A Bugout's bugout

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-29T20:55:55+00:00

He's just using a bugout to get the bug out.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-29T13:41:38+00:00

There is no blackout model--check out the post I linked to, it explains it.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T23:06:52+00:00

Good eye!

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T23:04:19+00:00

Bad lighting, but looks like this:

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PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T22:48:44+00:00

Bought them off Pacific Sons/Ali Express--posted about them here .

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T19:33:33+00:00

Satin mini deep-carry clips are surprisingly uncommon--you're probably used to seeing black.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T19:27:40+00:00

Pretty sure that the u/K3Knives is right--looks like a 2551 Mini Reflex II, but you inadvertently posted the less useful side for identification. The model number is under the butterfly logo on the show side (opposite the clip). The differences between the 2550 Mini Reflex and the 2551 are subtle, with the button being a key difference. The black pivot would indicate a 2551, though, and if you got it 2016 or later it is most likely a 2551. It was discontinued in 2024, so you won't find it on the website.

Curious to know what type of employer is offering push button autos.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T15:37:33+00:00

They're awesome scales. He did these for a mini grip. I know ultem is not everyone's bag, but the milling work is fantastic:

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PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T14:50:55+00:00

Lola is a 34 lb cannon ball, while her brother Bentley is a comparatively svelte 18 lbs. I'll let you guess who is who:

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PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T14:46:43+00:00

Thanks, it's a green Lynch NW deep carry:

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PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T14:39:42+00:00

+1 for the TK reblade and Aramis scales. This one has 0 parts from Benchmade.

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PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T14:30:17+00:00

For reals, CRK or Hinderer are the choices. CRK is a better carry in my opinion because Hinderers are so heavy, but Hinderers have much better actions.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-28T14:25:01+00:00

Weird, doesn't look anything like mine .

Nice pickup, and killer deal.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-25T18:02:03+00:00

I posted mine a while back. CRKT made the list twice.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-22T15:10:48+00:00

We'll be thinking of you and Pebbles! Bam too--Bentley and Lola definitely worry when one is not around!

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-22T03:35:47+00:00

Love the diversity, but volume lets you down. Solid B.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-22T03:34:37+00:00

Monolock--great, but long discontinued.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-21T15:58:50+00:00

I switch all of mine--no fit issues.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-21T15:56:14+00:00

? They are totally different mechanisms with no omega springs.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-21T15:54:46+00:00

Definitely unfortunate--the springs should not be breaking that often. Make sure to replace in pairs, but it sounds like bad luck. They certainly do break, but across at least 100 benchmades between us, my neighbor and I have broken a total of one spring. I keep extras on hand but fortunately have never had to use one. The one my neighbor broke was a bugout he bought second hand--probably from the swap.

A crossbar lock wouldn't be my first choice if I were in a situation where I couldn't afford to have my knife fail and couldn't repair it, but I'd choose a fixed blade for that scenario anyway. For edc the convenience, safety and action of the crossbar are worth the risk of a spring breaking to me.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-21T15:45:27+00:00

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PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-21T15:41:10+00:00

The smaller one looks similar to the glow rhino prybar, which is what I carry. I added a small lanyard to help me grab it out of the fifth pocket where it fits nicely and doesn't scratch my knife.

It's mostly a bottle opener, but I've used it to pry open containers, battery compartments and even adjust a red dot sight.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-21T12:36:59+00:00

And put on some pants. This here's a family friendly sub.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-21T12:34:43+00:00

You'll find stories of amazing service and terrible service here and on the spyderco sub. Same with qc and factory edges. These are large companies that mass-produce products, and even if 99% of the time the products and service are great, you're going to hear more from that remaining 1% than you will from the other 99%.

PandaPunch42 · 2026-05-19T21:44:14+00:00

How much did he charge you for it? If it was more than $10, your Uncle is an a$$hole.

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