I was very lucky. Another member was selling his brand new unused NO and two sheaths (standard & custom kydex) on the boards for $250.00
For whatever reason it was not selling, not even a single interested party. At the time, I only had $200.00, he agreed to it as long as I got the payment to him asap, which I sure as hell did
Its a great knife, perfect size, not too small for the tough jobs, and not so big that it has to stay attached to a pack all the time. My NO gets used for absolutely everything. Was strongly looking at the Satin Jack instead before buying the NO, now I'm so glad I didn't, the SJ would have left me wanting in the "heft" department I think. Can't recommend the NO enough....everyone should have one
Speaking of the sheaths, I just gave the standard sheath to Nimrod so he would have a spare. Joe chen made me a kicka** kydex rig for it, primarily set for horizontal back carry. WHen I get a chance, I'll put up a picture of it. Joe really thought this one through. The whole sheath is very slimline in design, but has a neck full enough to never let the knife come unsheathed by accident. Joe has got some serious talent when it comes to making kydex sheaths. I carry his work for my folder edc as well.