• Game Changer - Byrd knives offer the same functionality and versatility as other derco knives, but at incredibly affordable prices..
• Reliable High Performance - As the Hawkbill hook pulls what is being cut against and in contact with the sharpened edge, the hook winds around material stopping it from sliding off the tip..
• Durable - Full serrations across the blade's length measurably increase its cutting capacity for separating webbing, cardboard and coarse or fibrous material..
• Dependable - Nested inside the handle are full length skeletonized steel liners, increasing rigidity and strength without adding bulk or weight..
• Customize to Your Needs - Screw-together handle construction allows for adjustment and the lanyard hole accommodates secondary retention through attachment of a lanyard or thong..

Product Description ------------------- The BY22 Byrd folder has a Hawkbill-shaped blade. This distinctive curved cutting tool's claw-like tip overwhelms material in its cutting path. As the hook pulls what is being cut against and in contact with the sharpened edge, the hook winds around material stopping it from sliding off the tip. The Hawkbill blade's shape is rooted in the commercial fishing industry, its profile ideal for downward, sweeping cutting performed at arm's length directed away from the body. Full serrations across the blade's length measurably increase its cutting capacity for separating webbing, cardboard and coarse or fibrous material. The hollow-ground blade features jimping at both spine and choil for additional tactile dexterity and control over the cutting edge. Its black fiberglass handle is Bi-Directionally Textured for slip-resistance in any hand position with an ambidextrous tip/up, tip/down steel pocket clip. Nested inside the handle are full length skeletonized steel liners, increasing rigidity and strength without adding bulk or weight. Screw-together handle construction allows for adjustment and a lanyard hole located at the handle's edge accommodates secondary retention through attachment of a lanyard or thong. .com ---- This appropriately-named folding , from innovative cutlery company derco, has a hawkbill-shaped blade with a distinctive, claw-like tip. Based on knives used in commercial fishing, the blade's unique shape is ideal for downward, sweeping cutting performed at arm's length, and directed away from the body. Serrations across the entire cutting surface improve the blade's ability to slice through webbing and other fibrous material, and the hollow-ground blade offers jimping along the spine and choil for improved control. A black fiberglass is handle has a proprietary Bi-Directional Textured finish for nonslip precision, and nested inside are full-length, skeletonized steel liners, which increase rigidity and strength while keeping weight to a minimum. Screw-together construction is both durable and easy to clean and maintain. A four-way steel pocket clip and lanyard hole offer any number of carrying configurations. Specifications * 6.8-inch open length * Four-inch closed length * 2.875-inch 8Cr13MoV steel blade * Two-inch cutting edge * 0.47-inch blade hole * 0.09-inch blade thickness * 2.6-ounce weight * FRN handle material Warranty Sypderco knives include a limited manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Details are included with your purchase. About derco Thinking beyond established industry practices has allowed derco to introduce new innovations, including one-hand opening, serrations on a folder, and a clip to attach a to a pocket. derco remains dedicated to researching and developing improved, better-performing materials with function and reliability, and its unique cutlery line is a result of designing ergonomic, functional tools. The company puts its new products through rigorous testing prior to release, examining edge retention with a CATRA machine, looking for rust development with Q-FOG, checking the force needed to open and close a , and analyzing numerous other technical details.