byrd knives are the subject of a number of engineering refinements with improved ergonomics, four-way clips and full-flat ground blades. Like Spyderco knives, byrd knives are subject to our penchant for C.Q.I. – Constant Quality Improvement. As manufacturing processes and material availability improves, so do the byrds.The newest evolution of the Meadowlark is the Meadowlark2 with a G-10 handle. It has a full-flat ground high performance 8Cr13MoV blade. Shaped like a “comet” the hole in the blade symbolizes quality and careful manufacturing tolerances. On the blade’s spine is a group of crosshatching called jimping. Jimping enhances the thumb’s grip on top of the blade making cutting slip-resistant. Available for the first time with a four-way clip that carries tip-up/tip down or left/right-handed, it attaches inside a pant’s pocket where it rides deep and confidently. A finger choil enhances the ergonomic G-10 handle adding comfort and control. Mid-positioned back lock has a David Boye cut away dent, a safety feature allowing the handle to be tightly gripped without unintentionally releasing the lock.Overall Length6.812 ” (173mm)Blade Length2.875 ” (73mm)Steel8Cr13MoVClosed Length3.938 ” (100mm)Edge Length2.438 ” (61mm)Weight2.9.oz (83g)Blade Thickness.093 ” (2.5mm)HandleG-10Clip PositionAmbiTip Carry PositionN/ALock TypeN/AGrindN/ASheathN/AOriginChina