Ask someone what comes to mind when they think of a
multi-bladed pocketknife. There's a likely chance the first thing
that pops into their head is a traditional small bone-handled
pocketknife like their grandfather used to carry. Those original
multi-bladed pocket folders were handy for cutting packages or
cardboard and floated deep in grandfather's pocket clinking against his
keys and loose change.
The new byrd BY20 Wings is a multi-bladed
pocketknife and that is where any similarity ends. It's a medium
sized folder offering the best of both worlds with two full-sized
blades made of 8Cr13MoV stainless steel. The Sheepfoot shaped
blade is hollow-ground with 3 3/8 inches (86mm) of serrated cutting
edge. The Sheepfoot's rounded tip has no point, suiting it well
for puncture-free cutting. The second blade is a clip-point
shape, also hollow-ground with 3 3/8 inches (86mm) of plain edge
cutting surface for intricate and precise cutting. Combined
together the blades pack over 6 inches of cutting power in a 5.4 ounce
(152g) pocketknife. Each blade locks open independently with its
own side by side LinerLock that is jimped (textured) along the locking
lever for slip resistant lock engagement and disengagement.
G-10 laminate handle stays grippy in the hand and
it's pocket clip carries 4-ways: tip-up/tip-down and left or
right-handed. The clip's end is rounded, lessening wear and tear
on a pocket. Includes a nylon belt carry sheath with snap closure.
Blade lenght: 3 3/8
in. (86mm)
Closed Length: 4 3/4 in. (121mm)
Overall length: 8 in. (203mm)
Steel: 8CR13MOV Stainless
Handle: G-10
Weight: 5.4 oz (152g)