Transient 3.2 V3 Front Flipper (Thumbstud)

I was so lucky to get one of these a few weeks back. I was not sure what to do with it when it arrived. I have not taken it out of my pocket since. Its a great looking knife with a unique milling pattern. The action is second to none. It has a thin blade that sharpens very well and holds a great edge. I cannot put this knife down. Great job on a well built knife Jim. It has become a standard in my pocket and will be carried and used every day.

This knife has blown me away with the quality, fit, and finish. I'm no stranger to higher end American knives! Hypercut, Oz Machine, Brown Knives, Machinewise, and Prince Customs are some of the usual suspects I have in my collection. Beyond a shadow of a doubt I can say HMC has the crown in my collection.

Top of the line products. From swag to customs!!
#1 customer service in the game!

Was lucky enough to land the Red 3.2 V3 with G10 Transient when Jim had the drop on Halloween. Not my first V3 or G10 and absolutely love it. Found the quality, workmanship & care that went in to it is what makes HMC one of my favorite makers. Not my first Transient have several others and found same care & quality goes in to everyone HMC puts out. Always look forward to NKD when i get a new or aftermarket Transient The other part of HMC found if you get an aftermarket & want a change on a Transient can send in on one of the different levels of spas and comes back light brand new. Jim and Mike are just quality people & just all around good guys. So if you want a quality knife with first rate workmanship HMC Transient is it.

Absolutely love everything you have to offer from your products to your top notch customer service. Thanks HMC crew!!!

Pleasantly shocked by the tight tolerances and excellent mill work. Quality is superb. I’ve been flicking it nonstop ever since I got it. Worth every penny.

Jim is easily my favorite maker, as a person. Own three 3.2s at the moment and have three sets of custom fancy hardware coming. Done one spa service, totally worth it. Everythings been tip top in terms of quality/speed/whatever else matters lol. Buy HMC you fool, stop reading reviews!

I've got a bunch of top-of-the-line folders, but that Transient is the best of the bunch!

Transient .. the knife stands out as a remarkable blend of craftsmanship and performance. With its razor-sharp edge, balanced feel, and refined design, it delivers both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Every detail reflects thoughtful engineering, making it a top-tier choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. It's a knife that consistently exceeds expectations in both quality and reliability.

It’s been quite a while since I had a new knife day of my own. I’ve been carrying an OZ Rosie for a little more than a year, simply because I haven’t found anything I liked better. I’ve picked a couple up here and there, but I always knew immediately that they’d soon be back out the door. I’m basically a “one knife” guy. I don’t collect, and as such I’m very specific in the kinds of knives I go after. A couple buddies of mine, Marlon Aguilar and Brandon White had nothing but good things to say about HMC Transients and Jim Vandeveld, so I started lurking. Another friend of mine, Ian Craven, also spoke highly of HMC and helped me hone in on the specific model I’d want to find to meet my needs. A 2.9 Square Body radial. Back to Marlon I went, and he took the time to put tons of pictures and comparisons together to give me an idea of how everything would work for me. I decided to put out an ISO, and within no time at all Phi Huynh had reached out about one he owned. Two hurdles, though. He didn’t have it in his possession, as it was with Jim for warranty work. The other was that it had thumb studs. I like to reverse flick my blades, and due to a childhood hand injury I struggle with flicking anything with studs. So I reached out to Jim, just to see if we could find a solution that worked. I won’t get into the details of the transaction, but I will say you can approach Jim with the absolute highest of expectations, and Jim will smile and say “hold my beer”. This dude didn’t just exceed my expectations, he fucking obliterated them. This is the first knife I’ve put my hands on that I can honestly say beats my much loved Rosie. In fact, my Rosie was boxed back up and put in the safe within 10 minutes of sliding this Transient out of the pouch. I’m extremely grateful to all those I mentioned above for pointing me towards this thing, but mostly to Jim for being the most awesome knife maker I’ve ever run across. This man finds pure enjoyment in helping others find pure enjoyment. He definitely succeeded on this one, because this 2.9 Radial is going to be in my pocket for a long time. I love it already.

My daily carry, love it.

Hello all. My most recent purchase from Jim was a transient 3.2. This blade sports a g-10 scale with thumb studs and I must say it is absolutely perfect in every way from the feel to the balance to the comfort in hand it is an absolute pleasure to carry. Thanks Jim for your dedication to excellence!!

I have purchased two HMC transients, one of which I was able to buy directly and love them both. Instant permanent places in my collection. Jim is a pleasure to work with and is both kind and professional. You will not regret an HMC as your next knife purchase!

My Transient 3.2 has been a wonderful experience. Jim continues to deliver with high quality, both on my personal piece and on his more newer builds (and I've handled several). My personal Transient made my Top knives list of 2024 last year. If you are interested in high-quality USA made builds, Jim and the team at HMC Knives are a must for your collection. The Old Man approves!

This is my 4th HMC knife and I wouldn’t keep buying them if they weren’t an impeccable design and quality manufactured!! The transient v3.2 is just a solid knife in all the aesthetic designs I own. It fits nicely in the hand and an excellent EDC option. I would highly recommend procuring one if you have the opportunity!!

I bought my first HMC knife from a friend. Was so impressed, I now own 3!! Actions are smooth and aesthetically appealing. Feels nice in the hand and an excellent EDC option actually for every day!!

This is my very first HMC knife. I absolutely love it. The craftsmanship is over the top. The knife just works perfectly and the blade is superb. I know folks have commented on the cost of an HMC knife but all I can say is that it is worth every penny. I intend to carry and use so don't look for this knife on the secondary market, you will not find it. One more thing to add, is that it is a pleasure to do business with Jim and his company. The purchase is more than just an on line order. It truly feels personal, especially with the great face book vids and stories. Take my advice an invest you will not be sorry.

Amazing knife, I was lucky enough to get a Haztec at drop and it is fantastic. The level of detail is beyond what I expected. Just know that when you get a knife from HMC, you are getting something truly amazing

Best customer service I’ve experienced. Excellent product. I will carry a transient now. Met Jim at a show in person and he is just as cool in real life as he is online. Thank you for everything you are doing for the community! My v3 transient is perfection.

Excellent knife checks all the boxes

Jim is the best in the business and the Transient 3.2 V3 I bought is amazing. I want another.

Great knife. My 1st one in Brown G10. Light and very good ergonomics. The action is cool. Love how this fits in my hands and is easy to use and carry.

The Transient 3.2 is awesome. I've had a ti subliner 3.2 in hand at Blade Texas so I knew what to expect. Somehow it still blew me away. Maybe because this one is actually mine. Design, fit, finish, ergonomics, everything. All amazing. I'm a lefty, so my one little pick is that if there's too much pressure against the scale where the lock bar sits when trying to reverse flick, the detent gets tight and it's really hard to deploy. Can easily work around it and make it work, it just doesn't feel as natural when deploying. Doesn't anger me at all, just something I have to keep aware of. Still might be the best detent I've ever felt on a knife. And to top it all off, Jim's customer service is top notch. Great knife, great company, great maker.

My new Transient is a beautiful piece! I am a fan of CNC Customs, especially inset liner locks. This knife does not disappoint. Perfect action, excellent milling all around, deep hollow-ground blade. In the future, I hope to upgrade my Transient with some different material accents, but it's also great the way it came.
Jim communicates openly, and he seems like a good guy to buy a knife from.