The end of August, I purchased my first Holt (Haptic) from Ryan at a very fair price and received it exactly as represented a few days later. There was good communication all along. I would have zero reservations with any future transaction with
SteelCrucible
. A+ Seller
Fast forward a couple days later. I contacted Ryan via PM to inquire on another of his knives and he informed me that it had already been sold. Through previous PMs - I was informed his father was, like me, a USAF Veteran. We also found out we had a few other commonalities as well. Ryan told me he would have definitely sold me the knife at the price I offered, but since it already sold that he would look through what he had and gift me something fitting for a veteran. I told him that he did not have to do that, but it was a very nice gesture and I would graciously accept his gift. Talk about a random act of kindness. WOW! I was also turned on to stoicism during our chat and Ryan sent me a book on one his favorite philosophers, Marcus Aurelius. If you do not know what stoicism is ... look it up ... it may enrich your life.
Long story short ... the world could use a bunch more generous and kind people like Ryan - he is a Great Person. Thank you to Blade Forums for introducing me to yet another awesome person and giving me the ability to make new friends.
Marcus Aurelius quotes
Attached picture: Holt Haptic and two great gifts from
SteelCrucible
- thank you my friend.

Fast forward a couple days later. I contacted Ryan via PM to inquire on another of his knives and he informed me that it had already been sold. Through previous PMs - I was informed his father was, like me, a USAF Veteran. We also found out we had a few other commonalities as well. Ryan told me he would have definitely sold me the knife at the price I offered, but since it already sold that he would look through what he had and gift me something fitting for a veteran. I told him that he did not have to do that, but it was a very nice gesture and I would graciously accept his gift. Talk about a random act of kindness. WOW! I was also turned on to stoicism during our chat and Ryan sent me a book on one his favorite philosophers, Marcus Aurelius. If you do not know what stoicism is ... look it up ... it may enrich your life.
Long story short ... the world could use a bunch more generous and kind people like Ryan - he is a Great Person. Thank you to Blade Forums for introducing me to yet another awesome person and giving me the ability to make new friends.
Marcus Aurelius quotes
Attached picture: Holt Haptic and two great gifts from
