I bet it has to do with that color. I'm sorry to anybody that likes it, but to me (and a couple of the knife nerds here at work) it just screams limp wrist/skinny jeans.Matus wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:18 pmThe fact that it did not sell out within more than 3 hours is a hint as to why we don't see more of these in different sprint runs and dealer exclusives. There are knives that just don't get to ride the hype wave. Look at the Tuff from DLT Trading - still available.
Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
Probably. I had to close my eyes to order; I like the scale texture, the knife size, the blade steel and the lock so well, I turned a blind eye to the color. Am hoping for a slightly larger Chaparral, and have always wanted a screw construction Caly 3 with a comp lock--this seems close.
I will DEFINITELY be carrying this knife when I wear my skinny jeans and go limp-wristed for the day. Don't you know that mint green is fabulous, sweetheart?
Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
Well hunny, that certainly would suffice...but only if it's stored in your sock drawer after carrying!
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
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Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:44 pmI bet it has to do with that color. I'm sorry to anybody that likes it, but to me (and a couple of the knife nerds here at work) it just screams limp wrist/skinny jeans.Matus wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:18 pmThe fact that it did not sell out within more than 3 hours is a hint as to why we don't see more of these in different sprint runs and dealer exclusives. There are knives that just don't get to ride the hype wave. Look at the Tuff from DLT Trading - still available.
I always said that BHQ should have used the GITD FRN for their M4 series of exclusives. The GITD FRN looks just like the Jade G10, and has the extra benefit of glowing in the dark! I love my GITD Spydies. Maybe they will still do it for a series of GITD M4 Seki knives.
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Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
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Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
It's a shame never nailed down a good FRN color for their M4 exclusives. Seems to be a work in progress based on what's available?
Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
i wish we could get some cool exclusives or sprints in steels that don't actively try to destroy themselves in our planet's atmosphere. i really don't get all the m4 hype or understand why people want knives that happily assist entropy.
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Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
That's what Rit Dye was made for!
Here's my S90V Native that started out as teal: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTDNF-ZPtY_/
And my LC200N Salt 2 that started out as electric green: https://www.instagram.com/p/CO53FF6DnJi/
I had no idea how easy it was until I tried it myself. Blade HQ has a tutorial on YouTube about it. Just make sure to get the "DyeMore" synthetic dye, which works much better with FRN.
Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
brancron wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 4:31 pmThat's what Rit Dye was made for!
Here's my S90V Native that started out as teal: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTDNF-ZPtY_/
And my LC200N Salt 2 that started out as electric green: https://www.instagram.com/p/CO53FF6DnJi/
I had no idea how easy it was until I tried it myself. Blade HQ has a tutorial on YouTube about it. Just make sure to get the "DyeMore" synthetic dye, which works much better with FRN.
That green does look better on the Salt 2. I dyed my DLT Exclusive Endela.
The nice thing about the light green on the Sage is it gives you more color options. Or you could always go black.
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Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
Question about Rit or DyeMore Dye ... if the knife gets wet, does the dye transfer to hands, clothing, etc?
Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
I had a good chuckle at this one LB!
But yeah, I do agree with you, M4 is amazing and all, but it just doesn't last in our climate without some form of protective coating which you have to reapply time and again.
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Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
It doesn't transfer. I have had mine wet and zero worries at all. I haven't had it long enough to see how the color holds up, but it seems like it penetrated pretty well.
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Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
Here is a shot from Spydiebro 'advan' who made his mint green more of a mid-tone kelly or jungle green:
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Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
I would personally do a quick dip in a royal blue or long dip in a light blue.
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May your feet be warm and dry and your throat warm with whiskey. A knife in hand or in the sock band.
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Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
I must be the only one who likes the mint green, but I wish it was a chaparral. Do they make size 40x30 skinny jeans?
Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
If you like mint green, just wave it in the air like you don't care. And be proud of it . I'm just glad they are doing non-black colors and changing it up. I like black, but it gets a little old. Although, with black the wife may not know it's a new knife.
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Re: Bladehq Sage 5 in M4 and mint green scales
The mint color isn’t for me, but an all blacked out sage would be right up my alley.