Best Pocket Knives According to r/Knife_Swap

"Arno Bernard iMamba. That is the medium sized sebenza!! I absolutely love mine. 😎"

"Thinking maybe I should have gotten a new Catch instead of a secondhand small Sebenza 31, I have a sad now 😿"

"Oh wow. One day difference in the DOB of the Sebenza and I would have had to pick it up. Gorgeous knife, GLWS."

"Yeah I had a sage 5 clone once and I really liked it. Seemed like to good a deal to pass up"

"FYI, all of mine seemed to sit high up too. I didn’t know if that was normal with the sage series or not but definitely left me concerned."

"Sage 5 lw for $115 is insane. Somebody rob this guy already. I just bought a salt sage this week, otherwise I’d take it"

"I have seven Manixes. I really like Rex45. I really like that build. Do I need eight Manixes? Either way, awesome choices. These Rex45 Manixes make for killer knives."

"The discoloration on the Manix is from the horrible price sticker they put on their factory seconds at the sale. Tends to stain carbon steels and mess up coatings. Also, since it's a second, it never had a box. Glws!"

"I have seven Manixes. I really like Rex45. I really like that build. Do I need eight Manixes? Either way, awesome choices. These Rex45 Manixes make for killer knives."

"Something I love about the para 2 is the degree of EDC it gets. Some are crazy custom reblades with different scales, stop pin, lanyard. And then some guy in construction has the same knife that looks like he cleans it in a blender."

"no way you traded a ti s90v para 2 for this…also with 23 swaps you’ve been around the block… i’d assume you definitely somewhat know the value of spydercos, seeing as they’re like 30 percent of the posts here… (i’m exaggerating probably, maybe not)"

"I’ve got a sweet Spyderco PM2- trade value is pretty similar to those. Let me know… 😉"

"Damn the time I need to save money is the time one of my grails is listed. Beautiful Malibu GLWS"

"I love purple, but I had two malibus and got rid of them both because I thought the action wasn't great and the button stunk. Took one apart and the button spring is like half the size of the button, so it always feels like it's not centered, if that makes sense. I considered trying to buy another spring, but for 300 I don't really want to have to fix a knife. Hopefully yours are smoother than mine were."

"Haha you’ll get there… after many trades and feeling diff blades in your hands. I had too many at one point(including 2-3 CRKs at the same time at the peak😬) and had to slow down! I’m happy with my custom [Protech Malibu](https://imgur.com/a/j26I2MW). One of a kind unique with silver handle and black stonewashed blade. Super smooth action and just the right size for me imo. a plus that they come with deep carry clips too!"

"Your price is very fair. The exact AD20.5 config you have is retailing for $250 most places. Amazon has it in s35vn for $179 and the SR1 lite for $50, so you’re still $40 under that (and I prefer 3V). Great price. 👊🏼"

"Prolly just design preference. Ive owned all of them and still have a PM3, Arcade, and an ad20.5. Dont like the scales on the Demko tho, pocket eaters, but im sure if I got some aluminum aftermarket scales on it Id like it a bit more"

"Going with AD20.5 in g10 and s35 instead. Less flashy, but one of my favorite functional knives"

"Damn, solid price on the LUDT. I know the secondary sucks but still solid price. Super tempting"

"Awesome seller here guys...bro prices..if tan LUDT were a drop point I'd like to snag...literally the best OTS on the market...glws bro..."

"I had a ludt dimple in that configuration that I sold, which I regret. But this ludt will fill the void left behind."

"For those coming to look at this and have never handled a Padre, or anything from Kunwu, they are incredible in every way and punch way higher than their price tag IMO."

"Is the REC Padre left-handed? Why are you asking so much for it when its had 2 owners already and is missing key parts? Is there something about it that I don't know?"

"Dan’s the X-Padre is sweet. I have the Padre in Stonewash but man the DLC reverse Tux looks nice."

"harpoon spanto really just looks so much better on the eklipse than the xm-18. 1 of my favorites without question. beautiful knife."

"That’s a damn good price on a full Ti Eklipse. They have been getting beat up so bad on here lately. "

"u/ksbot Eklipse received! I think I may be an Eklipse-guy, as opposed to XM-18! Thanks u/MOKnife"

"Great price on that atom, those now discontinued thumbstuds really improved the knife"

"Thank you for your submission, u/knafla. Your post has been copied below. --- WTS cheap TRM Atom ( read description) --- https://imgur.com/a/96ITFPg Ok swap , fresh off my 3 day ban for not following the rules on price drops ! I’ll be better Viper Sir , I swear 😇 Here we have a basically new TRM Atom in 20cv. Just received in a trade and unfortunately it has some pretty serious pivot lash . This means the pivot hole in the blade tang was reamed too big and there is slop when interfacing with the pivot . I tried to show it on the video and you can hear the clacking of the blade on pivot . I’m sure TRM would warranty this but I don’t want to deal with it and I don’t even like the Atom lol. Anyways , has box . Locks up solid , lash doesn’t effect it in the locked position. Centered , factory edge is sharp and no flaws . Has rare winged CF scales which are worth the price I’m asking for this Atom . Howabout 136 shipped ( I’m taking a 124.00 loss on this one 💸) Vid https://imgur.com/a/8Tve1XH --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Knife_Swap) if you have any questions or concerns.*"

"That atom is a steal. I remember not too long ago picking up mine at $200 on the swap. Someone better before I make some unwise decisions!"

"I love the penguin. It's such a great starter knife for all you newbies and lurkers!"

"Especially these their all S35VN except for the Mini which is 14c28n. I still love the Penguin and these will help fund a future Ti Penguin."

"Damn, that's a good looking QSP Penguin! Good luck with the sales and I hope your wife's tooth feels better ASAP."

"I own a REK pm3 that’s almost identical to this one. For anyone who might be hesitating - don’t. It’s one of the best knives I’ve ever owned."

"Guys I bought a para 3 from him a few weeks ago. When I got it I noticed immediately that it was factory second and the blade centering was so off that it would barely open or close. I seriously questioned whether or not I had made a mistake by not reading the post clearly but when I went back to check it had been deleted. I figured it was my fault."

"There's nothing stupid about asking, it's a lot of $$$. This is a custom knife built on the pm3 platform with very little pm3 left. REK reblades are the cream of the crop. This is a sweet design that has an awesome grind that's made in small batches from excellent materials and is very sought after. Many expensive parts in this one."

"Thanks dude. The 940 w/ magnacut is great as a work knife. You should get another... My current Honda is a 2012 Civic Si Coupe. about 160k on her. Second owner. Still drives great!"

"Not trying to be that guy but gonna need some better pics of that 940. Looks to be carried way more than a couple days. Based off those pics. And what’s up with the body screws"

"Dang, I'd be all over this if I didn't just literally get my Transparent Knives 940 reblade 😂 Looks sick GLWS"

"Socom definitely has one of my favorite blade shapes ever if only it was a hair smaller. Thanks!"

"Thank you for your submission, u/shakkazombie. Your post has been copied below. --- [WTS] Microtech Socom Elite --- Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/9xsItiQ#2Vz8tFe Pics: https://imgur.com/a/dFN1VkL Microtech Socom Elite in CTS-XHP. Serrated, some carry wear and seems to have had the edge sharpened, but she’s sharp. No box. Got it in a trade, love socoms but I already have one so I’m passing this one along. Gone shipped ppg&s Thanks for looking! --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Knife_Swap) if you have any questions or concerns.*"

"Thank you for your submission, u/shakkazombie. Your post has been copied below. --- [WTS] Microtech Socom Elite --- Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/9xsItiQ#2Vz8tFe Pics: https://imgur.com/a/dFN1VkL Microtech Socom Elite in CTS-XHP. Serrated, some carry wear and seems to have had the edge sharpened, but she’s sharp. No box. Got it in a trade, love socoms but I already have one so I’m passing this one along. Gone shipped ppg&s Thanks for looking! --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/Knife_Swap) if you have any questions or concerns.*"

"Literally me right now. That's the exact Stitch I'm looking for and a great price, but I don't get paid til next week. Tears are wept."

"I picked up this exact config on here a couple of weeks ago, and it’s nice. I prefer it to the auto Stitch."

"Received one sexy Stitch from u/ReaperCombatives in the safest possible packaging ever! u/ksbot thanks."

"u/ksbot u/12ebral received Pyrite! Condition like new as described. Happy with purchase, thank you again"

"[u/ksbot](https://www.reddit.com/user/ksbot/) the pyrite arrived as described. [u/iveoftensaidthat2](https://www.reddit.com/user/iveoftensaidthat2/)"

"Also, the Pyrite is even better imho because of the blade shape. It’s also cheaper. Downside is that it doesn’t have all of the opening options, but still fidgety."

"https://preview.redd.it/mey1av0woqzf1.png?width=2063&format=png&auto=webp&s=81a4f91794c5f2e4813aba5e397500cafc869627 Hell yea love the Lil native with Lynch Clip!"

"https://preview.redd.it/p5zaruw9kjje1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=302abe365bc96ac02809efee02b5141266b78f95 Do not sleep on this Lil Native!! Someone grab that guy!"

"I really wish I didn’t just buy a different one cause that lil native is sweeeet"