Pictures 1 & 2: The Guppy.
Picture 3: It meets its siblings: The Trilobite and the Bunta.
My PF Guppy arrived today. This is my third PF, and they never cease to amaze me. From the smooth, snappy action to the razor-sharp blade and the excellent fit and finish, this is a real budget banger! I don't know how they turn out such quality for the price.
I ordered the blade HQ exclusive Tenable Fenrir with purple coated blade, hardware, and liners. I already had the black blade bronze colored aluminum scale model. I had it out of the box for about 5 minutes before I remembered I can't leave well enough alone. I thought it looked cool before but now I absolutely love it. I like the black one even more now. I feel like I got 2 knives today. Am stoked.
AGA Campolin Dragonfly:
Don’t be fooled like I did by watching the stupid YouTube videos that made this knife look desirable.
It might look shiny and pretty, but there’s no stop pin that prevents the blade from hitting the inside of the scale -and so what you get is a very badly chipped blade all along the cutting edge
Rough Rider Blue Dragon Barlow and a Frost White Smooth Bone Trapper.
The Barlow looks awesome. Really nice action for a budget slippy. Snappy but not as loud as my modern slip joints from RR. The bolsters on my specific example were a little bit different lengths between the front and back. Not massively different but big enough to notice. The seller i got it from already got a replacement in the mail so fingers crossed the bolsters are better while maintaining the otherwise excellent fit and finish. Transitions are smooth everywhere. Spring sits flush in all positions. Center pin is a little proud but in an intentional way. They're flush everywhere else.
For the trapper i have to say not too shabby at all either. Some people like to give Frost shit and I myself didn't really really like any of the modern knives I've owned from them but their traditionals are very very decent. Action isn't as snappy as the RR. In fact, going from half stop to fully open, its a bit lazy especially on the spey blade. It has gotten a bit better since unboxing so suspect it will continue to improve as it breaks in but i don't expect it to ever be a walk and talk monster.
Otherwise the fit and finish everywhere else are very close to perfect. Comparable to the RR though slightly off center unlike the RR. It's also flush everywhere and the smallest of gaps between the spring and liner near the pivots. Barely noticeable..but it does let light through. I did win this one from a giveaway though so i really can't complain. Most importantly the bone on my example is GORGEOUS. I don't know if they're all like this but mine has a really good smattering of speckles from the bone's pores that doesn't really come through on the photos as well as I'd like.
It’s raining and gloomy and gross outside. So I’m going with the zombie splatter scales Miguron Karok. 3.4 inch D2 modified sheepsfoot blade. Aluminum scales and button liner lock.
What an awesome knife. I mean, it’s fan-freaking-tastic. The action, the craftsmanship. It’s great. For many, this is their favorite Miguron. It’s up there but I still give the nod to the Vakor, but also I haven’t tried the celora yet. That being said, it’s an amazing knife and there should be zero hesitation to get one if it’s on your list.
So happy they came in
I was doing some work at a house and they gave me this Buck 186 just curious of its value
(factory) Lightning anodized Twosun TS-43 with lightning anodized Smootherpro bolt action pen
Never heard of this brand? I’m new here.
This one arrived yesterday. Civivi Baby Banter 2. Nitro V blade, Blue Aluminum scales.
I like everything about this knife. Exceptional fit and finish. Quality materials. It is quick opening with a solid lockup. Pull back on the axis lock and it falls shut. It is the perfect size for my medium-sized hands. With the choil, I can get a full four-finger grip, and it feels very comfortable in my hand. I love the texturing on the aluminum scales. To top it all off, it is the perfect size and weight (for me) for a lightweight EDC.
The Penguin has been a quintessential budget banger for the last few years. The mini Penguin, might be better. Idk. They’re both great but something about the action of the mini just makes it more…fun?
2.25 inch 14c blade, denim micarta scales, thumb stud and liner lock. Has that great ASMR snappy sound. I should record it and just run it on loop through my headphones.
Sorry for the bad pic
“German” 4116 steel, rubberized plastic handle. Compares well with the Mora Companion. Also my wife is Finnsh (mostly) and loves wolves.
Always find myself craving different textures and colors of bone when I’m in a different place.