Byrd Cara Cara 2 Rescue Lightweight Knife with 3.88" Stainless Steel Sheepfoot Blade and High Performance Orange FRN Handle - SpyderEdge - BY17SOR2

Great serrated knife for cutting "rope" or lines, as we call them in the river industry. Comfortable, light weight but sturdy, and good value.

This thing is great for it's intended purpose: extreme cutting performance in an emergency or rescue scenario, on a budget. I bought it to keep in my truck or take on a trip where I think it could be useful. I don't plan to use it as an EDC knife. For the price I'm ok with it potentially being lost, damaged, or unrecoverable due to use in an emergency situation.The serrades are well done and very sharp. I also noticed they open mail with authority, for whatever that's worth. This thing definitely cuts through material with comparatively little effort to a plain edge or even a combo edge. The blade is longer too which also helps.It feels well made actually, and it functions as good as any regular spyderco lock back knife. Its definitely not of the refined paramilitary quality but it approaches the Delica or Endura level of quality and function......with a few obvious exceptions. The handle scales have some mold marks just to the inside of both handles where the knife rests closed, they're ugly but don't hinder performance or feel in any way. The blade steel won't hold its edge under a lot of use, but I don't plan to use it very much-it just needs to come through for me in an emergency. It does have recessed metal liners in the handles which is a nice touch.The knife is fairly lightweight for its size too. It feels good in the hand, balance seems good, and overall fit and finish is just fine for this price range.I would reccomend this knife, and it'd be a good gift for someone who could appreciate it or actually use it.

Nice emergency cutter

The CC-2 Rescue is my favorite knife of the Byrd line. Heavy-duty sheep-foot blade design retains its full spine thickness all the way to the tip. Hollow-ground serrated edge is razor sharp out of the box. Action is smooth, lockup is solid. Both can be adjusted to the operator's preference with pivot and lock-bar screws. Lightweight FRN handles provide excellent grip and control of the cutting edge. With a bit of practice, easily deploys into hammer or reverse hammer grips, by wrist flick only, without touching thumb to blade. The thumb-hole opens even more deployment possibilities.The CC-2 Rescue is rugged, light weight, heavy duty, low-maintenance, sharp and dependable. For those who can handle the size, it is an excellent EDC choice. For those who prefer a more compact EDC option, a smaller Meadowlark-sized Rescue model is also available.Many people say the Byrd makes good knives for the money. I reject that insulting disclaimer. These knives are not designed to be worn as jewelry with your tuxedo. They are intended to be used, day in and day out. Within that context, they are excellent performers, regardless the cost.

Firstly.I love Spyderco knives and I have owned, used, lost and gifted a lot of them in my life.I've even visited the factory store and they make and collaborate with wonderful people who offer amazing products.Ok..So I've had 4 different bright orange Spyderco Rescue knives in my life so far and I've loved them all.I lost one. Not sure exactly how that happened, honestly. But we were climbing a mountain and we weren't going back up to look for it.TSA took 2 from my checked baggageAnd now I still have one left.Anyway; I saw these Byrd versions and I will definitely say the build quality is spot on considering they are significantly less expensive than my previous Rescues'.The size of the knife, the texture of the grip, the blade edge, clip and material are all great.I have two issues, if they are even truly a thing for anyone else.My original Rescue knives have a bit more ergonomics in the grip.These are pretty much sharp edges with excellent grip that will work great with gloves. But just isn't as friendly to your hands as the more expensive versions.My other one is closing the blade.The more expensive versions are a little smoother in operation.The Byrd just doesn't feel the same closing the blade.I don't feel like I need to look at my Spyderco versions when I close them. It could just be me.At the end of the day I gifted them to people for stocking stuffers and they love them.If you work in rescue.And you need a knife that does the job without accidentally cutting your patient, this is great choice.It's not a cheap knife; but if you need it and you end up leaving it behind at least you didn't lose a more expensive knife.I'm going to use my palm sander and round the edges a bit on the one I kept.out of the pocket opening process is spot on despite the comet shape hole.

Absolutely awesome. I'm in construction. I've always been a serrated kind of guy. This Byrd was the last of my searching. This thing's a beast. I use it as a saw more often than not, and I can't kill the damn thing. As an out-and-about knife, i carry a Benchmade. Im not a cheapskate, I just don't want to have to worry about punishing a knife at work. Buy'm cheap, beat them for 6 mos and buy another. I need'm solid, sharp and thin. This thing just kills it in all 3 categories. It's impossible to dull!Don't blow this decision on flash and bang, buy yourself a beast. You can give it to your son in 6 mos when you buy another.These pics are after the equivalent of 100,000 miles. Hard miles. I always have another, new one on standby at home, i just don't need it! I can't wait to use it, but the last one keeps on killin'.

Very well built, Caution , serrated blade cuts deep and make a wound that is Long Time healing. I learned this the very first time I opened the blade with the thumb hole. It is Stiff to open. Lubricate the pivot with some silicone lube First !

Great knife for work