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by ratthew
Tue Nov 18, 2025 3:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: How do I know...
Replies: 6
Views: 160

Re: How do I know...

Hard to say without seeing the listing or pictures of the knife.

National Knives is legit, an outstanding dealer, and has it for $69.50. I would buy it there and save yourself at least $7 and any worrying about if it's real or not.

https://www.nationalknives.com/spyderco-tenacious-lightweight ...
by ratthew
Tue Nov 18, 2025 7:54 am
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: ebay frustration
Replies: 2
Views: 101

Re: ebay frustration


I wouldn't touch that knife with a 10 ft pole. That screams fake/scam. It's not a compression lock, it's not made in Taiwan.


I agree that the listing is suspect and I would not buy it, but BladeHQ did do a Jade/satin M4 Millie (liner lock) in 2017. I'm sure there are legit copies of this knife ...
by ratthew
Fri Nov 07, 2025 8:37 am
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Did I buy a counterfeit???
Replies: 5
Views: 928

Re: Did I buy a counterfeit???



I don't think there's really any way to tell until you have the knife in your hands as the listing appears to be using Spyderco's product photos. However, the seller's long time on eBay and mostly positive feedback would make me feel a bit better about it.


Yes, the seller's positive history ...
by ratthew
Mon Oct 06, 2025 9:40 am
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Did I buy a counterfeit???
Replies: 5
Views: 928

Re: Did I buy a counterfeit???

I don't think there's really any way to tell until you have the knife in your hands as the listing appears to be using Spyderco's product photos. However, the seller's long time on eBay and mostly positive feedback would make me feel a bit better about it.
by ratthew
Tue Sep 30, 2025 9:45 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: B&H legit?
Replies: 4
Views: 3634

Re: B&H legit?

To be fair, I've only made one personal purchase from B&H (a SPY27 Delica), but I had a good experience. Shipping was very quick, the price was outstanding, and I had no issues with the knife. My employer has made a number of B&H purchases recently, and they were all very smooth as well. It's a ...
by ratthew
Mon Aug 25, 2025 11:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Out of stock on purpose
Replies: 51
Views: 5280

Re: Out of stock on purpose


blacked out police - https://spyderco.com/products/police-model%E2%84%A2-black-stainless-black-blade

blacked out manix xl - https://spyderco.com/products/manix%C2%AE-2-xl?variant=44077276987436

Military DLC - https://spyderco.com/products/military%E2%84%A2-2?variant=44077275152428

Not sure what ...
by ratthew
Thu Jul 24, 2025 11:39 am
Forum: Spyderco Forum Tech Support
Topic: Hidden members only content?
Replies: 2
Views: 4831

Re: Hidden members only content?

Makes sense, thanks Kristi!
by ratthew
Wed Jul 23, 2025 2:27 pm
Forum: Spyderco Forum Tech Support
Topic: Hidden members only content?
Replies: 2
Views: 4831

Hidden members only content?

Hi all,

When I was browsing the main forum earlier, I came across a post with a green box that read "Hidden Content (for members only)". This is my first time coming across it and I was unaware of any sort of membership beyond joining the forum. Is this something new, a problem, or just something I ...
by ratthew
Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:04 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Coloring scales with Tulip fabric paint
Replies: 3
Views: 565

Re: Coloring scales with Tulip fabric paint

I have not used it on knife scales, but I'm kinda inclined to believe it would probably be a result similar to RIT dying G10/FRN. I think I'd probably stick to RIT as I'd personally be a little concerned with the paint building up in screw holes and so on and causing problems with the action and ...
by ratthew
Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:41 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Before I order from National Knives
Replies: 32
Views: 3200

Re: Before I order from National Knives

RugerNurse wrote:
Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:34 am
Why are the prices lower?
The prices are very close to OpFocus prices, so I'm sure they are still making money. It's my understanding that they're able to sell below MAP because you have to be signed in to an account get their lower prices.
by ratthew
Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:28 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Before I order from National Knives
Replies: 32
Views: 3200

Re: Before I order from National Knives

Completely legit and by far my favorite retailer, really great prices and quick shipping.
by ratthew
Wed May 21, 2025 11:02 am
Forum: byrd Knife General Discussion
Topic: Which Byrd Has the Longest Blade?
Replies: 2
Views: 6380

Re: Which Byrd Has the Longest Blade?

From what I can see the Cara Cara is the largest Byrd, both current production and discontinued.
by ratthew
Mon May 19, 2025 12:11 pm
Forum: Spyderco Restricted Models Discussion
Topic: Storage, open or closed?
Replies: 13
Views: 10066

Re: Storage, open or closed?

Midnightrider wrote:
Sun May 18, 2025 11:25 am
How do you know it makes no difference?
I'm no engineer or anything, but it's my understanding that it's the transition between compressed/uncompressed and vice versa on a spring that causes wear rather than sitting compressed or uncompressed. I personally store all my autos closed.
by ratthew
Wed May 14, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: How to Know When Sprint Runs Drop
Replies: 7
Views: 906

Re: How to Know When Sprint Runs Drop

In my experience, signing up for in-stock notifications at retailers that offer them is the best option.
by ratthew
Thu May 08, 2025 11:06 am
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Fake Nirvana??
Replies: 4
Views: 6800

Re: Fake Nirvana??

Definitely a fake, the knife in the listing is screw-together and a liner lock instead of an integral frame lock. I reported it to no avail, automated system said there were no problems with the listing. Maybe because it was listed as a "replica" in the item details? Really gross situation.
by ratthew
Wed Apr 02, 2025 7:31 am
Forum: Spyderco Restricted Models Discussion
Topic: Janisong incoming?
Replies: 22
Views: 22614

Re: Janisong incoming?


i need to get one of these. anyone know of coupon codes that will work for these somewhere?


They are out of stock there right now, but National Knives is about $25 less than everywhere else if you create an account with them/sign in if you have an account. They also ship with a microfiber towel ...
by ratthew
Mon Feb 24, 2025 7:28 am
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Another ebayer selling counterfeits
Replies: 16
Views: 11666

Re: Another ebayer selling counterfeits




You report to Ebay?


Yes, they don't care though. They won't do anything unless Spyderco files a complaint. They have a very strong financial incentive to let the counterfeiters sell whatever they want.


Nah... akapennypincher - that's provably false...

I've reported various ones in the ...
by ratthew
Tue Feb 18, 2025 4:17 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Is this a knockoff
Replies: 5
Views: 7971

Re: Is this a knockoff


Why would anyone buy that thing, of questionable quality to say the least, for $170 when you can get a real deal Manix 2 LW, of known top quality with lifetime warranty, for less? Who is the target demographic here?


I believe it comes free with a pair of boots. I haven't heard anything good ...
by ratthew
Tue Feb 18, 2025 3:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc.
Topic: Is this a knockoff
Replies: 5
Views: 7971

Re: Is this a knockoff

Definitely a knockoff. I can't speak with any authority to the legality but it doesn't look good to me and I would imagine the use of the round hole is trademark infringement at the least.
by ratthew
Tue Feb 11, 2025 8:15 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sage 5 SPY27 FRN and G-10 internals identical?
Replies: 6
Views: 1164

Re: Sage 5 SPY27 FRN and G-10 internals identical?


Out curiosity I checked RGT for compatibility between G10 and FRN and found the scales are acceptable for both but position of clip should be checked if older generation Sage . Clip apparently must be centered on scale . I’m not sure if this helps but best I could come with . JSumm may have some ...