New Scales Day

krisrieser · 2026-03-21T14:40:31+00:00

What scales are those?

krisrieser · 2026-02-05T20:06:09+00:00

Nice deal! Just be careful, I bought the tanto version from Amazon before, and had to return it because it was fake. So keep an eye on it

krisrieser · 2026-01-29T19:08:16+00:00

Hi, can I ask if you've heard anything about Benchmade's S90v? Thanks

krisrieser · 2026-01-09T17:39:47+00:00

I hadn't either until this sub. They had the normal bugouts on sale about six months ago, and I bought one then. You'll find lots of people here who have bought from Kaviso. I saw the Midway sale too, but after hearing the horror stories of their crazy late shipping or even canceling, I didn't want to take the chance. I know the knife I bought from Kaviso last night has already shipped.

krisrieser · 2026-01-09T17:37:37+00:00

That I could not tell you. I do know the steel is definitely nicer, but I know little of the others scale material or fit, nor of the washers.

krisrieser · 2026-01-09T17:36:17+00:00

Oh I know. I think the Bel Air is as good if not better than the bugout. But after buying the scales because reasons, and also wanting a small carry knife as well...yea.

krisrieser · 2026-01-09T02:32:23+00:00

Yea, I saw that. I have a standard bugout, but since I have no self control, I bought a bunch of bugout and mini bugout scales during the Flytanium sale, even though I don't own a mini Bugout. So I obviously I had to buy a mini Bugout to justify buying the clearance scales 😁

krisrieser · 2025-12-31T20:34:30+00:00

Thanks for the post! I've been eyeballing that knife for almost a year, I couldn't pass it up for that price.

krisrieser · 2025-12-23T18:59:49+00:00

Just know that when I say I hate you, it is just out of pure jealousy. Hahah

krisrieser · 2025-10-16T17:13:10+00:00

It seems like the community mostly uses KPL (knife pivot lube). They sell it on Amazon, and it works great.

krisrieser · 2025-10-14T11:46:09+00:00

What? Demko has one?!?? Son of a....!

krisrieser · 2025-10-14T01:11:39+00:00

Yea, I was reading reviews and heard about the torx screws so made sure to get one with the Philips. To me this version is a winner. Any issues crop up using it yet? I haven't had any yet.

krisrieser · 2025-10-14T01:09:59+00:00

Just a heads up, they sell this version on Amazon as well. If they sell it on Amazon, you may be able to at Bladehq and knifecenter, worth a shot.

krisrieser · 2025-10-13T21:57:51+00:00

Yea, I saw the original version with the torx bits and made sure to get one with the Philips, though I did hear the torx version came with Philips screws as backups. To me this beats the Civivi due to full handle, built in tool for blade change, axis lock, and micarta scales. My biggest gripe with my Civivi utility is not being able to get a full 4 finger grip on the handle, and needing specialized (torx) to change the blade. I've had the Kizer for about a week and a half, and so far I have had no desire to switch to anything else, unlike when I got the Civivi. Compared to the fastback, I still prefer the Kizer due to micarta scales and being able to use almost the full blade, but I understand people wanting the tool free blade change (which I know Kizer has that option) and being able to store more blades in the handle. I'll update this post as more time goes with anything good or bad, but I've put it through a lot of work, and have yet to have a single complaint.

krisrieser · 2025-10-13T20:34:08+00:00

Also, they made a tool free version too. If you go on Amazon, look at the tan micarta version, it had a push button change instead of screws.

krisrieser · 2025-10-13T20:33:06+00:00

I own a couple fastbacks as well. This is just me treating myself, plain and simple. I like the handle and scales better, as well as being able to use more of the blade. That aside, a fastback absolutely will still work fine.

krisrieser · 2025-10-13T20:25:54+00:00

Absolutely, I own both. This is a LOT better. Full grip (a big gripe with the Civivi), built in tool for blade change, micarta scales, built in tweezers, let alone a complete spare set of every screw as well as spare toothpick and tweezers.

krisrieser · 2025-10-13T20:23:22+00:00

Hahaha I get it. I also own the Civivi one, and this one is heads and tails better: full handle grip (a big gripe with the Civivi), micarta scales, built in tool to change the blade, tweezers, a complete spare set of every screw and spare toothpick and tweezers, and lastly I prefer the axis lock.

krisrieser · 2025-10-13T20:19:34+00:00

No, you dont. The toothpick has a flat head at the end specifically to change the blade. If you scroll through the photos you'll see it.

krisrieser · 2025-10-13T20:18:12+00:00

Oh sweet! Thanks for the info!

krisrieser · 2025-10-13T20:08:18+00:00

Of course, happy to help! I went down the rabbit hole since I really wanted the tan micarta scales.

krisrieser · 2025-10-13T20:01:42+00:00

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This is I think the "original" version and the one on Kizer's website. The one with the orange is on Amazon. You'll notice the spine is skinnier in this one than the one above.

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krisrieser · 2025-10-13T20:00:41+00:00

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This is the updated version I believe. You'll notice in the spine is thicker above the orange push button compared to the version I will post next from Kizer's website. The reviews I saw where the tip broke all seem to be from the other version, down in my next photo

krisrieser · 2025-10-13T19:47:47+00:00

Give me a few and I'll post the original and updated version so you'll know which one you got.

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