Everyone's latest acquisitions!

Apparently, my moratorium on purchasing folders skewed my judgement. Either that, or I was serious about not wanting any more. My last few folder purchases found no love. The first I'm calling a fluke because I've been a fan of the platform for many years... though I did shun this particular version when it was released; so maybe I really don't like it. The Larrin 501. I opened the box, gave it a quick look, and put it away. If I'm being honest, I don't even know where I put it - haven't seen it since (admittedly, I haven't looked for it).
Next came a Microtech Standard Issue (MSI). Loved the blade shape; but immediately disliked the knife. Put it back in the box.
Last was a Viper Key, with fluted ti scales. I appreciate the aesthetic; but I'll never carry it for a few reasons.
That's 0 for 3 :(
 
Not so much new knives as new knife parts / upgrades. Got some new ceramic Skiff bearings for my Medford Slim Praetorian and Medford Slim Midi.

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The open and shut action is about the same but the blade movement between is noticeably smoother. Perfectly respectable for $13. Happy with this upgrade.

Also got the new decorative pivot screw for my Cedar from RobJohnsons that was just introduced last month (original was just a captive T8 pivot). Also, the original body screws had rounded tops and those were changed to flat top screws which I think look cleaner.

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Just wish my overpriced, utterly worthless smartphone camera could do it all justice... 😠
 
Chuck_Nunface said:
I remember this being a pre-order a while ago
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DocJekl said:
Nice!

I preordered and got #82 a few months ago - it seems to be taking a while for the run to be completed.

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Yes I was on pre order for a while. I did receive this one a a little while ago but have not gotten a chance to take it out and appreciate it till today. They did a great job on these from scales to hardware. It’s a nice collector piece.
 
Ppop said:
Yes I was on pre order for a while. I did receive this one a a little while ago but have not gotten a chance to take it out and appreciate it till today. They did a great job on these from scales to hardware. It’s a nice collector piece.
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I loved how the price kept going down as they kept reaching new sales numbers, and the "cost per knife" would go down. I think I got a small $30 or so refund twice after I ordered 😂
 
Tensaw said:
I'm afraid Hinderer has me hooked, for right now. I bought a XM-18 3.5 Slicer a couple of months ago that I liked so much, I almost immediately started thinking about the next RH knife. I received this Eklipe 3.5 today from Hinderer and after about an hour in and out of the pocket, I may like it better than the XM. I've only had the knife vice a few years and am very new to higher end knives, but I've learned two things: You can do all the research but you never really know about a knife until it's in your hand. And with the more premium knives, the search can be almost as satisfying as the unboxing.View attachment 2543329
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Try a firetac, you're welcome 😁
 
hhmoore said:
That's 0 for 3 :(
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Just for clarification, I pretty much knew I wouldn't like those three knives...I just let the want win, which is good for accruing knives, but bad for finding users.
On the other hand, before those three, I bought a lil red Buck 305 and two (small) SHFs with which I'm very happy. Somewhere (late) in that mix, I bought a Buck 105 Pro that I plan to start carrying once I get the sheath from duramax duramax .
 
Pics did not turn out too well, I can't seem to get a good spot for lighting my phone camera.

Terry M. Terry M. posted a couple pics of one of these WE knives and I liked it enough to try one out. While I share much of the hesitation regarding their source (not discussing here), the knives themselves are surprisingly nice knives! I am actually very impressed with them.

I just got the Volunteer knives (my first) and have not used them yet. I got them after seeing so positive reviews here on BF. They easily live up to everything great that I have seen here.

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cutchu said:
Pics did not turn out too well, I can't seem to get a good spot for lighting my phone camera.

Terry M. Terry M. posted a couple pics of one of these WE knives and I liked it enough to try one out. While I share much of the hesitation regarding their source (not discussing here), the knives themselves are surprisingly nice knives! I am actually very impressed with them.

I just got the Volunteer knives (my first) and have not used them yet. I got them after seeing so positive reviews here on BF. They easily live up to everything great that I have seen here.

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I tell you what……. I share your hesitation with point of origin but the knives themselves are fantastic. I really like them a lot!
 
I Have often wondered why nobody made a utility knife that was more “pocketknifey”. Well a random youtube video I watched included this little gem so I figured, what the heck?!? It was 19.99. Olight Otacle U1
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