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The YouTuber Stefan_Wolf bought a Paramilitary, and when he recieved it there were some questions he had to see if it was a genuine Spyderco. He is in Eastern Europe. He posted this on the Towards 0.1 Mircon because he had trouble logging into the...

I had just purchased a used slysz bowie off of ebay not to long ago and had a few questions about its validity. I know that there is a clone of the knife out there but it doesn't have any spyderco logos. I honestly doubt that my knife is a fake but just...

I bought a Paramilitary 2 off of eBay from a reputable (seemingly) seller and received the knife today...it is new but it does not have a letter in box...it does have a warranty card and the wording all seems legit...after watching videos on fake para 2s...

Seller has it listed as Authentic but it is clearly a fake. I messaged the seller and reported it to Ebay, but they refuse to take down the listing and some poor soul has already placed a bid on it....

The jimping is wrong, The spyderco spyder logo on...

this one is new (or used take your pick), no mention of it being modded, having the clip moved or the damage to the G10... blurry pics make it hard to be certain if it's just mutilated, or a mutilated fake.

I recently aquired a pre-owned Spyderco Police in stainless steel at a local gun show, and I am now wondering if it is a fake. The knife is in good condition considering the fact that it was at the price point of $70.00 and had okay fit and finish (with a...

I assumed things directly purchased from Amazon were authentic but some of these threads have me pretty spooked. I checked the videos and threads about spotting fakes and so far my knife doesn't smell like a fake to me, but for peace of mind I'd like if...

A friend of mine came across this recently. Looks fake to me but I thought I'd check here. What do you think? Is it even based on any legitimate Spyderco design?

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They claim that holograms were produced that cannot be counterfeited. Can this be miniaturized for etching and adhering to Spyderco knives to end counterfeits once and for all?

Guys do all the Digicamo Millies come with black pocket clips or do some come with the satin finish clip? Just grabbed one off BF and just noticed it has a satin finish clip. Legit or no? 20180307_211324_resized.png 20180307_211245_resized.png

Hello everyone, I've bought my first Spyderco knife few days ago, a Delica 4 brown on Amazon.
Looking for some information about my knife, I've read many posts and about fake Spydercos.
Comparing my Delica 4 with some pictures of the same model, I...

Just got into work and got an email from a friend of mine I work with. He found some knives from Ganzo, said they are pretty cheap, use 440C steel and look like Spyderco and Benchmade had a baby.

Paramilitary 2 with an Axis Lock!?!?

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Hi i just got my pm2 i ordered from ebay. They are saying it’s a genuine spyderco but its seems like a counterfeit for me.
What do you guys say and what i should do?

What do you guys think? Is it really fake like I suspect?

I need some help. I have had my eyes on a Para 3 for a while now. It is my first spyderco so I am really excited. My wife told me the other day she bought me one for Christmas off Amazon because it was $103. It was extremely nice of her, but I was a...

Hello guys, I was going to order a Delica off Amazon Spain, but im really scared. They're selling fakes, from China seller as 'OEM'. Theyre clearly fakes because lf the price, but even Amazon is selling and shipping fakes from china directly from Amazon!...

I’ve had a Para 3 for a couple years now and picked up a “spare” on Amazon when they were on sale last week. The handles between the two are identical. The only difference I see is the blade on the new one is a satin finish with more rounded edges, as...

So I got a used Military digicam black DLC blade.I don't think it's a fake; the blade shape is identical to my Sprint run 52100 Military, and the font and lettering looks that same compared to a DLC finish blade PM2.
But I see these differences;
1....

Notice the torx heads on both sides. Otherwise they look pretty close.

Well I ordered this from eBay and I am quite sure it’s fake. I thought this was a PM2. It’s been a few years since I’ve bought a new spyderco. Can anyone confirm that this is indeed fake?

Of course, I buy something from ebay and it turns out to be potentially fake... I just have a soft spot for well used knives, and that gets me in trouble.

Fake or nah? The tip of the blade is slightly out when the blade is folded, but the blade...

Hi everyone,
Im looking into buying a PITS(carrying is highly restricted in germany so this would fit my needs perfectly).
But I don’t want to spend money on a fake one(obviously).
Is anyone here who can have a look at these pics?:)
Thanks a lot in...

Hi all. I've always wanted a civilan and recently bought a used one off ebay. I've noticed that my civilian is a little different to the photos of others online, particularly the blade markings - seem to be more crisp and perfect on mine compared to other...

I have a knife here and im not sure but i think its a knockoff or maybe an early byrd knife . the handle was originally blue but i beadblasted it and the blade was grey but i polished it , the blade has tanwai on one side i think they meant taiwan lol and...

Hello, im not familiar with spyderco products other than theyr reputation.
Thus this seems to be slightly too good to be true

Any thoughts from more experienced users ?

The listing says it's a C101 Domino, but I've never heard of such a thing and when I google Spyderco C101 it comes up as a Manix 2.

Hey guys! Im new to the forum, but have been owning spyderco knives for some time. I just bought my first manix 2 light weight on ebay. This one had grey body and the blade steel was in s30v. Upon further into the Manix 2, I cannot find any information on...

Could I benefit from this stone if not used for resetting the bevel, just using it for sharpening or if you will, a step in honing? I already have the grey, fine, and ultra fine stones. I would use my Hapstone for serious Bevel Resets. I have been holding...

I foolishly and impulsively purchased what was listed as a Paramilitary 2 about half an hour ago. I immediately regretted it. I contacted the seller immediately and asked if the knife is not an authentic paramilitary 2 to refund my money. The sellers...

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Many other counterfeit items. Please report.

Fake Used on ebay Australia

Someone posted this on the Spydie enthusiasts Facebook page so thought I'd share it.

The experts said it was fake and ebay removed it pretty quickly (11 hours from reporting it).

Interestingly he was also selling...

Hi,

First time around here and I'm a Spyderco lover.

I recently bought a Tenacious and I would really appreciate your help regarding this knife. Is it real or fake?

Thanks!

Just purchased my first Spyderco knife, the Efficient. I have done my due diligence when it comes to researching certain characteristics to look for regarding Knock-Offs vs. Real. These are some of the things I have done to mitigate receiving a...

Didn't know these were being faked but I found this on eBay:

This seller has a lot of fake Spyderco knives for sale.

This seller registered this year based in China but now states the location as California. Low-ish feedback total. Selling lots of knives at low prices, might be worth a look.

Based in China, azls_2018 has been an eBay member since Jan 16, 2018

First post, so let me know if more info is needed.

I’ve been at this so long that fakes are pretty easy
for me to spot on eBay.

Look for one particular model
variation being listed multiple times at ridiculously
Low prices.

Look for broken English descriptions.

Look for suspicious knives being...