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wow, great detective work! Also, that guy might be insane. The Karambit-Song??

There is a fancy-lad version apparently? https://www.tacticalsportinggoods.com/products/venom-ultimate-warrior-balisong-butterfly-knife-satin-3-55

If you’re getting as far as 3D printed locks you might just want to get a normal fixed punch dagger.

Says the person 3D printing knives. ;)

Given that it’s only sharpened on one side, in a dagger configuration, do you think a slashing motion would cause it to try and switch configurations on you? i.e. would there be enough force on a slash that the pivot would want to rotate from dagger to knife config. or do you feel it is secure enough in your hand that it wouldn’t? I’m wondering if there’s a way to lock the blade in place with some sort of 3D printed wedge or something so that in a slashing motion the risk of the blade moving would be reduced.

Looks like things are starting to come back online for some.

Primary on the phone plan and my phone is SOS only. All other family members on my plan have working phones. Interesting.

Made in the USA with a gate opening of 0.63 inches so probably one of the smaller ones out there. https://www.stageriggingwarehouse.com/430-62085-smc-force-tac-d-aluminum-carabiner-screw-locking-tactical-black.html

from the page: “1,000 lb. load-bearing buckle” and “PROUDLY HAND-CRAFTED IN THE USA” This is likely the closest thing you’re going to get to meeting your stated criteria.

https://defybags.com/products/tactical-austrialpin-cobra-keychain

For what it’s worth, I can run 129.0.2-1 via the PortableApps interface without error.

You did the scales? Those look nice.

A button lock knife is very popular. Many are well under $100. I’d recommend the CJRB Pyrite Alt for a blade shape more similar to a razor. if you want even smaller the Mini Pyrite Alt is a great 5th pocket carry. https://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store_store.html?steel=AR-RPM9&style=Wharncliffe&usrsearch=pyrite&sortType=priceAs

My only real complaint is:

1. They don’t have a “build your own” program which I think would be amazing (but probably not worth the cost on their part)
2. In the age of modern steels, they haven’t changed their formula. Now, look, I’m not asking for a Magnacut blade or anything like that, but something with a bit more edge retention? How about 14C28N? And yes, I can buy the MKM Campo with M390 steel which pretty much meets my needs except it’s $160. I feel like, with their buying power, Victorinox could put out something with better steel for only slightly more money.

Anyway, these are pie-in-the-sky thoughts. the SAK is a standard by which others look to emulate for good reasons.

I have a Farmer X in green ALOX, a Camper in black ALOX, and the classic Hiker in red ABS and I’m happy with all 3. My Hiker is now my go-to for gathering fatwood in the nearby forest. That saw is perfect for the branches I’m looking for.

Jansport is excellent. I recently sent a 30-year-old bag in for warranty work which they honored at no cost to me other than shipping. A great choice.

That’s great. I was going to use a D2 Elementum this year just to see how well it does.

Just this week I lost my Olight i3T! I’m really bummed. I had the brown/brass colored one and it was starting to wear in a very satisfying way. I know it was only $20 but I use low self-discharge NiHM batteries in my flashlights so that’s gone too.

I like you’re setup and it’s cool you stitched the wallet yourself!

As the kids meme: Porque No los Dos? 😂

I checked Ebay and the prices are a little intense. :)

That’s great. I didn’t know they made that. Too bad it’s not available anymore.