SpydercoByrd Cara Cara 2 Knife with 3.75" Steel Blade and Durable Stainless Steel Handle - PlainEdge - BY03P2

Sharp enough to shave arm-hair right out of the box and seems really sturdy. It's also relatively comfortable in my hands which are pretty big. It's kind of hard to depress the lock to put the blade away, but I prefer that to having the lock be too easy to press. I'm happy with this purchase and don't think there's many other knives that are of this quality for a similar price. I'd say the steel is a mid-quality steel and will have to be re-sharpened after regular use - there's a lot of information on the internet comparing knife steels so if you want something stronger you probably want to look up a comparison but for this price, this is a good quality steel and the manufacturer has tempered it properly from what I can tell.

Yes it is made in China, just like a tenacious (same steel too). no it doesn't say spyderco. It is a budget line for spyderco, much like red field is now a budget line for Leopold scopes. If you are entertaining the idea of getting this, it is probably because you dont want to spend the money on a spyderco endura. This knife is an excellent second to that. It is very sharp and has a strong lock, there are some edges that are too sharp, such as the hole in the blade and the lock. If you plan on using it daily with moderate to heavy use then by all means get this one. I compare this to the endura because it is most similar to it. The tenacious and para military function totally different. I don't consider this or the endura to be flick open types, just because the back lock keeps pressure on it the entire time. I honestly trust the byrd back lock more than the spyderco, because it is so much stronger (comparible to cold steel).If you care more about steel type, locations made, and logos, spend the money on an endura. If you want a knife you're not afraid to beat of or use heavily then this is a good one.

Great knife, engraved well enough and for the price it’s great.

I carried a Spyderco Police model for ten years, but when times got tough I sold it. I missed it almost immediately but I didn't want to drop $100 on another one, and I replaced it with the original Cara Cara in stainless steel. That's been a great knife, and it's been in my pocket every day for the last eight years or so. It's easy to sharpen, holds an edge reasonably well, and it's as serviceable today as the day I bought it. Say what you want about Byrd knives, but I can tell you from experience that the original Cara Cara would have given my Spyderco Police a run for its money.I saw the Cara Cara 2, and I liked the shape of the blade a bit better, and on a whim I ordered one. This is definitely not the same knife as the original model. The first thing I noticed was that it's noticeably lighter than the old model, so I dropped them both on a scale and found the CC2 is .4 OZ lighter. The handles are nearly identical and virtually all the reduction in weight is due to the new blade. The old blade was hollow ground and was .125" thick for nearly the entire length of the spine. This new blade is .125" thick, but only back by the tang, and it tapers all the way to the tip. With relatively light finger pressure I can actually get the blade to flex. To me this is more like the blade you'd find on a good kitchen knife than on a folding pocket knife.But even having said that, I still like it. The rest of the knife is pretty much identical to the original CC. Everything is tight and well constructed, and although the blade isn't as thick as I might like, it's certainly sharp. It's also a little lighter in my pocket, so that's a plus. And for the stuff I use a pocket knife for - opening mail and boxes, cutting rope and string trimmer line, and first one thing and then another - I doubt the thinner blade will be an issue. If it performs as well as the original CC I'll consider it $27 well spent.

For years I carried a Spyderco with the same type of scales, but with a serrated edge. I believe it was a gift and it cost quite a while ago about three and a half times more than this knife. I misplaced the knife and noted that it'd cost a lot more to replace it. Fortunately, I found where it'd fallen, but I don't want to use it for EDC anymore and I found this one. It arrived on time, I immediately used it to open another package and it was nice and sharp. The Byrd knife Locks up positively, and it's a strong action. There's absolutely no wiggle. I like the little reverse curve on the release. I've no doubt this knife is worth much more than I paid for it, and dang if I didn't just go shopping for more of them.

I used to be a Kershaw fan for budget work knives, but what Spyderco is doing with 8Cr13MoV stainless steel for their budget Byrd line is quite impressive. I work in produce and have been using my Cara Cara 2 to trim vegetables, cut corn, break down heavyweight cardboard containers and anything else necessary. The thing cuts very well and holds and edge well for the budget steel it's made from. I've had very little fold over and the thing hones to a sharp edge without becoming too fragile. It's also been amazingly stain free so far considering the wet environment. I clean and wipe it down with an oily rag when I get home, but I've forgotten more than once and no stains or anything approaching rust. Don't buy a Byrd thinking it will be the same knife as a more pricey Spyderco, it's their budget line after all, but if you need a budget blade you won't go wrong dropping your ducats on a Byrd.