u/TreeHugginPolarBear

Had a great Independence Day. Really appreciating today’s carry. My bog oak Sebenza and NGMCo Side Piece. Just beautiful craftsmanship. Let’s drive!

I’ve never really been a “pocket pry guy”. Then I found Nice Guy Machine Company. I have really been into the designs that Archie creates. His machining is creative as hell and it keeps me coming back. This is his Return to Home Fob that recently dropped on Patreon.

Hello Everyone!

The time has come to sell some of my beloved knife collection. I have accumulated more than I can use and my tastes have evolved. Please do not hesitate to ask any questions. I will do my best to get anything shipped out by noon the next day. Thanks for looking!

TIMESTAMP : https://imgur.com/a/YYxb9Zf

Benchmade Narrows 748BK-01 w/ LynchNW Clip - SV $430

https://imgur.com/a/Wo2zTvU

Blade: M390 - Drop Point - Black DLC
Handle: Titanium - Black DLC
Owner: First
Cut: No
Carried: Yes - sparingly
Disassembled: only replaced clip
Sharpened: No
Wear/Tear: clean
Centering: perfect
Original Box/Pouch: Yes (and OG clip)

This knife was controversial. Despite the criticisms, it IS a very light knife. Some might say…. “Featherweight”! Which is why I think the LynchNW feather clip is perfect. The Narrows was a knife I thought I’d hang onto forever, it’s perfect for light summer clothes. However, I fell out of love with crossbar locks. Pretty sure this knife made it into some athletic shorts once or twice. It is a sleek looking knife. The only complaint I have is the detent is fairly weak 🤷‍♂️

SOLD ~~Sparrow Strix~~ SOLD- SV $340

https://imgur.com/a/wSrnKl5

Blade: S90V - Hollow Ground - Satin
Handle: Micromilled Titanium
Owner: First
Cut: No
Carried: No
Disassembled: No
Sharpened: No
Wear/Tear: clean
Centering: perfect
Original Box/Pouch: box

I picked this up from the preorder on the latest (possibly last, if I remember correctly) preorder/run. This thing is laser sharp with a high hollow grind. The micromilled titanium is some of the coolest I have seen. It is also possibly the smoothest knife I have ever handled. This thing floats on its bearings. The reason I want to part with it is that I don’t like the finger choil area. I’m just picky. Knife with a very high “cool” factor.

Benchmade Mini Adamas 273-03 - SV $290

https://imgur.com/a/H1VRXjW

Blade: Magnacut - Drop Point - Stonewash
Handle: Marbled Carbon Fiber
Owner: First
Cut: No
Carried: Yes - once
Disassembled: No
Sharpened: No
Wear/Tear: clean
Centering: perfect
Original Box/Pouch: Yes

I’ve seen this knife referred to as the “secret gold class” and I latched onto that phrase. In my opinion, it’s the only Benchmade of recent memory that is actually priced fairly. Unfortunately, I found it too nice to carry. I’m pretty sure I only carried it to a family Easter get-together. Then I fell out of love with crossbar locks. Now it NEVER finds a way into my pocket. It may be the sharpest knife I have ever received straight from Benchmade’s factory - hair popping sharp.

Kunwu Padre - SV $275

https://imgur.com/a/DXf66B3

Blade: Vanax - Drop Point - Polished DLC
Handle: Milled Titanium
Owner: First
Cut: Yes - twine and packages
Carried: Yes
Disassembled: No
Sharpened: Yes - strop
Wear/Tear: clean
Centering: perfect
Original Box/Pouch: Yes

I bought this directly from Kunwu. It is a very well made knife. After feeling the build quality and action, I became a Kunwu fan. Unfortunately, my knife journey has thought me that I’m very picky about forward finger choils🤷‍♂️. It’s been carried a handful of times and has some wear on the pocket clip. I have included an image showing the marks. Everything else about the knife is spotless.

SOLD ~~Hogue Mysto w/ LynchNW clip~~ SOLD - SV $250

https://imgur.com/a/v9CHGpR

Blade: Magnacut - Drop Point - Stonewash
Handle: Milled Titanium
Owner: First
Cut: No
Carried: Yes - once or twice
Disassembled: just changed clip
Sharpened: No
Wear/Tear: Clean
Centering: perfect
Original Box/Pouch: Yes (and OG clip)

This is knife is handsome. I love the milled titanium pattern paired with the LynchNW feather clip. The black matches the hardware and I think the feather compliments the “airy/cloudy” milling pattern. The knife is razor sharp. I am the original owner. The knife has been carried a few times. It has never cut anything. It has never been sharpened and still has a factory edge. The pocket clip is like new. It hurts to let this one go, it may be my favorite crossbar lock knife. The action on this is SMOOTH. Comes with original clip, pouch, and box.

Protech Oligarch (Auto)- SV $230

https://imgur.com/a/sRpRnti

Blade: Magnacut - Sheepsfoot - Stonewash
Handle: Aluminum
Owner: First
Cut: Yes
Carried: Yes
Disassembled: No
Sharpened: Yes
Wear/Tear: dings in aluminum
Centering: perfect
Original Box/Pouch: Yes

This is my first OTS auto. I very much prefer it to an OTF and carried it for a bit. It fires hard and reliably. I really like the blade shape. It’s also a Dmitry Sinkevich design, so that’s neat. Due to the carry, the aluminum has some dings (will do my best to show in pics/vids). The black on the aluminum shows the most wear. Please be aware of your local knife laws as this is an auto.

SOLD ~~Vosteed Raccoon Top Liner Lock~~ SOLD - SV $50

https://imgur.com/a/OfxmgaO

Blade: 14C28N - Drop Point - Satin
Handle: Micarta
Owner: First
Cut: No
Carried: No
Disassembled: No
Sharpened: No
Wear/Tear: clean
Centering: perfect
Original Box/Pouch: Yes

I wanted to try the famed new “top liner lock”. It’s great and I’m excited for more knives to adopt this lock system (like the Spyderco Sage 6). Vosteed has been on a roll lately. Here’s your chance to own a sweet budget banger!

MKC Whitetail - SV $280

https://imgur.com/a/rzuKMgL

Blade: Fixed - Magnacut - Drop Point - Mirrior Polish
Handle: G10
Owner: First
Cut: Yes
Carried: Yes
Disassembled: No
Sharpened: Yes
Wear/Tear: Snails on blade
Original Box/Pouch: Yes

I know this company has been controversial. To be honest, I don’t like some of their decisions and have critiqued them as well. However, there is some good with the bad. The Mirror finish on the blade is pretty neat and I don’t see many companies doing it. This knife has also field dressed and helped process 3-4 deer. This is where any marks on the blade originate from - nicking and bumping bones. It takes an edge easily and keeps on kicking. No complaints on the functionality side of things. I have dealt with their customer service, and they are very responsive and ready to fix any issue. To be honest, I replaced this knife with the same model featuring desert ironwood scales. Comes with a Kydex sheath sporting a belt clip.

SOLD ~~Mora Garberg~~ SOLD - SV $75

https://imgur.com/a/FgI3yuQ

Blade: Fixed - Sandvik Stainless - Sacandi Grind
Handle: Polymer
Owner: First
Cut: No
Carried: No
Disassembled: No
Sharpened: No
Wear/Tear: clean
Original Box/Pouch: n/a

I bought this beefy fixed blade with the intention of using it as a camp knife. However, I find myself packing a hatchet for campfire purposes. This knife has sat in a drawer untouched. Somebody should put this beast through its paces, unfortunately that somebody is not me. Comes with the original sheath.

TacKnives Mini Marlin - SV $55

https://imgur.com/a/1oVMySX

Blade: Fixed - 14C28N - compound grind
Handle: milled micarta
Owner: First
Cut: yes
Carried: yes - to work for a week
Disassembled: No
Sharpened: No
Wear/Tear: a mark or two from use
Original Box/Pouch: box and pouch

This is supposedly never being made again. It is a very cool little pocket fixie. I’m just not a huge Tanto guy. I used it to cut a few ropes and twine. The handle is very grippy. The aggressive styling and jimping really make this thing look badass. Comes with a kydex sheath.

Kizer Hare - SV $45

https://imgur.com/a/NDHVYnn

Blade: Fixed - Nitro V - flat grind
Handle: milled micarta
Owner: First
Cut: yes
Carried: yes
Disassembled: No
Sharpened: No
Wear/Tear: marks from use
Original Box/Pouch: box

This is a stout fixie. It is one of the first “pocket fixies” that I ever bought. I used it at work for a while. It shows some wear from this use. It is very ergonomic, but it’s just a bit bigger than I prefer. Very good offering from Kizer. Comes with a kydex sheath that has a pocket clip attached.

Payments using PayPal F&F preferred. International orders please inquire. Please know your local knife laws. I will try to get any knife shipped within one business day of receiving payment (when possible). I will provide tracking as soon as it is shipped.

On a wet and nasty Friday full of problems, I trust none other than my CRK Inkosi. Hope everyone survives to the weekend ✌️

I’ve never been much of a lanyard guy. I recently started carrying pry bars and like a lanyard on a pry. I decided to throw one on my BP Custom Knives Wasp as well and I kinda dig it. It is accompanied by my new NGMCo Side Piece.

My large CRK Inkosi and Tactile Redhawk are the sharp edges at work today. I started carrying a pry bar this week because I almost broke a nail last week 😅 (couldn’t pull the solenoid from a valve…)

Guest appearance… my crop of Firewitch Dianthus.

I picked up a Minion v2 from Archie’s last drop at Nice Guy Machine Company. The thoughtful design and precise execution is just…. Muah 🤌. Not cheap, but also not regretting it! Very cool little “key hanger-bottle opener-pry bar-scraper”.

My BP Custom Knives Wasp and my trusty Felco #2. Brandon did a great job grinding this baby slicey and the red Micarta looks great. Felcos are just the gold standard in shears (in my book). Great tools make for more enjoyable days at work 👍

I was lucky to harvest a nice deer in Minnesota this year. I just hung the skull using some cheap euro mount hanger from Amazon. I’m very pleased with how much it ties the room together… the dude abides.

Hanging with a buddy watching some playoff hockey. Have the North Edge Nomad with me today. Love that Yellow Cedar burl 🥰

Let’s Go Wild!!!

My sharp-edged companion for the day. The North Edge Nomad is a great pocket fixie. Dustin made a great leather sheath as well. Love how he wet fits the knife to the sheath. That yellow cedar burl is just mesmerizing. Very well done!

Oh, and let’s hear it for the Minnesota Wild!

This is my first buck harvested in the state I currently live in. It’s not the biggest deer, but it was perfect for trying my hand at doing my own euro mount. I simmered for a long time, scraped a ton, emptied the brain cavity. This is a tedious process. It definitely made me appreciate the effort that goes into having it done professionally. Honestly, the time investment along with cost of propane really pushes me towards paying to have it done. Call me lazy, but $75 for a perfect product seems like a steal after investing two afternoons into a subpar product 😅

Edit: “subpar” meaning I broke nasal/sinus structures amongst other thin areas. I also had to glue the nose back together along with a few teeth into sockets.