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by Raymond3
Fri Dec 27, 2019 1:19 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas! Paramilitary II in Maxamet dropping all over the place
Replies: 18
Views: 2803

Merry Christmas! Paramilitary II in Maxamet dropping all over the place

Thank you Spyderco for continuing this delightful model! I have owned about 120 Spydies over the past 20 years, in many steels. This has them all beat for edge retention. Was just able to snag a backup PM2 Maxamet up today. This has been my EDC since it was new, and is now my favorite PM2, and my si...
by Raymond3
Tue Jan 15, 2019 11:56 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CTS-204P and ELMAX
Replies: 41
Views: 51091

Re:

I can't really weigh in on the steel choice, I'm just here reading, but... Surfingringo, this treetopping talk always amazes me. I know it's been poured over in other threads so sorry to ask again, but how are people able to get knives that sharp? Is this a big step beyond hair whittling? I guess i...
by Raymond3
Tue Jan 01, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Paramilitary 2 204P 2013 vs 2018
Replies: 11
Views: 2766

Re: Paramilitary 2 204P 2013 vs 2018

I also have both versions. The new blade is also noticeably longer, thinner at the tip, and has the different ricasso grind which makes sharpening easier. One difference that I notice is even more significant to me. The 2013 version is polished and smoothed all around the edges of G10 handle. It is ...
by Raymond3
Tue Jan 01, 2019 2:36 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What's the lowest edge retention steel you'd carry?
Replies: 77
Views: 9386

Re: What's the lowest edge retention steel you'd carry?

I haven't been able to carry a 154CM, VG10 or S30v for a long time, and certainly nothing lesser than that. My carries are currently limited to M4 on the low end, 204p, M390, 20cv, K390, Hap 40, Rex45, ZDP 189 or S110v. I keep them sharp, and at a pre-set bevel so quick touch-ups with high quality s...
by Raymond3
Wed Nov 21, 2018 12:25 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: New 20CV Para 2!!!
Replies: 350
Views: 49674

Re: New 20CV Para 2!!!

One reason for buying more than one of an exclusive or sprint run, is to trade for the ones that you missed when they first came out. With that intention, I was able to get extras of the Para3 Rex45 burnt orange sprint run. And, just traded one for a PM2 20cv exclusive straight across. Fair to both ...
by Raymond3
Thu Aug 16, 2018 1:03 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Forest Green CTS 204p Para 2
Replies: 136
Views: 22412

Re: Forest Green CTS 204p Para 2

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by Raymond3
Thu Aug 16, 2018 1:01 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Forest Green CTS 204p Para 2
Replies: 136
Views: 22412

Re: Forest Green CTS 204p Para 2

I'm not 100% certain how the behind the scenes process works for distributor exclusives that only go to one dealer: whether the distributor just puts in the request to Spyderco at the behest of the dealer; the distributor decides all on their own to make the order and then offers the whole batch to...
by Raymond3
Thu Aug 16, 2018 9:17 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3
Replies: 282
Views: 42196

Re: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3

Bento Box Shop should not be recommended to others because their prices are very high, they charge shipping ($14.95) and they do not accept returns. Personally, I've even avoided them with their nice exclusives. I agree. That was the reason that I posted their price. I did order one of their M390 P...
by Raymond3
Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM Rex 45 Para 2 !!
Replies: 442
Views: 81393

Re: CPM Rex 45 Para 2 !!

Bento Box is charging @299.95 for the PM2 Rex 45!
by Raymond3
Wed Aug 15, 2018 11:01 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3
Replies: 282
Views: 42196

Re: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3

Bento Box is now charging $299.95 for the Para 2 Rex 45.
by Raymond3
Wed Aug 15, 2018 10:58 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: CPM Rex 45 Para 2 !!
Replies: 442
Views: 81393

Re: CPM Rex 45 Para 2 !!

I am on e-mail wait list at both those places and did not get a notice about them even being in at all.
by Raymond3
Tue Aug 14, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
Replies: 127
Views: 20477

Re: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment

My past experience with Rivers Edge was excellent. I was on a wait list for the Sprint Para 2 in Rex 45. They sent an e-mail with a link which I followed and finished the sale. Simple, no time, immediate delivery etc. It would have been nice for them to use that process with this one too. But, small...
by Raymond3
Mon Aug 13, 2018 4:39 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3
Replies: 282
Views: 42196

Re: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3

It is nice that they offered to hold those orders to try to fill them later. That is certainly fair.
by Raymond3
Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3
Replies: 282
Views: 42196

Re: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3

DLT oversold their stock and are offering refunds or shipment when more arrive. I placed my order after someone here clued us in. Got the shipping notice almost right away. Their system must not shut down new orders if some one clicks "add to cart" and is working on filling out the order ...
by Raymond3
Mon Aug 13, 2018 3:47 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment
Replies: 127
Views: 20477

Re: Para 3 with CTS 204P River's Edge - New Shipment

I have bought from them in the past. They were excellent in notifying folks on their pre-release wait list. They tried something new, which they thought would work since their internet service provider assured them there would not be a problem with high traffic. Oh well, they are young, small and gr...
by Raymond3
Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:30 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3
Replies: 282
Views: 42196

Re: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3

now out of stock at National
by Raymond3
Mon Aug 13, 2018 12:24 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3
Replies: 282
Views: 42196

Re: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3

Still available at National
by Raymond3
Mon Aug 13, 2018 11:36 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3
Replies: 282
Views: 42196

Re: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3

SSD_777 wrote:
Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:43 am
In stock at National.

http://www.nationalknives.com/spyderco- ... 10-handle/
Thank you!
One for a grand child.
by Raymond3
Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3
Replies: 282
Views: 42196

Re: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3

Knife Works now out of stock
by Raymond3
Mon Aug 13, 2018 10:08 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3
Replies: 282
Views: 42196

Re: Burnt Orange Rex 45 para 3

ejames13 wrote:
Mon Aug 13, 2018 9:43 am
They are still up at DLT. Go to the "NEW" section.
They didn't come up under either Search for Para 3, or Rex 45, but they were under the New section.

Just scored another one. Thank you ejames!