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Byrdwrench

when will the SpydeRench be available? MSRP?

my apologies if you were intentionally vague :D
 
We have tools on the way now. But the packaging and cordura cases are still a couple of months out. I believe we have byrd Renches in Golden, but again, the packaging and cordura cases are not in yet.

sal
 
This looks like something "FrankK" should have in a pass around!
I am very bias though. If not for his Pass'es the last three Spyderco products would never have been bought. Centofante 4, a Spin and a Ocelot were bought as a result. We live 50 miles from the nearest blade store here in Wisconsin and the time and effort is put into things closer to home. Keep those Pass Arounds coming! We remote outputs of man need a chance to buy as well. Once held,and used it's hard to give up. Ownership is a prime in sales. The pass around assures it will leave you in one week. Only makes me want it back at that point. Hence my orders to Grand Prairie and New Graham. I was just thinking out loud.
Anyway GREAT looking tool. Seems too good to be true. Wish Spyderco all the best after pouring so much time and effort into this endeavor.
Peace.
 
Aughhh...I've waited years for the new spyderench and it's made in china...aughhhhh....well, maybe in a few years I'll see one from the actual spyderco branch.

Why, oh why, does it matter?! It just baffles me why people get so hung up on where something is made, as if was some sort of character flaw to buy something not made in the USA. How about evaluating a product based on it's cost/return ratio? If Spyderco sells products in it's Byrd line that are made in China, I for one feel pretty certain it's going to be of good quality. Unless of course there's something I'm completely missing here............
 
Why, oh why, does it matter?! It just baffles me why people get so hung up on where something is made, as if was some sort of character flaw to buy something not made in the USA.

It doesn't matter (well, at least not to me).

A knife? Made in China?? Ha! I'm not buying THAT garbage...

These same people are typing out their replies on a computer (Made in China), then they might turn around to catch their favorite show on their television (Made in China), and then might decide to drive down in their car (partially Assembled in China, with several important working parts Made in China) to the grocery store. I'd like to think that the people that bring up the inevitable economic rational to their purchasing habits ("I refuse to support their economy for insert reason here.") live in handmade log cabins with very, very few consumer goods...but nahhhhh. :)
 
Why, oh why, does it matter?! It just baffles me why people get so hung up on where something is made, as if was some sort of character flaw to buy something not made in the USA.

1. It is a MAJOR character flaw to have an option to buy US or buy foreign, and choose foreign. If you like Wal-Mart, you will not see this. My guns are USA made as well, but if there is a "better" choice, SIG 229, for example in .357 sig, you gotta do what you gotta do.

2. Sal, I have used this abberation(not the Byrd, but the Spyerench). I thought that you were all about performance?

This tool does not perform very well. It is heavy, bulky, not entirely easy to use, and 5/8" is not enough of a gap to justify carrying it. I had thought, and hoped, that you were done with this one, it is sort of an embarassment.

Sadly,

STeven Garsson
 
1. It is a MAJOR character flaw to have an option to buy US or buy foreign, and choose foreign.

Why? You haven't presented any logic for this statement, so there's no reason I should believe you. What does buying at Walmart have to do with anything? I buy stuff that works, regardless of where it's made. If you ascribe value to an article based solely on where it's made, that's utterly ridiculous. And don't trot out some "it's because I'm so patriotic" nonsense, either. It has nothing to do with whether I love and support my country (I most certainly do) -- it has to do with whether I use the brain God gave me to evaluate a product before I buy it. That's why I prefer Toyota to Dodge or Ford -- better quality, better lifespan, better resale. I will be buying a Dodge or Chrysler minivan soon, because my wife and I like the looks and features better than those found on the Honda or Toyota van. This is a reasoned decision, made with the knowledge that we're probably going to have more problems with the van than if we bought a Toyota or Honda.

Enough of that -- I don't feel like getting into a debate of product values based on emotion (made in the USA vs. anywhere else). I'm not likely to change anyone's mind, and I don't care to change yours -- I'm just baffled by why people make decisions based only on where a product is manufactured. You do what works for you, and I'll do what works for me!
 
Does anyone know if the Byrd tool file/driver fits the original Spyderwrench? I have a Spyderwrench with a worn diamond file and would like to replace it with the more conventional file/driver.
 
Mr. Glesser, the introduction of the Byrd line is a real boon to people on a tight budget who deserve a decent knife like anyone else. I have purchased 6 different models in the last 2 months just to see what the fuss was all about and each one has impressed the heck out of me. This is the most "bang for the buck" the knife world has seen in years. You and your company are to be commended for having such vision. I know you are rich as Croesus now, but I hope this effort makes you a gazillionaire! ;)
 
I love Byrd knives I could not afford a spyderwrench last time but now that they are in the Byrd line I will be able to. I actually prefer the Norinco M305 to the springfield M14. I prefer to do the finishing myself and save a 1000$. The byrd I first bought the Crossbill was shockingly good for the price and only hardcore steel snobs would not like the blade.
 
In my humble opinion, the true genius of this tool is that it splits into 2 tools! You can secure a nut using the crescent wrench with one hand, while turning the screw using the screw driver in your other hand.

Try that with your other multi tools!!!

Plus, it is still a real one handed knife.
Still nothing out there in the same league as this.

Sorry to say but I have two Coleman multi-tools tha split into two. No wrench but bits on each side to hold the other from turning!!One side would also have the large pliers and cutter to use as wrench or stop. The size of a leatherman, if I amy say so. Sad to say, this never took off and discontinued. They were also about to make more attachments. Pro Lock was its name. I still use it and great tool !!
 
I'm not nationalist-agendra driven, although it doesn't hurt that I do live in America. Here are four factors to consider
1: Craftsmanship, in my experience, is better from America and Japan than most other countries
2: America and Japan have labor rights
3: This is merely psychological, but if I ever pay more than 50 dollars for a knife and it says China on it, I feel ripped off. I know the reasoning is circular, but I'm not claiming my emotions are rational. That's just how I feel.
4: Kershaw can makes knives in America that I'm very pleased with for about the same price as the Byrd line.

In the end, money isn't an issue for me (regarding production folders). 20 dollars or a 100, if I like it a lot I'll buy it. So to save 10 dollars by outsourcing our labor to a government whose decisions I find quite questionable is not a good investment to me. But if it was a knife that was of 300 dollars value and they could get it to me 20, I might sell out.

In real life, I look for American brands. Sure, I still own Chinese stuff, when I can't get an alternative. It's irrelevent here--I can find an alternative. I might buy a Taiwanese one. I find Taiwan less threatening.
 
I'm not nationalist-agendra driven, although it doesn't hurt that I do live in America. Here are four factors to consider
1: Craftsmanship, in my experience, is better from America and Japan than most other countries
2: America and Japan have labor rights
3: This is merely psychological, but if I ever pay more than 50 dollars for a knife and it says China on it, I feel ripped off. I know the reasoning is circular, but I'm not claiming my emotions are rational. That's just how I feel.
4: Kershaw can makes knives in America that I'm very pleased with for about the same price as the Byrd line.

In the end, money isn't an issue for me (regarding production folders). 20 dollars or a 100, if I like it a lot I'll buy it. So to save 10 dollars by outsourcing our labor to a government whose decisions I find quite questionable is not a good investment to me. But if it was a knife that was of 300 dollars value and they could get it to me 20, I might sell out.

In real life, I look for American brands. Sure, I still own Chinese stuff, when I can't get an alternative. It's irrelevent here--I can find an alternative. I might buy a Taiwanese one. I find Taiwan less threatening.

i'm waiting for the Japanese one... i think the diamond file and the non-Byrd look will be better... i want to like the Byrd line, but i really can't stand looking at them :o

of course it took me a while to warm up to Spydercos in general
 
1. It is a MAJOR character flaw to have an option to buy US or buy foreign, and choose foreign.

What do you know, there are about 5.7 billion people in the world, who considers US goods foreign. :rolleyes:

BTW I like the design. Sal, is the whole tool made of AUS-8 or just the blades? Does it have a wirecutter? Thanks in advance.
 
Why are people who are not even interested in this new product , piping up and throwing in thier 1/2 cent ?
You don't like the Byrdrench or Spyderco in general , don't buy one and keep it to yourself.

Don't come and poop in a good threads cereal just because you dont think you like the product.

That said , a few questions regarding this.

Curious as to area of price , i.e. $30 , $50 - higher ?
Why a generally useless round file as opposed to a flat file which would see more use ?
Sal , how you do folks feel about 8Cr13MoV ?
I have a knife with that blade steel and I really like it. Seems to be a purely Chinese steel , good quality.
Question to someone who has used one of the models , is it convoluted to use ? I mean are the little bits and so forth a pain in the butt or everything fits together and works like it should ?

Thanks.
Todd
 
Why are people who are not even interested in this new product , piping up and throwing in thier 1/2 cent ?
You don't like the Byrdrench or Spyderco in general , don't buy one and keep it to yourself.

Don't come and poop in a good threads cereal just because you dont think you like the product.


It's called a dialogue.

That means discussion, that means good and bad mixed together. Without that, we are as bad as the Other Forums.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
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