Got lucky at the Louisville Gun Show....

[OldHoosier62]

Normally don't get to walk around at the shows but it was a bit slow and I was bored. Took a stroll and happened on the last table to see a set of Spyderco Gunting knives, one 440V live blade and one Red trainer (trainer has a collectors number.)...no prices, so I expected the worst when I asked but was told an unbelievable price...$175,00 for the set...no boxes. Seller said I was the first person in 3 years to ask about them , let alone know what they were. They are definitely legit and not clones and in near mint condition. I'm very happy now that I had time to walk around and check things out.

I promptly purchased the pair and made arrangements to purchase a couple of other knives (REKAT Sifu and Carnivore) from him via mail (didn't have enough cash on me).

Who says you can't find a bargain at the Gun Show??? LOL

[Evil D]

No such luck for me, they always act like a Delica is a $200 knife.

[Sharp Guy]

Congrats on finding those Guntings OH62!

No such luck for me, they always act like a Delica is a $200 knife.

There are a couple guys at the shows here that sell Spyderco along with other brands. Based on what they're charging, I assume they're buying them from an online dealer for the same price I do. I don't comment or balk at their prices (they seem like nice guys) but I can't imaging they sell too many either.

[demoncase]

I've got a lucky a couple of times at gunshows in the UK (Yes, we have such things- nothing like the US, but still...)

Best was I picked up a brand new, in the original white box with all the papers C50 Centofante for £75 cash on the nail
This was a dealer with that vast array of gas-station folders and pot-metal machetes too.

[Bloke]

Sounds like a great score. :cool:

I’ve always paid full price, exorbitant shipping and exchange rates in most cases plus 10% tax on top since it was introduced here in the middle of last year. :eek:

[Pelagic]

No such luck for me, they always act like a Delica is a $200 knife.

My local fishing/gun shop sells a s30v millie for $280

[vivi]

Nice score! The Gunting is a really unique model. Could you share a picture of the set?

I've never had luck at a gun show, but there is a local gun shop with a stupid good knife section. They have discontinued Busses and Swamp Rats, Bark Rivers, Chris Reeves, and over 50 Spydercos including discontinued models like the Starmate and ATS55 Police in G10. I swing by there at least once a month to see what they've got.

They also have a $20 and under bin where I've scored some awesome traditionals for much less than they could be sold for. A few I even bought with the intention of cleaning up then posting online for 2-3x what I paid. Fun way to make some money!

[OldHoosier62]

Nice score! The Gunting is a really unique model. Could you share a picture of the set?

I've never had luck at a gun show, but there is a local gun shop with a stupid good knife section. They have discontinued Busses and Swamp Rats, Bark Rivers, Chris Reeves, and over 50 Spydercos including discontinued models like the Starmate and ATS55 Police in G10. I swing by there at least once a month to see what they've got.

They also have a $20 and under bin where I've scored some awesome traditionals for much less than they could be sold for. A few I even bought with the intention of cleaning up then posting online for 2-3x what I paid. Fun way to make some money!

I'll have to post them later tonight or tomorrow sometime. I won't be home until late this evening.

[glideher]

would love to see a picture of your gem find :)

[Tdog]

I've never had good luck finding Spydies at gun shows. They usually ask as much or more than the online dealers. Look forward to seeing your pics.

[Dodge]

I got a dragonfly 2 plain edge at a flea market for 15.00 once. Never had a better deal ever!

That’s a killer deal on the pair!

[Woodpuppy]

My local fishing/gun shop sells a s30v millie for $280

I would think they keep them at that price.

[Pelagic]

My local fishing/gun shop sells a s30v millie for $280

I would think they keep them at that price.

Yeah I believe they've gathered a considerable amount of dust.

[Cscottsss]

Cool score, I'd love to see some pics.

[OldHoosier62]

Here you go...pardon the crappy pictures. I hope this works....

https://i.imgur.com/ZLVdw5y.jpg


https://imgur.com/qNgORez

[The Meat man]

If I may. :)

Here you go...pardon the crappy pictures. I hope this works....

[OldHoosier62]

Thank you Connor.

[glideher]

o my goodness, this sure will put a hole in ones pocket quickly, i want :)