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Product Description
The Spyderco Byrd Gooney BY24GSGY is a uniquely designed folding knife created by Sal Glesser, Spyderco co-founder and member of the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame. Its distinctive blade combines elements of a sheepsfoot, hawkbill, and Spyderco's Reverse "S" pattern to create an unusual cutting profile with plenty of character.
The 3.44-inch blade is made from 9Cr18MoV stainless steel and features a satin finish with Spyderco's aggressive SpyderEdge serrated edge. The unusual hawkbill/sheepsfoot-inspired geometry provides a curved cutting profile designed for controlled slicing and draw cuts.
The gray G-10 handle provides a secure grip while giving the Gooney a distinctive, modern appearance. A Back Lock secures the blade during use, while the Spyderco Round Hole allows convenient one-handed opening.
With a 7.71-inch overall length, the Gooney offers a substantial cutting tool while retaining the convenience of a folding design.
Features
- Spyderco Byrd Gooney
- Model BY24GSGY
- 3.44" blade
- 9Cr18MoV stainless steel
- SpyderEdge serrated edge
- Satin blade finish
- Hawkbill/sheepsfoot blade profile
- Reverse "S"-inspired geometry
- Gray G-10 handle
- Back Lock
- Spyderco Round Hole
- 7.71" overall length
- Folding design
- Box packaging
Design by Sal Glesser
The Gooney was designed by Sal Glesser, Spyderco co-founder and a member of the Blade Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame. Its unusual blade shape brings together characteristics of several proven blade patterns, resulting in a folding knife that looks and cuts differently from conventional folders.
Knife-Depot Take
The Gooney is definitely not another ordinary folding knife. Its unusual blade combines the characteristics of several classic patterns, giving it a distinctive look and a very different cutting profile. The SpyderEdge serrations and curved blade geometry make this an especially interesting choice for customers who want something outside the conventional drop point or clip point folder.
Specifications
| Blade Material | 9Cr18MoV |
About brand
Quick! List the most respected and innovative knife companies you can think of. If you know anything about knives, Spyderco is somewhere near the top. Spyderco Inc. makes some of the most unique and downright bizarre knife designs you'll see on the market, but from the number of passionate fans discussing, debating, and learning everything they can about Spyderco knives, it's clear that the company has done something right.
From the Glesser Family and the Spyderco Crew:
Since starting Spyderco we've been told our knives are different, peculiar, even out there. All true. Thinking beyond established knife industry barriers allowed us to introduce new and radical innovations to the knife culture including: One-hand opening, serrations on a folder and a clip to attach a knife to a pocket.
We didn't go into business to rake in a mountain of dough we're here for more selfish reasons- indulging our passion for creating knives. Spyderco is definitely out of the norm in the knife industry in our dedication to researching and developing fresh, improved and better performing materials all with function and reliability being key.
Someone once said to Sal Glesser, Spyderco's owner, 'You must design in the dark because your knives look so strange.' True again. Our recognizable appearance is a result of designing ergonomic functional tools rather than applying lipstick and nylons to a pocketknife. We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable.
Making knives that consistently deliver reliable high-performance requires an ongoing commitment to testing. In our million-dollar testing facility we examine edge retention with a CATRA machine, look for rust development with Q-FOG, check the force needed to open and close a knife. We also repeatedly test for stress, wear, optimal heat-treating and actively search for higher quality, performance enhancing steels and materials.
As a customer you probably don't think about this, or much care, but it allows us to put forth a promise. When you purchase a Spyderco you are buying a high-quality reliable cutting tool designed and manufactured for peak performance and ergonomic comfort. Those Who Know Carry Spyderco.
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