GiantMouse Vox/Anso ACE Nazca Exclusive Bar Lock Knife Black Micarta (3.2" PVD)

I am a collector. EDCs in the hand not in the field. Disclosure: GiantMouse knives are a favorite. I already own a Nazca Titanium (love it!); and still I had reservations/mixed feelings about a BladeHQ exclusive as a second Nazca for my collection. Purchased it anyway the moment it dropped. It arrived today speedily. Thank you BladeHQ. The exclusive GiantMouse Nazca in Black Micarta Blackout is gorgeous. I know tastes run subjectively. Granted! And my subjective assessment is this release is superlative. As with all of my GiantMouse EDCs, the fabrication, materials, workmanship, design (Vox/Anso) are pristine. This Nazca Blackout arrived and everything associated with it was fresh, clean, “New”. I inspected the Nazca and was so impressed how impeccably executed it was. The blackout motif is beautiful. The Black Micarta is applied perfectly; and I appreciate that the coloration is NOT dark but a lighter shade of black The metal parts are black, black and the contrast adds an element of elegance as contrasted with an immaculate blacker blade. I am not sure this knife was handled by human hands. It’s just too perfect. Familiar with the bar lock, I actuated it and flicked the blade open with little effort. Same with the thumb studs, which I personally don’t appreciate especially figuring out the angle to get the blade moving. Not so with this model. Thumb studs engage easily and a flick opens the blade as easily as using the bar lock. Thank you, Giant Mouse. The advantage is simple: A perfect blade opens with alacrity and similarly actuated closes like an executive elevator in a hurry. I hate writing this observation but it is probably a concern of potential buyers: My Nazca Blackout Closes as if perfectly calibrated and the blade is centered. When opened there is no play in the blade when extended. The jimping further along the spine of the blade is advantageously farther along and though a collector, the blade jimping enhances a feeling of confidence holding the Nazca. The handles are very comfortable. The pocket clip is deep and does not intrude on comfort. The cost is justified given both the fabricator, Bestech Knives (I just got the name’s meaning) though a Chinese company is highly accomplished and consistent as well as knowing (again as a collector) that my model is an exclusive, and no matter the number of models available, this knockout of a blackout comes highly recommended. So glad I ignored my reservations and purchased the Nazca Blackout. Thank you BladeHQ for finding a full-proof method for getting me to add to my collection that I find highly-desirable. If I had the chance to do it all over again, I would!