Everyone's latest acquisitions!

[chacapa]

Pradel

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[chacapa]

 

[chacapa]

Real Steel

 

[cbach8tw]

My Idaho Knife Works Cliff canoe arrived the other day. Osage handle.

 

[chacapa]

 

[Zeroedin]

Another knife from Alexander Gorbachev a.k.a. "cyclodol":

Blade: 115 × 28 × 3mm / flat grind / stonewash / MagnaCut
Overall length: 235mm

Wow, that’s a beauty! I seem to recall a Ukrainian(?) maker with the same last name but I can’t find any online reference to this particular maker. Any chance you can point me in the right direction (I’m absolutely drooling over this knife)? Thanks!…..and enjoy!!

 

[FeelingEdgy]

 

[smills]

Ferramonster Aurora Rays

 

[norcalAF]

Bodacious landed today, I'm really digging it!

 

[sgt1372]

Just acquired another Gen 2 version of a classic bali.

The 1st was the Cold Steel Arc Angel 2 that I mentioned above in Post #22,154 & I also just received the newly released Protech FlyFather 2 which has been made in collaboration with Squid Industries:

The FlyFather2 has a feel similar to my Squid Industries Weehawk Kraken.

However, it's a lot smaller, lighter & looser than the Weehawk but I'm still happy to add it to my bali collection.

Here's what ProTech had to say about it on 10/02/2024 on Instagram:

"We are bringing back a very rare classic in an exciting collaboration with Squid Industries. The FlyFather makes it's return at BladeShow West. A true collaborative project, the FlyFather uses both of our company's expertise to build this unique balisong. Calling on the vast experience of Squid Industries, they crafted all the top features that flippers are looking for, creating an extremely solid yet smooth experience. The overall design is a scion of our signature Godfather auto, with a sleek bayonet ground stiletto. 100% American made with the precision & quality you expect from Pro-Tech.

The first handful of the FlyFather will be available at our booth during BladeShow West. Quantities will be extremely limited, so be sure to head over as soon as the doors open! We are also sponsoring the West Coast Flipping Contest this year, so be sure to check that out during the show on Saturday!
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The FlyFather features durable 7075 aluminum handles with black anodizing, stiletto in 154cm, steel bushings with bronze washers, zen pin system, & DLC coated mini deep carry clip with multiple clip positions."

See: Protech FlyFather2 Instagram Announcement

Here are its specs:

Handle Material: Aluminum
Blade Material: 154CM
Blade Style: Spear Point Blade
Finish: Satin Edge
Blade Length: 4.1"
Handle Length: 5.1"
Overall Length: 9.2"
Weight: 3.7 oz.

 

[SimplyMinded]

Just acquired another Gen 2 version of a classic bali.

The 1st was the Cold Steel Arc Angel 2 that I mentioned above in Post #22,154 & I also just received the newly released Protech FlyFather 2 which has been made in collaboration with Squid Industries:

The FlyFather2 has a feel similar to my Squid Industries Weehawk Kraken.

However, it's a lot small, lighter & looser than the Weehawk but I'm still happy to add it to my bali collection.

Here's what ProTech had to say about it on 10/02/2024 on Instagram:

"We are bringing back a very rare classic in an exciting collaboration with Squid Industries. The FlyFather makes it's return at BladeShow West. A true collaborative project, the FlyFather uses both of our company's expertise to build this unique balisong. Calling on the vast experience of Squid Industries, they crafted all the top features that flippers are looking for, creating an extremely solid yet smooth experience. The overall design is a scion of our signature Godfather auto, with a sleek bayonet ground stiletto. 100% American made with the precision & quality you expect from Pro-Tech.

The first handful of the FlyFather will be available at our booth during BladeShow West. Quantities will be extremely limited, so be sure to head over as soon as the doors open! We are also sponsoring the West Coast Flipping Contest this year, so be sure to check that out during the show on Saturday!
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The FlyFather features durable 7075 aluminum handles with black anodizing, stiletto in 154cm, steel bushings with bronze washers, zen pin system, & DLC coated mini deep carry clip with multiple clip positions."

See: Protech FlyFather2 Instagram Announcement

Here are its specs:

Handle Material: Aluminum
Blade Material: 154CM
Blade Style: Spear Point Blade
Finish: Satin Edge
Blade Length: 4.1"
Handle Length: 5.1"
Overall Length: 9.2"
Weight: 3.7 oz.

Wow that blade is something else! Looks so much different used here compared to the autos.

 

[TheFactor]

MT Stitch sporting Apocalyptic finish

 

[WVHILLS]

 

[norcalAF]

I'm really digging all these manual Protechs! I have a Malibu, a Mordax, and this Integrity landed today!

 

[Bacchus]

Wow, that’s a beauty! I seem to recall a Ukrainian(?) maker with the same last name but I can’t find any online reference to this particular maker. Any chance you can point me in the right direction (I’m absolutely drooling over this knife)? Thanks!…..and enjoy!!

Thanks!

The surname is quite common for ex-USSR countries, this knifemaker lives in Russia and the only way to contact him (or to enjoy the gallery of already made/sold pieces) is to find him in the social network "VKontakte" — he goes by the nickname "zipzop". The sheath for his knives are usually handcrafted by a very skilled maker Andrey Tsarev.

 

[cutchu]

I've been wanting to try out a Benchmade Crooked River for a while. I decided to go ahead and get one, I got one of their "Custom" Mini Crooked River. I have to say it seems like a pretty nice knife. It is nice to be able to pick and choose some of the aspects of the knife from their selection.

 

[kda89508]

Today

 

[BluegrassBrian]

First CRK in 8 years- I'm really digging it- my first Inkosi (also my first CRK Tanto).

 

[Kryme]

Spyderco Sage, some copper bling for the Arcade, and KPL to try out and compare to Nano Oil. Aside from the nice aroma I can't tell a difference, but time will tell.

 

[tussery]

Just in.