Howdy folks,
Up for grabs is a Benchmade 32, Benchmade 440 and Kershaw Blur.
Don't forget to check out my other thread in the gear trade sub-forum for a Bark River Knives firesteel, tan burlap w/ black liners, in new condition!
Benchmade 32 Mini-Morpho
I am the original owner.
Factory edge; never sharpened, honed or stropped.
Very lightly flipped/fondled (~20 minutes in-hand.)
Never dropped.
Has cut nothing.
Blade has been taped w/ blue painters tape.
Loctite (Blue 242) has been applied to both pivot screws.
Handle play: ~1/18th"
Includes original box, cinch-bag and paperwork.
Notable wear/imperfections: No noticeable wear from use. Having said that, it did come to me from the dealer with a blemish resembling a patina just up from the Benchmade logo and just a bit smaller than it in size. It appears slightly darker than the rest of the blade from certain angles depending on the lighting situation. It has proven difficult to capture properly on camera and definitely shows more in person, again, depending on the lighting.
Photos: Closed, Open, Close-up of blemish
Benchmade 440 Opportunist
I am the original owner.
Blade has been reprofiled to 40° inclusive on a Lansky.
Includes original box, cinch-bag and paperwork.
Pocket clip has been removed, but will be included; re-attachment available upon request.
Notable wear/imperfections: Slight scratching on the blade, just up from the edge grind. Small dings in the aluminum from carry. Noticable visible difference in the color of each aluminum scale, as if the textures are slightly different but don't feel it. Lanyard pin is a little short, causing a minor rattle.
Photos: Front, Back, Close-up of blade, Close-up of handle
Kershaw Blur
All-black tanto + combo edge model.
I am NOT the original owner of this one. It didn't appear to have much, if any use on it when I received it from the previous owner, but the factory grind left something to be desired, so...
Blade has been reprofiled freehand on stones, albeit by an admitted freehand noob.
Notable wear/imperfections: With the exception of a few 'dings' in the coating, all "wear" on this knife was caused by my reprofiling the blade. Heavy scratches at the top of the primary grind. Very light scratching on the blade, just up from the edge grind. Forward-most serration isn't quite as sharp as the rest (looks like I passed it over the stone once or twice.) Grind is a little wide on the front, near the serrations. Permanent marker on the coating around the edge.
Photos: Front, Back, Close-up of blade front, Close-up of blade back
Additional photos of each item available at request.
What I am looking for:
I will entertain all offers, buy my primary focus right now is on neck knives and small fixed blades. Ideal examples include...
Hinderer Flashpoint
Krein TK-1, Jack Turner Special
Folts Minimalist (bowie style, non-CRKT)
Murray Carter Neck Knife (models with the "modified handle" only, please!)
Bark River Knives Mikro Canadian (A2 only)
Esee Izula
Other/custom - Given my choice, I would prefer carbon steels, wider blades, flat or convex grinds and either natural or micarta handles in black or earthy tones.
Folder-wise, I'm not really looking for much right now. I tend to only carry ultra-light folders, so if it's 2.5oz or less, surprise me.
Due to the nature of these items, I am currently looking for CONUS deals only.
Given my low feedback for how long I've been around, I will consider shipping first if:
- You have 25 or more positive feedback.
- You are a well established member of this community with a paid account, 10 or more positive feedback and 2500+ posts.
I would ask that you ship first if:
- You have 0 feedback.
- Something doesn't pass the 'smell test.'
Up for grabs is a Benchmade 32, Benchmade 440 and Kershaw Blur.
Don't forget to check out my other thread in the gear trade sub-forum for a Bark River Knives firesteel, tan burlap w/ black liners, in new condition!
Benchmade 32 Mini-Morpho
I am the original owner.
Factory edge; never sharpened, honed or stropped.
Very lightly flipped/fondled (~20 minutes in-hand.)
Never dropped.
Has cut nothing.
Blade has been taped w/ blue painters tape.
Loctite (Blue 242) has been applied to both pivot screws.
Handle play: ~1/18th"
Includes original box, cinch-bag and paperwork.
Notable wear/imperfections: No noticeable wear from use. Having said that, it did come to me from the dealer with a blemish resembling a patina just up from the Benchmade logo and just a bit smaller than it in size. It appears slightly darker than the rest of the blade from certain angles depending on the lighting situation. It has proven difficult to capture properly on camera and definitely shows more in person, again, depending on the lighting.
Photos: Closed, Open, Close-up of blemish
Benchmade 440 Opportunist
I am the original owner.
Blade has been reprofiled to 40° inclusive on a Lansky.
Includes original box, cinch-bag and paperwork.
Pocket clip has been removed, but will be included; re-attachment available upon request.
Notable wear/imperfections: Slight scratching on the blade, just up from the edge grind. Small dings in the aluminum from carry. Noticable visible difference in the color of each aluminum scale, as if the textures are slightly different but don't feel it. Lanyard pin is a little short, causing a minor rattle.
Photos: Front, Back, Close-up of blade, Close-up of handle
Kershaw Blur
All-black tanto + combo edge model.
I am NOT the original owner of this one. It didn't appear to have much, if any use on it when I received it from the previous owner, but the factory grind left something to be desired, so...
Blade has been reprofiled freehand on stones, albeit by an admitted freehand noob.
Notable wear/imperfections: With the exception of a few 'dings' in the coating, all "wear" on this knife was caused by my reprofiling the blade. Heavy scratches at the top of the primary grind. Very light scratching on the blade, just up from the edge grind. Forward-most serration isn't quite as sharp as the rest (looks like I passed it over the stone once or twice.) Grind is a little wide on the front, near the serrations. Permanent marker on the coating around the edge.
Photos: Front, Back, Close-up of blade front, Close-up of blade back
Additional photos of each item available at request.
What I am looking for:
I will entertain all offers, buy my primary focus right now is on neck knives and small fixed blades. Ideal examples include...
Hinderer Flashpoint
Krein TK-1, Jack Turner Special
Folts Minimalist (bowie style, non-CRKT)
Murray Carter Neck Knife (models with the "modified handle" only, please!)
Bark River Knives Mikro Canadian (A2 only)
Esee Izula
Other/custom - Given my choice, I would prefer carbon steels, wider blades, flat or convex grinds and either natural or micarta handles in black or earthy tones.
Folder-wise, I'm not really looking for much right now. I tend to only carry ultra-light folders, so if it's 2.5oz or less, surprise me.
Due to the nature of these items, I am currently looking for CONUS deals only.
Given my low feedback for how long I've been around, I will consider shipping first if:
- You have 25 or more positive feedback.
- You are a well established member of this community with a paid account, 10 or more positive feedback and 2500+ posts.
I would ask that you ship first if:
- You have 0 feedback.
- Something doesn't pass the 'smell test.'
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