The Spyderco Byrd Meadowlark 2 Titanium Pocketknife: The Full Nick Shabazz Review
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- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- Today, we'll take a look at a very odd little Byrd, the Meadowlark 2 in Titanium, which provides a compelling budget option, and gives us a tantalizing glimpse of what the Delica 5 could be.
I like how this knife has the finger choil that the delica should have had
Swap the blades and have a Spydercrow.
I like it.
Completely agree on the Delica 5. I've never owned a Delica myself and never will unless things change. But with better fit and finish, a better steel, a finger coil, and some G10 scales? Count me in. Especially for what they charge for a Delica nowadays
Waiting for Frankie's comment about the Byrdhole
Would be nice if the price in the EU would be just as good as it is in the USA.
If only they made it with the bd1 steel I would own one of these already
MobiuSphere - I am pretty sure that the Byrd Crow 2 has BD1 blade steel.
@@blitzbbffl that's why I suggest it rather than something more exotic
Yep, BD1 would be awesome.
@@SenecaSerpent petition time?
If you look closely, the Byrd line is actually more closely fashioned after the Caly series, than the Delica/Endura. Note the finger choil.
Can you fit a delica blade on the titanium handle?
Jonathan Taylor Probably not, but that'd be great
That was my first thought
It would be awesome. Especially since the thumbhole is so hideous
@@tolga1cool Don't forget the steel
Bet you could.
Hi Nick. Was having a hard time getting the pivot back in my recently acquired Byrd Raven 2, and found this old video. Thanks for posting it. Never knew about this and was able to pick up a brand new one off eBay for 65 bucks. Nice addition to my collection.
8:53 I know a sharpening choil should be included, but you can dremel one in. You are grinding on the blade everytime you sharpen it anyway
You should review the Byrd Raven. Pretty good knife for under $50. BD1 steel. The 8CR is not that big a pain to keep sharp though. Usually you just need to strop it.
This should have had cts bd1 would have been great
Birdhole... sir you mean a cloeca. (But that's also a snakehole so...)
Snakes have more than one appendage 😃😃😃
I’m glad this provides the opportunity to choke up. I’ve heard that’s great for detail work.
I LOVE THE DETAIL WORK!
I really like the G10 model.
I agree with you on the delica 5, but I'd throw in the wire clip too replace the spoon. Then it'd really be something amazing.
I have the g10 meadowlark and I think it's wonderful. I definitely see the cut corners in fit and finish along the back like you do, but the action feels great, the designated finger area for DETAIL WORK is much appreciated, and the grind (sharpening notch mess aside) is nice and thin enough that I don't mind the lower grade steel. I don't find it dulling all that quickly since there's never too much friction during use.
My lanyard hole isn't blocked at all by the blade either. I think that gig is hit or miss at this price. Anyway, I had no intention of liking it originally. Then after getting one, I bought a few to give out at work.
Total win. I have heard that the frn (or whatever) ones are legitimately horrible though. I don't know that, but that's word on the street. Not sure what street.
The G-10 one is great.
The Meadowlark 2 is 90% as good of a knife as the Dellica.
The Byrd Raven 2 with BD1 steel is pretty nice.
Reasons to like titanium:
-Strong
-Light
-Antimagnetic
-Pretty when annodized
-Has the word "tit" in it (i like birds)
Looks kinda boring and bland when not anodized, and anodizing tends to wear of really quickly from my experience
I agree with you Nick. Turn this into the new Delica with properly textured titanium, a normal hole, and S30V/S35VN steel and you have a real winner. I would prefer a deep carry clip as well, but I can just steal a custom one from one of my other converted Spydercos. A wire clip might be even better, but then you lose the 4-way carry option that some people love.
I wonder if you could put the Delica blade in the Byrd titanium handle? Come on Nick, give it a try!!!
I'll be honest - I don't get this knife. It reminds me of something I once heard about knives that has stuck with me: the blade makes a knife but the handle sells it. This is a knife that's selling you a handle but has a low end blade. On the other hand, there isn't much in the budget friendly titanium handled market (see the Kershaw Dimension and Jettison titanium) and it isn't at all a bad knife so I can see why someone might like it.
I love the g-10 version.
Now we need one on the Byrd Raven 2.
chainsaw sharpening files will let you put a sharpening notch on your blade with out any trouble.....
Byrd (all of them) in FRN is the best bang for buck for an EDC folder to me. This and the G10 I'd never buy.. If im spending $50+ id go Civivi. Cara Cara 2 FRN is the best beater EDC to have especially if you work labor/construction.
I'm not aware of any other full ti constructions from another large brand at this price. That's pretty cool. I like the way it looks too. More than the Delica.
I had to remove the lanyard on my large Insingo 21 due to the tip of the blade cutting the lanyard.
i would love to see that finger choil on the Police! Wow! Or on the Delica for that mater. This should have been the Delica 5 indeed! Good stuff Nick.
You really owe it to yourself to review the Byrd Raven 2. Fall shut action stellar ergo's which isn't surprising since it was designed by Sal Glesser. Blade steel is CTS-BD1. Great edc knife.
If the hated "smile" that occurs when you lack a sharpening choil takes up the same space as the sharpening choil would, why wouldn't you go for the slightly curved bit of edge instead of putting in a notch that will snag on stuff when cutting?
Not if you sharpen with flat stones.
Is the G10 version better than the frn?
The scales are not recommend for the Vasalene factory. A small thing, but a thing. Love the Nickisms!
Got two Byrd, both got red loctite, one got free spinning pivot stick to Spyderco ever since
Thin as a mantra, nice size. Thanks Ms for the review my man!
S30v delica 5 sounds awesome
Would it be possible to move a delica blade over to the Ti Byrd handle? A dremmel could help.
Not worth $50.00 with all the other knives with better steel for less money.
If anyone knows I would love a a reply. Does Spyderco make the Tenacious in anything but 8cr13mov? I love that knife for work but edge failure is annoying as heck.
I wonder if the blades are interchangeable... ?
Hey Nick, have you had a chance to handle a Bestech Goblin or Imp yet? I’d like to know your thoughts! I just got a Goblin and I love it.
I dig the design, but damn it why 8cr13mov!?!? The knife was in my cart until I saw that.
Any idea if the delica blade would fit in that byrd? I am guessing not
What if you swap the blade on the Byrd with the Delica?
Which would be better for edc, that or the 3" cutjack?
I can't imagine using titanium on 8CR... Kinda like putting High octane into a geo metro.
The first thing I've noticed, is they solve the finger choil of the Delica, the only ugly thing I see on that knife, specially for my big hands. That's great!
You think it beats out the dragonfly and the roadie?
will the delica blade fit in the Meadowlark?
I love the Byrd line but I feel putting Titanium on this knife is like putting lipstick on a pig ... Nice video Nick ... BTW none of my Byrd knives have the lanyard hole issue you had with that knife ...
I think the opener is a Byrd Wing..
I have the frn version of the meadowlark 2 and the robin 2
Be nice if you could swap blades with the delica . . .
wait what? titanium handle with 8cr blade steel?
Too bad they didnt use a good steel. This model fixes my issue with the delica and endura....I hate the handle, unfortunately 8cr13mov is also a deal breaker for me. I would love to see them make a delica and endura with these handles, and something better than VG-10 ( if they used VG-10 I would still buy one, but I would prefer something better, like cpm 154 )
Byrd knives are easily the best quality to value in the knife world!
Why not order the scales from China, the blade from Golden, and the hardware and assembly in Japan? It would be affordable and good quality.
8cr13 is great steel with a good edge it will hang with vg10 any day of the week and twice on Sunday, anyone witch is almost all RUclipsrs that say 8cr13 isn't a good steel hasn't actually gave it it's due..the money is there and they got to sell something "special" to overcharge the community but HARD truth is the difference in many steels is so minimal no a RUclipsr Alive could tell you the difference between 8cr13 many super steels if it wasn't labeled for them and that's truth that can be taken to the bank..
While you may be correct that the average person may not notice the difference you are incorrect about that difference being minimal. There are many knife enthusiast who go through great lengths to rigorously test the different steels and there are huge differences in edge retention, toughness, etc. If you are actually interested this guy has some of the most in depth tests of different knife steels and is a professional sharpener. ruclips.net/channel/UCC-cvUqhuR--z1uUAXqMzaw
Lanyard hole that cuts the lanyard.... genius !........ sell them another when they lose that one.
You mean the innovative wire cutter?
@@chefboiarby304 you have to buy a knife with different sizes of"lanyard hole" for different gauge wire
I'd get it if it was at least in AUS8.
I’d pay an extra 50-60 for a decent blade steel.
The Byrd is the word.
I have wanted a finger choil on my Delica's so bad.....oooooo! Wonder if i could swap out my hap40 or v toku delica blade on this model....hmmmmm
So swap your Delica blade out into the Byrd handle.......
Looks like it could be a budget dress knife....
What does a 500lb bird say?
CHIIIIIRRRRRPPP!
Byrd makes some great stuff and some TERRIBLE stuff. My Cara Cara 2 G-10 is more nicely finished than any Chinese "real" Spyderco I've had. But my Robin 2 and stainless Cara Cara 2 were junk. I'm finally going to give the Raven 2 a shot.
Slicey Dicey The Raven 2 is nice, but it ain’t going to kick the PM2 Cruwear off your “there can only be one” list
HA! No. But viewers keep telling me that I need to try one.
$115 is way too much for this knife, especially with "entry level" Chinese steel. 8Cr13MoV is good, but not $100+ good.
www.bladehq.com/item--Byrd-Meadowlark-2-Lockback-Knife--34306
I am hoping the hear you and made it a delica 5 👍🏼. Great review jackass!! 😘
Really Awesome Knifes Reviews Videos!👍😊👍
And I hope Gas Stations Sells That Knife Too lol!😃
“WHY?!”
I've got 6 different spyderco knives and they all feel like gas station knives except for my para 3 and that's only because I have copper scales on it. Personally I can't wait for the patent on the compression lock to expire on February 22 2021 so other brands can start using what in my eyes is the only good thing that spyderco makes
Not a fan of the Byrd-hole look. Gads.
Well it ain't a Z hunter....dammitt😃😃
Take the blade of a ganzo F759 and build it into he byrd, you will have at least 440C.
Yeah yeah, you don't like Byrd so don't review them
The good the great the Byrd the ugly lmao
Titanium handle on a budget knife is a waste.
First. Now to actually watch it.
4th
Second
Perzival Third, actually.
Why do people love Spyderco? I don't get it.
Why do people love caviar?
Stefan They generally have good materials, nice ergonomics and great fit and finish. All of these qualities are valued in the knife world.
You must have never owned a spyderco
You are right i haven't. I really want to try one though but everytime i am about to pull the trigger something i like more catches my eye. They are just so damn ugly, and they look really wide and uncomfortable to carry.
Stefan, I felt the same way for quite a while. After reading so many people rave about them, I decided to get one. Most comments claimed that the most ergonomic is the Manix 2, so I got one. It’s not bad looking at all. The action is amazing, and the blade performs like a champ. I’ve picked up a few more since then. However, I still think the PM2 and the PM3 are butt ugly, so I won’t buy those.