Spyderco Byrd Meadowlark 2 Lightweight Folding Knife BY04SBKWC2

Description

Lightweight folding knife with a serrated Wharncliffe blade and black FRN handle – a reliable tool for hard materials and everyday use

The Spyderco Byrd Meadowlark 2 Wharncliffe Serrated BY04SBKWC2 is a compact, lightweight, yet highly functional folding knife designed for everyday carry and more demanding tasks. It features a 75mm Wharncliffe-type fully serrated blade that excels at cutting fibrous materials – such as ropes, tape, cardboard or textiles. The straight blade profile makes the cut along the entire length very controlled and aggressive.

The black FRN (glass reinforced nylon) handle is extremely lightweight, wear-resistant and provides a secure grip even when wearing gloves or wet. The Lockback lock ensures a secure blade lock and the four-position pocket clip allows for both left- and right-handed carry – tip-up or tip-down.

📐 Technical specifications:

• Blade length: 75 mm (2.96″)
• Total length: approx. 170 mm
• Closed knife length: approx. 95 mm
• Blade thickness: approx. 2.5 mm
• Blade material: 8Cr13MoV – easily sharpenable stainless steel
• Blade shape: Wharncliffe – straight cutting line, high efficiency
• Blade: Serrated Edge – fully serrated, aggressive and effective
• Blade surface: Satin – matte glossy finish
• Handle: FRN (black) – lightweight, durable and ergonomic
• Lock: Lockback – proven, secure mechanism
• Clip: 4-position (tip-up/tip-down, left-handed/right-handed)
• Weight: approx. 70 g

🟢 Main advantages:

✅ Serrated blade – excellent for hard, fibrous and synthetic materials
✅ Wharncliffe profile – maximum cutting performance along the entire length of the blade
✅ Lightweight FRN handle – durable, non-slip and very light
✅ Lockback – secure blade locking while working
✅ Four-position clip – adjust the wearing style as needed

🔴 Possible disadvantages:

⚠️ Serrated blade – requires a special sharpener (e.g. ceramic cones)
⚠️ Wharncliffe shape – less versatile for stabbing or detailed work
⚠️ 8Cr13MoV – basic steel, requires more frequent blade maintenance than premium alloys

🛠️ Maintenance and care:

• Wipe and dry after use, lubricate the pivot as needed
• The serrated blade is best sharpened with ceramic or diamond cones.
• FRN can withstand rough handling, cleans well and is moisture resistant

❤️ Why you’ll love it

The Meadowlark 2 Wharncliffe Serrated is the ideal choice for anyone looking for a lightweight, reliable and effective knife for tough cutting tasks – whether at work, during outdoor activities or as a first aid kit. With its ergonomics and blade ready for anything, it will not disappoint even in demanding conditions.

✅ Final evaluation

The Spyderco Byrd BY04SBKWC2 Meadowlark 2 Wharncliffe Serrated is a practical, lightweight and powerful folding knife designed for real use, not just for a collector’s display case. It will excel in rescue environments, outdoor activities and general EDC. It combines efficiency, safety and light weight – exactly what you need from a knife.