Byrd Tern

Incredibly pleased with this knife. It came reasonably sharp OTB but I felt it could've been sharper. Awesome handle material and design with a nice blade to match. It's so light I forget I have it in my pocket. Delivery was super fast - Thanks Heinnie

...but it's not a Spyderco.

Being a convert to Spyderco, I was disappointed that the Tern's not as well made as the budget Spydercos like the Persistence.

That said, for the price, it's a nice little folder, and my biggest complaint is the quality of the scales; the fibreglass feels a bit budget. Then again, Spyderco's UK legal penknife uses the same handle design and materials at nearly twice the price!

Great little knife for the money a real quality item with good fit and finish. If you are considering a 'full blown' Spyderco think again as this in my opinion is just as good minus the name. The service from Heinnie Haynes was first class and I would have no hesitation in ordering from them again.

The photo for the Byrd Tern really does not do this knife justice. Have a look on YouTube for a better idea of what you'll receive, a quality little folder for EDC that feels good in the hand and is sharp out of the box. At this price you won't be disappointed. Excellent service from Heinnie.

I got this knife yesterday and it has not left my pocket! Good uk legal carry very nice pocket clip when clipped on you can hardly see and knife sticking out so it's not going to offend any one. Not a bad slippit but does fold a bit to easy, nice blade good sharpness, scales feel really cheap. Nice light weight knife. Overall a good uk carry edc if only it had a better slippit and better handle material.

Great on paper & looks super. Size is between the UKPK & Dragonfly. Very light weight & good feel in the hand, sort of like a mini sage. Mine needed a lot of sharpening to get it right (hence 3 stars) but no complaints at the price. Excellent vfm.

I am used to carrying a traditional style pen knife which is within the law but a bit lacking for some tasks. I bought the byrd tern as i have been a long term spyderco fan and thought this product might be worth a shot. Glad i did the quality is spot on even from a knife manufactured in china. Strong blade and a good size handle even with my large mitts and best of all legal to carry in the uk within reason grab one while you can and ignore the spidie equivelant which is no better than this gem and twice the price.

I have just recieved the Byrd Tern and I am delighted with it. I wanted something the same weight and size as my Fallkniven U2 but that was UK legal to carry. It was razor sharp OTB and instantly felt like an old friend :)
Highly recommend for the price, and the service from Heinnie Haynes was excellent.

If I had known that this knife was so fantastic I would have never have bought my Spydie UK knife. This is so much better and you know what I didn't have to pay £95+ for it. The Boker XS is still a better feel and sturdier but if you want a cheap UK legal and love Spyderco get this instead. Like the service here its great.

What a lovely knife, I love this steel, great value for money, finish is good for price, spring is much stronger than both of my spyderco uk frn models, if you want a spyderco but can't afford one, get this, its awsome! (I actually prefer this to the spydies) one note on the clip though, its totally rubbish, I don't use them so don't care.

I bought this from another supplier as HH ran out of stock. What shocked me was how light it is. For me it does not feel solid and well made like the Boker XS.
As a light weight pocket knife it is ok, the blade sharp, but as I said, the Boker feels like a quality knife where as this lacks. That said there is nothing wrong with the way it's made.... Just doesn't feel solid.

Came sharp enough to shave the hairs off the back of my hand and the snap open is lovely and once open it feels very secure.

For a UK legal everyday carry that you will be willing to use you will be pleased with this and it represents good value.

I normally call in at the shop but enjoyed a telephone order and Rich had this up for despatch immediately to catch the evening post and the email confirmation came through almost as soon as I had put the phone down! lol