Michael Raymond Starlit 2016 – $5250
First up, the Starlit from Michael Raymond. This is a 2016 model and the follow-up/evolution of his Estrella model. Michael’s work is second to none in the industry and taking one look at any of the details on this knife shows why that is. Perfect clean chamfers throughout, impeccable color matching on the Thumbstud, Pivot Collar, Pivot, and Clip inlay, a perfect hand-rub, and ergonomics to die for. The bushing/washer action is the benchmark of how well tuned this setup can be.
As for my history with this knife, I have owned this Starlit since 2022 – I received it completely beat and sent it back to Michael in 2023 for a full spa. I have carried this knife and used this knife, so there are marks of wear. The pivot has a scratch I’ve highlighted in the pictures, as well as some possible imperfections on the blade at the transition line of the grind.
This knife has no Box/COA(and Michael will not re-issue) but comes with the wrench and a branded microfiber cloth from MR. This makes a perfect next level every day carry knife as I can attest, and is a model/maker that many lust after.
Shirogorov F95 Icebreaker limited edition - fresh back from the mothership - had a detent issue that was fixed under warranty along with a full spa of the knife so it's looking absolutely perfect!
Full package as it came from Shiro originally with knife, bead, lanyard, COA, box, cloth, the whole shebang. Knife was completely refinished by Shiro and has not left it's box (other than for these pictures) since I received it back.
Asking $1650 OBO shipped CONUS
First up, the Starlit from Michael Raymond. This is a 2016 model and the follow-up/evolution of his Estrella model. Michael’s work is second to none in the industry and taking one look at any of the details on this knife shows why that is. Perfect clean chamfers throughout, impeccable color matching on the Thumbstud, Pivot Collar, Pivot, and Clip inlay, a perfect hand-rub, and ergonomics to die for. The bushing/washer action is the benchmark of how well tuned this setup can be.
As for my history with this knife, I have owned this Starlit since 2022 – I received it completely beat and sent it back to Michael in 2023 for a full spa. I have carried this knife and used this knife, so there are marks of wear. The pivot has a scratch I’ve highlighted in the pictures, as well as some possible imperfections on the blade at the transition line of the grind.
This knife has no Box/COA(and Michael will not re-issue) but comes with the wrench and a branded microfiber cloth from MR. This makes a perfect next level every day carry knife as I can attest, and is a model/maker that many lust after.
Shirogorov F95 Icebreaker limited edition - fresh back from the mothership - had a detent issue that was fixed under warranty along with a full spa of the knife so it's looking absolutely perfect!
Full package as it came from Shiro originally with knife, bead, lanyard, COA, box, cloth, the whole shebang. Knife was completely refinished by Shiro and has not left it's box (other than for these pictures) since I received it back.
Asking $1650 OBO shipped CONUS
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