{"product_id":"giantmouse-clyde-micarta","title":"GiantMouse Clyde: Micarta","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGiantMouse Clyde Micarta\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDanish design, American Spirit!  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThe GiantMouse Story  \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe idea of GiantMouse was formed over drinks one evening during a US knife show in 2015. Danish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesigner \/ knifemakers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jens Ansø and Jesper Voxnaes (Vox), along with their American entrepreneur friend Jim Wirth, decided that they could build a better mousetrap, so to speak. A knife brand that can provide amazing knife designs, with the highest possible production quality, at a fair price, while remaining closely involved with its community of customers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Clyde Micarta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMicarta is a blend of laminated fabric and epoxy; a classic knife material. It feels natural in hand, is super light weight, and develops a winning patina over time as the fabric absorbs your life experience. If I had to choose only one handle material, Micarta would be it, hands down. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI've been carrying a Green Micarta Clyde for the better part of a year and this knife just works for me. You guys have been loving the Prometheus Edition Clyde, so I asked the GM gang if I could bring you guys my personal favorites ;) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'm not a huge knife nerd but I have an objectively horrible Camillus Cuda that I bought in college for $40 1999 dollars. It was the first \"real\" knife I bought with my own money. I also have some custom knives that are over $600 (each) ...which gives me plenty of perspective. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat I like about Clyde\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Washers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not a knife snob's first choice, but it's mine. Bronze bushings provide a higher opening force than bearings, but the Clyde's action is crisp and the geometry is spot on. Frankly, I don't like knives that close themselves. I guess I like to be in charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple:\u003c\/strong\u003e Simple means reliable and durable, my two favorite words. Simple also means it's exceedingly well though out. You can't make something that's both simple and great without doing it right. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunky:\u003c\/strong\u003e I'll admit, I like things that are not exactly like everything else and Clyde is one of those guys. The sharp angles of the handle juxtaposed against the sweeping blade is dramatic...but it works. Successfully using contrast as a design element is much harder than consistency. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSufficiently easy to sharpen:\u003c\/strong\u003e I have a huge pet peeve about knives with blade shapes that are hard to sharpen. I don't buy a tool unless I'm going to use it, and sharpening a knife is beyond essential. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe perfect size for EDC:\u003c\/strong\u003e With a blade coming in right at 3\" it's enough knife to do most jobs and won't have people staring at you sideways if you need to use it in public.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThat wire clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e I'm a sucker for good engineering and the clip is, in a word, genius. My capacity for praise tops out at genius so that's all I've got. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Giant Mouse","offers":[{"title":"Natural Micarta","offer_id":31969025785969,"sku":"CLYDE-MC-NAT","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Green Micarta","offer_id":31969025818737,"sku":"CLYDE-MC-GRN","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1356\/1883\/products\/clyde-micarta-composite.jpg?v=1597271916","url":"https:\/\/darksucks.mom\/products\/giantmouse-clyde-micarta","provider":"Prometheus Lights","version":"1.0","type":"link"}