The Les George Knives Thread

Do you have a knife that you’ve bought and sold multiple times? I have more than a few across multiple brands that I’ve bought and then sold and then bought again (and then sold again and bought again) for one reason or another; sales maybe to fund another purchase, maybe because I thought I’d never carry it, maybe because I didn’t think I liked it as much as a similar knife.

Les’ button lock VECP is that way for me. I had a PJ to just try out and decided I needed more texture on the scales. Sold and got a morph a while later. Liked it but not as much as my framelock morph. Sold. Time passes and got a Damascus DLC morph. Decided to stop collecting folders and knew I’d never carry it. Sold. More time passes. Tried out a framelock Talos and compare it to my framelock VECP and decide I need a button lock for comparison as well. So here we are. The wheel in the sky keeps on turning.

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I have bought and sold two CRK tanto Inkosis so far. I have bought and sold a ton of PM2s as well. I have sold off a few ESVs, but still have a couple as they are phenomenal!
 
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vt_jimmay said:
Ah yes, ESV is another one for me. I resist every time I see one listed. I’ve owned at least 4 and have to keep telling myself they’re not for me.
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I've acquired and sold a frag handle, a PJ, and a thumbstud. I still have a facet and a morph usamadeblades custom. I even had two ZT 0900s for a bit. It's a great size blade!
 
vt_jimmay said:
Do you have a knife that you’ve bought and sold multiple times? I have more than a few across multiple brands that I’ve bought and then sold and then bought again (and then sold again and bought again) for one reason or another; sales maybe to fund another purchase, maybe because I thought I’d never carry it, maybe because I didn’t think I liked it as much as a similar knife.

Les’ button lock VECP is that way for me. I had a PJ to just try out and decided I needed more texture on the scales. Sold and got a morph a while later. Liked it but not as much as my framelock morph. Sold. Time passes and got a Damascus DLC morph. Decided to stop collecting folders and knew I’d never carry it. Sold. More time passes. Tried out a framelock Talos and compare it to my framelock VECP and decide I need a button lock for comparison as well. So here we are. The wheel in the sky keeps on turning.

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I certainly have. I know I've sold and then reacquired a Kumu and a Servo. I've also had an "I can't quit you" relationship with Les's smaller knives. I've had at least 8 ESVs pass through my hands the last couple of years. And I purchased a G10 ESR a few months back after having my sold my original one. Sometimes it does help you understand how much you enjoy a piece by first letting it go, allowing some time to pass, and then seeing how strong the desire to have it truly was.
 
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Terry M. said:
There’s a really cool MK3 sweep with Damascus blade on……….. well I can’t say but it’s in like new condition and is reasonable in price. Someone go buy it before I have to.
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Been watching that one and I remember the big laugh I got at the initial price hahaha.
 
mitchnola said:
That’s almost as funny as the protech Rockeye listed here for $825 the other week.
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Terry M. said:
It’s come down significantly then. Must’ve realized he was on planet Earth and not Mars
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I'm not above a guy making a profit, and Julie will list knives for whatever the consigner wants, but sometimes I see one being flipped for something crazy and I watch it just because it's so satisfying to watch the price drop over the months.
 
Thought my Mk3 could use just a little color. Scored a very nice polished copper monster thumbdisc from Pete at Gray Precision.

Tried a couple of methods to force a patina on it. Ended up with the ammonia vapor method. A few coats of clear over the top.

I can attest that the larger disc is useful in deployment.

Check it out. Here's a few before.

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vt_jimmay said:
Seems like an ESV kinda day. Different view from post above.

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You know you're a true enthusiast when maintenance is a joy rather than a chore. I find it satisfying to disassemble, clean, and lubricate a knife. I don't feel that way about working on my car, for instance, but I know there are car guys who love to tinker and I respect the heck out of that. It's part of the fun of getting to know and optimize your piece. Love it!
 
Necroanax said:
You know you're a true enthusiast when maintenance is a joy rather than a chore. I find it satisfying to disassemble, clean, and lubricate a knife. I don't feel that way about working on my car, for instance, but I know there are car guys who love to tinker and I respect the heck out of that. It's part of the fun of getting to know and optimize your piece. Love it!
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But the best days are the ones where we tinker with both. :)

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