Budong The Collector

This was an impulsive buy for me. I just happen to be at the basement of Makati Cinema Square and found out first hand that the place is full of tactical shops selling guns, knives, vests, bullets, military gear, etc. I found a small store that sells mostly knives and bags. It is one of the stores that don't sell guns. I was a bit afraid to walk in a gun store. As I browsed through their inventory, I noticed they sold Opinel knives. I asked to see the number 8 and 7 in both carbon steel and stainless steel. I opted for the number 7 carbon steel Opinel since the size was just right for me and I've been wanting a carbon steel folding knife for a while now. Got this for a shop called FORGED. Carbon steel blade. This will need much more maintenance than stainless steel. Multi-language blister pack. I didn't get the one with the leather pouch since it's much more expensive. I can make do without the pouch. The knife features a locking collar called ...

The Opinel No. 7 Carbone pocket knife. I'm finally going to open my birthday gift for myself. The Opinel No.7 pocket knife. This is the Carbone variant (carbon steel). First, wrist watch shot. Yes, I'm wearing my Citizen Promaster NY0040 diver. I'm thinking of having  the crystal replaced with a sapphire. Here is the knife in its packaging. It's in a blister pack. I got this one from a local tactical store called Forged. If you are interested in checking out their store, they are located at the basement level of Makati Cinema Square or check out their website here . Let's open it! I didn't get the one with the leather pouch simply because its way more expensive. Personally, I can make do without the pouch. Packaging is in multiple languages. I'm still thinking if I should keep the packaging...maybe the paper insert. The plastic blister pouch can go. It's carbon steel so care must be taken to keep the blade from rusting...