Benchmade 32 Mini-Morpho
I am the original owner.
Factory edge; never sharpened, honed or stropped.
Very lightly flipped/fondled (~20 minutes in-hand.)
Has never cut anything.
Has never been dropped.
Blade was taped with blue painters tape while being flipped.
Loctite (Blue 242) has been applied to both pivot screws.
Handle play: ~1/18th" -- not a bad thing for a bali!
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 (and may well be just that) 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.
Great blade-centering.
Blade has been reprofiled to 40° inclusive on a Lansky.
Includes original box, cinch-bag and paperwork.
This knife has been fully disassembled for cleaning, but I don't recall if I Loctite'd (Blue 242) the pivot or not.
Pocket clip has been removed, but will be included; re-attachment prior to shipment available upon request.
Notable wear/imperfections: Slight scratching on the blade, just up from the edge grind. Small dings in the aluminum from carry. Noticeable visible difference in the color of each aluminum scale, as if the textures are slightly different. Lanyard pin is a little short, causing a minor rattle when shaken.
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 (and received just as much from me,) 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 1-2 rubs 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 pointy as the rest. Edge grind got 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 (only looking for "modified handle" models)
ESEE Izula
Benchmade 211/210TK
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.
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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