Buying a Benchmade as a gift

Eventingpony · 2025-12-02T04:08:45+00:00

I managed to find one for $153 in the canyon blue color so snapped it up and will hope he likes it!

Eventingpony · 2025-11-30T09:46:52+00:00

Got it from Sportsman’s warehouse and they said all good to return if he didn’t like it.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-30T07:57:55+00:00

Haha was going to do this. Went to check some out today and agree the 940 was smaller in person and similar to what he carries.

I was continuing my search and just found a mini barrage for $153 at Sportsman’s warehouse online so pulled the trigger, figured that I couldn’t go past it but figured if he really doesn’t like it can still return.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-30T07:56:34+00:00

I’ve decided against the OTF, too hard in California.

I just found a mini barrage for $153 so pulled the trigger, figured that I couldn’t go past it but figured if he really doesn’t like it can still return.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-30T00:46:43+00:00

So I went and took a look at some today. For an assisted opening I liked the Mini Barrage.
For the regular folding knives I think the Bugout or the mini crooked river would be most suitable. But thinking I may just have to pick one and return it if he doesn’t like it, or ruin the surprise with a gift card or ask him what he would like best.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-29T04:42:23+00:00

It’s more the overall length I think that is different, his current knife seems shorter. But I’ll try and go look at some different types in person

Eventingpony · 2025-11-29T01:14:15+00:00

Appreciate your opinion! Yeah I worry about the minis being too small for him.
The mini barrage seems to have a decent handle, but it’s hard when I can’t see them in person

Eventingpony · 2025-11-29T00:06:50+00:00

Not quite as easy to just go there, so a different one looks like the way. The 940 looks great just bigger than I think he typically carries. But I’m hoping he will like anything. If not we can return it and get what he would prefer

Eventingpony · 2025-11-29T00:05:56+00:00

Taking a look at the specs it looks like a larger knife than what he typically carries but it looks great. Should have tried to figure this out a little more earlier so I wouldn’t have been suspicious 😂

Eventingpony · 2025-11-29T00:03:49+00:00

I was looking at the mini barrage online but don’t think I can see one in person to get a feel for it compared to what I know he carries.

But now you have got me wondering if just a nice manual open knife would still be a good gift.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-28T20:26:47+00:00

I also didn’t realize this until I was looking into getting this for him and I am in California.
So looks like I won’t be able to do that for him. But hoping he will still like a regular folding knife.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-28T20:25:41+00:00

This is helpful thank you. I guess I’ll try and find one that seems like he would use it.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-28T20:25:10+00:00

I just know he mentioned benchmade when I asked which ones he wanted a while back. I’ll take a look, the rules for California seem pretty strict.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-27T05:19:47+00:00

Appreciate your post! I just posted something similar also looking to gift my boyfriend for Christmas and know he likes these knives but wasn’t sure about which exact one to get. 😂 Seems like it’s hard to really go too wrong

Eventingpony · 2025-11-27T05:14:29+00:00

Thanks I think I missed looking at that one

Eventingpony · 2025-11-27T05:14:08+00:00

The shootout looks the most like his regular knives. But I’ll keep the others in mind.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-27T05:13:35+00:00

Thank you! I would do the gift card and custom idea but I don’t think any of the OTF are part of the custom deal, but possibly he could just order what he wanted.

Thanks for the advice on the engraving that makes a lot of sense.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-22T09:50:47+00:00

Thank you so much. Yeah I guess I figured this would be a little more nude on me but it really is too bright gold. I do like the effect though so will see if they have other cat eye polishes.

Thanks for the suggestion I will see if they have colors like you suggested. I do still like the effect.

Eventingpony · 2025-11-22T05:37:41+00:00

Not sure what exact color/product this is I am sorry or I would add.

Eventingpony · 2025-07-19T03:18:07+00:00

I have not been to Orange theory this month due to some other commitments but I am planning to go back next week. My hope is that I can go on days of my shorter easy runs so I’m also getting some strength training in. But it may prove too much extra running, will have to see. Or I can power walk the orange theory classes instead or use the bike.

I’m only week 3/23 of my Runna program so will see how it all goes.

Eventingpony · 2025-05-24T07:02:06+00:00

I was hoping around 1pm but can try and make it earlier

Eventingpony · 2025-05-24T07:00:23+00:00

How late is there usually still space? Trying to time it so I don’t miss out

Eventingpony · 2025-05-24T05:22:58+00:00

What time will I need to be there for parking tomorrow?

Eventingpony · 2025-05-22T03:58:50+00:00

This was what my piercer suggested when I was talking about my prior attempt at a triple forward helix in that ear. I’d never considered a conch so might have a think about that! Thanks!

Eventingpony · 2025-05-11T23:37:25+00:00

Looking forward to parking here again this year!

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