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I bought this knife mainly for fishing. Getting your lure hung up in a tree or reeds as a result of a bad cast can be a tricky thing. To maneuver the boat up to the bank is a bit touch-and-go so I find it easier to quickly saw the branch off than to try to unhook the lure with finesse.
Spyderco Byrd BY17SOR2 Cara Cara 2 Rescue Folding Knife 3.93" Serrated Blade, Orange FRN Handles
Old Fisherman
Connecticut/RI
Jul 31, 2020
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Very good for heavy fiber cutting and edc
I am a fisherman but in summer and fall seasons keep plantings of eggplant, gourds and heavy stem produce. I started harvesting this week and needed something strong and sharp to cut heavy stems. . A great choice for multiple tasking rather than.using plain blade knives which are ok but not quite up to the task. I ordered this serrated blade knife and find it perfect for heavy cutting... It is strong and very sharp. I am now also using it as a backup edc. It handles well for most chores. You have to like this one.
Spyderco Byrd BY17SOR2 Cara Cara 2 Rescue Folding Knife 3.93" Serrated Blade, Orange FRN Handles
This is the best knife for the buck that I’ve purchased this year (or, perhaps any other year). Great quality. Serrated blade is sharper than velociraptor teeth. Little stiff out of box, but with a little break-in I was able to open it one handed. I especially like the spine lock. Nice long, strong pocket clip, if you're a pocket clip guy. This is going right in my bright orange medic kit in the truck. Everyone should have a few of these in your vehicle, camp kit, first aid kit, bug-out bag for emergencies where you have to cut seat belts, or remove clothing (No, I’m not talking about back seat maneuvers at Submarine Point); and at this price you can afford several.
Spyderco Byrd BY17SOR2 Cara Cara 2 Rescue Folding Knife 3.93" Serrated Blade, Orange FRN Handles
I’m a longtime Spyderco user, partial to their Japanese models. I work in QC at a factory & often need to cut open thick poly bags, through thick layers of tape and sometimes plastic components.. It’s nice to have a tip that won’t pierce product inside containers. I don’t want to carry higher end knives as shady people tend to walk off with things that belong to others. The higher-vis orange handle catches my eye if I set it down. This knife came even sharper than most of my serrated Seki Spyderco Enduras. I know from experience the edge retention will be decent for a cheaper steel.. It’s a large folder with minimal weight & the sheepsfoot tip and color make it clear it’s not a weapon, it doesn’t look overtly tactical. More like a tool. The quality & fit/finish on this piece exceeds a couple of other Byrd knives I bought about 10 years ago. The FRN handle is nicely detailed & grips every bit as well as the ‘volcano grip’ pattern on Japanese Spydercos. It’s geared toward fire & EMT and SAR folks but it’s not limited to its suggested role. This is a great choice for warehouse or manufacturing environments if your employer permits personal knives. It feels and performs like a spyderco at a fraction of the cost and isn’t a weeping tragedy if it walks off, or gets misplaced. As long as your expectations are realistic at this budget price, you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised with the performance of the CaraCara Rescue 2.
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