I have the Robin 2 in my edc rotation, one of 4 modern folders that I carry (bonus: the 4 position cilp). I like the all-steel versions for modern folders. I've found that 8Cr steel works just fine for an edc blade and I never have to worry about using it or losing it. So it gets used a lot. Thanks for the comparison Tobias and the chart puts it all right there.
I wasn't aware of how similar these two are! Love the dragonfly , but never bought a Byrd line knife before. I think you just convinced me of getting a robin 2 as a great alternative!
The Byrd series is a great way to experience Spyderco models, wether it is to decide which one you want in the Spyderco series or have the Byrd model as a user, because they are really well made and the 8Cr13Mov is well enough for your liking and/or use. Because they come cheaper, it isn't a cheap knife in anyway. As you very well stated. Thank you for the comparison video Tobias.
Ive had a spyderco serrated hanging from the handle bars of my John Deere AMT for well over twenty years to cut open feed bags and open up hay bails. Its simply a workhorse of a blade that should last me a lifetime.
It makes a lot of sense for Spyderco, everybody was ripping off their designs in Chinese factories anyway. Spyderco might as well market a Chinese version to try to fend off the copycats.
Very informative-thanks. I liked the Byrd so much I just ordered the stainless version (not black). The price is right and I won't worry about losing it which I tend to do with some knives. Looking forward to carrying it!
Possibly. The only issues are “made in China”. And 8Cr13Mov Both leave a bitter taste in mouths of certain segments in the knife community. I think we may see the China debate rearing it’s ugly head. But 8Cr is pretty decent for a knife in that price range, in my opinion.
Interesting, thank you Tobias. I got myself a first generation Byrd Caracara ten years or so ago, and it's a decent no-nonsense work knife with proven longevity. It's still smooth and solid, and the blade is made of "better" stuff than the premium steels of my youth, so Spyderco envy isn't much of an issue. Because it's a smaller design the Robin is unlikely to come under the same sort of stress as the big Caracara, so if my experience is typical and nothing has changed for the worse over the years, it's probably a good deal.
Really like my 6.00 frost Silver Hawk. Ckw. Between my Ganzo 729. Delivered 21.00 and the 6.00 Silver hawk. I'm done with the style. Thanks nice review.
That little Silver Hawk is a really nice, under-rated knife. I've talked about it in the past. The 729 is also a good one. It's not for me, but it is good, none the less!
I think I know where you're coming from. There really is more to consider than just the price tag. I trust my Spyderco to handle more and last well beyond than the Byrd. And as I can afford it, I'll stick with the Dragonfly. Worrying about losing a more expensive knife is a concern but the joy of using and carrying it outweighs the fear of losing it.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias I absolutely agree. My smallest Spyderco is a Delica but I have heard so many positive things about the Dragonfly that I am tempted to try one. I have 5 Spydercos and I like them all very much.
I have a Byrd Robin 2 in brown FRN. It's a great knife. I think I paid around 26 dollars for it. I was going to get the Dragonfly in ZDP189 to go along with my Delica & Endura in that steel, but I waited too long, & now they are discontinued. Nothing wrong with the Byrd. If the Dragonfly was around 50 dollars, I'd be more likely to get one.
Cool to see you're a Dragonfly fan! I don't have the stainless version, but I do have the original FRN Dragonfly and the Dragonfly 2. In other words, the one with the volcano grip in AUS-8 with the integral pocket clip as well as the FRN Dragonfly 2. I plan on doing a comparison vid between the two and will suggest this Byrd Robin 2 vs. stainless Dragonfly comparison, since I was going to mention the Byrd Robin 2 (don't own one, but have played with one) and the stainless Dragonfly.
I bought a Byrd model some years ago; with all steel construction and serrated blade. It had two things that I wasn’t happy with; one it was heavier compared to another model I carried with composite type construction. Two; it was slippery to hold on to. Most composite handle knives are lighter and provide better grip than all metal ones do. Being metal has another issue that makes me less prone to all metal construction. They show wear much faster than composite handles do. If your hands are wet or cold; makes using them even less enjoyable. They certainly look nicer but; that changes quickly after being dropped or scratched from other things in your pocket. However; that makes them better collection models than user ones. 🙂😾
I don’t own one and unlike some channels I do not have easy access to knives. I buy the knives I review. As the Scallion is not something I would ordinarily purchase it would be difficult to give an appraisal of it.
It’s an excellent all around blade. I use it for almost all my daily tasks. Everything from heavy cutting, cutting rope, pill cutter, spreading peanut butter, whittling, scribing, etc.
