To All ;
I just got my "Vesuvius" and
Merlin from One Stop Knife Shop ( they even
threw in a Tuf Cloth for maintenance ); I'm
VERY impressed with the "compression lock"
never had I seen such a rigid lock-up
before ! This is truly innovative ( just
hope the Chinese "knock off" companies don't
try to plaigerize ( steal ) the idea ). My
next step is the new run of "Shabaria's", then, on to the Bram Frank
"Gunting" with it's compression lock and
"kinetic opening" although I'm more into
collecting than Martial Blade Craft. But
perhaps may pursue this in the future.
I also received my new "Merlin" ( I had
the original with the clip molded on as
part of the handle ) I like the versatility of the new "Merlin" with it's
removable pocket clip to suit both left
and right hand users. My special thanks
to Raechel Reiter at One stop for her
assistance ( and the Tuf cloth ). Fellow
forumites, for price(s), selection and
service you can do no better than One
Stop Knife Shop. Just thought I'd let you
all know.
Sincerely,
A.E.T.
P.S. ;
Thanks Sal, for producing some of
the finest cutlery around !
Just got my "Vesuvius" ( and Merlin )
AET -- I agree that 1SKS is a good place to buy. But to ensure you are getting the best prices from them, give them the opportunity to meet the lowest regular price you can find. I found 2 good dealers selling the Merlin for $5.00 and $5.60 less than 1SKS' price. Another good vendor's price is $9.00 lower than 1SKS for the Vesuvius.
It is quite likely that 1SKS would agree to match those lower prices. Then one would be $14.60 ahead of 1SKS' regular asking price.
1SKS probably offers the most information about the knives they sell, which is extremely helpful, and they do have a wider selection than most other vendors.
Don't know if 1SKS would have thrown in the TufCloth if you'd gotten them down in price, but you still could have bought it and remained about $6 ahead of the game.
Stare
It is quite likely that 1SKS would agree to match those lower prices. Then one would be $14.60 ahead of 1SKS' regular asking price.
1SKS probably offers the most information about the knives they sell, which is extremely helpful, and they do have a wider selection than most other vendors.
Don't know if 1SKS would have thrown in the TufCloth if you'd gotten them down in price, but you still could have bought it and remained about $6 ahead of the game.
Stare
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