cr13MoV stainless steel with a fully serrated edge, ideal for cutting in emergency situations.
- High-Visibility Handle: The knife is equipped with a high-performance orange FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon) handle, making it easy to locate and access in critical scenarios.
- Convenient Features: Includes a stylized thumb hole opener and a comet-shaped hole for ambidextrous one-hand opening, enhancing its usability.
- Secure and Comfortable Grip: The blade has a hollow grind, satin finish, notched thumb ramp, and choil for a secure grip during use.
- Portable and Versatile: It's a lightweight folding knife with a lockback system and four-position pocket clip, making it easily portable and adaptable for different carry preferences.
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Product Description
The Cara Cara 2 Rescue model has long been the go-to choice for first responders and prepared civilians who want a trustworthy rescue cutting tool. Now this incredibly popular knife is available with a high-visibility orange handle that makes it even easier to access is a critical situation. Its fully serrated sheep-foot blade cuts with aggressive authority and makes short work of seat belts, rope, webbing, and other fibrous materials. Its blunt tip allows it to be used safely around accident victims and prevents puncturing of rafts and other flotation gear. The blade is supported by a textured, fiberglass-reinforced-nylon handle and sturdy back lock mechanism that locks it securely open during use. A four-position clip that supports left or right-side tip-up or tip-down carry ensures that the knife is always poised and ready. It also complements the blade's fully accessible comet-shaped hole to make every aspect of this knife's carry, deployment, and operation completely ambidextrous.
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Recommended Uses For Product | Accident |
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Brand | Spyderco |
Model Name | BY17SOR2 |
Special Feature | Manual |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Another quality product |
Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon |
Color | Orange |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | Cara Cara 2 Rescue Lightweight Orange |
Blade Length | 3.88 Inches |
Power Source | Manual |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
Blade Shape | Sheepsfoot |
Blade Edge | Compound Bevel |
Item Length | 8.68 Inches |
Department | unisex-adult |
Manufacturer | Spyderco |
ASIN | B072BSNJ2R |
Item model number | BY17SOR2 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #53,370 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #114 in Tactical Knives |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 13, 2017 |
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Customers like the quality, sharpness, value, weight and size of the knife. For example, they mention the blade is sturdy, the clip is super strong and the knife is self sharpening. They appreciate the size and weight of the fully serrated folding knife. That said, some complain about the size.
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Customers like the quality of the knife. They mention that the blade is sturdy, no rust, and a good size. The lockup is very solid, and the clip is super strong. The knife has held up great, and has held an edge better than expected. When the knife is open, it's very firm and holds its shape well. The serrations hold their edge longer. However, some customers feel the thumb hole and back lock are not precisely machined.
"...Owned for a while now and the blade is sturdy, no rust, and a good size that’s not cumbersome.So far so good." Read more
"...handle together to see if it wiggles when the knife is open, it's very firm and holds it's shape well. This is certainly not a flimsy knife...." Read more
"...Very solid lockup yet easy light deployment. CRAZY sharp. Don't hesitate - this is really the pocket chainsaw you hope it might be...." Read more
"...It gets used all the time. It's sharp as a scalpel, tough, and very non-slip." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the knife. They mention that the ground serrated edge is razor sharp out of the box, it feels very sharp, and it makes fantastic slicing blades that cut clean, smooth, and rarely need sharpening. The serrations hold their edge longer even after four months of use, and the knife does not really need sharping. They also like the improvements made to the blade design, especially the rounded tip that prevents breaking a pointed tip.
"...Was not expecting the weight to be this drastically light.Sharp blade and gets the job done wherever I need it...." Read more
"...the thumb hole gives it a nice bit of both style and function, it looks good and it makes the knife easier to control both when opening and when..." Read more
"...Very solid lockup yet easy light deployment. CRAZY sharp. Don't hesitate - this is really the pocket chainsaw you hope it might be...." Read more
"...I like the improvements made to the blade design--especially the rounded tip that prevents injuring the patient or inadvertently puncturing..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it is the best value for a fully serrated folding knife, and well worth the investment.
"...You can not go wrong with this knife, it is very good quality for a great price. I will be being another in the future." Read more
"...Great buy for the cost!" Read more
"This is a great knife for the price. I bought three, one to try/test and the other two to place in trauma kits in my truck and ATV...." Read more
"Well worth the investment, quality knife." Read more
Customers like the weight of the knife. They say it's comfortable to carry, and rides very inconspicuously in your pocket. They also mention that it'd be easy to hold and operate with gloved hands.
"So lightweight!!! Handle is perfectly shaped and grippy like you won't believe until you hold it...." Read more
"...The knife is fairly lightweight for its size too. It feels good in the hand, balance seems good, and overall fit and finish is just fine for this..." Read more
"...This knife is very easy to hold and operate with gloved hands, and there is a metal part that protrudes when the blade is closed that makes opening..." Read more
"...I don't mean heavy, the form factor / build / feel / weight feels great. I just mean dimensions...." Read more
Customers like the size of the knife. They say it's the right size to have as an everyday carry, and is good size for their hands. Some customers also mention that the knife is large enough to handle with heavy gloves on. Overall, customers are satisfied with the size and functionality of the product.
"...Owned for a while now and the blade is sturdy, no rust, and a good size that’s not cumbersome.So far so good." Read more
"...It's nicer looking, it does more things, it's built to exacting tolerances and appears to be excellent quality...." Read more
"...The blade is longer too which also helps.It feels well made actually, and it functions as good as any regular spyderco lock back knife...." Read more
"...I have had it a few months now and have zero complaints. It is large enough to handle with heavy gloves on...." Read more
Customers like the ease of opening the knife. For example, they say it's built well enough, easy to open with one hand, and can be used with gloves. The blade opens smoothly and quickly, and the edge at the tip makes it useful for opening boxes or trimming without using the knife handle. The window punch is easily accessible and replaceable.
"...The small straight section of edge at the tip makes it useful for opening boxes or trimming without using the heavy-duty serrated edge...." Read more
"...metal part that protrudes when the blade is closed that makes opening the knife very simple...." Read more
"Sharp, compact and easy to open with open hands" Read more
"...Easy to open and close. Maybe they should eat more meat and pick up some heavy stuff and walk around… just sayin." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the knife. They mention that it works well, is functional, and is great for a variety of chores. The sharp blade gets the job done wherever they need it. It's also great for its intended purpose, providing extreme cutting performance in an easy-to-use tool. Overall, customers are happy with the tool's performance and value.
"...Sharp blade and gets the job done wherever I need it.My business is truck and heavy equipment mechanic...." Read more
"...I tried the rope cutting thing and it's insane. It works very well...." Read more
"This thing is great for it's intended purpose: extreme cutting performance in an emergency or rescue scenario, on a budget...." Read more
"...glass breaker pops out of the bottom which is not only cool, but very functional too!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the lock. Some mention that the blade locks very strongly and will never accidentally shut due to the locking. However, others say that the lock release is stiff to unlock and the spring is too strong.
"...The blade locks very strongly and will never accidentally shut due to the locking mechanism To close the knife you simply press in the silver..." Read more
"...Cons: while precisely machined, the thumb hole and back lock are not deburred from the factory and have sharp edges where you press with your finger...." Read more
"...Excellent lock position the blade will not move, upon closing the blade will not just fall into closed position which is important as that serrated..." Read more
"...Also, the blade locks firm with a snap, and does not push off. I only tested this to 45lbs, as I didn't want to break it...." Read more
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Sharp blade and gets the job done wherever I need it.
My business is truck and heavy equipment mechanic. Owned for a while now and the blade is sturdy, no rust, and a good size that’s not cumbersome.
So far so good.
I've had a lot of knives and I'm gonna say for a knife to actually carry around daily. My friend has the H1 atlantic salt which is about the same length as this one, but mine has a much fatter handle. It's not so thin that fell like I can't get a hold if it. This knife is very easy to grip. The checkering on the handle is well raised and provided good traction. The glass breaker, while it's not a full blown heavy duty dedicated glass breaker, will certainly do the job in a pinch, and let's be honest, unless you work as a first responder, you're not gonna be carrying a glass breaker at all otherwise, so it's good to have this one on the knife. The blade is thick and looks like it's going to last a very long time. The hood over the thumb hole gives it a nice bit of both style and function, it looks good and it makes the knife easier to control both when opening and when using the knife at certain angles where bracing with your thumb can be a benefit.
The knife is very tight. The blade comes in and out nice and smooth, and if you try and squeeze the handle together to see if it wiggles when the knife is open, it's very firm and holds it's shape well. This is certainly not a flimsy knife. It feels more like a serious tool.
I tried the rope cutting thing and it's insane. It works very well. I'm not a knife engineer or designer, and I know very little about rope, but something about the angles and the serration of the blade just make it chop right through the couple of kinds of rope I've tried to cut. No problems so far. So the rope cutting feature is great.
Lastly, the whistle. I know. It seems like kind of an odd feature for a pocket knife. But this is technically a rescue knife. I searched online for a video of someone blowing the whistle because I just couldn't imagine how it must sound or where they were even really supposed to blow. You blow into the two holes on the handle and let me tell you....it is LOUD and SHRILL. If you blow into this whistle, someone will hear it.
So here's my take. I don't work as s rescue guy, but I do carry a pocket knife. Spyderco is top of the line when it comes to knives that aren't intended to collect dust. What I mean is that they make the most economic, high quality knives that are out there in common use. So I wanted to upgrade from just a regular old pocket knife to something a little more spiffy, and getting this knife was exactly the right thing to do. It's nicer looking, it does more things, it's built to exacting tolerances and appears to be excellent quality.
I got mine on amazon for around $75 or so. If you get one, I think you'll love it.
I've had a lot of knives and I'm gonna say for a knife to actually carry around daily. My friend has the H1 atlantic salt which is about the same length as this one, but mine has a much fatter handle. It's not so thin that fell like I can't get a hold if it. This knife is very easy to grip. The checkering on the handle is well raised and provided good traction. The glass breaker, while it's not a full blown heavy duty dedicated glass breaker, will certainly do the job in a pinch, and let's be honest, unless you work as a first responder, you're not gonna be carrying a glass breaker at all otherwise, so it's good to have this one on the knife. The blade is thick and looks like it's going to last a very long time. The hood over the thumb hole gives it a nice bit of both style and function, it looks good and it makes the knife easier to control both when opening and when using the knife at certain angles where bracing with your thumb can be a benefit.
The knife is very tight. The blade comes in and out nice and smooth, and if you try and squeeze the handle together to see if it wiggles when the knife is open, it's very firm and holds it's shape well. This is certainly not a flimsy knife. It feels more like a serious tool.
I tried the rope cutting thing and it's insane. It works very well. I'm not a knife engineer or designer, and I know very little about rope, but something about the angles and the serration of the blade just make it chop right through the couple of kinds of rope I've tried to cut. No problems so far. So the rope cutting feature is great.
Lastly, the whistle. I know. It seems like kind of an odd feature for a pocket knife. But this is technically a rescue knife. I searched online for a video of someone blowing the whistle because I just couldn't imagine how it must sound or where they were even really supposed to blow. You blow into the two holes on the handle and let me tell you....it is LOUD and SHRILL. If you blow into this whistle, someone will hear it.
So here's my take. I don't work as s rescue guy, but I do carry a pocket knife. Spyderco is top of the line when it comes to knives that aren't intended to collect dust. What I mean is that they make the most economic, high quality knives that are out there in common use. So I wanted to upgrade from just a regular old pocket knife to something a little more spiffy, and getting this knife was exactly the right thing to do. It's nicer looking, it does more things, it's built to exacting tolerances and appears to be excellent quality.
I got mine on amazon for around $75 or so. If you get one, I think you'll love it.
As for drawbacks--the plastic handle is very lightweight which makes the knife less hefty overall. The non-slip pattern works very well. I really liked the heft of the all-metal handle on my earlier version. The plastic handle gives the knife a lightweight feeling that could be mistaken for a lower quality knife. I think it's an awesome knife--it just feels a little light to the touch. The whistle--well that's just completely idiotic. It works, but I just can't think of a single situation in which this would be useful--and it's just a silly thing to include on a rescue knife. Silly silly silly.
Overall, I really like the knife. It gets used all the time. It's sharp as a scalpel, tough, and very non-slip.
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no sirve para hacer cortes que inicien con la punta, simplemente por que no tiene punta, ademas es muy estorbosa para usarla en el EDC...con todo y eso es la que llevo normalmente, es buena navaja, solo tienes que superar un par de detalles y te va a encantar