Gooney – Folding Knife – 3.46" Plain Edge Blade – Gray G-10
The Spyderco Byrd Gooney is a funky little workhorse with a blade profile that blends reverse-S, hawkbill, and sheepsfoot influence into one odd duck that actually cuts like it means business. This version pairs a satin-finished 9Cr14MoV blade with peel-ply gray G-10 scales, a back lock, and a fully ambidextrous four-position clip setup.
If your customer wants another boring folder, this ain’t it. If they want a knife with some character that still earns its keep, the Gooney makes a lot more sense.
What it does
The Gooney gives the user a compact folding knife with strong slicing ability, a very usable curved cutting profile, and easy pocket carry. Its blade shape is built to grab material and keep cutting, while the back lock keeps the platform simple, proven, and sturdy.
Why it’s worth it
This one stands out because it does not look like every other copy-paste folder on the wall. The Gooney gives buyers a distinctive blade shape, grippy G-10, solid lockback construction, and a price point that is still reasonable enough to move without needing a sales sermon.
Specs
- Product type: folding knife
- Model: Gooney
- Blade length: 3.46"
- Cutting edge: 2.92"
- Overall length: 7.70"–7.71"
- Closed length: 4.34"
- Blade thickness: 0.110"
- Blade steel: 9Cr14MoV stainless steel
- Blade finish: satin
- Edge type: plain edge
- Blade style: reverse-S / hawkbill-influenced profile
- Blade grind: full-flat grind
- Handle material: gray G-10
- Lock type: back lock
- Pocket clip: 4-position, tip-up or tip-down, right or left carry
- Weight: 3.4 oz
- Country of origin: China
What’s included
- Spyderco Byrd Gooney folding knife
- Factory-installed pocket clip
Verify before you buy
Verify your local knife laws before purchase. Also verify that the blade shape matches the job. The Gooney is useful, but it is still a weird bird, and weird birds are usually bought on purpose.
