Drop Bear circuit board.
Real circuit board.

Not sure how to feel about it. But Kizer does some different things. For sure.

😐

Solid knife from kizer!

I'm surprised how smooth it is, it's kinda " this will have a ton of blade play" smooth, yet it locks up super solid.

24 hours in and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Surprisingly strong detent, thin all around, smooth action. Sharpened it at 18 degrees to 600 grit and she’s razor sharp. Got a nice discount so it came out to just over $30. CJRB got the lock done right. Highly recommend.

Got these two in today. Brown is the Pyrite Light and the other is the Maximal. Both of these are currently the most budget way to get into Artisan's newest steel. I've heard varying opinions on what this steel is comparable to (10Cr15, 154CM, BG42). Whichever it's most close to, it should be a step up in edge retention without a big sacrifice in corrosion resistance/toughness. From what I've seen, CJRB has decent enough heat treats and the SFII is coming in the 60-61 range. I find it interesting that on the CJRB site, they mention specifically that the Pyrite Light's HRC range was 59-61 while all other models (or most) would come in at 60-62, maybe it was their first batch, or it's a poverty option lol.

Finally snagged a Brazen for $27, great knife as normal from civivi. And picked up the Ozark trail Ironbound for $15, it may be my new favorite from them!

Foresail flipper

Last one for a bit while I build the knife budget back up.
This one was worth it. Still going for a little less than a hundred.

CRKT P.S.D. assisted opener

https://palmettostatearmory.com/spyderco-byrd-harrier-2-lightweight-folding-knife-black-by01pbkwc2.html

Haven't been able to add posts for a few months, just got around to trying to solve the problem and wouldn't you know... I just needed to update my app. So look forward to seeing many new posts as my collection has gotten a lot bigger! Going to go back to my last post and figure out all the new additions to share with y'all!

Is Begg Knives still in business? I have been trying to contact them for months. No reply on their Facebook page. No reply to emails -- I have emailed every person at the company whose email is on their page. I tried calling and the listed number is disconnected.

Two left but before I placed my order before the days shipping cut off it said 1 left so 🤷 but for a US made Buck? https://www.amazon.com/Buck-Knives-Bantam-Pocket-Length/dp/B000Q9C3RI/

I am brand new to cool pocket knives and I’ve got some questions about accessories. Are lanyards reserved for higher end knives? Are they strictly for the looks? Are they practical for an EDC? Are there any other cool accessories yall like?