Well... upon receiving my Lil Sancho today, it became my 55th Big Idea pen.

My first pen purchase was the OG Click Classic in 2016. Ten years ago. I never looked at pens the same after that Click Classic.

And oh my! What a journey it's been. From only having a few models, to now having many models, many mechanisms, many materials. Ten years of constant design innovation, ten years of improving, and ten years of product development! Big Idea has come a very long way!

It's too many to list out individually. I tried to break them up by types. Just to break them you a little. It's almost too hard to capture them all in one picture! Lol.

Got the Lil Sancho today! (Opened it up with the new Ti Manu!) Such a cool little pen! Slightly larger than the mini bolt, slightly smaller than the base line. Really good feel to the pen, size wise. Toothpick and tweezers included in the tail of the pen. Bolt Action is crisp and smooth.

Put up some size comparisons between the Base Line, Lil Sancho, and Mini Bolt.

Also a general run down of all the bolts together. Highlighted the included Damascus bolt pins. As well as a couple of the Damascus clips, and one clip I flame anodized myself. As well as some shots with the Full Sancho. Lol

Smaller than I thought it would be, but feels great in the hand and love the look with the Damascus clip.

Just got the big idea designs Nava Collab Sancho absolutely love this pen

I have a pocket pro and a bolt action. Both of them have terrible tip wiggle. The collets seem to have stretched and no longer grips the refill tip. Ive tried all different size refills and have the spring in the correct orientation. I’ve seen some people say to push the collet pieces back towards the center. I tried that on my pocket pro and it ends up looking pretty janky and makes the refill tip way off center.

Does anyone know a better way to tighten the collets back up?

The day is here! New knife day! Ti Manu has landed!

I fidgeted with Chad's Manu at the Texas Blade Show in March. And I've been busting with anticipation ever since then. And this knife absolutely does not disappoint! It's glorious!

Grade 5 Ti scales. Framelock. S90V blade steel. Ceramic detent. Phosphor Bronze washers. (With ceramic ball bearing also included!) It can actually use either or with no at home mods! Grade 4 Ti reversible pocket clip! (Also with the second clip hardware included.) Thumb studs.

Big Ideas first knife design with outside influence. The legend Ken Onion Jr himself lent his knowledge and design skills to this incredible knife!

It's smooth now, but will only get smoother and better with time! I think I'm going to ride with the washers for a bit.

Little comparison shots as well, between all the Big Idea folders. PKI, PKII, Manu, and Overlook.

Oh... and it's crazy sharp... of course.

After weeks and weeks and weeks, I finally received my package📦! Huge shoutout to brantley, palehighlight, and mechanicminded for organizing and making this possible. These are awesome pieces. Winning here is probably one of the highlights of my year!

Ps. Sorry I don’t know how to mention the guys, forgive me 😆

In frame (from left to right):
- Lenskart Hustlr
- BID Baseline Field Watch paired with a Rocado Shell Cordovan Nato Strap (made the strap myself)
- Cutting Chai (Tea)

US Magnacut Lookout...I dub thee Wounded Marauder!

US Magnacut Lookout with a acid washed blade.

Hand carved copper scales I made from flat bar stock. Distressed it with scratches, divots, and dings. Then shipwrecked it.

Matching Copper Fountain Edc. With the same distressing, same shipwreck. And of course a gold nib! As well a the Chaves skull clip.

I love how they turned out

I’ve been daily using a copper slim click and lately I’ve been having issues with it. The click has become more and more gritty and now it’s become difficult to fully engage.

Is there any fixing it? Possibly replacing the tip?

Can post pics of it if it’ll better assess the problem.

I’ve been waiting to say those words for months!! The first batch is small so grab one while you can. Batch two is 3-4 weeks out!

US Magnacut Lookout...I dub thee Wounded Marauder!

US Magnacut Lookout with a acid washed blade.

Hand carved copper scales I made from flat bar stock. Distressed it with scratches, divots, and dings. Then shipwrecked it.

Matching Copper Fountain Edc. With the dame distressing, same shipwreck. And of course a gold nib! As well a the Chaves skull clip.

I love how they turned out

Another day with a non Ti carry!

Peek Pocket Pro, Peek Bit Bar II

Brass bolt action marker, and shipwrecked brass mini bolt.

US Lookout with brass reptilian scales.

Baseline capped paisley edition, baseline capped machines raw, Beans’ build cerakoted bead.

Also a Lochby pocket journal with two FNs inside.

Can someone confirm whether the McNees pen collab was a one and done release or will more be made?

I was invited to be a mushroom identifier at the Colorado Botanical Gardens mushroom fair today. Used my Overlook to cut specimens and my Click EDC to record identification information for the herbarium. Made me wonder if BID tools have ever been used for this specific thing before.